S549 - Under New Management
With progress on S549 as good as stalled in 2018; mainly due to the uncertainty of running again on the mainline, a new leader in Brayden Hesford would take over to ensure the project would eventually be completed. Although progress was still slow, it was however still going forward and strong.
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Clothing complete, handrails fitted, pipework installed |
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Backhead clothing complete, valves & pipework in progress of fitment |
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Superheater elements being tested in readiness for refitting |
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Brayden fitting the superheater elements |
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All bar two superheater elements fitted |
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Fire grate complete |
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Starting to look like a complete locomotive |
Tender is removed from the engine and placed outside for a high pressure wash
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