The water tank is the large four-inch thick cast iron object between the cab/boiler and engines.
Central 600 gallon water tank |
Bottom of Tank in 2004 (Loco front to the right) |
After considering a colossal amount of Kilrock-K, I resolved that the simplest and cheapest way to remove the loose scale was to use a pressure washer. The results are pictured below (taken some time after the spray should have subsided).
Lots cleaner |
Where has all that steam come from? It really wouldn't go away. |
It could be a sneer at the photographer from above!
Off subject but I noticed an unexpected reflection before the tank dried out! |
will we see 7109 posing as a radstock sentinel or the next/last one in number order ever?
ReplyDeleteHi Gareth. Have a look at my page on '7109 Restoration' http://sentinel7109.blogspot.co.uk/p/restoration-aims.html.
DeleteIt should answer your question. I wrote it some time ago and haven't reconsidered the point since.