Engineering notes

Shaping of pipes, silver soldering of end connections, trial fitting and attaching support brackets of lubrication pipework continues.

The left hand and right hand return cranks have been trial fitted to the crank pins of the driving wheels.

Some preparation work has taken place for fitting the lifting arms to the reversing shaft.

Firebox work has involved some riveting and drilling of stay holes is in progress.

Chris Proudfoot

Chris Proudfoot's funeral took place on Wednesday 15th June and a big crowd of friends was present to say farewell to a popular and well respected person.