A couple of not too brilliant pics of
Bahamas before she departed on her
wanderings prior to going to Tyseley
For the several thousand pound over
haul.
Another engine we should see running on K&WVR
metals as of course the Bahamas Society are based
at Ingrow Station
Though she will be doing much main line running
too I don't doubt so many of you will have the chance
to see her at work again.
I always say it and so do visit them and support them
October 2014
Progress at TLW continues as follows:Locomotive - The mainframe repairs are complete and work has started on grinding the hornblocks true. The LH valve chest has been bored, and the RH is almost completed. Refurbishment of the various parts of the bogie is well advanced.
Boiler - The front barrel ring of the boiler has been removed. As a consequence of cracks discovered in the seal welds of the butt strap, some of which pass into the parent material, and other cracks adjacent and within rivet holes where the front tubeplate was attached, a new replacement ring has been ordered, as this is the only viable option for repair. The new front tubeplate blank is on site and work was in hand preparing the flange for welding. It is anticipated that the forming of the new doorplate should start by about end November.
The new tender tank ordered from Hill & Webster is almost complete and is due for delivery to Ingrow in early December.
Work continues at Ingrow on the the tender frames, refurbishing of various boiler fittings, and annealing/cleaning of copper pipework
You can read all the news and progress on BAHAMAS at http://ingrowlocomuseum.com/?page_id=352
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