KIT 13

[vapor]

Hi Mark,
OK on using PTFE should the CI rings become a problem this may be the solution, well I for one would like to see a photo of the backhead and anything else you think may be of use, I agree it would be a crying shame for any of these magnificent locos to end up as a rusting hunk of scrap.
When you commented that the boiler you had made was not cheap what do you call not cheap I have had a couple of prices for the boiler and I would like to see if what I have been quoted is about the norm. Ian

[6233]

The boiler I had John build for me was in 2002, and he charged me £1800 for the basic boiler. The increase in copper prices will have a increase in this price now.
I will try and get his number over the wekend and post it here.

Regards

Mark

[paultomlinson]

FYI

Quotation as requested: Type of Boiler:5" Gauge Duchess Variations required to published design: None Terms: Boilers are all copper with bronze bushes, silver soldered throughoutto approved designs or to customer's designs as requested. Upon completion,boilers are tested hydraulically in accordance with the Southern Federationof Model Engineers specifications, to twice the stated working pressure. A certificate is issued. Boilersmanufactured are pressure vessels only, no fittings are included. A 10% non refundable deposit, must be received upon placing the order. Afurther 40% should then be paid before work commences and then the balanceis then payable upon completion of the boiler. Postage, packing and delivery is extra. We would prefer it if you could makeyour own arrangements for collection. In the event of materials and/or partially finished boilers being sent to usby a customer for completion, we reserve the right to review our quotationshould the materials or standard of work in our opinion, not be of asufficiently high standard. In such circumstances the customer shall benotified before any work commences. Should the customer not accept ourrevised quotation, the deposit will be returned together with the parts andmaterials received by us, at the customer's expense. Note: If an outstanding balance has not been received within 60 days ofthe notification of completion being sent to a customer, the boiler and allassociated parts will become the property of Cheddar Valley Steam and thedeposit will be forfeit.Price: £4581.00Delivery date: Approx 45- 50 weeks This quotation is valid for 30 days only from the date of this quotation. If you need any further information please do not hesiate to contact us. Regards CVS

[vapor]

Hi Paul,

I had this one from Tim also, I almost fell of my chair it has gone up 1K in a year, this is over double the figure MW had in the kitty for their boiler, I have had several quotes and Cheddar are the most expensive, they also get to use your money for quite a while before delivery (well 50 weeks) I'd say that was a long time, there are other reputable boiler makers around we also need to investigate a "group" buy but this could get messy as there would need to be a trustworthy stakeholder to hold the boiler payments as if you trusted the boiler maker you could have another MW saga.

Ian

[6233]

Guy's,

Had a chat with Michale Breeze last night, he can still supply drawings and the odd castings for the Duchess. His contact number is 01778 346565. He also said that he had just spoken to Jon=hn Ellis re a Duchess boiler for a friend he was quoted £2800.00 for the boiler tested to 200psi. This is not a bad price considering the jump in copper prices.
If you need John's number I will get it for you in the week.

Regards

Mark

I can also email you pics of the boiler John made me if you wish to see his work. Michale stated that he was one of the better prices he had had for the quote.

[vapor]

Hi Mark,

That price is very good much better than any I have had so far, please email me the guys details and any photos you may have.

Ian

[6233]

Hi Ian,

sorry for the delay in getting back to you, my wife has been very ill over the weekend and I have not been at the computer but worse still not in the workshop.
I will get Johns number for you in the next day or so and will post it here for all to see, also I will update my Yahoo group with additional photos of the backhead and boiler.
The group is at this link uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/railwayman7/.
Give me a few days and I will have the pics on.

Regards

Mark