Summary of Progress to Date
To date the majority of loco is
dismantled as far as is required with all components stored under
cover. The frames and larger items are in the 'Clip Shed' at Dinas and
this is where much of
the restoration activity will be taking place. The boiler for
№134 is currently outside in the North yard as can
be
seen in
the photographs
below (although it has since been moved since the photographs
was taken). The tubes have been removed and the boiler barrel
and
firebox thoroughly inspected for assessment of the work
needed. Further work on the boiler will be
progressed
as soon as funds become available.
The current area of restoration
attention is that of the tender and loco frame alignment. The tender
frames are being worked an as the tender body is now fully funded and
being built by Brunswick Ironworks in Caernarfon. The frames are being
checked for alignment and this has led to the discovery of of a
misalignment between the left and right hand side cylinders due to one
of them having been replaced ans some point in the loco's
career.
