Belmont Vertical Boiler

The Belmont Vertical Steam Boiler is a stunning example of an 1890’s -1900’s era Open Steam Launch type boiler. The Belmont is a multi water tube type boiler that features a ceramic type burner and a built in super heater. The super heater’s purpose is to “dry out” the “wet steam” exiting the boiler before finally entering the steam engine. Our unique placement of this super heater compared to other companies boilers allows the super heater to work extremely efficiently without interrupting the flow of exhaust heat exiting the boilers chimney. The “ Belmont” is painted in a satin black stove enamel epoxy for durability and features varnished mahogany lagging held to the boiler by brushed stainless steel bands.

 

The Boiler’s main pressure vessel is constructed from only the finest quality U.S. manufactured heavy gauge copper tubing. Bronze threaded bushings are used through out the boiler’s construction to give a long hassle free durable life span. Only the highest quality and strength silver brazing materials are used for welding the main pressure vessel together. Each boiler is manufactured and tested in accordance with the legislation; Pressure Equipment Regulations 1999 SI NO.1999/2001 ("PER") P.E.D. 97/23/EC. Every boiler is issued a serial number with a Factory Test Certificate stating the Test Date, Manufactured Date, Test Pressure, and Maximum Working Pressure.

The Belmont Vertical Boiler is not only a powerful well engineered efficient workhorse, but a true showman’s center piece you can be proud of to display in your model or collection for many years to come. With extra threaded bosses already installed in each boiler, each modeler has the flexibility to customize how their steam plant is laid out to suit their needs and add extra items such as one of our steam whistle kits or our Electronic Automatic Boiler Management Systems. More information on these “add on optional” items can be found in the Fittings & Accessories pages on this website.

Standard equipment installed with the Belmont includes:

 

• Safety Valve
• Anti Vacuum Valve
• Boiler Filler Plug
• Steam Shut off Valve
• Pressure Gauge
• Mahogany Lagging
• Brushed Stainless Steel Boiler Banding
• Ceramic Gas Burner Assembly
• Super Heater
• One way Clack Valve for Water pumps
• Extra Blanked off thread bosses for optional equipment and flexibility
• Water Level Sight Glass,
• Sight Glass Blow down Valve
• Chimney bracket for Exhaust Steam Tube
• Flared Chimney Top       

 

The Belmont Vertical Specifications:

 

• Length:       (Including Burner & Super Heater)      6 "           (152.4mm)

• Diameter:   (Pressure Vessel)                                    3 5/8"      (92mm)

• Diameter:   (Mounting Base)                                      4 ¼"        (108mm)

• Height:       (Pressure Vessel)                                     5 ½"        (140mm)

• Height:       (to funnel top)                                            11"          (279mm)

• Burner:      ( O.D.)                                                          1 19/64"  (33mm)

• Capacity:   (Water)                                                        600ml           

• Weight:     (Dry)                                                              4 lbs.

• Maximum Working pressure:                                    80 psi