Phil was working on the patch screws inside the firebox

Dun was drilling out pilot holes for one of the side plates of the outer firebox

Another view of Duncan's handy work

The other side plate was being ground down it preparation of fitting to the firebox.

Whilst the boiler is being worked on by paid staff, the gang have been tending to any areas of rust above the frames.

A view of 'Nettle' looking towards the works. The boiler in front is from the H-Class

Some of the primer paint had begun to flake. To prevent it from rusting, this was stripped back and fresh primer added/

A view of 178 from the front

The boiler is progressing well.

Welding work continues and Ben was countersinking the holes for the rivets

A closeup of on the the new side plates

A view of the new backplate

A view of the other side of 178 boiler.

Patch screws are now being added to the inner firebox

The backplate has now been rivetted in place

A view of the backplate from the outside

Another view of the backplate rivetted into position

Phil and Duncan drilling in preparation for Stays to be fitted

The foundation ring has now been rivited to the new sections of plate

A view of the inner firebox.

Holes being drilled in prep for stays to be fitted.

1178 chassis enters the works

1178 chassis in the works ready to be lifted off it's wheels

The cab, tanks and wheels had been removed by the end of the day.