Ongoing work to the Britt was to rivet the engaging ring into the back of the smokebox and file/grind the rivets flush to clear the boiler and the cladding. Also a review of the drawings shows the boiler expansion pushes into the smokebox which we don't like as it will cause a misalignment with the regulator drive spindle and movement of the cladding. No thanks. The rear boiler support screw holes will be slotted to allow for expansion that way and M5 studs and nuts fitted instead of the socket head capscrews.
Also another job on the list was to decipher a way to operate the drain cocks. I ordered a bicycle bowden cable from China and have run it up a 1/8" copper tube. Also a union joint was required above the rear driving axle to be able to get it out after it was bent to shape. A few clips here and there and a clevis is required at either end.
The drawings I have, showed the lever and pull rod were to run along under the keeps, which at the front end causes an issue with clearing the leading bogie and also damage in the case of a derailment. Bowden cable seems a much better arrangement where a few twists and turns are required without needing bell cranks.
Happy steaming!
Nigel
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