Tuesday with Twizell

Twizell's boiler backing down .....
(photo courtesy of Barry Duncan)

.....  to Marley Hill shed, where Twizell's chassis awaits

At minimum radius, the hiab can lift 18 tonnes -
Twizell's empty boiler is around 11.5 tonnes with tubes fitted

The waggon driver & Ian chat about the lift

As the boiler is lifted, Steve & Ian are on the guide ropes

Ian controlling the smokebox as the boiler is swung around

Guidance from Richard about the smokebox fitting
(photo courtesy of Barry Duncan)

The rotational & fore to aft alignment are ok but the boiler could have been more level
(photo courtesy of Barry Duncan)

Lowering towards the cylinder casting, keeping an eye on firebox fit & clearances
(photo courtesy of Barry Duncan)

Jonny keeping an eye on the front end as the boiler is lowered

Prising the firebox between the frames
(photo courtesy of Barry Duncan)

Taking care as lowering continues
(photo courtesy of Barry Duncan)

About 6 inches to go at the back

Lowering is paused as Richard checks .....
(photo courtesy of Barry Duncan)

..... & Jonny puts copper slip on the firebox slide surfaces

Checking that the firebox is clear of the ashpan
(photo courtesy of Barry Duncan)

The boiler is down and supported in the frames
- about an hour after it arrived

Lifting a sandbox to enable fitting of smokebox to cylinder casting bolts
(photo courtesy of Barry Duncan)

Ian on the digger getting ready to lift the other sandbox

Ian & David fitting the ashpan

Steve greasing studs, having removed gauge fittings