Mike Turner's

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.