Statfold Barn Railway Enthusiasts Day - 26 March 2011

[buzzy bee]

Does the foden have a flywheel brake?

[8_10 Brass Cleaner]

Dave, what do you think the band over the flywheel is?

[nicktrex]

Originally Posted by 8_10 Brass Cleaner

Dave, what do you think the band over the flywheel is?

The reason he asked was because he saw it.

[8_10 Brass Cleaner]

I recall that when George Lea had it that it was the only brake, I hope D Valve will correct me if I'm wrong. It lost the rear axle brakes when it was put on pneaumatics by Parky Bates.

Has it got anything else now?

[Simon Caudwell]

Originally Posted by 8_10 Brass Cleaner

I recall that when George Lea had it that it was the only brake, I hope D Valve will correct me if I'm wrong. It lost the rear axle brakes when it was put on pneaumatics by Parky Bates.

Has it got anything else now?

It still had the band brake working on the back axle too, but was missing the expanding shoe brakes that used to work on the rear wheel drums. The foot brake pedal was connected to it as well as the screw on brake handle, so it was reasonably effective. Flywheel brakes should be used with care on a Foden! Great for close work with a foot pedal to work it though.
I made new front wheels to the correct pattern and had all the drawings etc ready for the rears and brake gear etc. I gather that both owners since me planned to keep it on pneumatics. When Parky Bates hacked it about and put it on pneumatics the drive hubs were fixed to the axle so the ability to pull the pins and use the rear winch was lost. I planned to put it back to solids as for me part of the attraction of a D type is to be able to use the winch. I prefer originality too.

[buzzy bee]

Originally Posted by 8_10 Brass Cleaner

Dave, what do you think the band over the flywheel is?

Nicks right, thats why I asked, hahaha

[bobmain]

24th, April, 2012.
This 8 n.h.p compound engine with inclined valves was exported to Australia on 31st March, 1911. It is now owned by Jill Brookes of Dardanup Heritage Park, Western Australia. Hunslett Steam Co, England, fitted a new back head, throat plate, fire box, smoke box and other associated parts. The work was done to a very high standard. However some serious dimensional errors were made when they made the new large spur gear for the compensating gear, even though they had the old gears for patterns.The overall gear diameter was too large by about 8mm and the internal diameter was about 8mm too small and would not fit the compensating gear hub. To get over the error in the excess overall diameter we have had to drop the rear axle to allow the spur gear to fit the corresponding gear on the second countershaft. The internal diameter has had to be milled out to fit the hub. This has held up the restoration and incurred a lot of extra expense. However we are making slow, but steady progress.
There may be two other working traction engines in Western Australia, one is the 8nhp Marshall that is also at The Park. So knowledge and help on these things is very sparse around here.
Bob Main. Restoration Co-Ordinator. Dardanup. W.A.

[elsa a8]

The Foden just needs finish painting and signwriting now when time permittes.