Member postings for Anthony Chalkley

Thanks for all the replies. No previous certification came with the engine, nor is there a number stamped on the boiler to indicate there was ever a certified test. Regarding pressure gauge, no “witness” marks whatsoever to aid.
I appreciate that the Clayton lorry boiler pressure has no connection to traction engine other than name, I just threw that in as a possible design commonality as both at 2” scale. 80psi info thanks.

My club is willing to conduct pressure testing and certification but it will be a bare boiler ( cladding removed) . I am quite prepared to do this as I am not familiar with EOD and don’t really want the adrenaline rush at my age with this little bomb.

It was indeed the Stationroad Steam model and same auction lot. But no paperwork existed for it. A pressure test at 100psi (2x assumed working pressure) was carried out by Stationroad - no cert issued. My assessment of engine is that no pressure problems exist with boiler as there are no leakage signs, no evidence of a soldered repair.
my reason for question re boiler pressure is for my own and grandkids safety. I had not planned to run engine in public. I realise the consequences to the whole steam model world by not being responsible

Tony C

The boiler is copper tube and silver soldered. Judging by the wear in the wheel bearings the old girl has had a lot of use in the past, but the pressure gauge is of indeterminate age and patina is commensurate with the rest of engine.
I am lead to believe that 2” scale Clayton underslung lorries run at 100 psi?

TonyC

Hi to you all.

I have just acquired a Clayton and Shuttleworth traction engine and am in the process of evaluating and assessing this weighty engine.

Does anyone know what is the operating pressure of the boiler. I have been told that it is 50 psi, as pressure gauge is 0 to 80 psi.
Discussions at my model engineering club suggest that this may be on the low side

I understand that this model is rather a rare beast, and to date I cannot find any info. Whatsoever on 2” only on 4”

Any help/info would be appreciated

TonyC