Keith Stevens another of our Steam Restoration Stalwarts reports on NG Kerr Stuart Locomotive No. 4063
We have finally manufactured the firebox after many hours of work and I am proud to say it fits like a glove. At this point in time it has been riveted up and we are now fitting in the stays, which will take 3 or 4 days.
Thereafter we will fit in the new tubes and pressure test – this will then be complete. Completion should be approximately 2 weeks.
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0464 – Firebox with foundation ring complete
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0466 – View from underneath firebox |
0467 – Firebox ready for fitting |
0470 – Firebox aligned ready to fit |
0473 – Firebox going down |
0474 – Steady as we go |
0475 – She’s in – ready to rivet and stay |
0476 – Tapping out stay holes |
0478 – Tapping out stay holes |
