Over the last month or so the remaining reaming to the frame and the springs etc has been completed and the reverser weighshaft has been returned to the frame. After trying to source new angle (26ft + long x 2) for the running board supports, the original ones have been repurposed, needlegunned, primed and undercoated. Brake rods have also been refurbed and are all in good condition. The brake cylinder, which we put back on the frame, had to be taken off to attach a cover for insulation. Robin Taylor has been making all the pins for the springs, the old ones were past their sell by date! Part of the inside of the frame has been given a 1st coat of signal red and looks great - another step forward. One other big step forward is the wheelsets have been sent to Riley's for re-tyring etc. They arrived there on Tuesday 1st October. Thanks to Nathan for getting that through!
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| Nick on lifting duties with the reverser weighshaft. |
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| Weighshaft in place. |
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| Another view of the weighshaft in place! |
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| Angle supports for running boards in undercoat grey. 26ft 9". |
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| The brake cylinder with cover for insulation purposes. |
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| Spring, hanger and new pin. Marked to relate to both - 12. |
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| 3 sets of springs. |
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| The die tool repairing the damaged threads. |
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| Brake rods with protective primer and grey undercoat. |
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| Brian Warrender applying a coat of signal red to the inside frame. |
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| Alan French checking out the new paint scheme. |
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| Another view of the frame. |
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| Wheelsets on lorry ready to go to Riley's. |
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