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Post by alanstepney on Aug 23, 2007 9:48:04 GMT
On the Saturday the heavens opened, hence I only took a few photos. Roger Mason took some on the Sunday when it didnt rain (why did I pick the wrong day to go?) and the combined efforts can be seen at: www.alanstepney.info/sa.html Some nice prototypes for models there! |
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Myford Matt
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Post by Myford Matt on Aug 24, 2007 1:08:17 GMT
Thanks for sharing Alan:
29 - what the hell is that?
32 - terrifying - people knock H&S, but it used to be dangerous world!
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Post by alanstepney on Aug 24, 2007 8:25:38 GMT
29?
I assume you mean that unusual Aveling.
I thought I was familiar with most types of road steam, but that was a new one on me!
A 2(?) cylinder vertical direct drive to a bevel on the rear wheel, and counterbalanced by the water tank the other side.
Apparently there is no way to disconnect the drive, and hence we found an injector for water feed.
Would make a fascinating model!
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Post by Roger Mason on Aug 25, 2007 8:48:08 GMT
Hi.
Myford Matt asked: "29 - what the hell is that?"
According to the program she is a "1911, 8 nhp, 7.5 ton, Tandem Asphalt Roller, MLD Class" Now you know.
The commentator on the Friday, when we did manage to get a parade of steam in the main ring, said that it was to a Shay design and was made under licence from the Shay Company in the States.
One of the features is that there is no flywheel, and with a double high pressure engine arrangement a speedy reverse was possible, which reduced the sinking into the hot asphalt whilst reversing took place.
The weight of the engine on the right of the boiler is counterbalanced by a water tank on the left.
It is certainly an interesting engine.
Cheers,
Roger Mason, in sunny St. Agnes.
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Post by Myford Matt on Aug 25, 2007 11:21:23 GMT
Ta!
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