3020 gets spruced up

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3020 gets spruced up

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Paint donated by Crown Paints, and new cushions for driver and fireman. The maroon paint on the boiler, cab and tender is OK so it was decided there was no need to repaint, just to clean and polish. Smokebox, buffer beams and many smaller parts will be repainted. The yellow and black lining will probably be repainted too.

Photos by John Ashworth, Nairobi, 24 April 2010
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I see someone who would like to be in that drivers seat!!
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Work continues. Photos by John Ashworth, Monday 26 April 2010
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The smokebox looks smart and shiny immediately after painting
The smokebox looks smart and shiny immediately after painting
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Split-level working - the air pump is serviced while painting continues down below
Split-level working - the air pump is serviced while painting continues down below
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Filling the tender with a one inch hose pipe takes a while...
Filling the tender with a one inch hose pipe takes a while...
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Today the fitters were not on duty, only a painter. In the fast-moving world of heritage railways, it has now been decided that the boiler will be painted.
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Fresh shiny paint
Fresh shiny paint
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Painting the boiler
Painting the boiler
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Painting the top of the boiler
Painting the top of the boiler
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The tender is almost full with water
The tender is almost full with water
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The oil is probably several years past its sell-by date, but it still burns
The oil is probably several years past its sell-by date, but it still burns
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Great. Man, to see steam in actioon in Africa is great. Thanks for your hard work there John and dedication, I am sure you were an inspiration to the guys.
Tremendous.
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Why anyone would choose white for the ceiling of a steam engine cab is beyond me, but it's the authentic heritage colour, I'm told, and I must say it looks good when fresh.
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