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- Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:13 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: A 7 1/4" gauge porter
- Replies: 27
- Views: 15550
- Thu Jun 16, 2016 12:07 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Accucraft Isle of ManMannin
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5553
- Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:01 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Coal baskets; what were they for?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6075
Coal baskets were made of wicker and contained about a bushel; about the same size as a washing basket. They were used for hand coaling locos where there was no mechanical or gravity means. Coal would be left either on the ground or on a platform (stage) adjacent the loco servicing road. The luckles...
- Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:39 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: just testing..
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8740
- Fri Oct 02, 2015 10:11 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: First Project Debate
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7139
- Wed May 13, 2015 12:43 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Can you drive an accucraft loco with reverser
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7339
G'day Brian Blue Peter was an unfortunate combination of adverse factors. Apparently it was known to have regulator problems. Carrying too much water in the boiler and poor handling skills were considered the cause and the crew were blamed. Locos are started in or near full gear to even out the star...
- Tue May 12, 2015 11:23 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Regner Willi v Roy Wood
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6502
- Tue May 12, 2015 11:21 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Can you drive an accucraft loco with reverser
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7339
- Wed Apr 01, 2015 11:08 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Alternative Power
- Topic: PRESENTING rubber band power
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11005
- Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:47 pm
- Forum: Mamods & MSS
- Topic: Ace Engineering Works Mss 'Reaper'
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11046
- Wed Feb 25, 2015 10:26 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Live steam locomotive must haves?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 23390
- Tue Feb 24, 2015 10:06 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Live steam locomotive must haves?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 23390
De-ionised water costs about UKP 1.0 per litre so for the price of the dehumidifier you should be able to get 30 litres of de-ionised water. How long will it take you to use 30L of water? For only UKP you can purchase an RO unit that will provide laboratory quality pure water, no condensed fart or a...
- Sun Feb 22, 2015 9:54 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Live steam locomotive must haves?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 23390
- Thu Jan 15, 2015 10:53 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: time for another loco - Rowland Emmett 0-2-0 Hero
- Replies: 43
- Views: 27890
You may find this clip which includes the Far Tottering Railway interesting.
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/film ... ge_fil.htm
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/film ... ge_fil.htm
- Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:07 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Live steam locomotive must haves?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 23390
If you are concerned about distilled and de-ionised water just add a small amount of washing soda or Sodium bicarbonate to it. This will buffer the solution and make it less aggressive to zinc and solders. You will only need a pinch. adding a bit of tap water can do the same thing if it has not been...
- Sat Nov 15, 2014 9:56 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Roundhouse Hackworth Valve Gear
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13038
- Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:55 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Roundhouse Hackworth Valve Gear
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13038
I would recommend putting you dimensions into Charlie Dockstader's valve gear program. see http://www.billp.org/Dockstader/ValveGear.html
The best place for the weight shaft may not be directly above the driving axle, depending on how oblique the valve rod is to the valve spindle.
Regards
Ian
The best place for the weight shaft may not be directly above the driving axle, depending on how oblique the valve rod is to the valve spindle.
Regards
Ian
- Sat Sep 20, 2014 12:11 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: DJB Automatic drain cocks
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6704
There is a lot of discussion about these valves in the ride behind gauges as well. As LnBmad says they consist of a ball bearing in a chamber which can at some point seal off the outlet. Operation relies on the interrelationship between the size of the entry port from the cylinder, the chamber conta...
- Fri Jun 06, 2014 12:24 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Regner Max microlock
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11150
Danno My first loco is/was a Regner Willie bought off FleeBay. It has proved a sound and reliable runner. Second loco was/is a Ruby bought off FleeBay, a bit more troublesome to get going but now successful. Third loco is an MSS wobbler bought new. I still haven't got this one going reliably even wi...
- Tue May 27, 2014 1:28 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Kent & North Wales Light Railway
- Replies: 306
- Views: 143114