Boiler Room

The boilers were constructed by Messrs. Barclay, Curle & Co., Ltd., of Glasgow and are of the cylindrical type, 13ft. 6in. in diameter by 11ft. 6in. long, and are arranged for coal-burning. Arrangements for forced draught on the Howden system are incorporated. The feed pumps have been supplied by Messrs. G & J. Weir, Ltd., of Cathcart, Glasgow, and each is capable of dealing with the requirements of both boilers. A Hocking combined feed-heater and filter is also fitted. If you would like or can supply more information Click Here to contact me.

Stoking an almost lost art
Stoking an almost lost art
© Godfrey Down

Using the primary forced draft to simulate the dangers of a blowback
Using the primary forced draft to simulate the dangers of a blowback
© Godfrey Down

Firing the aft port wing which is a tempermental furnace
Firing the aft port wing which is a tempermental furnace
© Godfrey Down

The centre fires are lower than the wings and are used for lighting up as they are low and assesable as well as create even convection currents around the cicular boiler.
The centre fires are lower than the wings and are used for lighting up as they are low and assesable as well as create even convection currents around the cicular boiler.
© Godfrey Down

Lighting the wing fires from ashes taken from centre furnace!
Lighting the wing fires from ashes taken from centre furnace!
© The Late Maureen Ball

A diagram of a Scotch Boiler not showing forced draught equipment.
A diagram of a Scotch Boiler not showing forced draught equipment.
© Courtney Edmonds