2017

Boiler work - once the boiler was removed from the frames and placed on the ground, work could start to  get years of rust removed with a needlegun and then anti-corrosive protection applied. Volunteer Roger Tipton hard at work.

Pair of expansion links acquired – nearly new and surplus to another owning group’s requirements – half the price of new.

Non-destructive testing of the boiler undertaken - to establish detailed restoration requirements and where platework needs to be replaced. We are already aware that the lower firebox outer steel platework, some doorplate and throatplate will have to be replaced but no further unwelcome news.