Peter Jones Loco Works #7 Mamod WD 0-6-0 IRENE
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Great video Peter.
Initially I thought the loco was suffering from some tight curves in it's first run, but the 2nd runs shows that it is probably just telling you your paving is not exactly level.
Does prove that the Bix burner works well in these Mamod type locomotives. Will be interesting to see how the performance of the RWM box burner will compare.
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Initially I thought the loco was suffering from some tight curves in it's first run, but the 2nd runs shows that it is probably just telling you your paving is not exactly level.
Does prove that the Bix burner works well in these Mamod type locomotives. Will be interesting to see how the performance of the RWM box burner will compare.
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Thanks Chris
I have the RWM box burner to try out on the next build - so far I have set it up with a No5 jet and it appears to give a nice blue flame so will have to wait and see if it is efficient as the Bix.
Yes I agree - the Bix burners are excellent. I am using a large RWM gas tank on this loco but with a Bix burner.Does prove that the Bix burner works well in these Mamod type locomotives. Will be interesting to see how the performance of the RWM box burner will compare.
I have the RWM box burner to try out on the next build - so far I have set it up with a No5 jet and it appears to give a nice blue flame so will have to wait and see if it is efficient as the Bix.
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A centre flue boiler has just recently been discussed on another topic - http://gardenrails.myfreeforum.org/ftopic6486-105.php
If you are sticking with the proportions of an Mamod SL/MSS locomotive as Peter has done then you are limited to the small diameter of a boiler that fits the smoke box casting. Thus a centre flue would seriously reduce the total water capacity. I am unaware of any commercial after market centre flue boilers being made for the Mamod SL locomotive, and the external fired meths & gas locomotives seem to be quite happy producing up to 60 PSI for the "super power" Mamod SL/MSS's.
I would also be a bit concerned about the hot gases from a centre flue going through the mazak cast chimney.
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If you are sticking with the proportions of an Mamod SL/MSS locomotive as Peter has done then you are limited to the small diameter of a boiler that fits the smoke box casting. Thus a centre flue would seriously reduce the total water capacity. I am unaware of any commercial after market centre flue boilers being made for the Mamod SL locomotive, and the external fired meths & gas locomotives seem to be quite happy producing up to 60 PSI for the "super power" Mamod SL/MSS's.
I would also be a bit concerned about the hot gases from a centre flue going through the mazak cast chimney.
Chris Cairns.
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Re: Peter Jones Loco Works #7 Mamod WD 0-6-0 IRENE
That's a mighty fine looking loco and train!
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