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July 2009 Brake cylinder overhaul progress
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Our most common starting point, ex class 37 brake cylinders recovered from C.F. Booths. These four were burnt off and are gamble purchaces. Most we remove are split apart and inspected before purchace.
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Chris Bodell is seen painting the outside of one of the brake cylinder end caps.
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Cleaned, passed and painted cylinder cases and end caps.
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Close up showing the desired interior finish.
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Close up showing a cleaned end cap, complete with Westinghouse plate, also interior finish of the cylinder.
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| Two valuable re-usable brake cylinders |