Being moved for the first time with inner motion in place.

Mick Tiddy records the event

The state of the original ashpan.  The Severn Valley used it as a pattern

Nick Peppit welds on the new ashpan support brackets

The joys of loco restoration. Paul and Adam Tomes shattered after a hard day’s  work

Refurbished chimney arrives in  (t)rusty FH Transit handled by Chris, Mike & Tony

WHAT NO COAL !

Don Asher steadies the ashpan for fitting

The first lift to refit the boiler ready for piping up & fitting of cladding

Mick Tiddy always finds a good vantage point to film

 the work

The tender tank undergoing repair work at Ron Alexander’s  factory

First cladding sheets cast for 7903 in Swindon Works

John & Paul lower the safety valve into place atop the boiler