B473 - Overhaul

The overhaul of London, Brighton & South Coast Railway (LBSCR) Class E4 0-6-2T tank, B473, at Sheffield Park Workshops finished in January 2010 and the engine was subsequently rededicated on 30 January 2010. This collection shows scenes from the overhaul . Images are in approximate date order with the most recent at the start of the gallery.

This engine was formerly numbered 32473 and has also carried the name Birch Grove in the past. Images of it in it's former black livery are in another collection.

A separate collection shows the engine in current service as B473.

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B473 outside Sheffield Park Shed 24.01.2010. The locomotive has a face and a removed dome cover to prevent photography of the engine in it's final form before it is re-launched on 30 January.
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
B473 gets a polish outside Sheffield Park Shed 24.01.2010. The locomotive has a face and a removed dome cover to prevent photography of the engine in it's final form before it is re-launched on 30 January.
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
B473 is prepared for duty. Sheffield Park Shed 24.01.2010. The locomotive has a face and a removed dome cover to prevent photography of the engine in it's final form before it is re-launched on 30 January.
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
A glimpse of the rear of B473, complete with smiley. Sheffield Park Shed 24.01.2010.
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
B473 has returned to Sheffield Park Workshops for minor adjustments following a steam test. 01.01.2010
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
B473 in Sheffield Park Workshops. 01.01.2010
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
B473 in Sheffield Park Workshops. 01.01.2010
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
B473 in Sheffield Park Workshops. 01.01.2010
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
B473 in Sheffield Park Workshops. 01.01.2010
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
B473 in Sheffield Park Workshops. 01.01.2010
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
B473 still has some work outstanding. Note the dome casing in the foreground. Sheffield Park Workshops 13.12.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
B473 still has some work outstanding. Sheffield Park Workshops 13.12.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
B473 in Sheffield Park Workshops 01.12.2009. Work on this engine is not yet finished.
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
B473 in Sheffield Park Workshops 01.12.2009. Work on this engine is not yet finished.
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
Work continues on B473. Sheffield Park Workshops 15.11.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
Work continues on B473 23.10.2009.
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
Work continues on B473 23.10.2009.
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
Work continues on B473 23.10.2009.
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
Work continues on B473 23.10.2009.
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
Work continues on B473 23.10.2009.
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
Progress with B473. Sheffield Park Workshops 10.10.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
Progress with B473. Sheffield Park Workshops 10.10.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
Progress with B473. Sheffield Park Workshops 10.10.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
Progress with B473. Sheffield Park Workshops 10.10.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
Progress with B473. Sheffield Park Workshops 10.10.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
Progress with B473. Sheffield Park Workshops 10.10.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
Progress on B473 continues. 27.09.2009.
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
Progress on B473 continues. 27.09.2009.
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
Progress on B473 continues. The whole of the rear section of the engine has now been painted. 27.09.2009.
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
B473 in Sheffield Park Workshops. It can be seen that the side tanks have been fitted. 12.09.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
A rear view of B473. Sheffield Park Workshops 12.09.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
A super paint finish has already been achieved on some parts of B473, together with black and white lining. Sheffield Park Workshops 12.09.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
The expertly painted black and white lining on B473 does not get there by magic. A gentleman does some very clever painting. His colleagues felt it was remarkable to catch him working, resulting in much mirth... Sheffield Park Workshops 12.09.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
B473 Sheffield Park Workshops 12.09.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
B473 Sheffield Park Workshops 12.09.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
B473 Sheffield Park Workshops 12.09.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
Someone had left a copy of Bluebell News dated Autumn 2003 on B473. The picture and the inset about the extension seemed particularly appropriate. Sheffield Park Workshops 12.09.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
Various parts from B473 await expert attention. Sheffield Park Workshops 12.09.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
The boiler for B473 is now back in it's frames. Sheffield Park Workshops 23.08.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
A rear view of B473, showing the new green livery. Sheffield Park Workshops 23.08.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
A close up of the smokebox of B473 showing the new tubes. Sheffield Park Workshops 23.08.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
A close up of one of the cylinder liners provided for B473, with the cylinder/valve asembly now in the frames. Sheffield Park Workshops 23.08.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
Work has started on adding white and black lining to some parts of B473, prior to assembly. Sheffield Park Workshops 23.08.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
The boiler from B473 in Sheffield Park Workshops. 16.08.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
A close up of the new tubes in the boiler from B473. Sheffield Park Workshops 16.08.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
The frames from B473 under overhaul in Sheffield Park Workshops. You will notice that they are now green rather than black. 27.06.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
New tubes have been fitted in B473's boiler. Sheffield Park Workshops 27.06.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul
A gentleman was busy, working on the new tubes in B473's boiler. Sheffield Park Workshops 27.06.2009
bluebell railway B473 E4 London Brighton South Coast Railway LBSCR overhaul