It still requires some additions such as the coal tunnel / locker and beading around the top edge of the tank.
Work has centred recently around the construction of the running plate.
This shows the rear left hand section where the cab fits.
A slightly closer view of the same.
The front right hand corner with the newly constructed steps.
The centre section below the smokebox.
The rear drag box in place with new ends to the running plate.
Another view of the drag box showing a new cross member in place in front of it.
The front left hand corner.
Alan and John studying a component, a rare picture as when the camera comes out, everybody scatters.
Alan is responsible for the creation of our white metalling section. Below we see the mould which he has made to white metal a motion bearing. The bearing on the right is placed over the mould and sealed with Luting compound, the molten metal is then poured in between the two.
More machining of plate work.
The tender chassis, back from the tender tank manufacturers. The tank has been built directly onto the chassis to ensure its fit. The new additions being the tank fixing plates sticking out at the top.
The cab has been trial fitted onto the recently made plate work.
Two more views of the cab in place
