Front end matters.
The original smokebox has been dismantled and all parts serviced. The smokebox wrapper has been replaced with one of the correct thickness and delivered to Tyseley.
The smokebox front plate, hinges, dart and locking bars etc have been serviced pending reassembly.
The cylinder hood has been delivered to Tyseley, has been machined, awaits hinges and fitting to the frames.
Various stops and brackets that support the cylinder cover have either been trial fitted to the frames or are under manufacture.
Fabrication of all four buffers is progressing with buffer beam mounts being affixed.
Suspension.
Front suspension components have been temporarily bolted to the frames; more details and images to follow soon.