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September Pendre Goings On

No 7 'Tom Rolt' is coming along nicely , with the side tanks being reattached to the engine. The works hoist is used to manoeuver the fireman's side tank into place.

No 7's side tanks going back on

Bob supervises 7's tank going back on

Pendre has also been busy profiling wheels for the Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog)

WHR (Porthmadog) wheelsets on works lathe

Meanwhile in the Paint Shop work continues on the carriages - here a small case of wood rot is being dealt with, found during routine maintenance of one of the brake vans.

carriage full of wood rot

alternative view

Thanks to Ray Reid for the pictures

Posted by karenhigginson at Wednesday, September 24, 2008 5:45:39 PM GMT.
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