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Wadebridge overhaul Progress

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Dave Williams, May 25, 2023.

  1. Dave Williams

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    Our sponsor Alex was over to see progress of the overhaul today at Riley's works at Haywood
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    The inside cylinder block was removed due to corrosion where the steam pipes are mounted in the smokebox. On further examination they found cracking in other areas, We're probably going to send it away for specialist repair. We did look to have a new casting for the inside cylinder, but it could prove to be very challenging, to produce a successful casting due to the number of cores required.
    It was also discovered that outside cylinders were loose, also had corrosion and cracking issues behind them, and to properly refit the inside cylinder they would need removing.
    There are no other significant, issues with the boiler or the rest of the loco.
    http://www.34007wadebridge.uk/news/overhaul-news.html

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    Dave Williams, May 25, 2023
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