Early Days (Buxton)

This page, except for the first two photo's, takes a look at the early days of 92214's restoration during it's time at Buxton (1980 - 1990).

	92214 on a long freight train at Birmingham Snow Hill station - April 1964. Photo added 20_April_2004
	92214 in BR service on a tanker train - location and date unknown.

	The loco at Buxton in March 1981. This picture gives some idea of the challenge ahead!
	Another view taken in April 1981.
	Covered in snow - December 1981.
	The tender frames have been sandblasted except for the dragbox, which is to be replaced. Taken in 1988.
	The newly constructed dragbox (upside down in this view) almost ready for fitting in the tender frames. The bright areas are where the steam brake cylinder is to be mounted.
	Sandblasting the tender body.
	Turning the tender body onto it's side to access the bottom of the tank.
	Painting the tender frames.
	View of the loco chassis.
	Another view of the chassis - note the dragbox has been removed to be replaced with a new one. A complete new ashpan will also be made.
	Brake gear cleaned and painted in primer.
	Tender leaving Buxton on it's way to Butterley. Taken in September 1990.