Headcode Boxes!

Just a small update this time, with the focus being that common place of issue on all split-box 37's - The boxes themselves!

As iconic a feature as they are, these are another classic hot-spot for rust and corrosion, particularly along the underside. One of the jobs that has been carried out in the last month is the reshaping and patching up of these, with new metal going in where necessary. This ensures the longevity of the nose ends, although further work on the noses will be required.

New headbox doors have also been made up to complete the overhaul of this characteristic part of the loco.

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Photos courtesy of UKRL and Colin Makcrow