Hi Guys,
Pics as promised but later than anticipated.
This is my revised smokebox. After many failed regulators I went with the stainless ball valve. The wethead was remade to support the valve which is the silver bit to the right.
Pipework done from reg valve to the cylinder supply. Pipe curls round in the top of the smokebox. Small pipe soldered into the main pipe goes to the snifter valve.
Small pipe coming from the end of the boiler is the steam blower going to the blast nozzle.
With the petticoat fitted it is tight in there which is why the plumbing has to be sited carefully.
Front complete with the bracket for the dart to hold the door closed
Ball valve spindle extended out the side of the smokebox ready for control rod from cab.
Angled base for seal flange for spindle. Angled to square up the face to match what will be in the cab for the regulator lever.
Control lever and rod fitted. Just needs cab end of rod building
I have made Pannier tanks for my Loco so they cover the changes to the smokebox and the new regulator. I am building everything now and will strip down in a couple of weeks to paint everything.
Cheers Jules