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Steely · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 4:50 pm Post subject: Bowman M140

Here is the Bowman M140 I bought at the Belper steam fair that needs a bit of restoration work. The only thing missing is the steam dome so I will need to re solder one back on that I've got spare and then it should hopefully work.

Here are some before pics:

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IndianaRog · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 4:58 pm Post subject:

Steely,

Except for the steam dome and oiler taps (easily found)...that looks in great shape and should clean up beautifully.

How did you ever find a spare Bowman "steam dome"? I should think such a thing would be rarer than hens teeth!!
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Steely · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 5:37 pm Post subject:

I just happened to have bought a box of bowman spares on ebay a while ago and it seems as though it will fit.

Also I was wondering, did the M140 always have a chimney?
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MooseMan · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 6:03 pm Post subject:

Steely, yes, the M140 was shipped with a chimney. The oilers were optional.
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Mamodman123 · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 6:19 pm Post subject:

Looks good Steely!

Lucky to have the spare dome too!

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Steve_S · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 9:45 pm Post subject:

Very interesting Steely. I've never seen one with oilers fitted. Looks good!

Steely · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 9:48 pm Post subject:

Cheers everyone, where do I get oilers from and how much are they?
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IndianaRog · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 9:50 pm Post subject:

Steely, I bought a pair of replacement brass Bowman oilers from Chasteam (Paper and Steam Galore)...they were a bit pricey as I recall. Others may offer some additional sources, I even think one of our members can turn them on a lathe.
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Steely · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 9:54 pm Post subject:

Great! As a temporary measure would a control valve from a SE3 for example fit as an oiler tap do you think?
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Steve_S · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:08 pm Post subject:

You can make oiler taps without a lathe. You just need an electric drill and soms small files. Here's how I did it...

http://modelsteam.myfreeforum.org/about2546.html

Sandman · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:19 pm Post subject:

Steely. I completely forgot about those dimensions.

Sorry mate.

Looks like you've got a dome anyway.

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Mamodman123 · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 11:44 pm Post subject:

Wallace · Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 12:14 am Post subject:

Looks like a Top model Steely, and good to see you here mate

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oldstuff · Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 1:46 pm Post subject:

Apparently you've got a rare version there, Steely. Just needs a couple of
oiler taps and a chimney. In very nice original condition, too. One to be proud of!

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