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In the Workshop : Questions, Answers and Help => Help Required => Topic started by: charles on Aug 21 2009 08:55

Title: vulcan 4-8-2 engin
Post by: charles on Aug 21 2009 08:55
 ;D  me thinks i require a little help on this one ... looking for information on the Vulcan h1 class engine which was used in Tasmanian  4-8-2 engine built by Vulcan iron works. i have a few OD images from the Vulcan foundry site and also images from the Tasmanian government railway the part i would really like help with is the design of the frames  this engine is to be built as a live steam project in 3.5  2.5  gauge  ...  any information that any one has would be greatfully appreciated  regarding images or line drawings   many thanks   Charles ;)
Title: Re: vulcan 4-8-2 engin
Post by: cabbage on Aug 21 2009 18:52
Well I will do what I can...

www.enuii.org/vulcan_foundry/photographs/.../Gold%20Coast.pdf (http://www.enuii.org/vulcan_foundry/photographs/.../Gold%20Coast.pdf)

www.enuii.org/vulcan.../Antofagasta%20Bolivia%20Railway.pdf  (http://www.enuii.org/vulcan.../Antofagasta%20Bolivia%20Railway.pdf)

www.enuii.org/vulcan_foundry/photographs/pictorial_loco_list.htm (http://www.enuii.org/vulcan_foundry/photographs/pictorial_loco_list.htm)

I have to admit that the only Tasmanian Loco that I have met was K1 and the only model of a Tasmanian loco that I have built was J1(!)

regards

ralph