Initial attempt at repair revealed cracks going down behind the frames

Start of the big stripdown

Removing the manifold

Superheater elements unbolted ready for removal

The big lift

Loadiing old ashpan into hirevan at Carnforth. To be used as pattern for new one

Unloading ashpan at Hopetown Works Darlington

Descaling the outside ready for thickness and crack testing

Lots of bits to be overhauled. Stored in a GUV

Regulator removed. Injector steam pipes can be seen under lip

Tube and flue ends slotted ready for knocking out

Inside firebox without concrete arch

Inside boiler facing front tubeplate. Longitudinal stays at top

Facing firebox. Longitudinal, side, cross and roof stays can all be seen. Link stays removed. Feed trays bringing water from injectors prominent

Recording the number of side stays that need replacing

Cracks revealed in piece of removed plate

Link stays replaced this year

One of the new, copper, side stays

Palm stays to support front of firebox throatplate

Roof stay nuts when newly replaced in 2004

The ultimate adjustable spanner

Roof stays when replaced in 2004