Overhaul of 60163 Tornado's boiler

[miyakoji]

Very nice video detailing the work going into this.  And work it is.  I would be a little nervous being around the pressure testing.

 

 

Related blog post on A1 Steam Locomotive Trust's website: https://www.a1steam.com/tornado/news/tornado-details/july-overhaul-update

Edited July 22, 2023 by miyakoji

[marknewton]

The only thing to be nervous about is possibly getting wet during the hydrostatic test. 👍

[JR East]

In France, if I remember well when I was volunteer at Pithiviers, the approval of inspection is done only after the hydrostatic tests (test in fire condition is not required). If I don't mind 130% of the service pression is required as test at 10-years renewal (eg 21 bars for a 16 bars certification). I do not remember the value after a full refurbishment.