09-03-2012, 01:31 AM
Good morning,
thanks guys, here's the next update. Big thinks happened last weekend. On Friday, the boiler returned from the boiler maker and the issues were fixed, so I could start to get the boiler wrapped with cork sheets and aluminum sheets.
I use brass bands to hold the boiler jacket in place. I did a lot of small work around the boiler too like installing the grate and ash pan, safety valves, water gauge, and the smoke box. Finally, I add some paint and placed the boiler assembly on top of the Shay frame.
The front boiler mounts are still missing and some additional parts. Once this tasks are finished, I can finally install the boiler, followed by plumbing, mounting steam valves and all the other small parts that are missig to get the Shay ready for her maiden run.
BTW, I didn't had time to update my website and will do this later this week.
Cheers, Gerd
thanks guys, here's the next update. Big thinks happened last weekend. On Friday, the boiler returned from the boiler maker and the issues were fixed, so I could start to get the boiler wrapped with cork sheets and aluminum sheets.
I use brass bands to hold the boiler jacket in place. I did a lot of small work around the boiler too like installing the grate and ash pan, safety valves, water gauge, and the smoke box. Finally, I add some paint and placed the boiler assembly on top of the Shay frame.
The front boiler mounts are still missing and some additional parts. Once this tasks are finished, I can finally install the boiler, followed by plumbing, mounting steam valves and all the other small parts that are missig to get the Shay ready for her maiden run.
BTW, I didn't had time to update my website and will do this later this week.
Cheers, Gerd