Consort, Double Crank Triple Expansion Engine

[CrocadillopigParticipant @crocadillopig]

Hi All

Whilst browsing the Reeves 2000 website I spotted this engine which I think would make an unusual and attractive Project to start when I finally finish My Stuart Triple. I have already purchased the plans but what I really want to know is if anyone has previously attempted it before and are there any pitfalls. I must admit the Stuart has stretched me but I have got to the slide valve stage and on completion can start the process of assembly and timing. This was done with the aid of build notes from articles in old copies of M.E. and I will hopefully finish it this summer. Are there any such notes on the Consort or do I take a Leap into the Unknown?

 

Regards

Russ

[CrocadillopigParticipant @crocadillopig]

[Tony MartyrParticipant @tonymartyr14488]

Russ

Looks like you’re leaping!

I am considering a more conventional TE engine as I am just finishing my first (and only) 31/2″ loco (William). I built a Mastiff 4 cylinder CI engine some years ago and learnt the importance in knowing the critical dimensions from those that were not critical to the alignment of the various entablature parts, something the drawing didn’t make clear.

Good luck in your endevours

Tony

[Sub MandrelParticipant @submandrel]

If you can make a Stuart Triple then surely you have little left to fear?

 

Neil

[CrocadillopigParticipant @crocadillopig]

Tony/Neil

Thanks for the replies chaps, I have just purchased a set of castings for the Consort from Reeves 2000, taking advantage of their 10% discount offer, all I have to do now is a 350 mile round trip (groan) to pick them up from Leamington Spa model exhibition. The drawings are rather poor and incorporate other engines using compatible parts I therefore intend to re-draw the relevant parts to reduce confusion and also highlight any shortcomings. Whilst I am confident my mechanical skills with my trusty ML10 and Warco VM16 will carry me through I have no knowledge of this type of HP/IP cylinder and valve arrangement, and as Tony says, which are the critical dimensions and their alignment, therefore, although I do have a cunning plan using my mill and DRO I don’t want to start hacking metal until I’ve covered all eventuallities hence my request for information from the knowledgeable. As for my “Stuart” Neil unfortunately it has suffered at the expense of the Rugby World Cup (just watched them lose), Grand Prix ,Holidays, Beer festivals etc but it is closer to completion so thanks for the encouragement.

 

Russ

[Sub MandrelParticipant @submandrel]

> Neil unfortunately it has suffered at the expense of the Rugby World Cup (just watched them lose)

 

How strange, I could swear we got through top the semis. Boyo

 

Neil.

[CrocadillopigParticipant @crocadillopig]

>How strange, I could swear we got through top the semis. Boyo <

I just knew I shouldn’t have written that !!

Russ

[10ba12baParticipant @10ba12ba]

Hello Russ,

did you have a go at this engine? I have the drawings, which are errrrm "interesting"

John.

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