Welcome to the
Picture 2002 Opage of the
FSMR website
The FSMR opens to the public twice a year (June and August)
These pictures were taken at the June event of 2002 by Mr Bernard Daniels
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The final check on steaming a loco after all the usual oiling around etc
is the all important accumulation test
With a full firebox and blower on hard, the safety valves are checked to ensure that they all work at the correct pressure, and that the steam pressure cannot exceed the "red line" After the test, they are also checked to ensure correct closure
Other checks before a loco is fit for service are:
All brakes (steam air and mechanical where appropriate) functioning
Both injectors working correctly
Gauge glass(s) ok and reading correct
All controls working and no major or dangerous steam leaks
Once satisfied, the person appointed to steam the loco signs off a check list to confirm the above on the loco's unique record card,
(stored in the red folder held by the authors son above)