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| Author: | Dave [ Fri May 25, 2012 6:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | boiler wanted |
Gents - I'm looking for a repairable smallish HFT boiler about the size of one that could have been used in a largish traction engine /sawmill / temporary application, in the vicinity of 36" diemeter, 11 feet long, 7 feet between tube sheets. A private individual wishes to build a replica of a small Dewey Brothers lokie, and this would be for that application. Any information about a workable and available boiler welcome. dave |
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| Author: | dpeterson3 [ Fri May 25, 2012 8:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: boiler wanted |
Might be a good place to ask as well. They do a lot with live steam over there, and that sounds closer to what you're looking for (granted your live steam seems to be a bit larger) http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/ |
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| Author: | Dave [ Fri May 25, 2012 9:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: boiler wanted |
Thanks - their steam classified section seems to be entirely the very narrow gage stuff one would expect. I also have checked Smokestak classifieds to no avail. I think this one is going to have to be a networking thing........ dave |
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| Author: | dinwitty [ Sat May 26, 2012 4:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: boiler wanted |
is crown still around? there are still the live steam manufactures out there, perhaps they can custom one. but one company will make new small locos full size. |
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| Author: | Dave [ Sat May 26, 2012 8:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: boiler wanted |
Yes, I can contact more than one new boiler builder....but this is a small project for a private individual with limited resources that will see occasional use only and an old boiler that can be repaired and have some life left in it is perfectly adequate - providing we can find one. I'm helping an old friend out here, it isn't a commercial project. So, can you actually provide information relative to the question I actually asked? Crown sold the air brake business the Abackshop Enterprises, and Tweetsie is now supporting the park engines and equipment. I think Bert is now retired. dave |
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| Author: | Russ Fischer [ Sat May 26, 2012 9:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: boiler wanted |
Some years ago Bernie Watts at Backshop had a smallish boiler that he bought with the plan to repair and set up for use as a shop boiler. I have no idea if he still has it, what condition it is in, or if he would be interested in selling it. It is a lead to follow though and he might be able to give you some other leads as well. Russ |
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| Author: | Dave [ Sat May 26, 2012 11:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: boiler wanted |
Thanks Russ - haven't talked to Bernie in a few years, I'll drop him a line. dave |
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| Author: | dinwitty [ Sat May 26, 2012 7:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: boiler wanted |
For now I can only think of leads that may get you leads. like being a trolley modeler you have the Vane Jones -scrounge- rule. House of David in Benton Harbor recently got their park train running, I just wonder if an engine boiler is hanging around. La Porte County Steam Railroad in Hesston, IN with its dual 2-3 foot gauge has a live steam 1-1/2 inch gauge loop as well as a 15 inch gauge loop operating steam. every so often they have a live steam meet this group may have plenty of leads to steer you on. |
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