Model Engineer Index 1898 to Feb 2025

Year 2011
Date 28-Jan
Volume 206
Issue 4,396
Page 136
Category Boiler
Part
Title Model traction engine boiler repair
Author Chris Gunn
Notes Retubes his 4in. scale Garrett Tractor. Preparation for the test, unofficial pre-test, leaky tube, temporary fix, every 10 years, lifting to gain access, safety first, stopping the rotation, starting in the wrong place, another attempt, worn out tubes, carry on regardless, collapsing tube, getting shorter, reduced air flow