Thursday 21 March 2024

401's Winter Maintenance Draws to a Close


Aadil sweeping out leftover coal dust from 401's bunker.


Hoovering.


Ready to begin painting...




After several days of hard graft by Aadil, the bunker has had a thorough coating of bitumen paint to protect the metalwork from corrosion. 



Michael W in the smokebox refitting washout plugs.


On the pit road undergoing a steam test. The locomotive is now ready for the start of the 2024 season and will be hauling trains on Good Friday.

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