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Fitting the Dragbox
18/03/2024
  Highslide JS
  Our job today was to ensure that the dragbox was sitting firmly against the back of the frames. We used 4 ratchet straps to pull the dragbox firmly against the frames and then ran a 1.5" feeler gauge down the join between the dragbox and the frames. This showed that there was only limited contact. Here you can see that John has applied raddle (as used at Crewe Works) to the dragbox. We have then installed the dragbox and pulled it tight against the frames. After removing the dragbox, you can see how the raddle has transferred to the high spots on the frames. John is working on the frames with a file and a grinding stone. After about 4 repetitions of this process, it was agreed that the fit is satisfactory. As we can't drill the holes for bolts that pass through the gussets, frame plates and dragbox in a single pass (access through the gussets is difficult), we now need to manufacture a drilling jig. We will use the jig to drill the holes in the dragbox and frames as one operation and the gussets as a second operation.
   
Casting of Pony Truck Wheels
26/02/2024
  Highslide JS
  Today, our 2 pony truck wheels were cast at Trefoil Steel, Tinsley, Sheffield. In the photo, the 2 halves of the mould are being joined together prior to casting. Tomorrow, 27 February, the wheels will be broken out of the mould having cooled down overnight
   
New Dragbox
26/02/2024
  Highslide JS
  This afternoon, the old dragbox was removed from the frames and the new dragbox installed. This is a trial fit as as we need to do some work to get it firmly butting up against the rear face of the frames. Anthony from CTL Seal is about to install the dragbox in the frames; in the photo. the rear face is facing the camera.
   
New Dragbox (2)
26/02/2024
  Highslide JS
  Here's a view of the new dragbox temporarily in place.