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NGG13 49 The re tube

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Great progress has been made on the boiler of NGG13 number 49 at Reefsteamers as it is prepared for retubing.

The boiler barrel has been descaled and washed out and subject to MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspection) as have the tube plates.

Our pictures from Reefsteamers show the boiler being descaled and washed out and the flue tubes being annealed ready for fitment and the small tubes after being cut to size.

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