Project 27: Early January Winter Update 2024
With the start of the new year and the frames sheeted over the team has started to move forwards on two fronts.
Firstly, they have started working on the RHS side tank. The tank has been moved around and placed on support trestles to allow for the careful cutting out of the bottom plate work. This will enable the team to assess the extent of repair work needed. Additionally, they have removed various brackets and lamp irons from the old running plates, which will be cleaned up and painted before being fitted to the new platework….
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