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STAGE 1- External Boiler and Firebox Preparation
| Remove external cladding |
CRM Volunteers |
Completed |
| Needle-gun and sand boiler exterior to remove rust and flakes |
$729.00 + CRM Volunteers |
Funded and Completed |
| Remove concrete arch, grates, rockers and bars from firebox |
$900 + THNSW and CRM Volunteers |
Funded and Completed |
| Conduct external ultrasound thickness test on boiler and firebox |
RailFirst Donated Time |
Completed and Passed |
Coat entire exterior of boiler and firebox with two coats of Apexior
No 1 |
$2,835.18 + CRM Volunteers |
Funded and Completed |
| Manufacture new exterior cladding |
$8,206.00 |
Funded, Completed and in storage |
| Remove superheater elements from smokebox |
$53.27 + CRM Volunteers |
Funded and Completed |
TOTAL FUNDS EXPENDED FOR STAGE 1 - $12,723.45
STILL TO BE COMPLETED - Paint new exterior cladding - $3000
Depending on availability of funds and opportunities, Stages 2 and 3 may be conducted in reverse order, or alternatively.
* indicates that quotes are yet to be finalised. Costs are based on estimates and consultants' reports, and on all work being conducted externally.
STAGE 2- INTERNAL BOILER REPAIRS
Removal from frame, transfer to workshop,
full inspection, flues and tubes removed |
$31,500 |
Not yet funded |
| Manufacture of 21 new superheater elements |
$80,850 |
Not yet funded |
| Manufacture of new tubes and flues |
*$46,000 |
Not yet funded |
| Machine and fit new fusible plug inserts |
*$1500 |
Not yet funded |
| Repair handhole doors and mounting |
*$2000 |
Not yet funded |
| Ashpan and Grate repairs |
*$3000 |
Not yet funded |
| Replace smokebox steam pipes |
*$9000 |
Not yet funded |
STAGE 3- FRAMES, BRAKES and FINISHING
| Lift loco, remove and repair bogie |
*$30,000 |
Not yet funded |
| Repair crossheads and slide bars |
*$5500 |
Not yet funded |
| Replace and remetal bushes and bearings |
*$8500 |
Not yet funded |
| Forward eccentric and sheave |
*$2000 |
Not yet funded |
| Frame rivets |
*$400 |
Not yet funded |
| Front of frame repairs |
$2000 |
Not yet funded |
| Refit wheels to frame |
*$4000 |
Not yet funded |
| Compressor overhaul |
*$4500 |
Not yet funded |
| Overhaul driver's brake valve |
*$1000 |
Not yet funded |
| Overhaul triple valve |
*$1800 |
Not yet funded |
| Repair brake hangers and spreader beams |
*$4000 |
Not yet funded |
| Overhaul turbo generator |
*$900 |
Not yet funded |
| Inspections and commissioning |
*$2000 |
Not yet funded |
