Bulleid West Country: 'Bodmin' #34016: Heavy General Overhaul

Rebuilt West Country 'Bodmin' #34016

Progress with Heavy General Overhaul 6

2nd March 2000

45-ton steam crane lifted Bodmin's boiler back onto frames and ashpan.

2nd March 2000

If ever an ashpan fitted first time, no-one at Ropley has heard of it. Gas axe widens holes for a fit.

... with Les White at the controls

7th March 2000

Bodmin's outer pistons with core plugs fitted, locked, and ready for trimming flush

Progress on 7th March, using the new ceramic high-efficiency insulation:

morning

... afternoon