After many years being moved from pillar to post, the long-awaited restoration of the last ‘standard

Scotland was not exactly a stamping ground for Robert Riddles’ superlative ‘9F’ 2-10-0s. Indeed, none of the original 251 locomotives were ever allocated to Scottish sheds and, of those that did run north of the border, such occasional incursions were mostly made by those based out of Carlisle Kingmoor, which only received its first batch of ‘Spaceships’ as late as 1964. So, when No. 92219 – the penultimate ‘9F’ to be built – moved to Boat of Garten on the Strathspey Railway in May 2023, it made a little bit of history in becoming the first of its class to be officially based at a Scottish shed. But, more significantly, the move also heralded the start of its long-awaited restoration from Barry condition, and the beginning of its eventual return to steam after many years waiting in the wings.

Monday, 11 November 2024

Preparation for the boiler lift November 2024.

92219 was pulled out of the shed for a boiler lift.  Unfortunately, due to circumstances outside the railways control it didn't go ahead, but some preparation ahead of the lift was achieved.

 

 
 The cab was lifted off and placed into store.


 Back into the shed to await the next attempt.


Keeping company with 5025.

The next move will probably be to remove the smoke box in situ.  This can be achieved on a 9f because the boiler is supported by a bracket under the front boiler ring.

 

Owing to maintenance having to be undertaken on the other engines, the next attempt at a boiler lift will probably be four or five weeks from now. 

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