1. As work progresses on the crane jib, this photo shows progress halfway day 2 of the jib work.

11 August - Inclemant weather can be overcome.

11 November 2007. The crane runner painted and ready to receive the new deck.

17 June 2007. At the end of day 2 of undercoating.

2 December 2007. For sale? One used crane engine, exhaust and fuel tank - a few careful owners.

2 December 2007. The jib is lowered and time to check for any chipped paint!

2. An unidentified man hard at work with a needle gun. This made light work of the paint stripping, however the latice jib poses many hard to get areas, which slows down progress.

23 September 2007. A potential final colour scheme for the crane. Mean while the engine has been installed with connections ongoing.

23 September 2007. After a rare day of good weather the jib gets the first paint with top coat.

25 November 2007. The first outing for the mechanically overhauled crane. Still a bit of painting to be done though.

29 July 2007. A final view of the crane data panel prior to needle gunning off.

29 July 2007. As become synonymous with this project 2 primers were used producing a strang finish.

29 July 2007. Part of the way through the paint stripping process.

29 July 2007. The needle gun in action.

3. An area of jib ready priming.

30 September 2007. A new match wagon is being formed from a box van.

30 September 2007. Another good day and a large labour force meant 2 coats of paint on the jib rest.

30 September 2007. The first top coat on the body.

4. The biggest element of the work is the replacement of this engine with a new one.

5 August 2007. Work at the hook end of the jib.

5 August. A view from the roof giving a good view of the undercoated jib.

5. Work progresses in the engine compartment in preparation for the new engine.

6. At the end of day 2 the extent of paint removal and follow on priming on this side can be seen.

7 October 2007 - Molly rests after a busy session supervising the painting.