August 2010
Jig used for re-fitting the phosphor bronze rubbing strip
top view of the big end during re-fitting of rubbing strip
A big end during the re-fiting of the rubbing strip
A cylinder liner during honing - to remove any surface wear
A cylinder liner being honed prior to checking
2 of the main gen brush holders removed for overhaul
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April, May, June & July 2010
Repaired crack in the block before remedial work
Repaired crack in block
Outer view of block repair
Cylinder head valve ports showing carbon build-up
Each cylinder liner is checked for dimensions
An overhauled cylinder liner is re-fitted
A cylinder liner being pressed into position
4 pistons marked ready for machining
Drivers desk, number 2 cab
Re-fitted secondmans door lock
Washer jets during testing
Washer nozzles before shroud fitting
Aux gen bus bar before and after rectification
Deep inside the aux generator during cleaning
Main generator overview
One of the main gen brush bolts
Top view of the main generator during survey work
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January, February & March 2010
Automatic Voltage Regulator components
Cab floor piece
A refurbished cylinder head
Engine Block during cleaning
Engine Block during cleaning
A cylinder liner being de-scaled
A cylinder liner being de-scaled
The liner is painted to protect it
New liner seals are fitted
Secondmans seat heater elements
Secondmans heaters
The secondmans seat frame installed
Cracks found in the seat frame - note old repair
Washer nozzel pipework
A mark 3 head during overhaul
Valve springs during re-assembly
Cracked valve bridge bearing piece
A freshly painted liner
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October, November & December
2009
Big end of a piston con rod during chemical crack testing
Little end of a piston con rod during chemical crack testing
Piston liner just begining to be removed from the power unit
The water jacket after removal of a piston liner
A liner being removed from the power unit
Second mans door in rail blue
Steam cleaning Mk 3 cylinder heads
New conduit to second mans heaters
Drawings of the new contact tips made for the load regulator
The secondmans seat frame and heater frame
Part of the new turbo charger tool kit
Part of the new turbo charger tool kit
Secondmans washer nozzle arrangement
Secondmans windscreen washer pipework
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June, July, August & September 2009
Video sequence of dynamic testing of Load Regulator, shot 15 August 2009
DSD holdover button on secondmans side
Custom made tools for setting the load regulator contact tips
The second mans seat pedestal before fitting
2" vacuum pipe and isolating cock
A scrap valve stem from the engine
A badly worn (Scrap) engine valve
Vacuum COntrol contactor and Air Control Contactor from underside
One of the load regulator set up tools in use.
General view of the second mans foot warmer
Close up of the second mans foot warmer
A cylinder head during steam cleaning
The latest member of the society...
Piston Crown showing the state on removal
Second mans heater now installed
Turbo Charger end locking plate made by the society
Turbo Charger end locking plate made by the society
Part of the newly painted loco underside
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March, April & May 2009
Pipe feeding the steam gauge
Washer bottle assembly
Washer bottle assembly
The cab floor following fitting of new lino
Brass floor strip in detail
A complete piston before fitting
Turbo data plates
Drivers cab with new floor
Fully wired cubicle cut out switch
Load Regulator overview
Close up of load regulator contact tip
January & February 2009
At the start of the day, 40118's bogie is prepared for lifting
40013's wheels are removed from the spare bogie
A detail shot of a piston crown after head removal
This piston, A6, is in a foul condition
Two 'B' bank pistons, one removed, one ready to be removed
Load Regulator contact tips showing stages of renewal
A scrap main bearing (lower) compared with a new, unworn bearing
Two steam cleaned pistons
4 recently cleaned pistons
The seat pedestal and cab heaters after fitting
A lino covered floor panel (on a Black Country carpet)
Lino & Brass edging in detail
The electrical connections in the main wiring juntion box
The load regulator motor after fitting and wiring
Mobile Phone Wallpapers
If you have a camera phone, why not download one of these wallpapers for your
phone. Right click the wallpaper of your choice, and save to your hard
drive. Then transfer to your phone.
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photos have been saved low definition pictures - if you want a higher resolution copy
for any reason - why not ask ?
