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Slewing engine for crueby
crueby:
That general shape of engine had been around for several decades prior to the Soule, with other versions of the reversing valve longer than that. Soule does seem to have come up with a new arrangement for the valving though, which is great to learn about!
I found this old catalog from Soule online, great drawings in it! http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=4445
Sanjay F:
I think I've been to where this is located, is the place in Scoresby? If it is, it has got sheds and sheds of engines and a huge crane - it is something to behold for those of us who enjoy such things. The engines are in various stages of restoration with a dedicated and knowledgeable group of volunteers.
I spoke to one guy who asked if I'd like to join them, I said the commute from the UK to Oz would be a bit tiring and expensive! :Lol:
gunna:
Sanjay, yes it is the place in Scoresby, a suburb of Melbourne.
Chris and others, I do not know the make of the engine as I assume it was made by Ruston. I will find out in the New Year.
If this picture comes out, it is of the identical machine to ours, which is with another club in country Victoria. I will post more pics when I get it (posting) to work properly.
Ian.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/vLD8S3fsniKEfXyE9
gunna:
Second time lucky?
Here are some images from the club magazine of the arrival to our location and the early prep after sand blasting and paint on some of the major parts.
gunna:
And a static pic of the slewing engine from the other side.
Ian.
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