British Steam
592 Restoration
27th May 2006
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It's in!!!
It's in!!!
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The boiler has now been lifted into the frames by the workshop staff during last week.
The boiler has now been lifted into the frames by the workshop staff during last week.
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A view of the new smokebox
A view of the new smokebox
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The new bufferbeam has been lined out.
The new bufferbeam has been lined out.
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Yesterday the working group were lagging and cladding the boiler
Yesterday the working group were lagging and cladding the boiler
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The cab is now in the works for attention
The cab is now in the works for attention
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Sunday saw the boiler cladding being sanded down
Sunday saw the boiler cladding being sanded down
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New cladding in place around the firebox
New cladding in place around the firebox
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The smokebox door being prepared
The smokebox door being prepared
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A view of the other side being prepared for painting
A view of the other side being prepared for painting
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592's cabside plates await painting
592's cabside plates await painting
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A view oinside 592 cab
A view oinside 592 cab
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A glimpse of things to come. The tender awaits lining out
A glimpse of things to come. The tender awaits lining out
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What a finish!
What a finish!
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592 during her steam test
592 during her steam test
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592 under going intial running in trials
592 under going intial running in trials
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592 sit's in Sheffield Park station. Note: 592 only backed onto the train to allow another train to enter the station. No loaded test runs have commenced yet.
592 sit's in Sheffield Park station. Note: 592 only backed onto the train to allow another train to enter the station. No loaded test runs have commenced yet.
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592 await's the days activities
592 await's the days activities
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592's spare boiler reaches full pressure
592's spare boiler reaches full pressure
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592 during it's boiler test
592 during it's boiler test
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592 in the yard during it's boiler test
592 in the yard during it's boiler test
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592 blows off at 160 psi
592 blows off at 160 psi
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Martin had the honour of being the fireman for the day
Martin had the honour of being the fireman for the day
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Russ beside 592 in Sheffield Park station
Russ beside 592 in Sheffield Park station
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