| Saturday 29th October 2005 saw the last steam test of the recently returned boiler before further restoration continues. Earlier steam tests during the week saw 850's boiler brought up steadily to certain pressure points but today was the first time the safety valves were lifted at maximum pressure. The next time the boiler will be lit up will be when its resting in the frames. |
850's boiler still resting on the wagon with gentle steam coming from the chimney. 800x600 Pic_0646.jpg |
A view inside the smokebox, you can just about see smoke travelling up the chimney. 800x600 Pic_0647.jpg |
Looking at the cabend of the boiler. 600x800 Pic_0648.jpg |
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The pressure gauge placed on top of the firebox. Once the boiler is in the frame then the correct gauge will be put in place. 600x800 Pic_0650.jpg |
Barry & Jessie adjusting the safety valves. 800x600 Pic_0651.jpg |
Barry adjusting the safety valves whilst Jessie checks the pressure gauge. 800x600 Pic_0652.jpg |
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Feathering nicely. 800x600 Pic_0654.jpg |
Feathering nicely. 600x800 Pic_0656.jpg |
Feathering nicely as a 444 023 heads towards Fareham. 800x600 Pic_0657.jpg |
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A closer view of the two safety valves. 800x600 Pic_0658.jpg |
Boiler steam pressure reaches 220lbs. 600x800 Pic_0659.jpg |
Lift off! 800x600 Pic_0660.jpg |
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Lift off. 600x800 Pic_0661.jpg |
A view of the temporary brick arch. 800x600 Pic_0662.jpg |
A view into the 12 foot firebox. 800x600 Pic_0663.jpg |
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A front on view of 850's boiler. 800x600 Pic_0664.jpg |
Cooling down slowly, next time the boiler will steam is when it will be re-united with the loco frame. 800x600 Pic_0665.jpg |
