Bunker and Side-tanks Return
On 5 October 2011, the bunker and side-tanks returned from Auto-vent, and were successfully
reunited with the frames. 7200 now looks less like a skateboard, and more like a steam locomotive.
The following pictures tell the story of a significant day in the restoration of 7200 to full working order.
The lorry arrives with the bunker and side-tanks.
The frames are dragged out of the restoration shed.
The left-hand tank is swung off the lorry...
... and onto the frames.
A nut has to be gas-axed off because it is in the way of the tank base.
The left-hand tank is swung off the lorry...
... and onto the frames.
Both side-tanks in place, and secured by bolts.
Finally, it's the bunker's turn.
Nearly there...
7200 looking more like a steam locomotive than she has done in years.
Back to the shed...
Job done.
