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Working on Clan Line at Stewarts Lane on Saturday 9th January 2016

  • Even the ashpan hopper doors have to be painted for protection, even though most people never see them.
  • Even the ashpan hopper door and damper mechanisms have to be painted for protection, even though most people never see them.
  • Even the damper operating mechanisms have to be cleaned and inspected.
  • Lots the smaller things we can machine ourselves. Here, Andy is turning some new gland packings on one of our lathes.
  • This ashpan hopper door frame has been badly damaged by the heat of the fire, and needs to be repaired as part of the overhaul.
  • The ashpans have been removed, and partially dismantled, so that the damaged parts can be repaired or replaced.
  • The ashpans have been partially dismantled, so that the damaged parts can be repaired or replaced.
  • Other parts of the ashpans are still being dismantled.
  • What is this life, if, full of care, we have no time to stand and tear.
  • While some parts of the ashpans are being worked on, other parts are still being dismantled.

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