This 5” gauge saddle tank arrived with us in a very sorry state, but gave the basis of an ideal garden railway locomotive. Initial inspection revealed several serious faults with the boiler and fittings.
The owner was given a detailed estimate on the required work and a schedule of completion. Once this had been agreed the loco was stripped down and a further assessment made.
Some of the work in this restoration included:-
Design and Manufacture of 1 brand new EEC compliant copper boiler supplied with CE mark and test certification to the latest 97/23/EC Requirements.
Manufacture of 2 brand new Tig welded stainless steel Super heater elements fabricated into new bronze wet header and steam pipes to match up with existing cylinder pipe work, Sealed with viton 'o' rings where applicable.
Design and Manufacture of 1 brand new regulator from copper, bronze and stainless steel, sealed with viton 'o' rings in the rear flange, gland and wet header.
Design and Manufacture of 1 brand new steam manifold from bronze components silver soldered assembly. Shot blasted to create a 'cast' effect.
Installation of 1 new 20oz vertical injector, new injector plumbing, to have it's own water feed and delivery clack with new water cock and in line gauze filter.
Installation of 2 off Gordon Smith Safety Valves,
Re-assembly of the loco then once satisfactory a steam test in the presence of the owner was arranged.