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2022 Photograph Archive

Photographs taken between 14th July & 17th August 2022

Thursday, 14.7.22. The base ring for the tank filler being rolled to shape

The reinforcing D shaped part was rolled likewise

Graham made jigs for pilot drilling the dummy rivet holes

Which were then opened out to size with a magnetic base drill

The tank with most of the rivets welded in, the cast iron pocket in place and the tank filler fabricated

Lowering the inner shell into place

After welding the inner shell holes were cut through outer and inner shells. There is a central tube to clear the steam dome. The tube was made from two rolled plates which were welded together after trimming.

Almost complete just the bottom weld on the tube to finish

With the fabrication complete the tank was etch primed and primed

The inside of the tank was painted with underwater primer and topcoat

Graham provided digital drawings so that Tennant Rubber Ltd in Nottingham could supply the seals needed

Wednesday, 17.8.22. Andy and Ian arrive at Alan Keef Limited with the saddle tank delivery from the East Midlands

The important cargo gets delivered into the workshops by fork lift truck

Andy discusses the fabrication of the saddle tank with a member of Keef's staff

The completed tank was delivered to Alan Keef Ltd to within feet of it's final destination and where Ian and Andy were able to view progress on the loco

Some interesting fabrication has taken place

Andy takes the opportunity for a close inspection of the smokebox and the door fittings

The plumbing inside the smokebox has all been completed

"I reckon it goes here!"

The locomotive now looks the part with the smokebox door and darts in place - almost "ready to go"

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