2″ Traction Engine Boiler

2″ Traction Engine Boiler

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14 June 2022 at 11:55 #601680
Andrew Debieux
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Hi, quite new to this but thought I would ask the experts. I have one of my late fathers all copper boilers in 2" scale I understand The diameter of the tube is 4 1/2" and the length 18 3/8" ( 115mm x 465mm). There are 12 copper tubes and the boiler is stamped R.C.285, the maker I guess. The copper is very thick and all silver soldered.

I would like to know if possible what traction engine this was made for. Thank you
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14 June 2022 at 11:55 #11239
Andrew Debieux
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Boiler identification
14 June 2022 at 12:47 #601689
Baz
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Not a clue what traction engine it is for but RC is Reg Chambers who was based in Weymouth, unfortunately he died quite a few years ago.
14 June 2022 at 14:01 #601698
Paul Lousick
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Hi Andrew,

Its not possible to tell what the boiler is for without more information. It could be for anything.

Photos would be a great help.
14 June 2022 at 16:09 #601719
JasonB
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Can safely say it's not the Fowler A7, 2" Minnie, Burrell GMT, 16NHP plough or the BB1 Plough.

May be D&NY or a Plastow engine
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