Some right riveting pictures!

Riveting Pictures

Matt has sent through some pictures of the work carried out by Ben and him a couple of weeks ago.  These show the two middle stretchers riveted in place together with the running plate support brackets that have been riveted to the frames on both sides.


The frames with the two middle stretchers riveted in place together with the six running plate supports.

Countersunk rivets waiting to be ground flush



The picture above shows the countersunk rivets that have been used to locate the front running plate brackets.  The rivets need to be flush to allow the installation of the cylinders.  these will be behind the cylinders when they are installed.

Domed Rivets

Further down the frames normal dome headed rivets are required. In the background it is possible to see the new rivets holding the stretcher in place. 

Viewed from the outside of the frames, showing the dome headed rivets

From the outside of the frames it is possible to see the new rivet heads which are securing the running plate support brackets.  You may notice the four holes which make a "T" shape.  These will locate the top mounting point for the brake gear swinging arms which carry the brake blocks.


There will be another rivet party in the not too distant future to assemble and locate the rear drag box between the frames and also to add the rear buffer beam.  Please look out for future updates which will show this being done.

The usual appeal for help!

The work so far has depleted the funds to quite a degree and we urgently need to replenish the coffers to allow the work to continue at the rate we have set.  There are a few ways to help us.  for an instant donation, please donate on line. It is also possible to set up a standing order to give a regular amount via the Bluebell Railway Trust, who can also take one off donations.  Please add gift aid if you are able when donating via the Trust.  We also have a collection jar on the stands we operate on occasions at Sheffield Park for all your loose change (or notes!).  We are also now able (subject to getting a signal) to take card payments in person at the stands.

 To donate on line, please go to our BT MyDonate page:

 

https://mydonate.bt.com/events/27

or use the QR code below.

PLEASE NOTE

The BT My Donate page will be removed by BT on the 30th June.  However, we are working closely with the Bluebell Railway Trust who are currently setting up a new donations page. Details will be posted as soon as we have them. 

If you would like to make a regular donation, please ask for a Standing Order form by email to the address below.

Please also use this address for enquiries and offers of physical help.

thefenchurchfund@gmail.com

This Project is entirely self funded and relies on your donations and sales stand purchases for the work to continue