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24/04/07

Merddin Double Headed 13.35 ex Port with Blanche and six cars.

Steamed well.

Many minor faults to attend to but the most pressing at the moment is a vacuum leak on the loco causing the train brakes to drag.

18/04/07

At present the loco awaits testing when it is dark to see whether any fire is thrown etc.  The tests can't be done in the dry weather as, until tested, it is not allowed out when there is a risk of fire.

The intention is to test the engine as soon as conditions permit, primarily weather but also available crew.

The bottom end has had the gaskets replaced between the cylinders and the steam chest and a slight modification was made to the cylinder casting face to provide the gasket with more support were it was thought wanting.

‘greedy boards’ are to be fitted shortly to increase the fuel capacity