To get access to the boiler, first the cab has to be removed. The cab is bolted and riveted to the tanks. The condition of the boiler has to be inspected and issued with a safety certificate before it can be used.
Although this is labour intensive, it's quite straight forward, barring a few rusty fixings. The cab was not particularly heavy, but it was a delicate manoeuvre requiring sensitive control of the forklift.
The preparatory work - unbolting and dismantling - took the most time.
Many hours of work have gone in so far, but this is the first time that the Woolwich has been visibly altered.
The next job is the removal of the offside side tank - so watch this space!
View the stage-by-stage process on our online album.
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