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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 13:04:37 GMT
I am looking for a clear photo, or a drawing that shows me what a plain coupling rod looks like. I can't find a good pic in Mr Clarke's book and I won't mention what Mr. Google thinks a coupling rod is or how to use it!
I can see the taper part along the length, and I know that "plain" means the flutes have been left off, but I am not sure if the "plain" also means there is no profile to the rest of the rod ... i.e. is it one thickness along it's length, or does it still have the "big ends, skinny middle" shape to it.
Unfortunately it is too early for a soothing ale, so that won't help this time.
Cheers
Tom
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Post by RGR 60130 on Dec 31, 2014 13:14:50 GMT
Tom, This is a clear picture showing a plain fish bellied rod on a Britannia. Reg
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 13:21:49 GMT
Thank You Reg ... That is perfect! Just what I wanted to know. I am assuming that this is a later version of Britannia as she started off with fluted rods didn't she? The front rod is hidden, but I assume it is plain as well.
Cheers
Tom
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 14:55:59 GMT
A little bit of GWR creeping in there I would say ..........
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 16:04:08 GMT
Yup, cheap and simple
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 16:19:36 GMT
That's my motto !!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 16:23:03 GMT
Thats me, let alone my motto!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 16:31:24 GMT
I believe that the GWR ones were a plain Carbon steel ( Hence the weight and shape ) as against Greasley's High tensile steel ( Thinner shape ) ??
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Post by RGR 60130 on Dec 31, 2014 17:09:57 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 18:33:06 GMT
Thank You again Reg. Indeed, those are excellent photos and I found a couple that showed just what I was looking for. Now, I need to try and make me some fishbellied coupling rods.
Cheers
Tom
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Post by vulcanbomber on Dec 31, 2014 19:35:32 GMT
Thats a good link, I might of borrowed some of the 9F pictures in there.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2015 20:19:01 GMT
OK, after a lot of thought (and a couple o soothing ales) It has a name.
Not sure why, other than it was born with plain coupling rods which I like, and it is named after a highway tractor that I put about 250,000 miles on in my younger days. That one was powerful and reliable and I am hoping this one will be as well.
Cheers
Tom
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Post by Roger on Jan 1, 2015 20:35:06 GMT
OK, after a lot of thought (and a couple o soothing ales) It has a name. Not sure why, other than it was born with plain coupling rods which I like, and it is named after a highway tractor that I put about 250,000 miles on in my younger days. That one was powerful and reliable and I am hoping this one will be as well. Cheers Tom I hope the tractor wasn't called 'Gertie' or 'Gladys' (no offence to people with those names), is there a prize for guessing it? I'll guess 'Big Mack'...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2015 21:01:04 GMT
I'm guessing that as you are on this world-wide forum then it'll be "International" ?? ( or "Caterpillar" ?? or "Euclid" ?? )....Do tell, my suspenders are killing me !!!
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Post by Jim Scott on Jan 1, 2015 21:14:58 GMT
'Western Star' will be a great and fitting name Tom....!
Jim S
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2015 21:18:22 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2015 21:22:41 GMT
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Post by Roger on Jan 1, 2015 21:59:31 GMT
I'm trying to set my default search engine to 'Hagley', but I can't seem to find it...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2015 22:50:46 GMT
"But, for my own part, it was Greek to me".............
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2015 22:51:54 GMT
Alan, I did change the name of the thread since there was a lot if info here already. Thanks for those links. I had a couple of them and used them to help make my mind up.
No contest ... no winner ... I didn't name vehicles back then ... it was just a trucking company (haulage firm) that I worked for that had several types of vehicles and the Western Star (it was White Western Star at the time) was just one of several that I drove. It was a favorite because it was the nicest one to drive ... a bit of a bear in the winter as it had a long wheelbase and the tandem rear axles that tended to drive the thing straight ahead in slippery weather, but it had the best heater.
So, I guess I better get to it.
Cheers
Tom
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