The two ball joint housings and arms fitted for the rear pony truck's side control mechanism.
Photo: Laurence Armstrong

The new chequer plate for the new running boards cut down to width.
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The main axle boxes removed so as the wheelsets can be sent away for further work.
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The wheelsets ready to be sent away for further work.
Photo: Laurence Armstrong

On the Sunday we started plumbing in the two ball joint housings for the rear pony truck's side control mechanism.
Photo: Laurence Armstrong

The sheets of chequer plate ready for shaping and fitting, hopefully next time.
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A general view of the frames in the loco shed.
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We also refitted the reverser as this will be changed to a design used on the NGG16s and one that allows for removal of any play in the screw thread and block.
Photo: Laurence Armstrong