The
South Devon
Railway
Locomotive 1369 Boiler Re-tube underway
0-6-0PT 1369 is undergoing a full re-tube in the works
at Buckfastleigh this winter. Work is well advanced with all small tubes
already removed and a set of tubes being prepared for fitting. 1369 is
now 7 years into its 10 year boiler ticket and will hopefully be back in
traffic in good time for next season so it can get in some more good service
before its ten year exam becomes due.
In the accompanying photographs volunteers are seen preparing
the new tubes. The full time staff assisted by volunteers removed the small
tubes last week. In the background 2-6-2T 5526 can be seen. A new set of
tubes will be arriving shortly for this locomotive. It is hoped that the
engine will re-enter traffic in late 2003
December 2nd 2000 Update
The re-tube started on this engine a few weeks ago is now
complete and the engine has passed its insurance company hydraulic test
today (2nd December). The engine will be test steamed in due course, but
will not be needed in service before March 2003.
