The 1st half of August saw No 9's frames hot washed (and the washers!) running boards and shafts removed & all 3 wheels sets grit blasted. Next to NDT the wheels and protect with red oxide.The tyres will be removed inhouse at The Shed before being sent to RPSI. The frames will now get grit blasted and protected.
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| Frame on 2 road ready for washing. 5025 as a backdrop! |
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| Hot washed frames. All 4 Shed doors creosoted by Alan. |
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| RH running board - will be needed as template for new one. |
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| Wayshaft on telehandler with Alan & Nathan. |
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| Wayshaft removed. |
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| Brake shaft stropped for lift. |
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| Brake shaft removed. |
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| Grit blaster being loaded & ready to go. |
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| Nick Thompson all suited & hooded! Cleaning the inside of LH trailing wheelset. Air is pumped into hood. |
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| All 3 wheelsets grit blasted. |
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| Crank axles blasted along with wheels. |
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| LH side of all 3 sets grit blasted. Passenger set being stabled for night in background. |
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