LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY LIMITED

Finally, to all our supporters, volunteers and those who follow our progress, we wish you a Merry, if restricted, Christmas and the hope of a better New Year.
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On 4253, the top and bottom sections of the crossheads were painted, and the internal motion was given a thorough check over, clean and re-oiling after the long time the loco was out in the yard.

A shortened week due to the Tier 4 restrictions arriving on Saturday. Progress continued with 5668’s tanks having the top angle removed so the corners of the overlapping side plates could be ground back. Front sections given a coat of red oxide.

More drilling being undertaken on 5668’s tank backs, and 4253's pistons given a good clean before being oiled in readiness for fitting soon.

Crossheads fitted to the slide bars, removed again to scrape back the high spots on the white metal bearing surfaces and then refitted for another try. Not a quick job considering how heavy they are requiring a lot of effort to get them into position and then out again.