Re: Shay component identification

Charles Hansen Wrote:
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> Earl - I have no expertise in these matters, but
> Bruce's diagram made sense to me. If what you
> suggest is the case, what is the purpose of the
> elbow pipe located below the pump? It's in a
> logical location to function as Bruce suggested.
>
> Also - presuming this was added post-manufacture,
> how was the water fed to the boiler originally?
>
> Anyone - is there a reason why the air brake
> needed such a large tank? It's just a shade
> smaller in diameter than the boiler's horizontal
> section - and longer.
>
> Charles

I stand corrected.... It's for drafting water out of a creek or pond for the tender. A hard suction hose would be attached to the big fitting on the bottom. That hose would be dropped into the water.