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Clarkson Stirling Single 3.5″

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5 May 2012 at 10:54 #90255
Ian S C
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A wee bit off topic, during some reading the other day , I found that the Stirling who designed these locos was one of the sons of Robert Stirling of hot air engine fame, you all proberbly knew that, but I did not. Ian S C

Edited By Ian S C on 05/05/2012 10:58:31
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5 May 2012 at 13:18 #90258
Bruce Voelkerding
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John,

with regards to the Boiler dimension / Wheel dimension, on the LBSC drawings for his 2-4-0 Web Compound "Jeanie Deans", there is a note to dent the boiler locally to clear the Driving Wheels. I don't know if this helps you as your boiler is lower into the Wheels. But may be considered. I would reason if the boiler passes a hydraulic test after the disruption (especially if it were made from drawn tubing, even better if done before silver soldering), I wouldn't think it would be unsafe.

As I near completion of LBSC's Netta (0-8-0), I would really like to embark on a 4-2-2 Stirling in 3-1/2" gauge. But it appears there are no wheels out there ??

Bruce
5 May 2012 at 15:43 #90261
Paul White 3
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john,

The boiler on Clarksons 3.5" stirling does as Bruce suggested need to be locally "adjusted".

I found this as being required when I built my Stirling but the minimum side play on the drive axle makes the adjustment required small,

Good luck on the build it is a most rewarding model to drive.

Paul.
22 May 2012 at 11:55 #91393
James Farr
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John,

I sent you a message to you a couple of weeks ago about drawings for the 5" gauge stirling single and wondered if you had received it.

I would pleased to receive copies of the drawings and would cover any costs involved.

Regards Jim Farr
24 May 2012 at 22:16 #91521
John Mathews
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James,

I have just read your message and will get the drawings copied next week when in Belfast.

They are original "blueprints", and have an incredible amount of detail and dated 1945.

Can you send me an address or phone no. and I will contact you.

Regards, John.
24 May 2012 at 22:17 #91522
John Mathews
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James,

I have just read your message and will get the drawings copied next week when in Belfast.

They are original "blueprints", and have an incredible amount of detail and dated 1945.

Can you send me an address or phone no. and I will contact you.

Regards, John.
26 May 2012 at 20:13 #91606
James Farr
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John

I Have sent address, phone number etc to you on `Message Member`

Thanks again for your help

Regards Jim
21 April 2013 at 15:03 #117473
Bruce Voelkerding
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All, I have just had contact with Blackgates and they have acquired the drawings and patterns for the Clarkson's designs. They now have the Stirling 8' Single 4-2-2 drawings available with castings to come. I am ordering my drawings tomorrow !
21 April 2013 at 22:55 #117506
GWRdriver
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Posted by Bruce Voelkerding on 21/04/2013 15:03:30:

I have just had contact with Blackgates and they have acquired the drawings and patterns for the Clarkson's designs. They now have the Stirling 8' Single 4-2-2 drawings, with castings to come.

Now would be this be for the 3.5"ga version or the 5"ga?
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