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Post by george on Sept 12, 2016 10:34:55 GMT
Another question im afraid. on the steam workshop site there is a centenary loco, they clearly state that the boiler is an odd design in so far that the backhead is a single plate affair, is this permissible or was the boiler designed that way?
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Post by manofkent on Sept 12, 2016 12:34:45 GMT
Hi George.
I have a plan for the boiler which clearly shows a 1/2" water gap at the backhead.
I also have a part built boiler for Centenery which has a water gap, but closer to 1/16 inch I reckon. Perhaps there is something odd with the other measurements.
I will be happy to send you a scan of my drawing - model engineer 5 June 1998 if you want it
Regards
John
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Post by george on Sept 12, 2016 13:40:52 GMT
Thank you.but if the boiler on the one I looked at is not acceptable I can't afford to have another boiler built.its a shame really they are a nice looking loco and there wouldn't be much to do to it.
Regards
George
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Post by manofkent on Sept 12, 2016 15:30:18 GMT
Yes I have had my eye on it - I got quite excited when I realised I had a boiler for it, until I filled it with water. Leaks from everywhere! Scrap copper I guess.
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