At last the rear drag box is removed. The temporary bracing holding the rear of the frames rigid can be clearly seen.
Photo: Laurence Armstrong

The inside of the frames where the dragbox fitted showing areas of corrosion.
Photo: Clive Briscoe.

A closer view of the areas of corrosion.
Photo: Andie Shaw.

The inside of the frames where the dragbox fitted showing areas of corrosion.
Photo: Andie Shaw.

The drag box is removed and ready for the salvaging of fittings.
Photo: Laurence Armstrong

The frames minus drag-box and with the re-usable components on front.
Photo: Clive Briscoe.

The dragbox with all re-usable components removed.
Photo: Clive Briscoe.

The draw-bar and buffer plate casting salvaged from the rear dragbox.
Photo: Clive Briscoe.

Pipe clips being fitted to the frame sides.
Photo: Laurence Armstrong

Pipe fitting locations marked out ready for drilling and tapping.
Photo: Laurence Armstrong

The cylinder covers fitted in place. These will not be removed again.
Photo: Laurence Armstrong

Slide bars fitted to the driver's side.
Photo: Andie Shaw

Slide bars fitted to the fireman's side. The piano wire has been refitted and is just about discernable.
Photo: Clive Briscoe.

The mechanical lubricator postioned on the running plate.
Photo: Andie Shaw.