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Q - What is a Super Simplex as appose to a Standard
Simplex ?
A- This is an enlarged and modified version of the
standard Simplex loco, the construction of which was
covered in a series of article in the Model Engineer
in 1989. The chief differances are as follows:
Cylinders have larger bore
Boiler is increased in diameter
Firebox length is increased
Six element super heater replaces earlier two element
version
Wheelbase increased by 3/4"
Small increase in side tank and bunker capacity
Addition of cylinder drain cocks and brakes
As far as I am aware apart from the boiler, saddle
and door components all the other castings etc. are
the same. However the valves gear etc. has different
dimensions. Norman Spink supplies castings and drawings
for both, but Reeves don't.
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