Work in progress

drjimi · Post by **drjimi** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 1:12 am

Pitot tube maybe (similar to aircraft)? If so, I'd be surprised if it worked (was accurate) at such relatively low speeds. Must be some kind of pressure differential concept...
(Incidentally guys, thank you all sincerely for the good wishes!)

gmt59 · Post by **gmt59** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:09 pm

Darren,

here are a couple of scans of the R stock cab picture from 'Steam to Silver'

Regards

Glen.

DarrenCarter · Post by **DarrenCarter** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 8:07 am

Thanks for the pics Glen, diffinately 59 tube stock controllers. Well i have something to get started with now.
I've just joined District Dave's forum, do you think it's worth putting a post there.
Darren.

solidbond · Post by **solidbond** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 1:01 pm

I have asked someone who knows about these things and have been told that the speedo was operated by an impeller mounted on an axle. It was only reckoned to be accurate to within +/- 10 % though!

As to asking for info on District Dave's forum, it would certainly be worth asking. I'll also keep trying to find some info for you.