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 Posted - August 28 2008 : 08:11:30 AM
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we all know that the older models fitted with open frame motors have problems,so i looked through internet and found this,its very interesting,worth a look,it may relate to brass but would think it also would give ideas on older locos ken
http://markschutzer.com/Brass_Clinics/RebuildingBrass2006small.pdf
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Posted - August 28 2008 : 08:38:50 AM
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Hey Ken:
Don't know how many guys on here, are brass or even real vintage metal guys, but I sure appreciate the link.
The NWSL Quartering tool looks particularly useful!
Thanks,
Gareth
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Posted - August 28 2008 : 08:43:06 AM
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hi gareth that was my point,by reading something you might just flick past something that could help you ken
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Posted - August 28 2008 : 08:47:21 AM
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What is that Ken a Pennsy Mogul? 2-6-0?
-Gareth
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Posted - August 28 2008 : 09:09:05 AM
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| gwr king class 2-6-0,ken
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Posted - August 28 2008 : 09:13:13 AM
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Didn't see the buffers.
Belpaire firebox in UK, huh. Hmmmm
-Gareth
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Posted - August 28 2008 : 09:20:49 AM
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great western used belpaire fireboxes,it was a european invention ken
The Belpaire firebox is a type of firebox used on steam locomotives. It was invented by Alfred Belpaire of Belgium. It has a greater surface area at the top of the firebox, improving heat transfer and steam production. Its rectangular shape makes attaching the firebox to the boiler more difficult, but this is offset by simpler interior bracing of the firebox.
The Pennsylvania Railroad used Belpaire fireboxes on nearly all of its steam locomotives. The distinctive square shape practically became a PRR trademark, as no other American railroad except the Great Northern used Belpaire fireboxes in significant numbers. In Britain, the Belpaire design was a standard feature on most Great Western Railway locomotives, and a significant number of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway's locomotives also employed the design. Some other British railway companies used the Belpaire firebox on a handful of locomotives, but not to any major extent.
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Posted - August 28 2008 : 09:28:42 AM
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Hi Ken:
Yup, I knew about the GN and PRR connection in spades, just didn't know about the UK stuff.
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Posted - August 28 2008 : 09:47:39 AM
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not an issue,just thought you would like to know,ken
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Posted - August 28 2008 : 10:45:01 AM
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Hey Ken:
Useful info to be sure.
-Gareth
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Posted - August 28 2008 : 12:17:03 PM
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Thanks for the link, Ken. I never bought the quarterer, since it isn't compatible with Rivarossi. Supposedly they used 89 degrees instead of 90. I just do it by eye.
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