stuart turner project.

hello,
this is my latest project, a stuart turner r3m.

a strip down and rebuild followed by a new cooling tank and maybe a repaint.

Richard..

Hi Richard,
Nice looking engine there, and it appears to be in good condition as well ! Does it start and run ok?
All the best,
Kev.

it does run and pump well, first job will be a permanent cooling tank fastened to the trolley and piped up.
Richard...

I will be interested to see what you use for the cooling tank and how you fix it all up. I have to get or make 2 tanks for my 2 R2 projects.
All the best,
Kev.

hello,
I made this today from bits I had in the shed. it works well and holds enough water to not overheat too quickly.


comments welcome.
Richard...

love that stuart turner,, nice job,,, into there steam engines at the moment

Hi Richard,
A very neatly made and positioned water tank - how many gallons does it hold?
I was told that if I was to run my R2 for long periods I would need something like a 12gal tank but could get away with a smaller one if it was only going to be run for short periods - I am hoping to show mine at rallies so was thinking of using a 5gal tank.I should add that mine does not have a pump but relies on thermodynamic circulation.
All the best,
Kev.

hello,
I've not measured the tank yet, although when I fill the tank to the top it takes a good hour to heat it through, I can then drain some from the drain bolt and top it up again.
this display has been built to a size limit to fit in my car so I can take it to shows, it would be nice to have a larger cooling tank so i could just leave it to run all day.

Richard...