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Sandboxes - Trial Fit
29/09/2025
	Keith has been working on the filler pipes for the sandboxes. First we had to get plates cut to the correct (flat) profile. Then the top and bottom plates of the filler pipe went to Taylor and Watson in Penistone so they could be bent to match the side plates. Keith has then tack welded the pipes together and tack welded them to the flange plates which allow them to be bolted to the sand boxes. Today's job was to fit them to ensure we have no fouling problems before the pipes will be seam welded. The front sand box was not fitted to the original Clans and was one of the modifications due for the lot 242 second batch of Clans. This one is a tight fit at the top of the frames and we will have to do some minor easing here.
Cab Roof Dismantling
29/09/2025
	The cab roof is the last outstanding part of the cab that needs cleaning up after its long stay outdoors. Here Jim and Roger have spent the day steadily removing rusty nuts and bolts. It has been stripped down into 2 halves and will then be sent to a local blast cleaning company.
Hind Cylinder Covers - Goods Inwards Check
22/09/2025
	Today, John got his micrometers and ran a Goods Inwards check on the Hind Cylinder Covers. The cover has been placed on a surface table to allow checking of some of the dimensions.
Hind Cylinder Covers
15/09/2025
	Our new hind cylinder covers were machined at Pattinsons Brothers in Sheffield and were delivered to CTL Seal today. Next week we will inspect them to ensure that they are dimensionally correct.The covers have been modified from the original design in that an extension has been cast into the rear face. This will support the front of the slidebards - a similar design was use on the BR Caprotti Class 5 locomotives. See the Construction > Design > CLIP report page for more information - section 7.
Bogie Centre Slide - Free Movement
15/09/2025
	Today we have been working on the bogie centre slide. We need to ensure that it can freely move from side to side. John has been using raddle red to identify the contact points.The photo shows the final test for today and John is applying a coating of oil to help with the movement. Today we demonstrated that the centre slide moved freely. Next job will be to fit the "V Strips" which hold the centre slide down on the stretcher while allowing sideways movement.