On the 5th of January the bunker was lowered into position and the weld area ground clean.The cab roof was then attached and bolted to the bunker allowing the correct positioning for welding the bunker to the cab sides. John Bratchell-Hunt completed the job and primer was applied. The corroded part of the locker had been cut away by Alan and JB-H welded in the replacement. The bottom sheets, initially tack welded to the bunker, were welded, cleaned and primed. Drilling the holes to attach the uprights inside the bunker was tricky as the weld had bowed the top & bottom - a sturdy piece of wood straightened this and the angle irons maintained the structures integrity when the wood was removed. Strentheners will be put in between these and the rear of the bunker, again to stop coal distorting the structure. 3 lamp brackets were attached to the rear of the engine. A raiding party, Alan & Roddie, went in search of window frames and handles etc as they can now be put on. The glass need replacing as it is either cracked, broken, scratched or missing. Lots of riveting comes next!
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| Weld area ground clean. |
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| Bunker & roof attached. |
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| Cab roof on. |
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| McRae & French posing - never! |
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| Bottom sheet tack welded on. |
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| Drilling the angle iron support holes. |
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| The replaced corroded locker base, primed. |
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| 3 lamp brackets on rear of bunker. |
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| Windows & glass retrieved from wagon. Glass will be replaced. |
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| Cab roof door handle. |
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| Front left window catch. |
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| Nathan in a snowy tele-handler delivering the bunker. |