Thursday 5th ..... Essential work!

 The first day of Lockdown 2 ..... it sounds like a blockbuster movie!

seriously though we have need to get 1808 ready for the Xmas trains

( if they happen ). During its time in the paintshop several things are in need of attention,

not least door frames 2 & 3 were found to have been visited by the steel worm.

Welding in the new sections can be tricky because there is no room for error.

I have been supplied with various drawings for a new lifting frame to hoist 

the doors into place.

This is my prototype, and I would emphasise it is purely for test purposes ( do not try this at home )

We experimented with various shim pieces, and lo and behold it held the door vertically

and securely.

We were able to drill holes and get 3 bolts through the hinges.

The next step will be to get it validated  for workshop use.

As you can see, Craig can position the door exactly where he wants it before any holes

are drilled. Once the fixing bolts are in place the nuts will be welded in place

and become captive threads.

Two things here, Bryan assisting with door fit and much closer to the camera 

on the south door frame, the first of 3 hinge brackets is welded into place.

Happily its all going to plan.

The lights are on, and nobody there. 

We did what was essential and went home. Stay safe everyone!