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Date: 05/26/16 07:49
Is This Part Of A Steam Engine?
Author: MrGrumpy

I took this picture in the CN yard in Biggar Sask. back in 1980, and I've always assumed this rusting piece of scrap was some part of an old steam engine.  I have a limited knowledge of steam, and I'm hoping somebody smarter than me can tell me what it is.  Then again, maybe it's just a piece of scrap that has nothing to do with steam...

Thanks,
Dwayne

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Date: 05/26/16 07:52
Re: Is This Part Of A Steam Engine?
Author: skidroe

No it is a stationary water tube boiler.

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Date: 05/26/16 11:45
Re: Is This Part Of A Steam Engine?
Author: sierrawestern

Stationary boiler, steam drum on one end, mud drum on the other with the risers and downcomers between the two.  It's laying on its side.

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Date: 05/26/16 19:12
Re: Is This Part Of A Steam Engine?
Author: MrGrumpy

Thanks for sharing your knowledge guys.  I've always been curious, but never knew who to ask until I joined Trainorders a few weeks ago and saw this discussion board.

Dwayne

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