Burrell Road Roller

Samson

No 4069, Reg RL 9960

built by Charles Burrell, in 1929.

Supplied new to Dingles of Cornwall. As far as it is known spent all its working life in Dingles ownership.  It was first restored by Jack Meaker, and the present owner bought it in 1986 from Andy Wicks who did not have it for very long.

Failed its boiler test in 1999.

The owner plans to collect the new firebox at the end of February (from Andy Melrose of Mendip Steam and Salvage Squad fame).

The tender is ok, and the inside has been coated with Copon Hicoat (a
water industry spec epoxy), but had to make a new access to do this and the
coal partition has been replaced.

A new piece has been welded in the back head and the boiler has also had a new foundation
ring as the old wrought iron one laminated.

The steam chest has 3 radial cracks from the safety valve bolt holes which will require metal locking.

The headstock has the rear corners broken off, and it is not yet clear whether it
will be salvageable, or whether a new one will have to be cast.

The aim is to have the boiler sealed by the end of this year and all painted
and tickty boo by the end of next year.

There is still deliberation as whether to add a 1/2 length canopy

Below are some photographs of the engine in a stripped down state, click on them for a larger image. (all images Mark Walker)

Drilling boiler barrel

Gears, Piston, Flywheel, Crankshaft, Brake-drum

Cylinder Block

New Coal Partition

Tender access

The link below is a Mpeg movie of some of the riveting. (courtesy of Mark Walker)

Riveting

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