6233 Duchess of Sutherland
LMS Princess Coronation Class 4-6-2 Pacific
HEAVY GENERAL OVERHAUL
December 2010 - March 2012
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On 15th December 2010 the boiler is seen being lifted from the frames of 6233 Duchess of Sutherland.
There is still evidence of snow in the foreground which had delayed the lift by a week.
Photo: Paul Wood
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Friday 14th January saw the frames being lifted on the Matteson jacks and the leading bogie, pony truck and driving wheelsets removed.
Photo: Kate Smith
The size of the wheelsets is clearly seen when out from the frames.
Photo: Kate Smith
Tuesday 18th January 2011 saw the boiler loaded onto a low loader (J. C. Balls & Sons) for the journey to the LNWR boiler shops in Crewe.
Photo: Kate Smith
The boiler seen on the low loader of J.C. Balls & Sons shortly after arriving at LNWR, Crewe on Wednesday 19th January 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
Slowly, the boiler is lifted from the low loader
on Wednesday 19th January 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
The boiler is now seen being lowered onto a well wagon after being turned onto its side to enable easy access to the crown stays and to make the task of removing the tubes easier. Wednesday 19th January 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
The drivers are seen in the West Shed workshops.
They are in the process of being cleaned prior to repainting. They are to be reprofiled at Tyesley during February / March. 25th January 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
An unusual view of the cylinders.
25th January 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
Before the axleboxes can be re-metalled they are being baked to remove all ingrained oil and grease to ensure the white metal will adhere properly.
25th January 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
The pistons await attention.
25th January 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
Here we see the inside motion, again awaiting attention.
25th January 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
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A view of the boiler from the smoke box end clearly showing both tube plates after the tubes have been removed. It has been found that the tube plates are in excellent condition. 7th February 2011.
Photo: Simon Scott
Work in progress, with the removal of the
crown stays. 7th February 2011.
Photo: Simon Scott
After being removed from the frames, the tender
tank is in the air waiting for a low loader to reverse
underneath it. The tank is to have a new base and
splashers fabricated and fitted at Hill & Webster
of Ashbourne, Derbyshire. 11th February 2011.
Photo: Simon Scott
The tender frames stand in the workshops at West Shed awaiting attention. 18th February 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
6233's cab in the workshops. 18th February 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
From left to right: pony truck, pony truck wheelset,
leading bogie frame, leading bogie wheelsets and
furthest away the 3 driving wheelsets.
18th February 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
One of many new brake gear bushes being turned on
one of the lathes at West Shed.
18th February 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
Newly turned pins and bushes.
18th February 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
6233's chimney.
18th February 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
The trailing wheelset joins its partners on a low loader.
18th February 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
The wheelsets leave the West Shed on a very cold and
wet Saturday morning. They are departing for Tyseley
where they are to be re-profiled.
19th February 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
Many hours have been spent on cleaning the
locomotive frames to prepare them for painting prior
to the wheelsets being refitted on their return from
re-profiling. Here we see volunteers hard at work
on 19th February 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
After arrival at Hill & Webster, the tender tank bottom has been removed.
Photo: Simon Scott
The new tank bottom sheet of steel being prepared to receive new splashers and various other items before
being welded to the base of the tender tank.
Photo: Simon Scott
The new splashers being fabricated.
Photo: Simon Scott
A very unusual view of the inside of the tender tank.
Photo: Simon Scott
This photograph of the boiler taken at Crewe on Saturday 26th February clearly shows that the crown stays have all been removed.
Photo: Paul Wood
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6233s frames during the process of being cleaned
and painted. 5th March 2011.
Photo: Chris Powell
The leading driving wheelset on the lathe
at Tyseley being re-profiled. 8th March 2011.
Photo: Simon Scott
After having been shot blasted, the ashpan is
seen in the West Shed workshop.
18th March 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
With its new bottom having been fitted, the tender
tank sits on a well wagon awaiting the preparation
and painting internally.
19th March 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
Work continues with the thorough cleaning
of the frames.
19th March 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
Another member of the cleaning
team at work.
19th March 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
The drain cocks are all to be replaced.
Here we see Nigel Barber working on the
removal of one of the life expired
cylinder drain cocks .
19th March 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
The driving wheelsets return to West Shed
after reprofiling at Tyseley.
19th March 2011.
Photo: Simon Scott
During the overhaul the ongoing
'housekeeping' tasks at West Shed
still have to be done!
19th March 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
A view of the frames from the public
viewing gallery. The driving wheelsets
can be seen in the distance.
26th March 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
A closer view of the driving wheelsets
which are almost painted. On the completion
of the white metalling and fitting of the
axleboxes they will be reunited with the frames.
26th March 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
The leading bogie reassembled.
26th March 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
The pony truck has been positioned
behind the frames. On the return of the
axle boxes it is to be reassembled.
26th March 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
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The servicing of the coal pusher
is underway. 1st April 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
Here we see the coal pusher piston
rod on the lathe at West Shed.
1st April 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
Work continues with the cleaning of the frames.
2nd April 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
After cleaning and checking parts of the
main steam pipes with a needle gun,
red lead is applied.
2nd April 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
The inside cylinder cover studs receive attention.
2nd April 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
After having been away for cast iron
welding, the right hand rear cylinder
cover is seen in the workshop at
West Shed prior to being machined
to size. 4th April 2011.
Photo: Simon Scott
The inside of the frames have received
the final coat of paint. 15th April 2011.
Photo: Simon Scott
After being fully overhauled, the brake
cylinders have been re-fitted.
15th April 2011.
Photo: Simon Scott
Replacement drain taps have been
manufactured and fitted.
15 th April 2011.
Photo: Simon Scott
The driving wheelsets are now completely
painted and ready to go back into the frames.
15th April 2011.
Photo: Simon Scott
An axle box is seen being machined
after having been white metalled
at the Midland Railway Trust
workshop.
Photo: Simon Scott
Four axleboxes on their return to
the West Shed workshop.
Photo: Simon Scott
Two axleboxes fitted to a wheelset
awaiting reuniting with the frames.
Photo: Simon Scott
On 20th April the trailing driving wheelset
was reunited with the frames.
The frames will be re-wheeled with the
other two wheelsets soon.
Photo: Simon Scott
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With the frames raised on the Matteson
jacks, the driving wheelsets are rolled into
position so that the frames can be lowered
down onto them. 11th May 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
Here we see the frames lowered so that the
axlebox stays can be fitted. 11th May 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
With the stays fitted, the frames are
lifted with the wheelsets to allow fitting
of the springs. 11th May 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood
During a shunt at the West Shed to position 6233's tender frames between the Matteson jacks, the opportunity was taken to photograph the rolling chassis of 6233 after having been re-wheeled, including leading bogie and pony truck. The cab has
also been temporarily reunited with the frames.
16th May 2011.
Photo: Simon Scott
The tender frames are seen after having
been lifted.
19th May 2011.
Photo: Simon Scott
The boiler superheater elements
have arrived at West Shed.
27th May 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
Simon Scott and Nigel Barber are
fitting the new outside drivers side
piston, and are seen here carefully
guiding the piston rings into position.
27th May 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
The cleaning and painting of the
tender frames has begun.
28th May 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
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Work is progressing well at Crewe with
6233's boiler in the air once again. This
time it was to turn the boiler over onto
its other side to allow more work to be
carried out on 22nd June 2011
Photo: Mark O'Brien
The manifold has been removed from
the boiler and is being stripped down for
assessment. 27th June 2011
Photo: Simon Scott
Here we see the top feed studs being
removed so that the face can be machined.
27th June 2011
Photo: Simon Scott
Both small and large tubes have been
delivered to Crewe and are awaiting fitting.
27th June 2011
Photo: Simon Scott
Here we see that the dome studs have
been removed to allow the
face to be machined.
27th June 2011
Photo: Simon Scott
All of the backhead faces can be seen
having been machined.
27th June 2011
Photo: Simon Scott
Meanwhile back at the West Shed work
continues. The pistons and valves have
been refitted. 28th June 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
The tender wheelsets have been cleaned and prepared, soon to be returned into the frames. Meanwhile, the tender frames are
between the jacks having been cleaned and painted. Pipework is being fitted in readyness for the tank to be refitted.
28th June 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
A view across the workshops. Soon the
locomotive frames will replace the tender
between the jacks for work to continue so
that the boiler can be reunited as soon as
it returns from Crewe. 28th June 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
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Friday 1st July saw the frames of 6233 moved
back between the jacks on road 3 in the
workshop at the West Shed. Here we see
them being slowly shunted on road 2, under the
watchful eye of Trust engineer Simon Scott
towards the head shunt.
Photo: Paul Wood
Not long afterwards we see the frames entering
West Shed on road 3.
Photo: Paul Wood
After passing through the West Shed Museum
large exhibits hall they arrive in the workshop
once more.
Photo: Paul Wood
The cleaning and painting of the vast array of
parts continues, here we see one of the younger
members of the team hard at work. 2nd July 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
Another of the Trusts young volunteer
cleaners at work. Some of the brake gear
can be seen behind him which has been
cleaned and is in the process of being
painted. 2nd July 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
An unusual view of the frames taken through
the cab. 2nd July 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
The tubing of the boiler has commenced.
6th July 2011
Photo: Mark O'Brien
Here we see the first flue tube in the process
of being fitted.
8th July 2011
Photo: Mark O'Brien
With an audience, John Riley works
on the drain cocks.
16th July 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
The tender spring hangers and associated
items receive a coat of paint.
16th July 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
Meanwhile, work on the extension to
the 21" gauge demonstration track
makes progress with a wagon load
of ballast being unloaded.
16th July 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
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With the boiler now turned the correct
way up, this view plainly shows the
small tubes.
Photo: Simon Scott
Looking from inside the firebox.
Photo: Simon Scott
The boiler is now completely retubed, here
we can see that the large, or flue tubes
are present .
Photo: Simon Scott
New foundation ring rivets have been fitted.
Photo: Simon Scott
Here we see newly fabricated shoulder patches
being fitted to the outer firebox wrapper.
Photo: Simon Scott
With the patches in place, the drilling is
about to commence prior to the fitting
of the patch screws.
Photo: Simon Scott
The crown stays are now in the
process of being fitted.
Photo: Simon Scott
Wednesday 3rd August saw the tender tank
re-united with the frames.
Photo: Simon Scott
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The fitting of the crown stays is underway.
Photo: Simon Scott
The crown stays are seen here being
nutted and caulked.
Photo: Simon Scott
Here we see the firebox tubeplate with the
tubes having been expanded and are
awaiting beading.
Photo: Simon Scott
The corner patches await patch screws.
Photo: Simon Scott
The patch screws are now fitted and are to
be sheared soon.
Photo: Simon Scott
The water space in the tender is
being painted with bitumen.
Photo: Declan Reilly
Monday 26th September - the boiler
underwent a hydraulic test at Crewe.
The pressure gauge reads 330psi
indicating that the boiler has passed this
test and is ready for a steam test in the
very near future.
Photo: Simon Scott
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Today, Monday 3rd October, 6233's boiler has
passed her steam test with flying colours and
will be returning to the West Shed on
Tuesday 11th October.
Photo: Malcolm Baker
With the boiler due back imminently, work
continues at the West Shed. Here we
see the tender which has just received a
further coat of primer. 8th October.
Photo: Declan Reilly
The cab has been removed from the
frames again. It is to be rubbed down and
primed shortly. 8th October.
Photo: Declan Reilly
Support coach no. 99041 is also
receiving attention. Here the 'business
end' of the vehicle has had a new floor
fitted and is being painted. 8th October.
Photo: Declan Reilly
The boiler leaves Crewe Heritage Centre
on the morning of 11th October.
Photo: Simon Scott
A few hours later at the West Shed,
the boiler has been craned off the
low loader and has been lowered onto
accommodation bogies early afternoon
on 11th October.
Photo: Simon Scott
With the boiler now inside West Shed, temporarily occupying the space where 46203 Princess Margaret Rose is normally seen, work has already commenced with the fitting of the crinolines. Insulation and cladding are to be fitted next before returning the boiler to the frames.
12th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott
Having been rolled outside, the
insulation material is being applied.
12th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott
More progress!
12th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott
13th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott
13th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott
14th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott
14th October 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
Cladding almost ready!
14th October 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
The two sections of cladding left off
will be fitted after the boiler has been lifted into
the frames.
14th October 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
A number of fittings need to be reunited
with the boiler/smokebox before being
lifted into the frames.
15th October 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
The new paint is being applied to the
parts of the boiler cladding that will be
inaccessable once in the frames.
15th October 2011
Photo: Malcolm Baker
The boiler has been lifted off the
accommodation bogies. Here we see
it being positioned over the ashpan
to enable fitting.
17th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott
With the ashpan fitted, the
boiler has been lifted into
the frames.
17th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott
Much progress has been made
with the refitting of backhead fittings.
18th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott
The cab has now been fitted.
21st October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott
The superheater elements have now
been fitted.
26th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott
The team of boiler smiths who worked
on the boiler pose in front of their
completed project prior to it being
loaded for the journey to the West Shed
on 11th October 2011.
Photo: Simon Scott
Looking like a Princess Coronation Class Locomotive again! 46233 is pictured on the morning of the 31st October 2011, the cladding has been completed and her nameplates refitted. It is going to appear that the overhaul has slowed down soon as the work that is to be done is likely hidden inside the loco. Be assured that the pace of the overhaul will continue to be un-relenting!
Photo: Simon Scott
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The regulator and anti foaming
screen have been fitted.
Photo: Simon Scott
Work progresses.
3rd November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
The smoke box with a coat of undercoat.
3rd November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
One side of the tender with
undercoat applied.
3rd November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
3rd November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
3rd November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
Preparation for painting.
8th November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
Barrie Wheatley working on the new
smoke box door to ensure a perfect
seal is achieved .
19th November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
John Lowe working hard on
rubbing down the undercoat on
the tender side in preperation
for the next coat.
19th November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
Declan Reilly is seen here working
on the coal pusher cover.
19th November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
A view from the public viewing
gallery. 19th November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
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Friday 2nd December 2011.
46233 Duchess of Sutherland passes
her steam test successfully.
Photo: Paul Wood
The tender has received a further
coat of paint.
15th December 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
Support coach 99041 is seen on the
jacks in the West Shed workshop. The
bogies have been removed for servicing.
15th December 2011
Photo: Paul Wood
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Support coach no. 99041 bogies
being overhauled. 5th January 2012
Photo: Paul Wood
Bob Timmins makes a start on the
application of the tender crest.
Photo: John Stiles
Photo: John Stiles
Job done!
Photo: John Stiles
A craftsman at work!
Photo: John Stiles
46233 stands at Swanwick station during
the first day of running in.
5th January 2012
Photo: Paul Wood
Now well in to her running in period,
we see some action on the footplate.
12th January 2012
Photo: Peter Hewitt
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Progress made this month was not of a kind that was possible to photograph!
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Since completing the running in period successfully, 46233 has had much attention to the completion of many small jobs. The painting in to BR Green is now complete. Here, on 3rd March 2012 we see the smoke deflectors being fitted in readyness for
the 'Roll-Out' on Saturday 3rd March 2012 .
Photo: Paul Wood
Roll Out day saw many photographers
visit the West Shed for the photographic
opportunity. 3rd March 2012.
Photo: Paul Wood
Roll Out day saw many photographers
visit the West Shed for the photographic
opportunity. 3rd March 2012.
Photo: Paul Wood
The following day, Monday 5th March,
and pressure is raised to test all four
safety valves as part of the VAB acceptance
examination.
Photo: David Hipkiss
Duchess of Sutherland ready for a
mainline test run on 15th March 2012.
Photo: Declan Reilly
At Swanwick junction, 46233 Duchess of Sutherland
waits for the road to be set to make the journey
to Codnor Park junction to join the mainline for the
second mainline test run on 27th March 2012.
Photo: Declan Reilly
Captured at Trowell Junction on 27th March 2012
on her way back to West Shed, 46233 is seen
during her second mainline 'light engine' test run
Photo: Sam Bythway
The final examination required before 46233 was awarded her mainline accreditation was a 'loaded test run'. This was carried out by the running of 'The Night Owl' tour on 29th March 2012.
Here we see 'Duchess of Sutherland' passing Rugeley on the outward leg after departing Derby and on her way to Crewe.
Photo: Andrew Edkins
46233 stands in platform 12 after arrival at
Crewe. She was to be serviced and turned prior
to hauling the return working of 'The Night Owl'
loaded test run on 29th March 2012.
Photo: Declan Reilly
With the 'Heavy General' overhaul of
46233 'Duchess of Sutherland' complete the
workshop at the West Shed now awaits the
next project.
Photo: Paul Wood
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