The Bulleid Merchant Navy Cab and Fittings
The Bulleid cab gave a better standard of comfort and protection for the engine crew than almost any other British locomotive then running. Electric lighting was installed with headlamps at front and rear, lights under the casing over the wheels and lights in the cab, and independent lighting fittings for the reverser, water gauges and injectors all supplied from a Stones steam electric generator.
The layout of the footplate controls was arranged so that all the fittings in frequent use by the driver were placed on the left hand side, and those used by the fireman on the right hand side. For example; controls for both sets of water injectors were on the firemans side whereas on most other locomotives one set would be on the driver's side. A steam operated firedoor was provided for the first time in British practice that enabled the fireman to open the door at the press of a pedal.
- Regulator handle
- Steam reversing gear - control lever
- Steam reversing gear - settign indicator
- Steam reversing gear - clutch control
- Steam reversing gear - lubricator
- Steam reversing gear - steam supply valve
- Boiler steam pressure gauge
- Boiler steam pressure gauge - cut off valve
- Steam chest pressure gauge
- Water level gauges (2) isolation valves (4) and gauge protectors
- Ejector steam supply valve
- Ejector and vacuum brake control
- Duplex vacuum gauge
- Engine steam brake control
- Whistle cord hand grips
- Blower valve
- Steam heating supply valve
- Steam heating pressure gauge
19. Steam heating pressure relief valve
20. Live steam injectors' steam supply valves (2)
21. Steam and water cock controls for injectors (4 wheels)
22. Cylinder lubricating atomiser steam supply valve
23. Lubricating oil pressure gauges
24. Axlebox lubricating oil boxes
25. Steam standing valve and driver's extension lever
26. Electric steam generator steam supply valve
27. Steam operated firedoor steam supply valve
28. Firedoor operating cylinder
29. Firedoor operating cylinder inlet valve
30. Firedoor operating cylinder drain cock
31. Firedoor operating cylinder control pedal
32. Firedoor manual operating lever
33. Coal slacking hose water valve
34. Tender spray valve
35. Ash pan damper control (rebuilt only)
36. Speed recordeer (when fitted)
Cab fittings for 21c11/35011 General Steam Navigation
Since the start of the project thanks to the kind sponsorship and generosity of time of ourt members we have been able to amass a number of the cab fittings, some original, and associated items, highlighted in blue in the key above and as listed below in their current status:
Regulator handle - Machined and completed Bossman Games kindly sponsored
Manifold (Original) - Awaiting overhaul
Klinger valve x4 - Machined and completed
Klinger shut off valve x2 - Being machined
Manifold cab labels - Awaiting machining
Water gauge extension arms x2 - Awaiting machining
Water gauge protector x2 (Original) Overhauled
Steam pressure gauge (Original) - Awaiting overhaul
Steam generator castings - Awaiting machining
Blower castings - Awaiting machining
Sander castings - Awaiting machining
Axlebox lubrication oil boxes x2 castings - Awaiting machining
Speedometer (Original) - Awaiting overhaul
Steam supply valve to steam reverser (Original) - Awaiting overhaul
We regularly have opportunities available to sponsor the purchase, casting and machining of key components for 35011. For details on items currently available contact Simon Shutt here
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Patron: Dr. Alice Bunn OBE (FIMechE FRAeS CEng)