Sunday, April 25, 2010

HKB buffer reassembly Pt 2

Reassembly of the buffers on HKB836 continues.

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Each of the four buffers is assembled and the springs and lock nuts applied behind the headstock.

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The buffers are now assembled and await painting.

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Steve begins to apply gloss black paint.

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Lamp irons have been added to both ends. These fittings allow kerosene tail lamps to hang on the end of the train.

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Meanwhile the painter has been busy painting the buffers and headstock.

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The opportunity was taken to paint the steps and door edging.

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Another big day at the large.