Loco project aquisition

[Adam HortonParticipant @adamhorton77293]

Hello, this is my first post here. I'm hoping to find out a bit more info on a new project I have acquired. I found the item (see pic below) in a junk shop and had to have it I'm fascinated with steam engines and the steam era, I've been looking for a stationary engine to either build or maintain, but happened upon this!

Doing a bit of digging it looks to me like a 3.5" LBSC Pamela. I have absolutely no info on the chassis what so ever as the guy didn't really know much about it. I was wondering if anyone recognised the look of the chassis and had any more info on it? I'd like to take this on as a long term project to hone my engineering skills and go some way to completing the excellent work someone has already started.

Thanks

[Adam HortonParticipant @adamhorton77293]

[Jeff DaymanParticipant @jeffdayman43397]

Welcome Adam.

Looks like you've got some work ahead of you. You stand to learn a lot, making the missing bits for the engine, no matter what. If any naysayers should make negative comments, pay no attention, just keep trying and ask questions if you aren't sure.

I'm not certain what castings or other parts might still be available for this particular locomotive or if there were any other castings or parts included with it. You might try a post here asking if anyone has plans or if there were articles in Model Engineer or other publications with plans and text, or "words and music" as LBSC used to call them. Bear in mind, with some practice, you CAN fabricate any part of the engine if castings are not available or are unaffordable.

Is the boiler complete with all internal plates and tubes, and is it soldered yet? I see there are no holes or fittings in the top centre of the boiler. It's almost better these days if it is not yet soldered – if the copper is good, and the right thicknesses, you can probably work with a club boiler inspector to guide you through building a safe boiler with good materials.

Good luck with it. JD

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