PONY TRUCK WORK, 25th JANUARY

 Work on the cosmetic restoration of No.9 in the running shed at Douglas Station is progressing with attention currently being focused on the pony truck which has been removed from the frames and has been pressure washed ahead of preparing for painting.  Once this is complete it will be returned to the locomotive and volunteers' attention will turn to the frames prior to the boiler being refitted.




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