Post by Geoff on Jul 29, 2004 20:56:17 GMT
Hi All,
Recently I have been fortunate to purchase a rolling chassis and 'new' copper boiler for a Maid of Kent. The loco is obviously quite old, and I have replaced most of the rusted or missing parts. She has the original Joy valve gear, which I intend to keep. Fortunately, I found also that I had almost all of the ME's from the late 40's for the construction notes.
having recently found this great site, and before I start re-assembly of the whole loco (all of it has been stripped), I wondered if anyone here owning or building a Maid, had any useful tips, etc. I can't see anything that I've missed, but there's probably something.
The copper boiler, is a professional job, but must be 15 years or so old (that's how long the other guy had it!) and never steamed. Hopefully it will still hold water and steam, LOL. Thanks for any advice.
Geoff
Recently I have been fortunate to purchase a rolling chassis and 'new' copper boiler for a Maid of Kent. The loco is obviously quite old, and I have replaced most of the rusted or missing parts. She has the original Joy valve gear, which I intend to keep. Fortunately, I found also that I had almost all of the ME's from the late 40's for the construction notes.
having recently found this great site, and before I start re-assembly of the whole loco (all of it has been stripped), I wondered if anyone here owning or building a Maid, had any useful tips, etc. I can't see anything that I've missed, but there's probably something.
The copper boiler, is a professional job, but must be 15 years or so old (that's how long the other guy had it!) and never steamed. Hopefully it will still hold water and steam, LOL. Thanks for any advice.
Geoff
