2017 Overhaul of Bagnall 3050 Registered Charity Number 1171674
It had been known for some time that Gelert’s boiler was not in the best of condition. It was the original boiler of 1953, and over the years it had been patched up many times. However, there came a point where that was no longer an option. A new boiler was needed.
So, after Gelert came out of traffic in 2013, sponsorship was generously forthcoming for the new boiler design work. Once this was approved, further sponsorship enabled actual construction to be carried out at Israel Newton’s, a well known boilermakers in Derbyshire. It was finally completed in December 2016.
The photographs show various stages in its construction. They were taken at various times during 2016, 2017 and 2018.
9th September 2017 gave an opportunity to see the refurbishment work so far.
General view (photo courtesy Stephen Thorpe) and views of the work to the rear of the frames and bufferbeams.
9th September 2017 gave an opportunity to see the refurbishment work so far.
General view (photo courtesy Stephen Thorpe) and views of the work to the rear of the frames and bufferbeams.
9th September 2017 gave an opportunity to see the refurbishment work so far.
General view (photo courtesy Stephen Thorpe) and views of the work to the rear of the frames and bufferbeams.
9th September 2017 gave an opportunity to see the refurbishment work so far.
General view (photo courtesy Stephen Thorpe) and views of the work to the rear of the frames and bufferbeams.
9th September 2017 gave an opportunity to see the refurbishment work so far.
General view (photo courtesy Stephen Thorpe) and views of the work to the rear of the frames and bufferbeams.
On 22nd October Martyn Owen visited Statfold to deliver some components.
Shows the rear buffer beam with the delivered main steam pipe. Also the base frame for the bunker. This is wasted and distorted and so needs replacing. Notice also the new footplating in place, and the pony truck is removed.
On 22nd October Martyn Owen visited Statfold to deliver some components.
Shows the smokebox saddle, with the blast pipe in place but not fixed, and a glimpse of the painted inner frames behind.
On 22nd October Martyn Owen visited Statfold to deliver some components.
Another view of the new footplating at the rear.
On 22nd October Martyn Owen visited Statfold to deliver some components.
A view of the new boiler, showing the new smokebox and original pattern manifold attached.
On 22nd October Martyn Owen visited Statfold to deliver some components.
Shows the rear bunker with the base frame removed. It has been sand blasted inside and out with the floor panel found to be badly corroded in one corner and needing replacing.
