4253 Locomotive Company Limited

3 days ago

The team worked 3 days this week on the projects .This week has been a let’sget everything prepared on all the platework for 541 tender .This was a move the plate prep it move the next one do the same ,this is so it’s ready to weld at the assembly stage of the tender .We also took the opportunity to drill all the fixing holes in the sheets these include the holes for water valves, grab handles ,door closing catches ,beadings lamp brackets and steps much better done with the plate laying flat .We took the time to move our rivet rack to give us more room at the side of the tender whilst building .A major job was done when the floor plate was cleaned off right the way round ready for welding the sides on .Friday the last of the prep work was completed ready for the plates to be moved .The front side plates were moved inside ready to be trial fitted ,the other were moved closer onto our new storage rack to wait there turn to be fitted .Although we were very busy we even found time to go painting the brake gear for the Terrier being put back together by Liam’s team .The boiler from 4253 has now got all the small tubes fitted and the flue tubes are being fitted at HBSS (see the picture ).The annual meeting of the drawings catalogue group took place on Friday . Sunday a day of welding grinding and more welding getting the bottom section welded together so we can move on.We got the front side sheets up for 541 tender and clamped them in place temp checking the alignment . Repairs on the water gauge ball float started by repairing the hole and setting out the fixing boss ready for soldering on .Thanks to everyone who came and helped this week. ... See MoreSee Less

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4253 Locomotive Company

1 week ago

Just for a change we worked 3 days this week on both projects .The team started to move the tender platework to allow the chisel point weld prep’s to be ground on the edges, this gives a much better joint when welded together . The bits required to join it all together were all cut to the correct size and had the ends ground ready for welding .The decorative bit you see in the cab was drilled over two days this is for rivets that are visible .The correct size water filler has arrived so the team can now come off the slim fast, (see pics on the first ring sent ).The regulator box from 4253 was cleaned, and we have decided to lap in the regulator valve before fitting to the boiler .The boiler is moving forward with all the longitudinal stays all fitted and in the boiler, the tubes are now going in heading towards the hydraulic pressure test .(see pics)Friday, more drilling was done on the pretty bit in the cab the stripped down de-burred and cleaned before its riveted in place.All the very big angles were cleaned for welding in place these give strength to the tender when all put together .More platework was moved to allow more weld preps to be done .We prepared all the timber to allow the first section to be lowered down to a workable height and to allow the bottom plates to be welded in place.The back section was moved closer and all the bits built last week were dressed and hoovered out .Sunday, the team welded the underside of the well then we lowered it down to start the next phase .The work then commenced to fit all the floor sections together and weld them to the base .The top angles that add to the strength of the tender were welded into position .Another team drilled the plates for the back handrails and trial fitted them .The last job of the day was fitting the front plate of the tender getting ready for the sides to be attached .Thanks to everyone who helped this week . ... See MoreSee Less

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