My new steam engine!
Mar 24, 2016 18:25:14 #
Jay Pat wrote:
If possible, I sure would like to see this!!!
Any images??
Pat
Any images??
Pat
That would be fun to see!
Mar 24, 2016 18:29:13 #
angler wrote:
Excellent and interesting set Steve.My Brotherv in law is a very keen steam train buff and he put a model one together a few years back and it was great to see it in action.
I think there is more interest in model steam engines in England than here - this model comes from the Stuart company in England. There is a company here that sells them as well. There is also the more well known Wilesco Company in England that sells assembled steam engine models.
Mar 24, 2016 18:30:53 #
UXOEOD wrote:
So neat! Looking forward to your images and progress in to rapidly expanding water power.
Good luck.
Good luck.
I don't think I will be able to go off the grid..... :)
Mar 25, 2016 07:39:14 #
W5RA
Loc: Walker, Louisiana
sb wrote:
Well - they do sell small boilers and scale-model pipes, valves, steam gauges, etc., so I may have to get it running. Probably just to spin the flywheel, but just for a demonstration of the laws of physics (conservation of energy) I might also buy a small generator to make enough electricity to light a small lamp. I may wait until I retire to do all that, however...
Hi SB, many people use compressed air, instead of steam, to operate their model steam engines. Not quiet the same thing, but it will work until you can get set up with a boiler.
Mar 25, 2016 09:06:30 #
Mar 25, 2016 13:47:59 #
You may also run the engine with an air compresser for testing. I've made a number of engines including steam train's, stream roller and donkey engine. Also, hot air engines. Lot's of fun
Mar 25, 2016 13:54:36 #
You may also run the engine with an air compresser for testing. I've made a number of engines including steam train's, stream roller and donkey engine. Also, hot air engines. Lot's of fun.
Look at "Cynorman" on YouTube.
Look at "Cynorman" on YouTube.
Mar 26, 2016 00:10:45 #
sb wrote:
Well - they do sell small boilers and scale-model pipes, valves, steam gauges, etc., so I may have to get it running. Probably just to spin the flywheel, but just for a demonstration of the laws of physics (conservation of energy) I might also buy a small generator to make enough electricity to light a small lamp. I may wait until I retire to do all that, however...
I run mine on compressed air from an airbrush compressor. Not as neat as steam but at least you can watch it run.
Mar 26, 2016 07:21:22 #
denwin580 wrote:
Put a steam whistle on the boiler and drive your wife crazy !!!!!!!!
I do that already I think! :)
Mar 26, 2016 07:22:02 #
Camlane wrote:
I run mine on compressed air from an airbrush compressor. Not as neat as steam but at least you can watch it run.
Great idea - thanks - I have to figure out the right fittings for it now. -sb
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