I've sent Ray some photos of an Overland O-4 model that I used to own.
I don't know if that is a definitive reference, but the hatch on that
model's tender is located at the rear of the oil bunker, centered on the
tender's longitudinal axis.
Regards, Rob Adams
Ray Bedard wrote:
>I just completed the modifications to my BWL 2-8-2. I added the Elesco feed
>water heater system, new generator, bell and other minor changes. Ready to
>do the tender now.
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>I have searched almost every book and mag to get a top side view of the oil
>bunker added to the tender and have not been able to find any photos.
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>My question is, was there a hatch on the top of the oil bunker and if so
>where is it located? Looking at my brass oil burning 4-8-4 and 4-6-4, the
>oil fill hatch is at the back of the bunker and the hand rail on these are
>off center. Corbin's book shows a drawing of the 5500 series 2-8-2 (page
>233) as being dead CENTER!
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>So what is correct? Can anyone direct to me any photos of the top of the
>tenders, or if you have any photos, either email a copy showing the detail
>or describe it as best you can.
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>Thanks.
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>Ray Bedard
>San Jose CA
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>PS Bill Glick is also reworking his BWL 2-8-2, but he's doing the
>Worthington feed water system and needs the tender bunker info as well.
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