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Boiler Progress

Thursday, 16 February 2017 20:21 David Pennock J27 Blog
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Chris Lawson and myself visited Crewe on Wednesday.

New smokebox arrival and inspection LNWR Crewe Richard Watins (centre) Chris lawson (right) 15th February -Dave Pennoc

Good progress is now being made with the J27 boiler overhaul at LNWR heritage at Crewe with completion still forecast for the end of March. The accompanying photographs taken on 15th February show the boiler retubing and various backhead, foundation ring and mudhole door refurbishments nearing completion.

Lower washout plug showing holes drilled for corner foundation ring studs 15th February - Dave Pennock

Refurbished mudhole door LNWR Crewe 15th February - Dave Pennock

Firebox 15th February - Dave Pennock

Old mudhole doors - refurbishment in progress LNWR Crewe 15th February - Dave Pennoc

Clack boxes whistle and gauge glass protectors delivered to LNWR Crewe 15th February - Dave Pennock

Front tubeplate. Retubing progress 15th February - Dave Pennock

Mudhole refurbishmnet and new copper stays 15th February - Dave Pennock

Backhead flanges and studs refurbishment 15th February - Dave Pennock

New smokebox arrival at LNWR Crewe 15th February - Dave Pennock

A complete new smokebox will be provided. The existing chimney will be reused but fitted with a new petticoat and steel lining. Coincidentally the new smokebox door arrived on site the same day. The main steam pipe requires expanding within the front tubeplate and this awaits the delivery of a new tool for its completion.

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