Hi I made and fitted a rosebud grate to mine I also modified the blast nozzle. It will now lift the safety valve pulling a full load. Also if you run with the vacuum ejector on it helps. I found the loco runs a lot better with a load rather than just light engine. I notice your loco is for sale, which is a shame, as I would have loved to bring mine over
I think if I were a club boiler-inspector I would not pass that engine fit to run. Water gauge-glasses should be vertical, or almost so. An angle of 15-20 degrees from vertical could be acceptable. An angle of 60 degrees from vertical, as seems to be the case here, would seem to me to be dangerous; it would be difficult to read, and to determine a safe level of water in the boiler. Just my opinion.
surely even at an angle it shows a top and bottom, but gives a longer tube / reading . given srs have sold hundreds, i can't assume any inspectors have failed one yet .
Hi I made and fitted a rosebud grate to mine I also modified the blast nozzle. It will now lift the safety valve pulling a full load. Also if you run with the vacuum ejector on it helps. I found the loco runs a lot better with a load rather than just light engine. I notice your loco is for sale, which is a shame, as I would have loved to bring mine over
dave i can't find your email, id like to know more about the mods, can you get in touch. ash
I think if I were a club boiler-inspector I would not pass that engine fit to run. Water gauge-glasses should be vertical, or almost so. An angle of 15-20 degrees from vertical could be acceptable. An angle of 60 degrees from vertical, as seems to be the case here, would seem to me to be dangerous; it would be difficult to read, and to determine a safe level of water in the boiler. Just my opinion.
surely even at an angle it shows a top and bottom, but gives a longer tube / reading . given srs have sold hundreds, i can't assume any inspectors have failed one yet .