The firebox door is actually in 2 parts, the main part [which you may see[ has a lift up bolt when you lift it [not in steam of course] you can gain access, feet first holding onto the shelf above, I steam, the flap that you can see is held up with a drop down bar, which has crocodile teeth so you can vary the hinge opening, Been there done it on No 9
The most beautiful steamer - ever. I was lucky to have travelled behind her from York to Kings Cross the same year
glad you enjoyed the video i have aircraft videos aswell if you wanna check them out
I'm very thankful to see these engines still on the mainline, and of course for your video of them. Thankyou.
Many thanks pleased you enjoyed it
Waited at Gateshead 52A October 1964 Silver jubilee requiem ,copped it ,my last A4,oh happy days.
Awesome Matt. Thanks for posting. There are some very familiar faces in that! 😜
R.I.P No 9
I see who was driving Driver Spike Hodges,Fireman Don Clarke and TI Colin Kerswell
As a fireman I wanted to see his firing pattern, Interesting they kept the firedoor open all the time.
Hi Bob I do have some more footage I might be a short video together showing that
The door is shut but the flap is open I think?
The firebox door is actually in 2 parts, the main part [which you may see[ has a lift up bolt when you lift it [not in steam of course] you can gain access, feet first holding onto the shelf above, I steam, the flap that you can see is held up with a drop down bar, which has crocodile teeth so you can vary the hinge opening, Been there done it on No 9
What happened to the fireman side regulator handle. Poor camera work too
LOL good job your Opinion isn't important x