Our 24 class 3664 today (25/05/07) passed it's boiler inspection.
One element needs replacing, but that doesn't affect the boiler certification.
3664 boiler inspection
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Update - Saturday 26/05/07
A good work party today - Robert, Steve S, Tom, Chris K and John A working on 3664, with Gabor and Tony on 2650. Nathan arrived in the afternoon, and Kobus was around preparing the bar for tomorrow's train. We were assisted by our trusty labourers Adrian, Frank, Joseph and Lucas.
The leaking element was removed from 3664. We only had to loosen two other elements and remove one pipe to get it out - the lalter involved cutting off some seized bolts. The leak was quickly found and repaired by a certified welder and then hydraulically tested. The element was replaced and by the time I left it was all being bolted back together again. The regulator was blowing through (which was how the leaking element was discovered during the boiler inspection) so the valves were removed and ground back in. Blanking plates from the boiler test were also removed. Seven of the eight studs for the safety valves were found to be excessively worn so they were cut off and will be replaced. The lubricator for 3664 has been located and John D (recovering from an operation and sorely missed on site!) has confirmed that it has been cleaned and is ready to be refitted.
While emptying the boiler and trying to pump the water into 2650's tender to avoid wasting water we discovered that the fire pump from our auxiliary water tank doesn't work properly. Robert has taken it home to service it. Note to guards - start the fire pump before each trip and check that it is working!
Gabor and Tony serviced 2650 ready for tomorrow's trip, and did the dreaded grease pads. The loco was coaled. There was no shunting for tomorrow's load, but the milk truck was pulled out and left on the pit to be serviced ready for the steam safari.
Joseph and Lucas cleaned the coaches.
Amongst the many subsidiary tasks involved in running public trains, keeping the public toilets working is one of the least glamorous. Steve, Tom and I figured out why there was no water getting into the toilet cisterns and fixed it.
A good work party today - Robert, Steve S, Tom, Chris K and John A working on 3664, with Gabor and Tony on 2650. Nathan arrived in the afternoon, and Kobus was around preparing the bar for tomorrow's train. We were assisted by our trusty labourers Adrian, Frank, Joseph and Lucas.
The leaking element was removed from 3664. We only had to loosen two other elements and remove one pipe to get it out - the lalter involved cutting off some seized bolts. The leak was quickly found and repaired by a certified welder and then hydraulically tested. The element was replaced and by the time I left it was all being bolted back together again. The regulator was blowing through (which was how the leaking element was discovered during the boiler inspection) so the valves were removed and ground back in. Blanking plates from the boiler test were also removed. Seven of the eight studs for the safety valves were found to be excessively worn so they were cut off and will be replaced. The lubricator for 3664 has been located and John D (recovering from an operation and sorely missed on site!) has confirmed that it has been cleaned and is ready to be refitted.
While emptying the boiler and trying to pump the water into 2650's tender to avoid wasting water we discovered that the fire pump from our auxiliary water tank doesn't work properly. Robert has taken it home to service it. Note to guards - start the fire pump before each trip and check that it is working!
Gabor and Tony serviced 2650 ready for tomorrow's trip, and did the dreaded grease pads. The loco was coaled. There was no shunting for tomorrow's load, but the milk truck was pulled out and left on the pit to be serviced ready for the steam safari.
Joseph and Lucas cleaned the coaches.
Amongst the many subsidiary tasks involved in running public trains, keeping the public toilets working is one of the least glamorous. Steve, Tom and I figured out why there was no water getting into the toilet cisterns and fixed it.
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