Aveling & Porter locomotive
6th October 2007

Aveling & Porter are better known for road rollers and traction engines, but they also produced shunting locomotives of a very distinctive pattern. 9449 visited Shackerstone in October 2007 for the 'Thomas' events and stayed for the Christmas season.

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LH side view during preparation at Shackerstone.
LH side view during preparation at Shackerstone.
2007-10-06 07:22:38
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Aerial view (from convenient signal post)
Aerial view (from convenient signal post)
2007-10-06 07:23:39
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Footplate view, looking forward
Footplate view, looking forward
2007-10-06 07:24:16
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RH view showing single cylinder mounted on top of the boiler, behind the chimney. Note water feed pump on RH side of boiler.
RH view showing single cylinder mounted on top of the boiler, behind the chimney. Note water feed pump on RH side of boiler.
2007-10-06 07:24:34
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2007-10-06 07:25:18
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Detail of Work's Plate.
Detail of Work's Plate.
2007-10-06 07:25:38
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'Blue Circle' and 'Mayflower' go head-to-head!
'Blue Circle' and 'Mayflower' go head-to-head!
2008-01-01 14:43:42
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The transverse driving shaft is carried on two trunnions provided with generous oil boxes. Note flywheel, driving cogwheel, two eccentrics for fore and back gear, driving crank with (unpainted) connecting rod, eccentric to drive water feed pump.
The transverse driving shaft is carried on two trunnions provided with generous oil boxes. Note flywheel, driving cogwheel, two eccentrics for fore and back gear, driving crank with (unpainted) connecting rod, eccentric to drive water feed pump.
2008-01-01 14:44:32
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Boiler backhead with reversing lever on the right.
Boiler backhead with reversing lever on the right.
2008-01-01 14:46:08
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Driving crank showing the counterbalance webs. When the shaft in the foreground is engaged via the sliding cogwheel, the driving axle is rotating via a driving chain.
Driving crank showing the counterbalance webs. When the shaft in the foreground is engaged via the sliding cogwheel, the driving axle is rotating via a driving chain.
2008-01-01 14:47:14
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Left end of the intermediate shaft, showing splines, sliding cogwheel and oil box.
Left end of the intermediate shaft, showing splines, sliding cogwheel and oil box.
2008-01-01 14:48:02
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Left end of the driving and intermediate shafts, showing sliding and fixed cogwheels and oil boxes.
Left end of the driving and intermediate shafts, showing sliding and fixed cogwheels and oil boxes.
2008-01-01 14:48:21
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Left end of the driving and intermediate shafts, showing sliding and fixed cogwheels and fore and back eccentrics.
Left end of the driving and intermediate shafts, showing sliding and fixed cogwheels and fore and back eccentrics.
2008-01-01 14:48:50
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The red lever is used to engage the sliding cogwheel visible in the background.
The red lever is used to engage the sliding cogwheel visible in the background.
2008-01-01 14:49:02
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Firehole doors and water gauges on the boiler backhead.
Firehole doors and water gauges on the boiler backhead.
2008-01-01 14:49:37
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Driver's view ahead. The expansion link also provides drive for a mechanical lubricator. Traction engine style support for crosshead on the right. Topmost red rod is the regulator.
Driver's view ahead. The expansion link also provides drive for a mechanical lubricator. Traction engine style support for crosshead on the right. Topmost red rod is the regulator.
2008-01-01 14:49:59
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Left side of locomotive being prepared for transit by the owner. Note the delivery clack on the boiler and the grease lubrication provided to the leading wheel.
Left side of locomotive being prepared for transit by the owner. Note the delivery clack on the boiler and the grease lubrication provided to the leading wheel.
2008-01-01 14:52:50
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Locomotive being prepared for transit by the owner.
Locomotive being prepared for transit by the owner.
2008-01-01 14:53:22
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Traction engine style single cylinder mounted on the boiler. Steam chest above cylinder. Note valve spindle tail rod at front of steam chest, safety valves on top, exhaust to chimney from right of picture, drain cocks near bottom of cylinder.
Traction engine style single cylinder mounted on the boiler. Steam chest above cylinder. Note valve spindle tail rod at front of steam chest, safety valves on top, exhaust to chimney from right of picture, drain cocks near bottom of cylinder.
2008-01-01 14:58:18
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Valve Chest cover removed, showing Slide Valve and attachment to Valve Spindle.
Valve Chest cover removed, showing Slide Valve and attachment to Valve Spindle.
2009-06-06 10:28:28
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Valve Chest cover removed, showing Slide Valve and attachment to Valve Spindle.
Valve Chest cover removed, showing Slide Valve and attachment to Valve Spindle.
2009-06-06 10:28:37
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Firehole doors and water gauges on the boiler backhead.
Firehole doors and water gauges on the boiler backhead.
2010-05-03 22:45:45
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2010-05-03 22:46:39
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