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34081 overhaul progress

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Spamcan81, Apr 14, 2011.

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  1. john34077

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    The event is documented here



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    I was deeply shocked by some of the content of your video John. Kingsley working, I couldn't believe my eyes.
     
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    Continuing the story, we have now refitted the centre connecting rod, despite there being chains, levers and all sorts of wonderful items between the frames.


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  4. Martin Perry

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    I bet that hurt! :eek:
     
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    Excellent film as usual John. Good to see Kingsley is managing to keep his overalls nice and clean. :)
     
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    Wonderful bit of video, could watch more of this stuff, keep it coming guys.
     
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    A major step forwards yesterday with the reuniting of boiler, ash pan and frames.
     
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    A video of the event is here:



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    Excellent video!
     
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    A great video of the job Gudgeon pin cotters, though?
     
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    Bravo
     
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    As the steam crane is now in fine fettle, we thought it prudent to rewheel the tender using it as well.



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    Nice going guys! :)

    Is the sales stand still going to be at the MHR gala?...
     
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    Hopefully not! That stall has cost me a small fortune over the last few galas in an effort to win one of there beers!
     
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    Excellent video as usual.
     
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    Hard luck sunshine, the lads will be there so bring your wallet. :) As of yesterday we had no 92 Sqd Ale though so nothing for the tombola. Better keep your fingers crossed that Buntingford haven't brewed another batch.
     
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    And your problem is?........

    Just think how much you've contributed to the overhaul! :)
     
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    HaHa, don't you worry I will stick a contribution in the tin like normal. You guys on the top field are always a great laugh :)
     
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    Superheater header and elements fitted today as documented by John Wood.
     
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    Interesting video looking at the age of the people working on it who will do this type of work in the future,i don't think any of these will be involved.
     
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