THE overhaul of the Beet family’s BR ‘2MT’ 2-6-0 No. 46441 continues to progress at the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway.
A new casting pattern is being produced from which both a left or a right-hand new rear cover may be machined – the rear cylinder cover of the mogul is cracked.
The piston rods have been reground ready for the new piston heads which are being manufactured, as are the new piston rings. Painting of the footplate is progressing well and the tender cab windows have now been refitted.
On the boiler, new firebox back shoulder pieces have been tacked into place and are ready for welding.