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by datman
Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Little Engines Closed
Replies: 24
Views: 11385

Re: Little Engines Closed

I hope that he sells, as not doing anything will only lead to loss and dust :(

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by datman
Sun Apr 23, 2023 4:26 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Identification
Replies: 17
Views: 3267

Re: Identification

Thanks for all the information :). I was hoping to find scale drawings for 5" loco. The H10 popped on my radar, but it is a 7 1/4 gauge, bigger than I am looking for. Also I like the Kozo K27, but it is 3 1/2 gauge. I will have to stick to drawing up the BR55 which I am a fair way through, lots...
by datman
Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:14 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Identification
Replies: 17
Views: 3267

Identification

Hi,

What railroad would have had this locomotive? Is it a Baldwin? Can you get plans for a 5" in this particular variant?
Loco 4-6-0.jpg
Loco 4-6-0.jpg (77.45 KiB) Viewed 2017 times
Thanks
Ian
by datman
Thu Apr 13, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: One Last Shorty
Replies: 249
Views: 41879

Re: One Last Shorty

Beautiful work!!!
by datman
Sat Feb 18, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: One Last Shorty
Replies: 249
Views: 41879

Re: One Last Shorty

Lovely build!!

Ian
by datman
Mon Jan 16, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Alternative Fuels
Replies: 35
Views: 6120

Re: Alternative Fuels

There are quite a few videos on YouTube of people burning sawdust and waste oil combo in a house heater, not sure how good it would be in our application???
by datman
Tue Nov 22, 2022 12:05 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: BR55/G8.1 Locomotive Project
Replies: 67
Views: 61963

Re: BR55/G8.1 Locomotive Project

Bill Shields wrote: Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:37 pm Bill van brocklin

So if you have a throttle in the dome...what is it you are seeking?
I have seen different steam dome throttle designs, just after a recommended one thanks.

Regards
Ian
by datman
Mon Nov 21, 2022 7:54 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: BR55/G8.1 Locomotive Project
Replies: 67
Views: 61963

Re: BR55/G8.1 Locomotive Project

Thanks RussN good to know.

Bill, not sure what BvB stands for? I will have a throttle in the steam dome and the throttle shaft mounted on the backhead.

Regards
Ian
by datman
Mon Nov 14, 2022 5:07 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: BR55/G8.1 Locomotive Project
Replies: 67
Views: 61963

Re: BR55/G8.1 Locomotive Project

Steam regulator type: Does the prototype loco you are modeling have a steam dome throttle/regulator or a front end (smokebox) throttle? There are versions for both. And are you seeking to replicate the original prototype design or make an operating model? There exist excellent operating versions fo...
by datman
Mon Nov 14, 2022 4:33 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: BR55/G8.1 Locomotive Project
Replies: 67
Views: 61963

Re: BR55/G8.1 Locomotive Project

Is a rotary or linear valve best for a steam regulator? I think linear myself.

I think the either design is fairly simple, but wondering what I do not know (which is a lot!).

I will draw something up and post.
by datman
Mon Nov 14, 2022 4:30 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: BR55/G8.1 Locomotive Project
Replies: 67
Views: 61963

Re: BR55/G8.1 Locomotive Project

Hi Dick, I think you are right! I have put in a picture of an original drawing, all the info I have. As mentioned above I am not going to get to fussy as there were many variations. Regards Ian You may have some challenges finding drawings for a Westinghouse brake cylinder for a locomotive. In the U...
by datman
Mon Nov 14, 2022 4:27 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: BR55/G8.1 Locomotive Project
Replies: 67
Views: 61963

Re: BR55/G8.1 Locomotive Project

Hi Brain, I have original drawings, but that is it. I assume a bit was left up to the builders of the locomotive to make their own decisions. G8_1 Brake Cylinder.JPG I have got a 1:32 model, but no decent details on it either. I have drawn a brake cylinder that might pass a quick visual inspection. ...