jasonb
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Post by jasonb on Sept 20, 2008 16:58:50 GMT
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Post by havoc on Sept 21, 2008 10:45:34 GMT
Nice pics, specially the "get out of the way" model ;D
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Post by andrewsleigh on Sept 22, 2008 23:27:24 GMT
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paul
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Post by paul on Sept 25, 2008 21:59:53 GMT
What engine is this please?  Nice pics BTW! |
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Post by jgb7573 on Sept 26, 2008 8:04:53 GMT
It's a wonderful bit of kit isn't it? And clearly well used. I can't imagine a finish like was that was obtained just by painting!
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paul
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Post by paul on Sept 26, 2008 20:10:03 GMT
Absolutely great. I'd love to have a good look at it, see how it all works - so many bits to twiddle!
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Post by andrewsleigh on Sept 28, 2008 22:00:21 GMT
What engine is this please? Nice pics BTW! Thanks. I cant help you there, i would also like to know what it is. |
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paul
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Post by paul on Sept 29, 2008 12:55:13 GMT
Ah, scuppered then!
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Post by spurley on Sept 29, 2008 18:39:05 GMT
First glance I'd say it was a model of a 'Centre Engine'. These would commonly be used in fairground rides and it looks like this one could be used in a set of gallopers or the like. They sat in the middle of the ride and provided the power to turn it, sometimes directly or as an electrical generating set which would also provide power for lighting and the organ. The most famous manufacturer was Savage, I found these pictures to illustrate a full sized one:   And an interesting link: www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/history/miscellaneous_articles/article5.htmlAt least I thought so! Hope this helps chaps? Cheers Brian |
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paul
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Post by paul on Sept 30, 2008 7:54:10 GMT
Certainly looks similar Brian. I was suprised that the photos in the link were only taken in 1955 they seemed older (a little too close to my date of birth for comfort I guess!).
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Post by jgb7573 on Sept 30, 2008 8:36:10 GMT
Those pictures of the steam yachts reminded me of a visit to Carters Steam Fair many years ago. The Steam Yachts were the scariest fairground ride I've ever been on bar none! Carters Steam Fair is still going strong and we visit it most years. They have steam gallopers as well as the steam yachts.
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paul
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Post by paul on Oct 1, 2008 19:03:04 GMT
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Post by spurley on Oct 1, 2008 20:19:06 GMT
Hi Paul
Yes the device on the side of the boiler barrel is indeed a pump, ecccentric driven off the crankshaft. The other bit of 'gubbins' is an injector, looks to me like a Penberthy lifting injector. The slightly odd thing is that it is feeding into the boiler through what appears to be a shared clack valve on the pump body.
Cheers
Brian
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paul
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Post by paul on Oct 1, 2008 20:45:14 GMT
Thanks Brian... I really need to gen up on this stuff!  |
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