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by mymodeltrain
Fri Nov 24, 2023 1:27 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist
Replies: 31
Views: 8307

Re: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist

Peter Butler wrote: Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:41 pm That's the best steam impression I have ever seen.
Thanks, Peter; I enjoyed my Thanksgiving holidays in the garden.
by mymodeltrain
Fri Nov 24, 2023 1:25 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist
Replies: 31
Views: 8307

Re: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist

gregh wrote: Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:50 pm Congratulations for getting it to work. Looks great.
I will put it on my "projects" list
Do you get water droplets condensing on the loco and wagons?
The atomizer generates tiny aerosols, which will dissipate quickly in the air; thus, there are no droplets on the loco or wagons.
by mymodeltrain
Thu Nov 23, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist
Replies: 31
Views: 8307

Re: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist

I gave up running live steam locomotives for a while, but I still missed the steam, thus, I decided to make "steam" for the LGB Stainz. It turned out that this small atomizer from a mini-humidifier (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGN4QC3K?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) seems t...
by mymodeltrain
Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:12 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist
Replies: 31
Views: 8307

Re: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist

I had wondered if there was a way of adding a plume of steam to a battery loco, when you have added a sound card its the one missing element. A very interesting idea. I will store it away for future consideration. Trevor The Stainz locomotive was controlled by the wifi-based Locomote board and the ...
by mymodeltrain
Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:18 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist
Replies: 31
Views: 8307

Re: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist

philipy wrote: Wed Nov 22, 2023 8:14 pm Great, thanks a lot. How long does one water fill last?
I just tested this evening. The reservoir can hold 7 mL of water, and the steam is generated for as long as 20 minutes.
by mymodeltrain
Wed Nov 22, 2023 8:21 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist
Replies: 31
Views: 8307

Re: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist

Great, thanks a lot. How long does one water fill last? I have not had a chance to test. But the wick is 5 cm long, and the chimney can carry quite a lot of water (I need to calibrate how much). I will play around this Thanksgiving weekend and will let you know; can't wait to see how real that woul...
by mymodeltrain
Wed Nov 22, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist
Replies: 31
Views: 8307

Re: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist

mymodeltrain wrote: Wed Nov 22, 2023 7:17 pm
philipy wrote: Wed Nov 22, 2023 5:51 am Thats quite impressive. Can you give us more detail on construction i.e water reservoir, wiring, etc?
Here is the file, which details the design.
Atomizer connection.pdf
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by mymodeltrain
Wed Nov 22, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist
Replies: 31
Views: 8307

Re: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist

philipy wrote: Wed Nov 22, 2023 5:51 am Thats quite impressive. Can you give us more detail on construction i.e water reservoir, wiring, etc?
Here is the file, which details the design.
Atomizer connection.docx
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by mymodeltrain
Wed Nov 22, 2023 2:04 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist
Replies: 31
Views: 8307

Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist

I gave up running live steam locomotives for a while, but I still missed the steam, thus, I decided to make "steam" for the LGB Stainz. It turned out that this small atomizer from a mini-humidifier (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGN4QC3K?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) seems to...
by mymodeltrain
Fri Sep 08, 2023 3:17 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: Improving railroad track during Labor Day
Replies: 3
Views: 2383

Re: Improving railroad track during Labor Day

Looks great! It was a good weekend for working on the railway here as well. I'm very interested in how the mortar mix works out over time as I've been considering a similar method of track placement. In the past, I was indecisive, I covered the track with a light layer of mortar mix. After the Wint...
by mymodeltrain
Tue Sep 05, 2023 2:50 am
Forum: Videos
Topic: Improving railroad track during Labor Day
Replies: 3
Views: 2383

Improving railroad track during Labor Day

I spent the long weekend immobilizing the track on the ground with mortar mix. It turned out very successful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzFaXReoKIM
by mymodeltrain
Mon Aug 07, 2023 3:26 am
Forum: Videos
Topic: Old State House
Replies: 1
Views: 2317

Old State House

I just established a new Old State House in the garden this weekend. This is a 3-month project with a lot of ups and downs; after all, I am glad that it works out fine. The building has over 80 windows. All are made of resin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KplLCzhkU1M
by mymodeltrain
Mon Jul 24, 2023 3:53 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: epoxy polymer resin
Replies: 7
Views: 3383

Re: epoxy polymer resin

mymodeltrain wrote: Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:58 pm
mymodeltrain wrote: Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:36 am Some progress with the Old State House building with EasyFlo resin. I just installed over 80 windows.
Old state house-2.png

Old state house-1.png
I need the G-scale dormer windows for my building. I wonder where to buy them.
by mymodeltrain
Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:58 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: epoxy polymer resin
Replies: 7
Views: 3383

Re: epoxy polymer resin

mymodeltrain wrote: Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:36 am Some progress with the Old State House building with EasyFlo resin. I just installed over 80 windows.
Old state house-2.png

Old state house-1.png
by mymodeltrain
Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:36 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: epoxy polymer resin
Replies: 7
Views: 3383

Re: epoxy polymer resin

Some progress with the Old State House building with EasyFlo resin. I just installed over 80 windows.
Old state house-2.png
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by mymodeltrain
Tue Jun 06, 2023 2:04 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: epoxy polymer resin
Replies: 7
Views: 3383

Re: epoxy polymer resin

In the past, I bought polymer resin to make the buildings, it was great. But I didn't have a record of what kind of polymer. Recently, I bought epoxy resin and I was disappointed because when the structure is placed outdoors under the heat of ~ 80F, it became softer. The structure collapsed because...
by mymodeltrain
Sun Jun 04, 2023 10:34 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: epoxy polymer resin
Replies: 7
Views: 3383

epoxy polymer resin

In the past, I bought polymer resin to make the buildings, it was great. But I didn't have a record of what kind of polymer. Recently, I bought epoxy resin and I was disappointed because when the structure is placed outdoors under the heat of ~ 80F, it became softer. The structure collapsed because ...
by mymodeltrain
Tue Apr 18, 2023 3:48 am
Forum: Videos
Topic: New layout
Replies: 3
Views: 2493

New layout

After 10 years, it took some courage to redesign the railway layout. I have been planning for many years, but no time to make it realization. In the past, the elevated system was separated from the ground level, two trains could run separately. But I rarely have two trains running at the same time. ...
by mymodeltrain
Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:04 pm
Forum: Quarterly Garden Railway Gallery
Topic: June 2023 Gallery now open for entries
Replies: 21
Views: 8393

Re: June 2023 Gallery now open for entries

philipy wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:09 pm
mymodeltrain wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:07 pm
Spring in Nashville
Spring on Haruka garden railway.tif
Sorry, but we can't see your picture. Could you convert it to either a jpg or png and post again, please?
Spring in Nashville
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by mymodeltrain
Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: Quarterly Garden Railway Gallery
Topic: June 2023 Gallery now open for entries
Replies: 21
Views: 8393

Re: June 2023 Gallery now open for entries

BWLR has proposed: " Garden railways in bloom” for this quarter. Now I know that many of you have very nice gardens, so lets see some bloomin' good pictures! Rules as always, closing date for entries will be 10th June. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sprin...