interesting?

[couleurblue]

Hi,
I am rebuilding a 7.25 gauge 1400. The problems with the
cylinders and motion work have been corrected.These problems were not as bad as it would have seemed having read those re the 5 inch!I will from time to time post pics if anyone is interested and wants to swap experiences with the GWR 1400 model.

[jvas]

Hi Couleurblue,

Pictures would be fab.

Got a 5" on build still myself, I am not sure of the differences. Was the 7.25 a scaled up version or a new design? I imagine it was just scaled up for cost purposes?

Jeremy.

[couleurblue]

Hi Jeremy,
I would imagine that the 7.25 inch is a scaled up 5 inch.The 1400
has been stripped completely,with a complete overhaul of
the cylinders etc.
It is now ready for repainting and rebuilding.The only outstanding work otherwise is a new blast pipe and blower,and making and fitting a petticoat.The motion is now completely
balanced and free,and I have a sweet run on air.The pictures are before stripping and the early stages of dismantling.
Gordon

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sory...pic 2 again!

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