Boiler tank pipework completed
Fuel supply and water feed pipework has been completed to connect the boiler water and fuel tanks to the new boiler. This was tested prior to the loco steaming for the first time in November. click to continue reading
Fuel supply and water feed pipework has been completed to connect the boiler water and fuel tanks to the new boiler. This was tested prior to the loco steaming for the first time in November. click to continue reading
On 31st October, the locomotive’s oval buffers were removed and replaced with authentic ‘original’ style round buffers, which will match the new buffer beam ‘skirts’ to be fitted next. click to continue reading
Work has commenced on fitting the front body ‘skirts’ to the locomotive. click to continue reading
248’s new steam generator was delivered to Toddington on Wednesday 10th August and craned into the prepared boiler compartment of the loco. Further work now remains to install and connect up the required fuel, water and steam pipework, together with electrical connections. It is hoped the unit will be steamed inside the loco for the first time in the near future. click to continue reading