November 2018 Update from The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust

Jamie Duggan - Contributor Add a Comment 2 Min Read
Left Hand Water Tank on Well Wagon // Credit John Pagett

November has seen a few more new components delivered and work continuing on 82045‘s frame.

Water Tanks and Sieve Box

The biggest news of November for the build project is both water tanks for the new standard 3 tank have arrived in Bridgnorth on the .

Short-term they will be placed on a well wagon, until the frame is ready to receive them. The tanks were manufactured at Dinas on the Welsh Highland railway

Construction has also finished on the Sieve Box. The role for this part is to remove impurities, such as dirt, from the water stored in the tanks before passing through the injectors.

Newly-Made Sieve Box // Credit Tony Massau
Newly-Made Sieve Box // Credit Tony Massau

Frame

Recent work on the frame has seen various brackets fixed into place with rivets. This includes the front support brackets for the water tanks, support brackets for mechanical lubricators and brackets for the reversing shaft's bearings.

Bracket for Reversing Shaft Riveted in Place // Credit Tony Massau

Merchandise

Many items are available to purchase, such as 2019 calendars and polo tops, perfect Christmas presents. A full list of items and prices can be found here.

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