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More progress on the boiler at Crewe

  • The bottom part of the smokebox is corroded and needs replacing. It is easier, and no more expensive, to replace the whole bottom half. This is the old bottom half.
  • The new bottom half of the smokebox is in the process of being welded to the top half (it is upside down).
  • Three sides of the foundation ring have been riveted in place.
  • The next piece of boiler plate (the left hand lower front corner of the outer firebox) is being prepared.
  • The new front tubeplate is in position, and the holes for the rivets are being drilled.
  • The new front tubeplate is in position, and the holes for the rivets are being drilled.
  • The next piece of boiler plate - the corner of the outer firebox - is being prepared for welding.
  • About three sides of the foundation ring have been riveted in.

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