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.

1178 frames sit on a wagon loaned by the P-Way dept.

1178's wheels await cleaning up and painting in it's new livery

The frames have started to be painted im 178's new livery.

The inside of the frames have been painted as well.

The back of the inside frames are being painted black.

A view of the 1st coat of paint on the outside of the frames.

The boiler is progressing well.

It won't belong before the boiler can be trial fitted in the frames to lineup the tubeplate

178's frames have now entered the works

178's new tubeplate

323 'Bluebell' new tubeplate being drilled out. The tubeplate from 178 was used as a template

Don't worry, 178 isn't going to be outshopped as Percy. This is just undercoat for it's SECR livery.

The wheels have received their first coats of undercoat