2003/04 Overhaul Archive - August 2004

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August 28

As some may have guessed a slight delay has crept into the plans to return 6024 to the mainline. Nothing too serious but it does mean the test run plan for September 2nd will not be going ahead. However every cloud has a silver lining - now we have a bit more time to ensure the loco and coach are looking at their best.

First things first - a cuppa. Outside the shed with the almost complete 6024 residing inside from the left Keith Clarke, Richard Abbey, John Salter, Huw Button, Chris Brown and Maurice Downes all enjoy a break. August 28 2004
First things first - a cuppa. Outside the shed with the almost complete 6024 residing inside from the left Keith Clarke, Richard Abbey, John Salter, Huw Button, Chris Brown and Maurice Downes all enjoy a break. August 28 2004

Final painting of the tender and loco chassis took place.

Sat down (again) Huw Button's painting skills are applied to the tender wheels. August 28 2004
Sat down (again) Huw Button's painting skills are applied to the tender wheels. August 28 2004

John Salter cleans a tender wheel before painting it. August 28 2004
John Salter cleans a tender wheel before painting it. August 28 2004

A considerable amount of time also went into the support coach. Work continued fitting out the kitchen whilst fluorescent strips were painted on the doors to held station staff see when doors may not be shut properly. Also the external brasswork continued to be thoroughly cleaned.

The coach now stands a couple of roads around on the turntable from the shed and is next to the chassis of 3850. August 28 2004
The coach now stands a couple of roads around on the turntable from the shed and is next to the chassis of 3850. August 28 2004

Keith Lines paints the tray holder from the kitchen. August 28 2004
Keith Lines paints the tray holder from the kitchen. August 28 2004

Dave Fuszard worked on cleaning up the coach brasswork. To make it easy many of the fittings were removed. August 28 2004
Dave Fuszard worked on cleaning up the coach brasswork. To make it easy many of the fittings were removed. August 28 2004

Lettering and numbering of the coach body has taken place on one side. August 28 2004
Lettering and numbering of the coach body has taken place on one side. August 28 2004

August 21

Basically it was lots of painting and sorting out loose ends this weekend.

Roger Fox gives one of the tender tool boxes a top coat. August 21 2004
Roger Fox gives one of the tender tool boxes a top coat. August 21 2004

Colin Springthorpe cleaned up the headlamps and gave them a quick coat of paint. August 21 2004
Colin Springthorpe cleaned up the headlamps and gave them a quick coat of paint. August 21 2004

Keith Clarke attacked the front of the bogie which was one item virtually untouched prior to his work. August 21 2004
Keith Clarke attacked the front of the bogie which was one item virtually untouched prior to his work. August 21 2004

With the final cop coat on the boiler both nameplates have gone back on. August 21 2004
With the final cop coat on the boiler both nameplates have gone back on. August 21 2004

Angie Hailwood finishes a job left half finished last weekend. The inside of the coach at the guards end is now basically complete. August 21 2004
Angie Hailwood finishes a job left half finished last weekend. The inside of the coach at the guards end is now basically complete. August 21 2004

Back on his favourite task Huw Button finished giving the carriage ceiling a second coat of white. August 21 2004
Back on his favourite task Huw Button finished giving the carriage ceiling a second coat of white. August 21 2004

Underneath the loco Colin Henderson lagged and refitted the steam feed to the air pump. August 21 2004
Underneath the loco Colin Henderson lagged and refitted the steam feed to the air pump. August 21 2004

Alan Watson went around all the tender axleboxes checking all was in order with the pads and lubrication. August 21 2004
Alan Watson went around all the tender axleboxes checking all was in order with the pads and lubrication. August 21 2004

In the week, along with progress on the TPWS system and the top coat of green paint the hopper ashpan system was finished off.

The 4 hopper doors are opened with this handle. August 21 2004
The 4 hopper doors are opened with this handle. August 21 2004

A close up of the hopper door operating mechanism. August 21 2004
A close up of the hopper door operating mechanism. August 21 2004

August 15

Now on the home straight most attention is focused on getting the loco fully painted in time for the engine and support coach test run scheduled for September 2nd.

The bogie and front sections of the frames are just about ready. August 15 2004
The bogie and front sections of the frames are just about ready. August 15 2004

The locomotive received another coat of paint in the week. This was rubbed down again on Sunday.

With, probably, just one more coat top to go the firebox side already looks fantastic. August 15 2004
With, probably, just one more coat top to go the firebox side already looks fantastic. August 15 2004

Having moved on from coaches Huw Button has graduated to preparing parts of the loco for painting. Here he rubs down the cylinder cladding. Above him Graham Hopes prepares the boiler for what is expected to be the final top coat. August 15 2004
Having moved on from coaches Huw Button has graduated to preparing parts of the loco for painting. Here he rubs down the cylinder cladding. Above him Graham Hopes prepares the boiler for what is expected to be the final top coat. August 15 2004

Although looking good it was decided to refill and repaint the fireman's side steps. Here Brian Dodd is do just that. August 15 2004
Although looking good it was decided to refill and repaint the fireman's side steps. Here Brian Dodd is do just that. August 15 2004

Graham Hopes applies top coat number 3 to the boiler. August 15 2004
Graham Hopes applies top coat number 3 to the boiler. August 15 2004

Also on the engine the preceding week has seen further work carried out on the TPWS installation.

The grate has been partially refitted and it will finished off once the hopper ashpan operating mechanism has been finished.

A good proportion of the grate is new, but not all of it. It's a long way to the front! August 15 2004
A good proportion of the grate is new, but not all of it. It's a long way to the front! August 15 2004

The cab fittings and gauges are still missing a few brake pipes but is essentially finished.

Looking good - the top gauge is the pressure gauge whilst below it is the steam heat gauge. The controlling Mason's valve is just visible top right. August 15 2004
Looking good - the top gauge is the pressure gauge whilst below it is the steam heat gauge. The controlling Mason's valve is just visible top right. August 15 2004

Sunday was also the day chosen to give the smokebox a clean out ready to put the remaining bits back without leading to those doing it getting covered in muck!

Internal painting has continued in the support coach and should be finished before September.

August 07

In the week the boiler has received its first top coat of green paint. So just a few more coats to go now ! The bogie has also been painted.

The first green top coat is on now. Meanwhile the reversing rod had been undercoated. August 07 2004
The first green top coat is on now. Meanwhile the reversing rod had been undercoated. August 07 2004

Also in the week the TPWS fitting has advanced nicely with the tender full wired and progress on the locomotive.

This is the TPWS aerial at the rear of the tender. Aerials are required at either end of the loco. August 07 2004
This is the TPWS aerial at the rear of the tender. Aerials are required at either end of the loco. August 07 2004

The AWS relay box below the driver's seat has been opened up to be unwired before being removed for good. August 07 2004
The AWS relay box below the driver's seat has been opened up to be unwired before being removed for good. August 07 2004

Work on the locomotive has continued with odds and sods being refitted.

The various cab gauges are going back on. On the left is the duplex vacuum brake gauge and on the right is the new addition - a steam chest pressure gauge. The small handle to the bottom left of the vacuum gauge is the small ejector, the diagonal handle in the left foreground is the vacuum brake control and the handle below the steam chest gauge is the large ejector. August 07 2004
The various cab gauges are going back on. On the left is the duplex vacuum brake gauge and on the right is the new addition - a steam chest pressure gauge. The small handle to the bottom left of the vacuum gauge is the small ejector, the diagonal handle in the left foreground is the vacuum brake control and the handle below the steam chest gauge is the large ejector. August 07 2004

Steve Underhill cuts a new mount for the air brake gauges. August 07 2004

Steve Underhill cuts a new mount for the air brake gauges. August 07 2004

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Kevin Blake paints the inside of the cab. August 07 2004
Kevin Blake paints the inside of the cab. August 07 2004

Away from the locomotive the internal painting of the support coach has continued. The guards end walls are now complete with the ceiling almost done. The various brake and steam heat gauges have been refitted as well.

Dave Fuszard fills one of the doors. August 07 2004
Dave Fuszard fills one of the doors. August 07 2004

Huw Button paints the ceiling. Huw likes painting and is available to paint other carriages if you wish him to do so..... August 07 2004
Huw Button paints the ceiling. Huw likes painting and is available to paint other carriages if you wish him to do so..... August 07 2004

Also now in stock is the hose connection which will connect the tender to the water wagon's water pipe. August 07 2004
Also now in stock is the hose connection which will connect the tender to the water wagon's water pipe. August 07 2004

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