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| Further work on sanding down 401s reverser rod was carried out today |
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| 401s original number revealed, stamped into the metal work at the rear of the rod |
Tuesday, 7 February 2017
Bit By Bit
Monday, 6 February 2017
Engine Removal
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| The engine being hoisted out of the dumper truck |
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| Further dismantling included the removal of the rear wheels and sections of the frames |
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| The rather old oil that came out of the engine |
Saturday, 4 February 2017
401 Update
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| Springs & Keeps laid out after being removed from 401 |
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| The wheelsets have dropped slightly, shown by the unpainted part of the axlebox hornguide being revealed |
Wednesday, 1 February 2017
Work in the Steam Department
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| Numerous fittings from A.No.5 having been cleaned up and prepared for inspection |
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| George and George continue to clean A5s components |
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| 2 Safety Valves and one Gauge Frame are just two components of all the fittings that have to be cleaned and inspected during the locomotives annual examination |
Jacking & Packing
Today fitters have begun to jack and pack 401s chassis in preparation for dropping the wheelsets
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