Boilers
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Boilers
Hi I was wanting to know any information on T boilers
How they work and if there are any drawings available as I like the look of them but I cannot find any information on them
Thanks
Andrew
How they work and if there are any drawings available as I like the look of them but I cannot find any information on them
Thanks
Andrew
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Re: Boilers
Hi Andrew, does this help?
No..... not really, but I couldn't resist!
Welcome to the Forum anyway..... I'm sure someone will help with your enquiry, there are so many knowledgeable and helpful members (other than me!)
.No..... not really, but I couldn't resist!
Welcome to the Forum anyway..... I'm sure someone will help with your enquiry, there are so many knowledgeable and helpful members (other than me!)
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Re: Boilers
a T boiler is the logical progression of a vertical boiler. it holds more water centrally and adds weight, adding traction. Logging locos have a single flue and more surface area being heated means better steam production.
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Re: Boilers
It's just a horisontal tube attached to a vertical tube really. Here is a video of a loco with a t-boiler.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EzyPbycHaA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EzyPbycHaA
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Are you asking about T boilers for garden scale models, or full size ones?
Functionally a T boiler is a form of raised firebox when used in a garden scale loco. They carry more water than a conventional horizontal boiler, as the horizontal section can be full of water, while the top of the vertical section contains a large steam space.
The only working drawing I've seen for a T boiler in garden scale is the gas fired one that Argyle Loco in Aust. used in their Philadelphia model about 20 yrs ago. The home builder kit version came with a set of drawings, including the boiler.
If you want a live steamer with a T boiler, the Regner Lumberjack is still available........
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Graeme
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Re: Boilers
Thanks for the replys I am after making a cracker loco but would like to make a T boiler as I think they look better has anybody made one possibly with pictures just wanting a idea of how to start
Thanks Andrew
Thanks Andrew
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Re: Boilers
I think Tony Bird might have made one. He's on here IIRC and also on the Cracker Facebook group.
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