The 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust has released an update showing the progress being made on the construction of new-build No. 82045.

The trust were recently visited by Mendip Steam Restoration Ltd. who are currently constructing the dome.

They needed to check that the section of steel plate which will be used to form the flange of the base of the dome sits correctly on the boiler barrel.

It was important to ensure that it correctly follows the contour of the top of the boiler barrel before construction of the dome proceeds further, which will make any additional manipulation of the flange more difficult.

The pony trucks have received attention, with the rear pony truck assembly going well, with only the wheels and axleboxes needing fitting.

However, the tuck has been partly dismantled again in order for the swing links to go away for case hardening.

The boiler water level gauges have been machined and parts of the carriage warming reducing valve have been produced.

The coal bunker has been fully bolted to the loco frames.

The machining and fitting of cladding sheets around the steam chest has continued, and a new coat of paint has been applied to the front of the locomotive.

We are looking forward to the completion of this new build project and will keep you updated on the latest progress as the news becomes available.

If you would like to support the 82045 Steam Locomotive Trust, you can visit their website here.

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