C Class boiler undergoing a low pressure steam test 2816x2120 DSCF1724.JPG |
This is the first time the spare C Class boiler has steamed since the late 70's 2816x2120 DSCF1725.JPG |
Lift Off 2816x2120 DSCF1741.JPG |
Enough steam is produced to lift the safety valves 2816x2120 DSCF1742.JPG |
The safety valves are adjusted 2816x2120 DSCF1743.JPG |
The safety valves for the boiler being adjusted 2816x2120 DSCF1744.JPG |
The spare C Class boiler steams for the first time on the Bluebell 2816x2120 DSCF1761.JPG |
C Class boiler in steam 2816x2120 DSCF1763.JPG |
The boilder steams in front of the works 2816x2120 DSCF1767.JPG |
Success! 2816x2120 DSCF1768.JPG |
Just under 100 PSI was produced 2816x2120 DSCF1770.JPG |
The class 08 prepares to shunt into the C Class Tender in order to check for leaks 2816x2120 DSCF1775.JPG |
A 'Gentle' push sends the tender on it's way! 2816x2120 DSCF1776.JPG |
Going.... 2816x2120 DSCF1777.JPG |
Going... 2816x2120 DSCF1778.JPG |
Going.... 2816x2120 DSCF1779.JPG |
Gone! 2816x2120 DSCF1780.JPG |
Was that meant to leak??? The Class tender is drained after being tested for leaks. 2816x2120 DSCF1782.JPG |
Work has now started on preparing the tender for painting 2816x2120 DSCF1785.JPG |
One side of the tender is rubbed down 2816x2120 DSCF1786.JPG |
David rubbing down the paint on the C Class tender 2816x2120 DSCF1788.JPG |
All the axleboxes have now been machined and are ready for when 592 is rewheeled 2816x2120 DSCF1794.JPG |
The frames of 592 have now been lined out 2816x2120 DSCF1798.JPG |
The other side of the C Class tender was being rubbed down as well 2816x2120 DSCF1800.JPG |
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