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Burrell Traction Engine, Castings & Covid Part 2.

 Burrell Traction Engine, Castings & Covid Part 2.


Following a successful purchase on an auction site whilst I was with the kids and wife at Alton Towers theme park. A  trip up to Blackpool was required to collect. The photograph (below middle) is the photo of the parts that were listed. Photo Left is after a good evening's cleaning and oiling. As luck would have it we were actually going to Blackpool and when I found out the seller was only 4 minutes from our hotel and 30 minutes chatting about engines, boats, and classic cars I was the new owner !!. 

The front axle from a 4" Foster obtained I believe from LSM.
 
I actually didn't particularly like the look of the front axle, I can understand why it was designed based on using a 3/4" bar with additional castings to fit on a smaller lathe down the spindle bore.
I was thinking of making an axle like this from a solid rectangular piece of M.S and milling the angles needed. However the holding and cost of the material and wastage I gave up. The Burrell as a model I think is a great looking engine just the axle looks a bit odd, also I have been trying to add lots of additional weight on the front to ensure it stays planted to the ground when the regulator is opened.  



The wheel rims were included and these being aluminum castings. For now, just cleaned up and stored away for a future post.  








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