Stripping the F

3117 had an accident on the 20th of June 2010 and as a result we have launched an appeal. Please post ANYTHING related to the incident, the recovery and the Appeal here! Photos (usual rules - 800 by 600 pixels, 135kb max) and docs can also be posted.
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Stripping the F

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After an inspection by a representative of the museum last week, work began in earnest today to strip the 15F ready for repair.

Photos by John Ashworth, 14th August 2010
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Les gets stuck in...
Les gets stuck in...
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...and stuck in
...and stuck in
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The injector itself is apparently not damaged but the pipework is a mess
The injector itself is apparently not damaged but the pipework is a mess
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What a difference!
What a difference!
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Les and John wrestle with the tangled and twisted pipework
Les and John wrestle with the tangled and twisted pipework
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Removing the lagging from the cylinder
Removing the lagging from the cylinder
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Bolts
Bolts
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Loco and tender have been separated
Loco and tender have been separated
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Tender
Tender
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ch.janssen-schmidt
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Re: Stripping the F

Post by ch.janssen-schmidt »

Great to see the progress.

Regards
Charles
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