Member postings for Mark Salzedo

Brian,

It is a lovely old boiler built by Alec Farmer in 1966. It is 6" diameter and stands about 13" tall with about 40 tubes. These boilers were built to last.

Regards,

Mark

Hello Brian,

Thanks for that. I just wanted to make sure before I take the plunge.

Regards,

Mark

Hello,

I have a coal-fired copper boiler which has been painted black, not particularly well I would hasten to add.

Will it be in order to remove the paint with 'Nitro Mors'. Will this product adversely affect the copper and/or bushes?

Many thanks,
Mark

Hello Chris,

Thanks for the details.

Mark

Are you sure the stroke is 1 1/2", pretty much the same as the bore?

Much obliged.

Hello David,

Thanks for that. I'm pretty sure that it has Stephenson's valve gear but the dimensions elude me.

Mark

Hi,

I would be grateful if someone could let me know the size of the John Haining 3" Suffolk Dredger cylinders and the type of valve gear.

Many thanks,

Mark

Thanks for that. Mark

Here's another link to a Tamar in 7 1/4" gauge:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Z9E1NXY9yzI/SyXY00FUfjI/AAAAAAAAC9k/cjN0wdkWTAo/s1600-h/TAMAR%20-%20Built%20for%202%20foot%20gauge%20sugar%20plantation%20railways%20this%20is%20one%20of%20the%20last%20Kerr%20Stuart%20designs%20ever%20done%20Nov%2016%202009.jpg

Hi Ady1,

What can I say. Thanks for trying anyway.

Here's a link to a full size 'Tammar':

http://steam-locomotives-south-africa.blogspot.co.uk/2009/12/gledhow-sugar-mill-hunslet-26471942.html

Mark

Hi,

I don't suppose anyone knows if drawings are available for the 3 1/2" Gauge Kerr Stuart "Tamar" 0-4-2T? I have seen a 7 1/4" locomotive to this design, so there may be something available in 7 1/4" gauge.

Many thanks,

Mark

Hi,

I am much obliged for all the feedback.

Mark

Hi,

I would like to build a small (3" diameter) vertical coal-fired boiler for a Stuart 10V engine. Does anyone know of drawings to suit this project? It would need to be a simple design.

Many thanks,
Mark

Hi,

I've recently bought a part built Winsons/Modelworks 2" Scale Pride of Penrhyn Steam Wagon. I don't suppose any knows where I might source the drawings and construction notes?

I've tried Engineers Emporium and Steam Traction World but they are unable to throw any light on a source.

I'm sure there must be someone out there who has or knows of someone who might be kind enough to photocopy. I will obviously reimburse for any costs.

Do they steam well when complete?

Many thanks,

Mark

Hi,

My apologies I gave you the incorrect details. It is:

mjsalzedo at yahoo dot co dot uk

Regards,

Mark

Hi Pete,

Are you still interested in selling it? If so, perhaps you could email me at:

m dot j dot salzedo at yahoo dot co dot uk .

Sorry for all the dots but just to make sure the spammers don't pick it up.

Regards,

Mark

Hi Pete,

Do you still have the Modelworks Pride of Penrhyn, or has it been sold?

Regards,

Mark

Hi,

I would be grateful for some advice. I have a Warco WM180 lathe and was thinking of fitting a vertical slide for milling. Does Warco sell a vertical slide that fits straight onto the cross slide without having to start drilling holes to accommodate the slide? Also, will a backplate need to be machined to take the collet chuck?

It may be that others have had experience with these issues?

Many thanks,
Mark

Edited By Mark Salzedo on 21/04/2014 10:02:45

Hi,

Rather a basic questionn but what is the best type of paint to spray onto a copper boiler? Am I limited to black paint or are other colours available too?

Presumably, it is just a matter of degreasing and drying the copper boiler and then spraying?

Many thanks,
Mark