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Locomotive boiler washout
Posted: 06 Apr 2009, 06:45
by John Ashworth
Photos and captions by Nathan Berelowitz April 2009
Re: Locomotive boiler washout
Posted: 06 Apr 2009, 08:10
by Stefan Andrzejewski
This kind of info is of great interest to someone like me who is a Steam Train fan but who knows little of the intricate workings of a Locomotive such as this. More Please.
Re: Locomotive boiler washout
Posted: 06 Apr 2009, 08:20
by John Ashworth
Stefan, see also the explanation of blowdown cocks at
http://www.friendsoftherail.com/phpBB2/ ... =90&t=4155, which is connected with this as it discusses the build up of salts in the boiler water.
If you look back through the People at Work section of the photo gallery you'll find quite a few pictures of us doing routine maintenance tasks on steam locomotives, which might be of interest. If you need further information, post a question and we'll try to give a full explanation.
Re: Locomotive boiler washout
Posted: 06 Apr 2009, 16:19
by Stefan Andrzejewski
Yes I have followed the Blowdown cock with great interest. I certainly will have a look.
Thanx