The tender tank's front securing bracket was welded into place with all the mounting holes now drilled in the tender chassis.
Photo Adrian Strachan.

Another view of the front of the tender showing the hold down bracket and also the new water boxes and hand brake housing.
Photo Adrian Strachan.

The steam brake also received attention.
Photo Adrian Strachan.

The two new blowdown housings/mufflers.
Photo Adrian Strachan.

Last month we had a 'kit of parts' for the firehole doors - now we have a complete assembly with thanks to the full time staff.
Photo Adrian Strachan.

The tender brake gear was progressed with a trial assembly of some of the linkages, This view shows the trial fitting of a mock-up for the brake lever guide bracket prior to having it made.
Photo Adrian Strachan.

Another view of the brake lever guide bracket.
Photo: Erle Ford

Another view of the brake lever guide bracket showing the linkage on to the bogie's brake linkages.
Photo: Erle Ford

Some of the tender brake linkages in place.
Photo: Erle Ford

The linkage connected to the vacuum cylinder
Photo: Erle Ford