Thursford Museum Founders Day 2008 - Traction-Talk

Steam Scenes · #1 Post / In Thread 18th March 2008, 07:43 PM

Thanks all for comments.

Another question!

Which engine is this?

The engine had the number 10003 chalked on the roll, according to the TER that is an M-Type compound convertible. However, if you look closely at the forks it has PW 623, which is again an M-Type convertible 10341.

I though it was an interesting engine, the shape of the valve covers is unusual, looks like a very early piston valve design, so 10003 would make more sense.

Any thoughts?

David.

chris47 · #2 Post / In Thread 19th March 2008, 09:21 AM

David, The guy who came with me to the open day read 10003 off of a plate on the right hand side of the engine - I didn't see the plate myself but we took it as read on the day.

Steam Scenes · #3 Post / In Thread 19th March 2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chris47

David, The guy who came with me to the open day read 10003 off of a plate on the right hand side of the engine - I didn't see the plate myself but we took it as read on the day.

Hi Chris,

Thanks for that, clearly the forks have been switched at some point.

David.