Engineering News - Progress Report -

-from Steaming Up issue 8 - February 2003

new engine in steam new engine
The new engine in steam and in motion. This picture is taken from the cabin looking towards the boiler. From the bottom the old baring wheel can be seen, with a chain drive to the lubricator. Just above this is one of the eccentrics. The engines green colour scheme and lovely wood and brass cylinder casing can be seen.

The engine from the front, from the bottom the new flywheel can be seen. Some members wondered if it was big enough, however the engine ticked over very nicely at low revs, so all would seem to be well. Above the flywheel is the reverser, set in forward gear. At the top can just be seen the regulator which has two handles, the left hand one of which can be seen fully. This will allow the engine to be controlled from both sides of the cabin which will come in very useful. On the left can just be seen the condenser whilst on the right is the weir pump. Members will remember that we are now only using one of the two we have as an ejector is being used to remove the condensate from the condenser.

In due course the condenser will be under the plating, providing both a small seat and storage area for tools

   
cabin weir pump
The now completed cabin. If you look carefully you can see the two part door into the engine room. The Weir pump sitting to the left of the engine when facing the rear of the boat. All the pipe work still requires lagging and painting
  All photo's by Simon Nuttall

Last edited:- 21-Jun-2008