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Author:  jessvanwinkle [ Fri May 20, 2005 10:07 am ]
Post subject:  copper fireboxes
I was woundering if anyone here has experience working on boilers with copper fireboxes. I have some questions about anodes. Any info would be great.Thanks
Author:  Dave [ Fri May 20, 2005 12:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: copper fireboxes
The only copper firebox I know of in service in th US is Lady Edith in New Jersey. No doubt they can offer some good advice. Now, if it was a copper clapper........dave
Author:  bobyar2001 [ Fri May 20, 2005 12:26 pm ]
Post subject:  How do you repair a copper firebox?
If the sheets get thin how do you repair them? Gas welding, arc welding, how? As copper fireboxes long predate processes like TIG welding, I presume it is not a space age technique.
Author:  David H. Hamley [ Fri May 20, 2005 12:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Check with the UK re copper fireboxes
This is where our friends in the UK can help. Copper fireboxes were all but universal on British steam locos and most preserved locos are still so equipped. Dave H.
Author:  R L Musser [ Fri May 20, 2005 12:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: copper fireboxes
Ask for Brian Fanslau at the Boothbay Railway Museum on Maine. They operate 2 foot gauge German built locos with copper fireboxes.
Author:  k5ahudson [ Sat May 21, 2005 12:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: copper fireboxes
"Dunrobin" at Fort Steele Heritage Town near Cranbrook, B.C. is a 0-4-4T with a copper firebox. They had it repaired within the last couple of years because of firebox problems.Image
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