Saddle Tank measuring and injectors.

On the 4th of June Nick & I spent the day measuring the thickness of the saddle tank walls, both on the outside and on the underside next to the barrel. Only 2 areas were what would be described as needing  some attention which was very pleasing considering the age of the engine. The debris inside will need removing and this will be achieved using various methods. Both injectors are on and we trial fitted some of the delivery pipes. Alan has fitted the ejector under the running board on the RH side. More photos to follow soon. Work on retrieving parts of the smokebox.

Measurement figures on the LH side of the tank. 

Figures on the underside on the RH side.

A secure platform to take measurements underside looking back.

LH injector in midnight blue.

RH injector.

Water feed pipe & valve trial fitting. 

Alan has fitted the ejector under the running board.

Smoke box & saddle tank

Nathan wanted to trial fit the smoke box and the saddle tank to Austerity No 9 (Works No 7097) to check that everything was still in order for further work to continue on them. On the 1st of June we moved No 9 down to the bottom yard with the smoke box already in situ to where the tank had already been placed. Nathan manoeuvred the tank into place using the tele-handler and we transported No 9 back into the Shed. Some adjustment was required by Alan, using a small jemmy, to site the front end of the tank onto the studs. The LH bracket is not true and needs straightening but the RH one accepted the 6 bolts. Further investigation and work will now take place.   

 

Smoke box ready.

 

 

The saddle tank being positioned by Nathan.

 

No 9 back in the Shed.

Saddle tank down on studs!

Alan taking a bow! Jemmy resting!

Tank settled on smoke box. As Brian W commented - 
"It's a long punt to the end" 

6 bolts on RH side in place. 
 

Driver's view - something to look forward to!