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Post by Phil Beckett on Mar 6, 2020 10:30:53 GMT
Good morning folks, I am just getting going on building a Terrier 5" gauge using the Martin Evans drawings, i have seen a couple of warnings about them to note. I have a specific question, the steam chest shows a couple of 1/2" x 40 TPI threads on the underside, any idea what they are for?
Not having an assemble or part-assembly drawing I am not sure of their purpose.
Can anyone help please?
Thanks, Phil.
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Post by uuu on Mar 6, 2020 10:57:03 GMT
This picture from Julian's Boxhill thread shows a drain cock in the steam chest - so this might be it. But no second hole.  Wilf |
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Post by marlipin52 on Jul 21, 2021 14:13:18 GMT
Many thanks, does anyone know the fixing/ support arrangements for the boiler firebox end? It doesn't seem to have any sliding plates to set the level of the boiler. I understand it is fixed by the smokebox saddle at the front end but the back seems very unclear. I have trawled all the photo's i can find on line to no avail. Help please.
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Post by uuu on Jul 21, 2021 15:08:06 GMT
There was some discussion on the forum, about locos that had no restraint at the back, so just the cab preventing the boiler from lifting. But I forget if it was this design, or another.
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Post by dscott on Jul 21, 2021 23:42:36 GMT
Our steam chest has two 1/2" by 40 plugs for valve setting in it.
While she is in many bits I may get Lily to drill a central hole and tap it for a draincock.
David and Lily.
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Post by GeorgeRay on Jul 23, 2021 9:02:47 GMT
The rear of the Terrier boiler is held down by 5/16” brass angle on the side of the firebox engaging with 3/8” x 5/16” angle on the frames. If you need a description I have the ME notes I can PM you.
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