The front of the tender had the new fixing plates made and positioned. These need to be welded and fillets added for strength.
Photo: Laurence Armstrong

The front of the tender had the new fixing plates made and positioned. These need to be welded and fillets added for strength.
Photo: Laurence Armstrong

The loco frames have been moved to the Goods Shed for the AGM weekend - and to make it more accessible for when the boiler arrives.
Photo: Laurence Armstrong

Some new Loco Brake Block Adjuster Guides being made.
Photo: Erle Ford.

The two components for the new handbrake housing ready to be fitted to the tender.
Photo: Adrian Strachan

The cab's rear extension section after painting in undercoat. This is part of the new cab/tender interface that has been designed.
Photo: Adrian Strachan

The cab's rear extension section after painting in undercoat. This is part of the new cab/tender interface that has been designed.
Photo: Laurence Armstrong

On the Saturday the Saddle Casting was given one last coat of paint before delivery of the boiler.
Photo: Laurence Armstrong

On the Sunday the top of the frames was also given one last coat of paint before delivery of the boiler.
Photo: Laurence Armstrong