5" gauge SMJ 16 (Esdaile)

Introduction

This page shows changes and repairs I've made to SMJ 16 after its test run weekend. The loco performed very well all weekend and was far more powerful than anybody expected. The safety valves were lifting a bit early and some of the new plastic pipes I'd fitted did leak and even come undone.

The prior work and test run are recorded here. In recognition of the builder this locomotive is now called "Esdaile" rather than SMJ 16. Name plates are in the pipeline.

This loco supports trains with vacuum brakes and needs a bum truck with a vacuum release valve. The bum truck is shown here.

Originally the loco ran on an elevated track. Some of the changes here are to cater for running on a ground level track.

The report was getting a bit long so I've split it into pages.

Contents

• Visits to other clubs - dated 2013-07-11
• Cab, drawbar, and firebox - dated 2014-02-10
• Safety valves and dome - dated 2013-07-11
• Smokebox and spark arrestor - dated 2013-07-11
• Cylinder and tender drains - dated 2013-07-11
• Lubricator and donkey pump - dated 2013-07-11
• Cranks, axles, and wheels - dated 2013-11-17