Minor repairs to the injector of 3664 took longer than expected. Initially it was leaking from where the steam inlet pipe joins the top of the injector. When that was repaired with a new gasket, a joint above the sellers valve also began to leak. Nothing is easy on a steam locomotive!
Photos by John Ashworth 28th June 2008
Robert and the tale of the injector
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John Ashworth
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Robert and the tale of the injector
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- The injector, wreathed in steam, with the top already loosened
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- "I wonder what will happen if I poke a tommy bar in here?"
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- Two of the studs also needed tightening
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- New gasket in place
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- The flange is mated with the studs
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- A railwayman's favourite tool: "Pass me the heavy hammer, Les!"
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- Tightening the joint above the sellers valve
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Re: Robert and the tale of the injector
In the cool of the next morning steam can be seen very clearly blowing through the joint above the sellers valve.
Photo by John Ashworth 29th June 2008
Photo by John Ashworth 29th June 2008
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- Leaky!
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Nathan Berelowitz
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Re: Robert and the tale of the injector
Need the 15F to get closer to completion now. This loco is starting to need some serious attention.