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MooseMan · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:50 pm Post subject: Bowman 410 (video on p2)

Well folks, here is how it arrived today....missing cab roof, one wheel, burner and all boiler fittings, but otherwise complete, including the all-important drive gear. Piston seized solid. Cab fairly mangled, but nothing torn.

Borrowed a wheel from my tender, and applied liberal green velvet to the piston.

Piston came loose without any problems (just old steam oil) and is in great condition, generating very healthy compression. Straightened out the cab and fitted properly, and gave the whole shebang a good wipedown....looking better already, with some borrowed boiler fittings. I have a good feeling about this!!

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Steve_S · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:53 pm Post subject:

That's great. Apart from the missing bits it's in very good condition. I'll bet it goes well!

johnreid · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:15 am Post subject:

I would sure think that a new roof would be fairly easy to fabricate. The wheel wold be the hardest part.
I believe Boiler fittings are available,
http://www.mamodparts.com/spares-Bowman_Parts.asp

Cant wait to see this one on the rails.
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igy569 · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:42 am Post subject:

Nifty little engine!

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Les · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:49 am Post subject:

tmuir · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:56 am Post subject:

Check the link Les has put up.
I've bought stuff off him for my 234 locos.
he is very helpful and if tender wheels fit he sells new repro ones.
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MooseMan · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:44 am Post subject:

Thanks guys - I've dealt with Chris before, I'll give him a buzz.
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Sandman · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:02 am Post subject:

OOooh. I'm looking forward to the trials Odilon.

Looks promising mate.

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Mamodman123 · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:14 am Post subject:

Looks like the risk has paid off

The missing bits shouldn't be too hard to find/make.
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RocDoc · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:23 pm Post subject:

Very nice mate. Looking forward to seeing it in full steam.

Pete

johnreid · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:30 pm Post subject:

Worse case a new wheel could be turned on a lathe.
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jakesm · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:13 pm Post subject:

lookin good moose!

i know it will turn out lekker as we say locally

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MooseMan · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:54 pm Post subject:

johnreid · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:06 pm Post subject:

Cool, that means that much sooner that it gets under steam!
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Paul H · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:01 pm Post subject:

Wonderful news, Moose! My mate with the 410 needed a new burner which he initially made himself but then managed to source a more correct reproduction. I really look forward to seeing your 410 in steam! Shouldn't be too terribly long with all of the parts sourced.
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