Interesting that stack apparently shows lines where a brake press was used to curve sheet metal.
Great little scene, with the loco and the old fashioned buildings.
Did you notice the funnel matches the funnel?
Mik said:No, didn't! Yeah, faucet/spigot whatever it's called, on water column is same way as stack.
Did you notice the funnel matches the funnel?
It is not unusual for fabricators to ‘bump break’ a conical part on a press break. Conical rollers for a rolling machine are available, but not all shops have them. In fact, not all shops have rollers unless they do a large amount of cylindrical parts.
Nice find Forrest.
Bob C.
It might also have been done to be decorative, or just stronger