Main Cylinders

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	The second half of the valve cylinder pattern has been checked for correct dimensions using templates. The BR Standard Pacifics use inside admission of live steam into the steam chest. On either side of the central steam chest are the valve cylinders controlling the input of live steam into and exhaust steam out of the main cylinder. The core print is the extension of the pattern which will form a cavity in the sand mould. The ends of the core "sand plug" will rest in this cavity to ensure that the core sits centrally in position.
	This is the completed second half of the valve cylinder pattern. On the left hand side, Tony will need to remove the block for the lathe mounting adaptor. On the right hand side, Tony will need to form a female cone joint to that it can mate up to the first half (see next photo)
	To help with moving these heavy components around, Tony has made a couple of castor wheel trolleys. Note the male cone joint on the first half of the valve cylinder pattern.
	This is Tony at work forming the female side of the cone plug and socket joint that will allow the 2 halves of the valve cylinder pattern to be joined together. Tony is using a long reach titanium saw blade and the oscillating saw. Tony reports that "The blade was superb and perfect for the job."
	Job almost complete on this section with a bit of cleaning up to do

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