Cutaway Model Steam Boiler (Cochran 'Sinuflo')

Object detail

Accession number

1981.49.5

Maker

Visual Planning Systems Limited

Description

Model of a steam boiler, stationary. 1 inch to 1 ft scale. A Cochran "Sinuflo" economic boiler. Wooden base. Model has the boiler section mostly made of metal. Its actual size is 22' 7" in overall length and 9' 6" in diameter. The normal rating is 11,300 lbs. of steam per hour at 250 lbs./sq.in. Working pressure from cold feed.
Built in several sizes by: Cochran and Company, Annan Limited, Newbie Works, Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

Marks

Manufactured by Visual Planning Systems Ltd. Athlon Road, Alperton, Wembley, Middx. Maker's Plate

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Visual Planning Systems Limited. Cutaway Model Steam Boiler (Cochran 'Sinuflo'), 1981.49.5. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Production place

Wembley Middlesex England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Industrial Heritage Technology

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