Hunslet Quarry Tank Progress.

Hi, this month has seen some real progress in the workshop.  Days spent machining up parts has finally reached a stage where assembly can start.  The chassis are getting near the end  of the assembly process.

Progress mid- November, frame interior and wheels painted, chassis quartered.

They are all now erected and the internal parts finish painted.  The cylinder blocks have had their covers fitted, a lot of work since each cover is retained by five 12BA bolts.

All the slip eccentric valve gear in place.

By the end of the month the first chassis will be running on air. The only job left is to fit the valve chests, valves and valve rods to the cylinder blocks, add the pistons, rods and slide bars.  Then a squirt of oil and connnect up the air!  Hopefully they will all run well.  If they do, the first eleven names on the interest list will be contacted and given a delivery date.