Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways - 'Scene Thru The Lens'
F&WHR - April to June 2008
1st April 2008 to 30th June 2008
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03.04.08 – In Boston Lodge, Rob Coulson was busy white-metalling the axleboxes from ‘Blanche’
03.04.08 – 'Whistle while you work!' - The metal is melted in a ladle...
03.04.08 – ...then poured into a mould [centre] to form a bar
03.04.08 – The axlebox is supported on the bench and the bar of white metal is melted with a gas torch
03.04.08 – The depth of white metal is built up in layers on the inner face of the axlebox
03.04.08 – The axlebox is rotated as the work progresses...
03.04.08 – ...until a sufficient depth of white metal has been applied
03.04.08 – Two axleboxes nearly ready for machining...
03.04.08 – In the Boiler Shop, the dome has been fitted to the boiler of NGG16 No.87...
03.04.08 – ...joining the other boiler fittings already in place
03.04.08 – The impressive sight of NGG16 No.87’s boiler dominates the Boiler Shop
03.04.08 – Looking at the backhead, the stays and foundation ring rivets are all in place
03.04.08 – A closer look at the top of the backhead
03.04.08 – The boiler from ‘Linda’ is also in the Boiler Shop
03.04.08 – The front tubeplate of ‘Linda’s boiler...
03.04.08 – ...covered in important graffiti!
03.04.08 – In the Carriage Works, interior fitting out of FR Carr. 116 is progressing well - with seats, tables and internal partitions all in position
03.04.08 – A new detail in this ‘Enhanced Third’ carriage is the addition of a small plaque, featuring the FR crest, to all of the double seats
03.04.08 – External crest transfers, ‘Dim Ysmygu’ / ‘No Smoking’ window vinyls and Seat Number plaques have also been applied
03.04.08 – In the main HLF building, woodwork for FR Carr. 103’s new body has been prepared...
03.04.08 – ...and a start has been made on a dry-fit of the framework
03.04.08 – Cabinets for the Kitchen area of WHR Service Carr. 2010 are being constructed
03.04.08 – Battery tray on WHR Service Carr. 2010
03.04.08 – Newly-fitted door on WHR Service Carr. 2010