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Andy Netherwood beading the Ivatt's boiler tubes, 9th July 1998 |
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Bubs' rollers squeeze together to lift both
centre driving wheels just clear of the rails.
The air motor drives the rollers; the black torque arm stops the motor from spinning instead. |
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...so Frank can work his usual magic with the valve settings.
Come and hear the result, preferably up Medstead Bank (1:60 for 3 miles) ! |
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Ivatt boiler undergoes hydraulic test on 25th August 1998.
Sorry the gauge is indistinct, but it reads 300 LB psi. so the test was satisfactory. |
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Boiler was steamed on the wagon outside Ropley Shed on 4th September 1998 to working pressure. |
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