Here are the previous build progress photos showing the last stage of building the traction engine. Tandem Build – Fergal’s Engine as of 5 June 2016 Previous Build Progress Photos The photo below shows the progress of his build as of 5 June 2016. Tandem Build Progress Photo by Fergal in Irelandįergal Roche started building his Little Samson Traction Engine in 6″ scale (half full size) a good few months after me and he’s making spectacular progress.
Spectacle, Front Plate and Hornplates FittedĪlso visible are two temporary spacer tubes. Hornplates Fitted To Boiler – LHS ViewĬlearly visible (that big black tube at the bottom) is the Axle Tube in which the back axle will run. The two photos below show the Hornplates complete with Spectacle Plate and Front Plate (which is at the back!) offered up to the boiler but not fixed in position. I have taken off the front wheels (which you can see in the previous progress photos below) so that I can get the front spring heat treated. This is difficult to achieve if the hornplates are bent as in my case.Īfter straightening the hornplates in a home made plate bender the shafts can easily be turned by hand. The crank shaft and 2nd shaft must turn freely. Please see all my videos and subscribe to the Building Little Samson Traction Engine YouTube channel. Join the Announcement List and I’ll let you know when new content is posted on the website. Previous Updated: 05 June 2016 Join The Announcement List
Right Hand Side View of the Traction Engine The Front View Is Quite Imposing The Engine – Cylinder, Valve Gear, Motion Driver’s View Pictures showing general status of the engine.
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