Dee Pump
At 10:31 AM 2/9/2003 -0500, you wrote: I looked for Oring suitable for pump ram. But I got nothing but 6.6mm Oring. Is it OK that ram dia is 6.6mm? Jun Kitsukawa Jun, An O-ring of the same nominal diameter as the ram should work. The 6.6mm O-ring should be on the order of 0.1mm-0.2mm over nominal size and will have a snug sliding fit within the bore. For best operation it is important to make the O-ring groove to the manufacturer's specifications. The depth should be such that it allows the O-ring to float in the groove and most O-ring manufacturers will have groove information available. Parker O-rings and the Parker O-ring Techinical Manual is a good source of this information. Regards, Harry Wade Nashville Tn
Re: An Elevated Track System Using Trex.
Jim, You wrote, We were limited by a solid brick garden wall that had to be incorporated in the overall scheme. Therefore my minimum radius is 10 1/2 feet. My wife's mandate was that the track system not be an eyesore. She wanted us to be a credit to the community! So, after a year and a half of planning, and 25 years as a small scale live steamer, I have my third outdoor railroad and my wife is "a happy camper" with the results. I have posted photographs of construction and opening day operations on my web site. Check out http://www.southernsteamtrains.com/reference.htm Your track is fabulous, so well built too, really wonderful and all one needs for individual fun! I have a limited space too so mine is about your size and shape with dual tracks-- about 11' radii. However, it is constructed mostly out of redwood and cedar that came with the house 16 yrs ago . So it looks pretty rustic but it has been up for 13 yrs now with hardly any upkeep required. I did install in an inside track that goes down to ground level at a 3% grade and then crosses the "chasing gravel track" where it turns in to narrow gauge with sharp radii, a pond, hill, bridges, tunnel and structures etc. The center portion detracts from the rustic appearance of the raised track and it allows the ng members of our club to steam their Shays or what have you with some realism.. It also appeases my bride a little from the "eyesore" of the rustic!! Only one loco fell in the pond and Mike Martin will be happy to know that it was a sparkie (battery powered!) The owner didn't throw a switch so it was his own fault!! Well, there is also the 3-1/2" track around the house--I should lay some 45mm down the middle of that--aw,--forgit it! I'm too old for that chasing! Steamed the 3/4" Britannia yesterday (apologies to Dave!) Hauling four kids and an adult with ease--but WOW--that stack noise blew our minds! The Welsh coal from Hollywood really burns well with a minimum of smoke. About $1 a pound. Geoff Geoff.
Re: An Elevated Track System Using Trex.
Jim Thanks for claiming me as an inspiration (positive). I usually serve as an example of "another thing you might want to avoid doing yourself ... again". Always make original mistakes if possible. Your track is absolutely gorgeous. It has a truly "finished" look. Questions: Track is Llagas Creek 250? What did you use for track center-to-center? How wide is the deck? What did you use for the trim edge? Some type of inverted "L" cap so that water doesn't collect? I would like to cosmetically improve mine when I have time. Thanks very much for the link. I am more motivated than ever to "finish" my track structure. BTW last fall I replaced the interior of my steaming bay with Trex decking and put in the eight bays originally planned. Each has a "pit" for the alcohol burner engine drivers, courtesy of Murray Wilson's patience and expertise. I still need to put in the mirrors like PLS and Mike Moore's portable track. As Phil Paskos notes, it sure makes lighting and checking the fire much easier. Jim Stapleton IE&W Ry Purcellville VA === At 09:50 AM 02/09/2003 -0500, you wrote: >Jim Stapleton is correct. I found inspiration in his use of Trex. >Having room for only 150 feet loop of dual track, we consulted an >architect, whose husband is a carpenter, to do the basic design. Then >we contracted with her husband to do the construction. > >We were limited by a solid brick garden wall that had to be incorporated >in the overall scheme. Therefore my minimum radius is 10 1/2 feet. My >wife's mandate was that the track system not be an eyesore. She wanted >us to be a credit to the community! So, after a year and a half of >planning, and 25 years as a small scale live steamer, I have my third >outdoor railroad and my wife is "a happy camper" with the results. > >I have posted photographs of construction and opening day operations on >my web site. Check out >http://www.southernsteamtrains.com/reference.htm >And then click "Elevated Track System Using Trex." > >Jim Pitts > > >
An Elevated Track System Using Trex.
Jim Stapleton is correct. I found inspiration in his use of Trex. Having room for only 150 feet loop of dual track, we consulted an architect, whose husband is a carpenter, to do the basic design. Then we contracted with her husband to do the construction. We were limited by a solid brick garden wall that had to be incorporated in the overall scheme. Therefore my minimum radius is 10 1/2 feet. My wife's mandate was that the track system not be an eyesore. She wanted us to be a credit to the community! So, after a year and a half of planning, and 25 years as a small scale live steamer, I have my third outdoor railroad and my wife is "a happy camper" with the results. I have posted photographs of construction and opening day operations on my web site. Check out http://www.southernsteamtrains.com/reference.htm And then click "Elevated Track System Using Trex." Jim Pitts
RE: A real efficient burner
Gary, I think you should make it work! Might boil away all your water in 10 seconds, but heck, it would fly down the track for a short period. 8>} Chuck -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Gary Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 12:01 AM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: A real efficient burner My father recommends a real burner from his work to help my little Alisan Shay keep it's steam up. http://www.kleinbottle.com/meter_tall_klein_bottle.html Do you think this would be overkill? Gary - Running trains over Terror Trestle in Eugene, Oregon http://www.angelfire.com/or/trainguy http://community.webshots.com/user/raltzenthor
