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P2 Locomotive Company and related matters

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by class8mikado, Sep 13, 2013.

  1. class8mikado

    class8mikado Part of the furniture

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    Square section coiled springs ?
     
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    I know this subject has come up before but are we thinking along the lines of what are called die springs?
     
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    They're actually trapezoidal section. This is a side control spring from 2968's pony truck.

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    Could you give me some idea of the size of these?
     
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    Well, from the photo it looks like it's sitting on a pallet, so maybe 75 to 80mm overall diameter? And (scaled) approx 200 - 250mm in height?
     
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    Note that there are two horizontal transverse springs, one ahead of and one behind the slide assembly.
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    Thank you.
     
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    Thank you.
     
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    Oops two posts.
    This spring is to LMS drawing D-10693. It is 1'-8 7/8" long, un-compressed, 6 1/4" OD and 2 3/4" bore. (I do not do metric on steam locos unless it is ejector or injector cones). This particular spring is now available in round section.
    LMS2968 ,see 82045's leading pony truck.
     
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    A most interesting read, Richard. I like how they could only make a third scale 3d printed model of one of the difficult features in the drawings. Saying that don't knock it, I say! The Short Stirling prototype was a third scale flying model of the planned bomber. There was only space for a pilot in the cockpit rather than full 7 man crew and they used 4 Tiger Moth [I think, certainly engines from the DH Moth range] engines in lieu of the full size engines.
     
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    These really are cutting edge techniques at work, here. The cylinder block and cambox are truly the business end of the whole reworking of this engine, and I for one find it totally engrossing, using of state of the art design and fabrication processes to finally bring this 87 year-old design conundrum to its ultimate, and very belated, fruition.
     
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    Interesting candidate for 3D printing.

    Oil and Gas manufacture is the natural home for this assembly. Welding and Heat Treatment are routine there.
     
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    Thanks for keeping us updated Richard!:)
    I haven`t been able to visit this forum for a while now ,so it`s fantastic to see the progress of this project!

    Knut
     
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    I suspect David Elliott has better things to do than wait weeks while a 3D printer makes a full-size model of that component! 1/3 scale works well enough.

    Foxy.
     
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    More news from Darlington here.

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    Most excellent reading! Things look to be progressing well! I hope the departure of Mark Allatt was for reasons other than friction - He's done a superb job in his roles both within the A1 & P2 Locomotive companies. I hope he will still be involved in some way, and that he enjoys the completed P2.

    Richard.
     

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