9F Tender - Body and Tender Weight Removed, Viewed from Above.

The connecting bar between the loco and the tender is articulated, has 3 pivot points - one at the loco, one at the tender, and the draw bar is articulated.

The rear of the tender is to the left of the photo. Note the 4 contacts on the wheels at each of the four 'corners'. The tab at the rear has a hole in it, but has never been soldered. This tab should stick up slightly to press against the underside of the weight. It makes contact with the tender weight, when the weight is clipped into place. The weight provides electrical continuity to the loco through the draw-bar.

The right copper strip (bottom of photo) has a soldered tab sticking straight up towards the camera. This should have the black wire attached to it, which protrudes through the hole in the metal weight. A plastic sleeve prevents any chance of this tab and wire making contact with the weight.. Note the wire emerges from the tender below the coal chute at the front of the tender.