With the locomotive dismantled following asbestos work the ideal time to carry out jobs inside the frames was identified as a starting point.  The current plan once the pony truck has been completed and returned beneath the frames is to begin painting the inner frames which cannot be accessed once the boiler is reunited, once this has been completed and the boiler has been lifted back into the frames work can commence on undercoat and reassembly of the smaller components.  It is our intention to carry out these works and have the finished paint job carried out by a professional painter (as was the case with No.5).  

The proposal will see the locomotive returned to the Brunswick Green livery with early lining detail using photographic records, this will include lining around the spectacle plates and a much broader design of lining than is seen on the locomotives today.  A number of components will also need to be sourced, most notable of which is a new smokebox door, the original having been removed many years ago.  Despite the short deadline we are optimistic that the locomotive will be capable of taking part in the anniversary event in July 2023; as ever if you can help please contact granttaylor@manx.net for further details.