I wouldn't expect my club boiler inspector to approve of such practices.
I'd get his advice before proceeding down that line. Indeed, a boiler test
before doing much more would be wise, as if the boiler is scrap, then it
would change the direction of the project a little....
Generally, inspectors seem to be a mine of information.
Regards,

Simon.

----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Williamns <mikewilliams4@...>
To: <halfinchlivesteamforum@...>
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 10:18 PM
Subject: [Half inch live steam forum] Basset-Lowke or Carson boilers -
question


> I have a problem and hope somebody experienced with these engines can
> help. In the process of making two very early Carson LNWR Experiment
> 4-6-0s into one good one I discovered that the frames I want to use
> are closer together and the back of the boiler will not fit between
> them.
>
> I would like to file just half a millimetre from each side of the
> brass casting which forms the back of the boiler. Is this casting
> hollow? Would I be in danger of going through to the waterspace? It
> is only the bottom 1/4in that I want to file.
>
> Any advise would be gratefully received, and any advice on these
> engines in general - weaknesses, tips for improving performance etc.
> It has a rather nice brass casting for screw reverse, but in practice
> is this worthwhile, or do engines of this size work best in full gear?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
>
>
>
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