Worthington B3 Feed Water Pump

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FLtenwheeler
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Worthington B3 Feed Water Pump

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Hi All

I was able to get to the Illinois Railway Museum and was able to take picture and get measurements of the Worthington feed water heater on Chicago Burlington & Quincy 4963. As you can see from the picture the patent plate is missing. I would like to know what version of patent plate was installed on the B3. "BOILER FEED PUMP & FEED WATER HEATER" or "LOCOMOTIVE FEED WATER HEATER and PUMP" I would also like to get pictures of the top of a Worthington Feed Water Pump

Thanks

Tim
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Re: Worthington B3 Feed Water Pump

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Hi Tim . Check Robert Dustin catolag I think he offers plates for that pump.
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Re: Worthington B3 Feed Water Pump

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Yes, Robert has 2 styles of Worthington plates. I need some guidance on which one to use.

Thanks

Tim
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Re: Worthington B3 Feed Water Pump

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For future reference, to get photos from odd angles, get a monopod with a ball head. It's a trick photojournalists use when they need a high or low angle, or around a corner, that can't be conveniently reached. Use the self timer to trigger the shutter. I have an old Nikon Coolpix with a swivel body that allows me to see the screen while the lens is twisted at a different angle. Some of the new SLRs do that, too. That plus the monopod helps with these kinds of situations.
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Re: Worthington B3 Feed Water Pump

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Check the Facebook page for southern pacific 982 that is in Houston . look through the pictures there is a shot with the ID plate.
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Re: Worthington B3 Feed Water Pump

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Thanks, that helps out a lot.

Tim
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