2003/04 Overhaul Archive - July 2004

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July 31/Aug 01

Mechanically the locomotive is essential complete. It is now a question of adding still missing fittings such as gauges, the hopper ashpan operating mechanism, TPWS and of course painting !

Looking almost ready to run. 6024 outside the shed on road 19, TLW. © Huw Button. July 31 2004
Looking almost ready to run. 6024 outside the shed on road 19, TLW. © Huw Button. July 31 2004

With more or less everything back in place and the cladding etc undercoated it is almost time to start on the first topcoat of paint. The cabside has already been done allowing the numberplate to be reattached. August 01 2004
With more or less everything back in place and the cladding etc undercoated it is almost time to start on the first topcoat of paint. The cabside has already been done allowing the numberplate to be reattached. August 01 2004

There are currently no gauges fitted in the cab but this is in hand. Steve Underhill is seen working on finalising where the steamchest pressure gauge is to be mounted. August 01 2004
There are currently no gauges fitted in the cab but this is in hand. Steve Underhill is seen working on finalising where the steamchest pressure gauge is to be mounted. August 01 2004

Several of the sundry items have been refitted such as this sign for the locomotive crew. August 01 2004
Several of the sundry items have been refitted such as this sign for the locomotive crew. August 01 2004

When not engaged in painting the loco Graham Hopes has been working on pipework associated with the TPWS. August 01 2004
When not engaged in painting the loco Graham Hopes has been working on pipework associated with the TPWS. August 01 2004

Kevin Blake applies primer to a few spots on a handrail. August 01 2004
Kevin Blake applies primer to a few spots on a handrail. August 01 2004

With the majority of the jobs done on the loco most attention focused on the support coach, thankfully now moved a bit closer to the shed being on one of the turntable roads. Internally the guards end is being totally repainted. This is now about two thirds done. The refurbished kitchen is coming along nicely as well. Shortly the passenger compartments are to be given a full steam clean.

Internally the coach is also in chocolate and cream. This is being totally repainted. As can be seen here the process is on going. August 01 2004
Internally the coach is also in chocolate and cream. This is being totally repainted. As can be seen here the process is on going. August 01 2004

The kitchen has a new stove and extra storage space. It too is being repainted. August 01 2004
The kitchen has a new stove and extra storage space. It too is being repainted. August 01 2004

July 24/25

Preparation for the top coats of paint on the locomotive have continued.

Leon Salter (right) and Kevin Blake prepare boiler bands for painting. July 24 2004. © John Salter

Over the weekend the missing bits from the smokebox continued to be refitted whilst outside of the smokebox the live steam pipes to the outside cylinders have gone back on. The airbrake exhaust pipe (outside of the smokebox) has been refitted.

Four blokes and one very heavy double blastpipe. From the right Kevin Blake, Richard Corser, Keith Lines and Steve Underhill prepare to move the blastpipe into the smokebox. July 24 2004 © John Salter
Four blokes and one very heavy double blastpipe. From the right Kevin Blake, Richard Corser, Keith Lines and Steve Underhill prepare to move the blastpipe into the smokebox. July 24 2004 © John Salter

With the blastpipe back in place with the nozzles back on top the live steam circuit is reassembled by Steve Underhill. July 25 2004 © Colin Henderson
With the blastpipe back in place and with the nozzles back on top the live steam circuit is reassembled by Steve Underhill. July 25 2004 © Colin Henderson

Kevin Blake helps tighten the bolts securing the outside steampipe to the smokebox. July 25 2004. © Colin Henderson
Kevin Blake helps tighten the bolts securing the outside steampipe to the smokebox. July 25 2004. © Colin Henderson

The fitting of now obligatory Train Protection & Warning System (TPWS) has started in co-operation with Tyseley Locomotive Works.

The copper pipe running along the top of the cylinder and to either side of it is to be part of the TPWS. July 25 2004. © Colin Henderson
The copper pipe running along the top of the cylinder and to either side of it is to be part of the TPWS. July 25 2004. © Colin Henderson

Meanwhile away from the locomotive the internal preparation of the support coach has continued.

Angie Hailwood works on the cupboard from the kitchen. July 24 2004 © John Salter
Angie Hailwood works on the cupboard from the kitchen. July 24 2004 © John Salter

Inside the coach Pete Archer was busy with cleaning and painting. July 24 2004 © John Salter
Inside the coach Pete Archer was busy with cleaning and painting. July 24 2004 © John Salter

July 17/18

My promised source of info let me down this weekend. I assume the electricity meter must be out of money again John ?!

In the week after the AGM the boiler cladding was completed.

Anyway I believe a good bit was done at the weekend including:

Finally some photos arrived...

Someone at work under the running plate on the fireman's side. July 17 2004 © John Salter
Someone at work under the running plate on the fireman's side. July 17 2004 © John Salter

The kitchen in the support coach is being refurbished. In addition to the new stove it is getting a repaint. The undercoat had just been applied when this was taken. July 17 2004 © John Salter
The kitchen in the support coach is being refurbished. In addition to the new stove it is getting a repaint. The undercoat had just been applied when this was taken. July 17 2004 © John Salter

July 10

Nothing to report this weekend as we are having a weekend off.

July 03

Not a great deal done today as it was the 6024 Preservation Society's AGM.

However a few cleaning and tidying jobs were undertaken in the loco.

In the week the troublesome firebox cladding was finally persuaded into place.

The firebox cladding, on both sides and the top is now firmly back in place. July 03 2004
The firebox cladding, on both sides and the top is now firmly back in place. July 03 2004

The smokebox has received a coat of black paint making it look a lot nicer now ! Inside work has started on fitting of the brand new mainsteam pipes.

6024 now has a black smokebox again. July 03 2004
6024 now has a black smokebox again. July 03 2004

This shows the connection on the outside right of the smokebox for the steam pipe to the outside right hand cylinder to connect to. July 03 2004
This shows the connection on the outside right of the smokebox for the steam pipe to the outside right hand cylinder to connect to. July 03 2004

A few bits have now gone back in on the live steam circuit. Most of the pipework is to be new. July 03 2004
A few bits have now gone back in on the live steam circuit. Most of the pipework is to be new. July 03 2004

On the support coach the external brasswork was partially cleaned whilst internally cleaning continued prior to selective repainting and minor repairs.

The support coach has been moved allowing an unresticted view to be had. July 03 2004
The support coach has been moved allowing an unrestricted view to be had. July 03 2004
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