Keith Stevens is moving ahead well with the boiler repairs for NG10 number 61.The photographs show the progress we are now making with the NGG10 Locomotive Boiler. Completion is estimated at around end of September or probably first half of October.
As you can see by all the dismantled parts there is still a mountain of work to be done.
Riveting the dome to the boiler barrel
Heating up rivets
Riveting the dome
Job complete
Fitting butt strap on front boiler barrel section
Scaling back end of boiler
Riveting up butt strap
Riveting up butt strap
Putting the tube plate in position