The axlebox trays were also cleaned.

A set of axleboxes before they were cleaned

592's wheels. These should be shortly off for turning before arriving back mid March

Work should begin on the tender Mid March

Brakegear is now being refitted to the frames

Work on the boiler progresses well

Tom, Ian and Martin discussing the days activities.

The axleboxes were having the white metal removed from them

Ian removing the White Metal.

2 Axleboxes that have had the white metal removed

Ian cleaning up the edges of the axleboxes

Martin and Laurence were working on cleaning up the front of 592

Martin and Laurence working on the C Class Tender

Martin was needle gunning parts of the tender

592's boiler has passed it hydraulic test

Now 592's boiler has passed it's hydraulic test, it has been moved outside

592's new ashpan

SECR O1 has joined 592 in the works. It's now starting to resemble Ashford!!

The axleboxes have now been remetalled and await machining. This can start once the wheels arrive back

New front bufferbeam under construction

592 has been placed on a couple of temporary trollies to aid movement within the works.

The boiler cladding has been getting some tlc.

Ian painting the inside of the cladding.

Are you sure that's the right colour???