Shay construction

[Waldbahner]

Godd morning,

did some fine progress the last days.
First, I finished the ash pan except for some special features regarded to the grate retainer. But This has to be fitted when all the parts are finally installed at the boiler and the boiler was returned to the boiler maker for some adjustments.

The brass part on the right holds a spring loaded bolt, which is used to hold the ash pan underneath the boiler. There's a fixed bolt on the opposite side.


The grate was also pre-made from flatbar and spacers. The grate isn't finished yet. I need some support parts to hold the grate inside the firebox.


Another missing part is also mostly done. The stack.
I started with the diamond stle spark arrestor, made from sheet metal and steel rings. I used real rivets to hold the parts together.


The stack saddle is also far done by now. I've to round up the lower section and the saddle is the only part on a steam locomotive, I hate to model
But I look forward to get this challenge solved too 8-)


That's all for today. I hope to get the boiler back this week...
Getting closer to her first maiden run

Cheers, Gerd