STATUS
Present (June 2008 - update)
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The smokebox has been attached to the boiler of No. 34059 and the combined item has been successfully, albeit temporarily, reunited with the frames. |
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June 2008 |
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No. 34059 Sir Archibald Sinclair had a successful boiler insurance hydraulic examination ten days ago and a successful steam test in the presence of the boiler inspector on Wednesday 4th June. Pressure was set at 100psi with very few problems. A full pressure test will be undertaken when the boiler is in the frames. |
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Roger Cruse firing at the start of the day after the boiler had been warmed through on Tuesday. |
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Tony Deller, the Bulleid Society technical adviser, keeps an eye on proceedings. |
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Observing the fire. |
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Initial smoke from the smokebox tubeplate in the absence of the smokebox and chimney |
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Eddie Plant, boiler inspector, observes proceedings. |
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100 psi on the pressure gauge. |
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Steam via the safety valves, set at 100 psi. |
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