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Burrell Traction Engine, 2021 Year 2 of the build

 Burrell Traction Engine, 2021- Year 2 of the build


Well, here we are again, pandemics are still a thing. Just a quick update on the Burrell build.

The objective for this year, fingers crossed, is to complete the following items.
  • Remake the front axel due to the mistake found on the drawing. 
  • Complete the riveting of the chimney that I had rolled before Christmas, and turn the top cap.
  • Shorten the shaft tubes and complete the bearings, now I have the rear axle on order.
  • Finish the rear hubs and install the Oilite bearings that have come in the post.
  • Make a start on the front wheels to complete all the front end parts.
  • Complete the horn plates all dunny rivets and bearings.
  • Finish riveting all the laser cut strakes on the rear wheels. 
The intention is by the end of 2021 to end up with a back and front section and to make a wooden former to replicate the boiler so that it can be assembled in order to give an idea of the size and scale of the engine.  


Another builder's engine, but by example to the state I would like to be at by end of 2021.


Assuming things improve covid wise, there is the possibility to take the engine parts to a show to display lockdown projects. This engine is a very ambitious project since I wanted an engine capable of actual work, and owning an engine currently with all the shows canceled makes little sense. 

Also, I would like to be able to say when asked 'Yes I did build it' apart from the boiler. :-)

I was thinking of changing the format of the blog however posts seem to be attracting interest in the current form so for the time being I will continue as is.

Please if you have any requests or ideas email me at-  meredithstephen1@gmail.com


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