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Roly Williams · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:10 pm Post subject: Here we go again

Our verry own Steam Magician, Mirko, has kindly donated this chassis:

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offering these for inspiration:

As many of you will have recognised, the chassis is from a Wilesco Fire Engine; about 370mm long x 180mm wide. It has wheels and steering gear and one seat, but no engine or boiler. A horizontal boiler can be mounted at the rear, hidden under a large seat. There is room under the chassis for an engine.
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Pete the steam · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:16 pm Post subject:

Get on with it then Roly

One to watch for sure

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Roly Williams · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:25 pm Post subject:

The first priority is to find a horizontal boiler and suitable engine. There's room for a maximum 130mm long boiler. Obvious candidates are a Wilesco D48 or D52, provided the boiler is the right size. Does anybody have the dimensions?
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Steve_S · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:30 pm Post subject:

This will be interesting.... it couldn't be in better hands. We await developments!

Bugsy · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:43 pm Post subject:

The D48 boiler is 140mm long, diameter 55mm.
Now I'll go and look for a D52.

Phil

Bugsy · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:50 pm Post subject:

The D52 boiler is 118mm long, diameter 45mm.
These measurements include the sight glass and it's screws.

Phil

magpie38 · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:52 pm Post subject:

I look forward with relish to reading this thread as it develops, keep up the good work Roly

Roly Williams · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:04 pm Post subject:

Thanks Phil. That means that the D52 boiler would fit easily but the D48 is just too long. However, I might be able to metal-bash the chassis to force it in. The twin cylinders would be nice and would fit neatly under the floor of the chassis.

A Mamod SE2 boiler is about the right size but the engine is not really suitable. A separate engine would have to be sourced.

I'm on the lookout for suitable parts, folks. Any offers? I'll pay a fair price but I'd rather not spend a fortune.
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Swift Fox · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:07 pm Post subject:

This should turn out to be another great creation, i wish you luck with sourcing the needed parts Roly.

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Pete the steam · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:00 pm Post subject:

PM on it's way re: boiler

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Lenny · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:13 pm Post subject:

Very interesting project Roly .

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Stilldrillin · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 11:02 pm Post subject:

Ohh..... Roly!

I'm quietly watching another masterpiece developing.

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mogogear · Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 12:03 am Post subject:

Ahh , the master surgeon is at his craft again
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Gary279 · Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:26 am Post subject:

Very exciting!!!

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steamtrack · Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 12:52 pm Post subject:

Good luck with the project Roly

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