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!