We are working hard to have her ready to be available for the ESR Gala 31/5 and 1/6
A search on Google would seem to confirm this.
Taking advantage of having a crane for 4247 the dis-assembly has started in earnest! [ATTACH]
And a couple of photos taken earlier. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Photo of 08 704 taken yesterday between shunting moves.
Pleased to report that she successfully passed her steam test yesterday, 28/3/25. All efforts will now concentrate on readying the boiler for...
We normally have a constant flow of water under the fire over the bed of the wagon. We have now steamed several boilers on this wagon following...
For those who might be wondering, the hose going into the smokebox is for a compressed air powered blower.
In house steam test planned for this weekend and, if all goes well, formal test late next week.
Steve Masters has reported on f'book that the boiler and super heater assembly have today passed their hydraulic test.
She will take over the shunting duties currently in the hands of PBA39 which will now receive some much needed care and attention.
08704 arrived at the East Somerset Railway yesterday, 25/2/25.
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