The Heybridge Railway, 1889 to 1913

[RichardG]

The proportions I want are seen in this Fowler A7 locomotive from 1913:
Fowler A7 Road Locomotive No. 13141 of 1913 'Jo' SO737 - Berrybrook Steam & Classics

Now I need to find out what "A7" and "B6" mean in the context of a traction engine! So far, I know the number is the power output.

 

[mswjr]

There should be a line of rivets on the tender bunker sides, this is where the floor line would be and the water tank top.

 

[mswjr]

And A7 and B6 are the size and power of the engine a B6 is a large powerful one, Mostly cylinder size. ill find some online info for you.

 

[alastairq]

What about removing the chimney altogether at the bolted flange, and lay it down alongside somewhere? Also, would the 'crew' be anywhere near the beastie if it was being transported?

 

[RichardG]

On a Fowler locomotive, the chimney was hinged rather than detachable at the flange. So if I model the chimney lowered rather than stowed separately this would be good. Like many things, a photo of a chimney in its lowered state would be helpful before starting.

 

[Dog Star]

a photo of a chimney in its lowered state would be helpful before starting.

As in one of Fred Dibnah's videos?