An Uplifting Wednesday

No.2's chassis inside while its boiler is outside, ready to lift from the bogie
(photo courtesy of Kelly Walsh)

Ian & Richard controlling the boiler as it's lifted from the bogie .....

..... in order to move the loco frames underneath
(photo courtesy of Kelly Walsh)

The boiler is level, but as it's lowered .....
(photo courtesy of Kelly Walsh)

..... the studs for the blow down valve foul the boiler slide .....
(photo courtesy of Kelly Walsh)

..... so I push the boiler forward & Richard checks the that they now clear

The boiler being settled into the frames

At the North Pole, Simon on decorations
(photo courtesy of Geoff Lowe)

Terry painting the counter, under Dave's guidance
(photo courtesy of Geoff Lowe)

Bob completing the painting of the serving trolley
(photo courtesy of Geoff Lowe)

Geoff completing painting of the counter
(photo courtesy of Geoff Lowe)

Dave & Martin adding more sealant over a doorway - successfully according to Dennis!

Twizell's fireman's side tank being lifted .....

..... & guided around by Ian

A view of Twizell's motion with one tank in place

Alex climbing out after installing the lifting eyes on the other tank .....

..... which is then lifted, swung round .....

..... & guided into position
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Ian, Angels & Richard replacing bolts to secure the tank on the frames

Now for Twizell's cab roof .....

..... which is lowered onto the bunker & tanks
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Ian & Richard bolting the cab to the rest of the structure .....

..... as is Alex

Removing the straps & chains
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Martin repairing a staging board
(photo courtesy of Dave Dixon)

Later, Twizell's boiler is lifted from the bogie .....

..... swung around .....
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

..... & placed ready for transport to Newton's boiler works next week
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

For reference, Colin's son's model of Twizell
(photo courtesy of Alex Tyson)

The Planet over a pit in Marley Hill shed .....
(photo courtesy of Ben Wilson)

..... to enable Ben to check underneath .....
(photo courtesy of Dave Dixon)

.... with Logan assisting
(photo courtesy of Dave Dixon)