Recent work on coal hopper 722

722's wheelsets at Crowther Engineering in Washington after having their journals turned

Returning to Middle Engine Lane

Back on the rails and given a coat of gloss black

Engineers blue was used on the wagons bearings to locate and skim any high spots

The next day work began on lowering the wagon back down onto its axles. In this photo, Michael is fitting on the axleboxes bearings before lifting the axlebox onto the journal

With the axlebox on its time for the underkeep, in this photo Michael is fitting the underkeep oiling pad and rubber insert around the edge of the underkeep box

Successfully fitted, 4 down 3 to go

After fitting all four axleboxes the long process of lowering the wagon back down begins. In this photo, Steve is watching the horn guides to ensure they sit correctly with the axlebox

Slowly getting lower down

Successfully down and the hornstays fitted