Although things may have been quiet at Darlington Locomotive Works recently, plenty of activity has been taking place at our supporting engineering firms and sub-contractors. Down in the West Country, South Devon Railway Engineering is making good progress assembling the wheelsets - remember, to support the wheeling of
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here. All photos of wheels by Rob LeChevalier.
Meanwhile at Ian Howitt's works, dozens of parts have been machined and assembly has started on the tender's frames. All photos of tender parts by Ian Howitt.
Tender brake hanger bearings
Tender brake cross-shaft brackets
Tender brake hangers
Tender bufferbeam brackets (gussets)
Tender handbrake shaft bracket
Tender spring box washers