Over the years I have read about different boiler designs. Often riveted boilers are mentioned when I read about boilers on this board.
Reading about the new steam locomotives being built in India I read the last three of these four being built would have welded boilers.
I also have read the oddball cabforward on the NPC utilized a marine boiler.
What are the basic differences between a riveted and welded boiler?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using either on a working steam locomotive?
What is the difference between a marine boiler and the ones commonly used on locomotives?
Finally, what are the main differences in design between a stationary boiler and one used on a locomotive?
Thanks for being patient and answering these types of questions. For those of us who are not knowledgeable about these matters, the information is very interesting.
Kevin