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2016 February - Loco Working Party update

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  1. Karen Willans

    Karen Willans Guest

    Work completed over 20th and 21st February


    Since the last working weekend, the boiler inspector has been to see Locos 4 and 6 in a stripped down condition, which meant this weekend our main job was to put them both back together so the inspector can see them both in steam.

    No 4 Edward Thomas
    Refitted boiler plugs and mudholes
    Carried out a hydraulic pressure test of the boiler using water
    Fitted ashpan, then brake cross-shaft and pony truck wishbone
    Refitted steam pressure gauge
    Fitted firebars
    Lit a 'warming fire' on Sunday afternoon using wood.

    No 6 Douglas
    Fitted boiler plugs
    Fitted ashpan and firebars
    Re-assembled safety valves
    Fitted pressure gauge
    Painted inside the coal bunker in gloss black

    No 7 Tom Rolt
    Degreased the frames on both sides, access was improved as the motion has been partially stripped down
    Cleaned up the removed motion using degreaser and a scouring pad
    Lit up the engine on both days, to test the new safety valves

    Thanks as always to the gang for all their hard work.

    Update by Nick Fieldhouse
     
    Karen Willans, 22. Veljača 2016.
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