To arrest the corrosion in this space part of the smoke box exhaust plate has been cut out with a new piece to be fabricated. Removal & Reconditioning of the live Steam Pipeįurther hours also spent reconditioning the air reservoirs and strengthening the support brackets. A bloody challenging task to say the least, the process was completed with the air tanks remaining in-situ. Removing the sand boxes created additional space to allow works on the tanks, however the access area was still considerably restricted. One of the more difficult tasks yet undertaken by the ‘Cliff’ Workshops team. Whilst the majority of the boiler had previously received its coat of Dulux High Temperature Silver Paint, the firebox now follows suit. Whilst some boiler wall stays still require attention the sides and end have now been painted. The top of the firebox is the only section now requiring the paint treatment, which will occur once the top of the firebox is flame descaled. Steam Generator – It’s been well over half a century, but thanks to the great work of Steam Rails John Farrell and locomotive K190, the ASG’s steam generator finally spun again under steam for the first time since leaving the cement works.
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