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Ironhorse57

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Sunday steaming of my 'big' engine
« on: June 16, 2019, 10:53:14 am »
Not huge by any means but certainly the biggest and heaviest in my collection.  Some of you will recognise it from the other Forum, for those who haven't seen it before it is one of those elaborate Polish built brass engines which come up on EBay from time to time, I made the boiler and firebox from scratch plus the dummy governor.  I have recently added a gas burner which has really transformed the performance and here it is in steam today from a cold start - hope you enjoy it:



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Re: Sunday steaming of my 'big' engine
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2019, 05:00:52 pm »
Really nice engine Dave, i like the governor.  8)


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Re: Sunday steaming of my 'big' engine
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2019, 06:07:01 pm »
Dave, that is a beautiful old engine you have enhanced with boiler, burner and governor.... really a sweet sound once it got running.  Hope you keep it, would be a nice centerpiece to any collection.

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Re: Sunday steaming of my 'big' engine
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2019, 08:08:12 pm »
Wow that is super nice. Could you show the other angles? Like what are you using for a dynamo?

I like the condenser and all the brass trimmings.

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Re: Sunday steaming of my 'big' engine
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2019, 09:12:58 pm »
Yes, more pictures please.
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Re: Sunday steaming of my 'big' engine
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2019, 01:53:42 am »
No wonder brass keeps its value, since the larger part of it seems to be hoarded by a guy in Newcastle ;)

Great set up Dave, well done !!!
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Re: Sunday steaming of my 'big' engine
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2019, 06:40:50 am »
Thanks guys, yes Rog this is definitely a keeper - I may arrange to be buried with it!  Not any time soon hopefully.
The dynamo is just a simple DC motor in a custom casing, part of a candle holder and a modified brass water pipe fitting if memory serves.  The governor uses a candlestick base and various bits, the chains I think came originally from a dead cuckoo clock.  The safety valve is an adjustable Mamod type and the cover was made from a Mecanno brass wheel and part of a charity shop vase, the condenser and overflow pot are both charity shop decorative items.
As for the bell, that doubles as the filling funnel, and was originally a bell (charity shop!) before becoming a funnel.  So, that's re-recyled, I think...
More pics:

SAM_1706 by David Hall, on Flickr

SAM_1705 by David Hall, on Flickr

SAM_1704 by David Hall, on Flickr

SAM_1703 by David Hall, on Flickr

I made the lamp from assorted stuff, the glass was carefully cut from a burnt out auto bulb and contains 2 x 5volt LEDS, the switch was sourced from EBay, could not get a brass one so I spent a few happy hours polishing off chrome plating, as one does.  The salad oil dispenser (I think) is functional and contains oil for the oiler pots, which again and perhaps unsurprisingly was charity shop finds.
Anyway, that I think is most of it covered, but if anyone wants to know more please just say!
Thanks
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Re: Sunday steaming of my 'big' engine
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2019, 06:44:04 am »
Almost forgot to mention the drive belts - round belting just didn't look right and I tried thin leather but that was not successful, eventually found polyester ribbon in the household sewing box which works pretty well and with use has become authentically grubby!

Dave
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Re: Sunday steaming of my 'big' engine
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2019, 07:52:50 am »
Hi Dave, You have built a very nice steam plant.  Great work...!


I really like the swan neck style lamp post and the elegant chuff pot.


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Re: Sunday steaming of my 'big' engine
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2019, 09:18:48 am »
Knowing how you sourced the ingredients makes the setup even more amazing.

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Re: Sunday steaming of my 'big' engine
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2019, 09:46:54 am »
I really like the way you kitted out everything, and I love the thick column of steam coming up from the chuff pot.
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Re: Sunday steaming of my 'big' engine
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2019, 10:06:50 am »
What a beauty!
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Re: Sunday steaming of my 'big' engine
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2019, 11:36:47 am »
Strange and wonderful.
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Re: Sunday steaming of my 'big' engine
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2019, 12:58:24 pm »
Strange and wonderful.

Yes, that's me!

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Re: Sunday steaming of my 'big' engine
« Reply #14 on: June 17, 2019, 05:41:23 pm »
Nice plant you made out of that ornate Polish engine Dave.
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