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GWR 111 "The Great Bear" and Surrounding Controversies

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Osmium, Oct 24, 2021.

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  1. RAB3L

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    This is the likely source of the problems with the Kruger boiler:

    Kruger Backhead.png

    From the same book, note the outward riveted backhead. That requires a very tight bend for the flanges of the backhead. It's very easy to replace the rivets but the disadvantages are probably much greater. I have never seen such before.
     
    RAB3L, Dec 22, 2023
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