Sandstone Heritage Trust - News
WN17 - Move forward Flugel - by Kerry Young
14th November 2006
Well, having had a storm pass through yesterday evening, I was concerned as to what the weather might be like for today, but it came out fine thank goodness. Let's get into it...............
Another portion of 'F13'. This is the coal bunker that forms the lower right hand side of the cab. The bunker carries the forward/ reverse lever, which we see being checked for its mounting arrangements. There is much work needed in the repairs department on the bunker too. Just in time, Steve Fergusson has returned to the fold and he walked right into this one! The L.H. side bunker can be seen on the floor to the right and he's into that like a rat up a drainpipe.
Starting with Bob the builder. Seen here drilling the bolt holes in the vertical posts for the end of the 'L' wagon. By the end of the day, he had the whole end assembled in place. A good solid worker is our Bob.
Another portion of 'F13'. This is the coal bunker that forms the lower right hand side of the cab. The bunker carries the forward/ reverse lever, which we see being checked for its mounting arrangements. There is much work needed in the repairs department on the bunker too. Just in time, Steve Fergusson has returned to the fold and he walked right into this one! The L.H. side bunker can be seen on the floor to the right and he's into that like a rat up a drainpipe.
Roger had Mirthful Max concerned, wondering why the white paint was on the footplates. He calmed on being told it was for marking out purposes. Max is nothing if not pedantic where product finishing is concerned.
Spot the deliberate mistake! (Well, sort of.) The L.H. grab handle is on upside down. I snapped it for posterity before making the necessary adjustment.
Meanwhile, out in the Boondocks................... inside the railcar Ian McDonald (for whom I still haven't come up with a nickname) is assisting Sir Colin with the removal of a side window. The rust has indeed worked well and it has been decided to remove at least some of the windows before heading for China. You will no doubt have noticed too, that Ian, who drops by to say hello and go, is quietly being absorbed into the workforce. I'll get him into overalls yet! (What's that you're saying Ian?)
Another part of the day and Mike Lawson kindly came over with the forklift from the Rural History outfit to help us with some weighty transfers. Seen here retrieving rubbish from on top of the front footplate off 'F13'. Look back to the top of the container (left) and you can just see that the two cowcatchers have vacated, courtesy of Mike.
Also retrieved with the forklift was the Westinghouse pump for the 'F'. Mike Webb couldn't wait to get into stripping it. That may look a bit violent, but he is in fact resorting to that method to remove the baked on cylinder insulation. It had gone rock hard.
Meanwhile, out in the Boondocks................... inside the railcar Ian McDonald (for whom I still haven't come up with a nickname) is assisting Sir Colin with the removal of a side window. The rust has indeed worked well and it has been decided to remove at least some of the windows before heading for China. You will no doubt have noticed too, that Ian, who drops by to say hello and go, is quietly being absorbed into the workforce. I'll get him into overalls yet! (What's that you're saying Ian?)
Another part of the day and Mike Lawson kindly came over with the forklift from the Rural History outfit to help us with some weighty transfers. Seen here retrieving rubbish from on top of the front footplate off 'F13'. Look back to the top of the container (left) and you can just see that the two cowcatchers have vacated, courtesy of Mike.
Also retrieved with the forklift was the Westinghouse pump for the 'F'. Mike Webb couldn't wait to get into stripping it. That may look a bit violent, but he is in fact resorting to that method to remove the baked on cylinder insulation. It had gone rock hard.
As promised last week, some more from the aviation scene.............
An engine from a Bristol Freighter. A Bristol Hercules 700. This is a 14cyl. radial engine of 1775 hp @ 2800 revs. This is as most of you will see also, it is a sleeve valve engine.
What we have here is a Lockheed Hudson. GR lll.
An engine from a Bristol Freighter. A Bristol Hercules 700. This is a 14cyl. radial engine of 1775 hp @ 2800 revs. This is as most of you will see also, it is a sleeve valve engine.
What we have here is a Lockheed Hudson. GR lll.
Nearer the nose we see...........
FOR AGES 8 to 80.
FOR AGES 8 to 80.
Some assembly required.
Batteries Not Included.
Well, there's the tail and..........
There's what I could reasonably get of the forward portion. Take a careful look at that wing section. (Wow, they don't build them like that any more!)
There now, don't say I'm not good to you. Cheers, 'K'.