Mike Turner's

To machine the faces on the steam manifold, it has to be aligned accurately to get a true cut. This is what is being done here.

The cutting tool on the milling machine, ready to machine the face.

Some parts of the ashpans have been damaged by the heat of the fire, so the old parts have to be cut out and new pieces welded in. The damaged parts are being marked out.

The plasma cutter is being used to remove damaged parts of the ashpans, so that they can be replaced or repaired.

The plasma cutter is being used to remove damaged parts of the ashpans, so that they can be replaced or repaired.

Every part of the ashpans, including the hopper door mechanism, has to be cleaned and painted

Every part of the ashpans, including the hopper door mechanism, has to be cleaned and painted

Every part of the ashpans, including the hopper door mechanism, has to be cleaned and painted

This is one of the lubricators being cleaned and rubbed down, in preparation for painting