The first major event in the restoration of Locomotive 3016 occurred on Tuesday 16th April with the removal and transport of the boiler. Several days’ preparation removed the cab and funnel and disconnected the boiler from the frame. A 20 Tonne Franna crane raised the boiler without incident and lifted it to the side of the locomotive, where the ash pan was removed. The crane then lifted the boiler on to the low loader, where it was secured in preparation for the journey to Southern Steam Services in Bungonia, where it will be stripped and inspected before a full report on its condition is written.
PROJECT UPDATES
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 | FUNDED – THNSW GRANT + CRHR Board seed fund |
| 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 |