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9103 Restoration - 2008

Details of the ongoing restoration work throughout 2008. The previous years restoration progress can be viewed at:

June 2008

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The patterns for the water tank fillers made in Bridgnorth's Volunteer Pattern Shop...

 

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...and castings produced from them.

May 2008

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The final roof sheet fitted back in position at the south end of the coach. Here the roof tank batons are being trial fitted ready to receive canvass and the 2 new stainless steel water tanks.

Photos: Mick Haynes

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Mick and Don take advantage of the sunny weather to progress the fixing of the water tank batons on the north end of the coach...

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...and the south end.

 

 

 

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The north end has now reached final undercoat stage. We will now flatten finally before the finishing coat and then reinstate the corridor connection.

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January 2008

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Work has progressed on 9103's roof over the recent months and now 70% has been reinstated...

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The top stringer is in very good condition - thank goodness! All screw holes are being drilled out and hardwood dowels glued into place.

 
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