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Restoration update - November 2010

In parallel with the bunker rebuild, work is progressing on the curved sections of running plate in front of the cylinders. Thanks to Terry Howes for these photos.

 

 

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New rear cover for LH outside steam pipe, courtesy of Dave Link. A nice job of a very difficult fabrication. The RH side is next on his list!

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Hinge assembly removed from RH valve access plate, these will be refitted to new curved plates.

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Front running plate showing the position of the access plates for the valve covers, heat reflective silver paint applied by Steve Morgan.

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New front edge to replace wasted metal, after final welding this will be linished to blend in with existing plate.

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