The tender bogies that are the subject of our attention for making cotters for the brake rigging. The brake rigging is currently resting on top.
Photo: Laurence Armstrong

The first batch of cotters being made.
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A cotter fitted into position with its recuring split pin pushed through (but not secured). As the cotters are custom made for each location, the 'pop marks' indicate its position and match the numbering scheme on the brake rigging.
Photo: Laurence Armstrong

The 'flared' angle that will form the bottom of the cab.
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Work continues on the angle forming the bottom of the cab.
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Grinding the horn guides flat and square.
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The second of our two lubricators. This one is from a chinese Class C2 and was aquired for the C2 Group at Boston Lodge.
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Another batch of cotters being made.
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And yet more cotters! This view showing two of the three sizes being made.
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The bogie being raised using the A-frame to allow the fitting of the brake rigging.
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Working on the fitting of the brake rigging.
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Working on the fitting of the brake rigging.
Photo: David Oates

Working on the fitting of the brake rigging. Some of the pins that are in need of the cotters can be seen in the centro of the view.
Photo: David Oates

An overall view of the left hand side of the Loco.
Photo: Laurence Armstrong