This Old Shay...more progress

Well today got out in the shop for a couple hours and finished installing the fire pan and burner assembly. I used some threaded rod to slowly raise up the pan after installing the brick work. It was too heavy to lift by hand.


The pan is just a few inches from being in place.

Next I plumbed up the fuel and atomizer lines.



I also finished up the front end with the exhaust nozzle and blower pipe. In the rear of the smokebox you can see the flexible sealant I used to make sure there are no leaks to provide a good draft. I don't know how this loco steamed before with so much daylight coming inside.



I have also started on the backhead tray for the oil cans to go or perhaps a place to cook on...



Until next time...