A bit of a shorter update on brake coach No.E43172's overhaul this time, not a great deal of metalwork has been carried out as volunteer efforts are being taken up on other projects. See image captions for more
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A rotten patch on one of the west side compartment doors |
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Rotten section cut out |
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After a bit of fettling the replacement metal is positioned and held in place |
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Welded in |
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Welds ground flat and holes for the doorstop drilled |
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Meanwhile, Norman continues to make sterling progress with painting the west side of the carriage with a large portion now painted in its first coat of undercoat |
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The north end's first coat of primer has been sanded back slightly and areas filled with body filler. The buffer beam has also received an undercoat |
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