Smoke from the chimney begins to make itself apparent.Photograph © Peter Richards.
The pressure starts to rise with 45 PSI now showing on the gauge.Photograph © Peter Richards.
The fire in the firebox is mainly old rotten sleepers, with a little coal for good measure.Photograph © Peter Richards.
The gauge glass, showing the level of the water in the boiler.Photograph © Peter Richards.
Wadebridge was kept in light steam overninight pending the day of the steam test, 30th August 2006.Photograph © Peter Richards.
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Last updated: 17th February 2023 (Overhaul news)