July 2009 brake cylinder progress: our most common starting point, ex-Class 37 brake cylinders recovered from C.F. Booths. These four were burnt off and are gamble purchases. Most we remove are split apart and inspected before purchase.
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Chris Bodell is seen painting the outside of one of the brake cylinder end caps on 19th July 2009.
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Cleaned, passed and painted cylinder cases and end caps. July 2009.
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Close up showing the desired interior finish. July 2009.
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Close up showing a cleaned end cap, complete with Westinghouse plate, also interior finish of the cylinder. July 2009.
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Two valuable re-usable brake cylinders. July 2009.
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