Aster Lion Axle Pump Interest?
Hello, Last week, I emailed Geoff Calver about an axle pump for the Lion. He forwarded my inquiry to the builder of the axle pump as shown on the G1MRA website http://www.gaugeone.org/story_behind_the_axle_driven_wat.htm . This morning, Markus replied. Unfortunately, he is out of the kits from the last batch he made. He is, however, willing to make more if at least two more persons want one for their Lion. Please reply if you want one and I will help coordinate. Regards, Joe
Re: Planes and trains
I continue to encounter NO problems flying Southwest with as many as three steamers in my carryon. Jim Crabb
Re: Re[2]: Aster Lion topping with water
Tom, Thanks, I had discussed the fittings with Bob Paule but so unfortunately he didn't have the opportunity to pursue the matter. Geoff Geoff Having worked RD in the medical industry I was aware of the variety of luer fittings available. I always concentrated on the stainless steel ones and never even gave a thought to the nylon ones being useful. After Diamondhead I will check and see if we can start stocking some of the luer-lok fittings for tubing. Probably just fittings for 3/32 and 1/8 tubing. Keep steaming, Tom Eaton Sulphur Springs Steam Models - Original Message - From: Geoff Spenceley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam sslivesteam@colegroup.com Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 12:31 PM Subject: Re: Re[2]: Aster Lion topping with water Joe, Thanks for the site, altho the fittings seem too big. I use Ark-Plas fittingsa lot. They are nylon I believe, very inexpensive and close with about a 1/4 turn, good up to 60psi or more. I have one installed my Schools but use them mostly for air connections when testing my locos big and little. They are not designed for connecting when the line is pressurized but work very well where there is no pressure or when connecting where there is a check valve. They only sell them in bulk, so they sent me quite a few gratis! This was several years ago and I have had complete success-- with hot water too. Ark-Plas Products Flippin, AR (501) 453-2343 There are lots of sites on them-I suggest you search Yahoo for Ark-Plas Products and you'll find lots about Ark-Plas for information , now I have to explore myself! --I think Sulphur Springs should carry them! A short hose to could fitted to the tender feed of a Lion and Gary could use his Trackside pump quite effectively--No fiddly screwing - almost as quick as inserting the Squirt bottle tube Geoff
Re: Planes and trains
Jim et al, Thanks one and all for the information and advice on trains and planes. It is appreciated. Geoff lI continue to encounter NO problems flying Southwest with as many as three steamers in my carryon. Jim Crabb
Planes and trains to steamups
Does this mean you have had difficulty with other airlines? How about anyone else with other airlines? Are there airlines that will be problematic and we should avoid booking flights to steamups? Steaming Sparking over Terror Trestle in Eugene, Oregon ~ Gary http://community.webshots.com/user/raltzenthor | I continue to encounter NO problems flying Southwest with as many as three | steamers in my carryon. | | Jim Crabb
Re: Planes and trains to steamups
In a message dated 01/03/05 12:12:16 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does this mean you have had difficulty with other airlines? No. I only fly on Southwest and meant I couldn't speak about any other airline. Jim Crabb
Re: Planes and trains to steamups
At 3:19 PM -0500 1/3/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 01/03/05 12:12:16 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does this mean you have had difficulty with other airlines? No. I only fly on Southwest and meant I couldn't speak about any other airline. Jim Crabb actually, in the world of the tia, airlines have no desire to control over what gets carried onto their planes ... if something goes wrong, they can blame the government. i haven't travelled as much in the last three years as i had in the previous three years, but i still get out six or more times a year. tia rules and regs are enforced differently at different airports (at sfo they let you wear your shoes through if you think -- or know -- they won't set off the alarm; at the las vegas airport, you take off your shoes, dammit, or don't plan to get on the plane). which is a long way of saying: your mileage may vary. i endorse kevin's recommendation that you warn the x-ray monitor that they're about to see a model train go past their face (no need to mention propellant). if you were travelling and if you were to encounter uneven enforcement of the rules and somebody at the tia were to say you couldn't take the locomotive on the plane, just ask for a supervisor. explain that you're in contact with 275 other model train enthusiasts and nobody has ever complained they had a problem getting through security with a model train. my couple of pennies. \dmc -- ^^^ Dave Cole Gen'l Sup't: Grand Teton Everglades Steam Excursion Co. Pacifica, Calif. USA http://45mm.com/ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List Mom: sslivesteam, the list of small-scale live steamers http://45mm.com/sslivesteam/lists/ ATTEND THE NATIONAL SUMMER STEAMUP IN SACRAMENTO, JULY 20-24, 2005 For more information, visit the web site at http://www.summersteamup.com ^^^
Re: Planes and trains to steamups
Thanks Dave, I shall take a copy of your email with me!--Just the last Paragraph. Geoff actually, in the world of the tia, airlines have no desire to control over what gets carried onto their planes ... if something goes wrong, they can blame the government. i haven't travelled as much in the last three years as i had in the previous three years, but i still get out six or more times a year. tia rules and regs are enforced differently at different airports (at sfo they let you wear your shoes through if you think -- or know -- they won't set off the alarm; at the las vegas airport, you take off your shoes, dammit, or don't plan to get on the plane). which is a long way of saying: your mileage may vary. i endorse kevin's recommendation that you warn the x-ray monitor that they're about to see a model train go past their face (no need to mention propellant). if you were travelling and if you were to encounter uneven enforcement of the rules and somebody at the tia were to say you couldn't take the locomotive on the plane, just ask for a supervisor. explain that you're in contact with 275 other model train enthusiasts and nobody has ever complained they had a problem getting through security with a model train. my couple of pennies. \dmc -- ^^^ Dave Cole Gen'l Sup't: Grand Teton Everglades Steam Excursion Co. Pacifica, Calif. USA http://45mm.com/ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List Mom: sslivesteam, the list of small-scale live steamers http://45mm.com/sslivesteam/lists/ ATTEND THE NATIONAL SUMMER STEAMUP IN SACRAMENTO, JULY 20-24, 2005 For more information, visit the web site at http://www.summersteamup.com ^^^
Re: Aster Lion Axle Pump Interest?
Joe, Thanks for the info on the axle pumps. I ran the Lion, for some reason the wicks wouldn't burn (altho I had a lot a lot of successful runs in the last 1-1/2 years) so I had to do some work on them. After fiddling, I couldn't find anything wrong--I think I had got them wet somehow. (not with my favorite brew either!). Later, when I got the wicks a-firing properly. I did a test with the axle pump--the loco ran for 24 minutes then the alky ran out. I had to add water to the tender on the fly, the little devils use a lot of water, a lot in it's natural state! Whether the bypass valve is open or closed it does not seem to make any noticeable difference to the performance! The drain cock makes a world of difference and the engine is much easier to start, I naughtily left it open a tad--kept the speed down as I had no heavy load. I also have a crude self made drain on the valve chest but I don't use it now--it is not as effective. I must say that all this steaming was in 40 degrees F. In Diamondhead, the bloody thing will probably burn up. So I am bringing wick material and ice cubes, some of the ice cubes for the loco and some for the Tanqueray! Geoff Hello, Last week, I emailed Geoff Calver about an axle pump for the Lion. He forwarded my inquiry to the builder of the axle pump as shown on the G1MRA website http://www.gaugeone.org/story_behind_the_axle_driven_wat.htm . This morning, Markus replied. Unfortunately, he is out of the kits from the last batch he made. He is, however, willing to make more if at least two more persons want one for their Lion. Please reply if you want one and I will help coordinate. Regards, Joe
Re: Aster Lion Axle Pump Interest?
While I don't have an Aster Lion, I DO have Marcus' booklet on making and installing the axle pump. First rate ! Clear drawings. Great photos. If you can't get him to make any of the kits, his booklet would walk you through making the pump yourself. royce in SB Joe Betsko wrote: Hello, Last week, I emailed Geoff Calver about an axle pump for the Lion. He forwarded my inquiry to the builder of the axle pump as shown on the G1MRA website http://www.gaugeone.org/story_behind_the_axle_driven_wat.htm . This morning, Markus replied. Unfortunately, he is out of the kits from the last batch he made. He is, however, willing to make more if at least two more persons want one for their Lion. Please reply if you want one and I will help coordinate. Regards, Joe
Re: Aster Lion Axle Pump Interest?
Royce, You have a point. I have been sitting on a South Bend lathe for three years (no electricity in detached garage yet). I bought the intro tapes to lathe work from the ad in Live Steam magazine. At the time, I was shopping for a mill. And that's as far as I got. We plan to do the electrical work this spring. This might be the project that gets me started. Regards, Joe On Jan 3, 2005, at 8:14 PM, Royce wrote: While I don't have an Aster Lion, I DO have Marcus' booklet on making and installing the axle pump. First rate ! Clear drawings. Great photos. If you can't get him to make any of the kits, his booklet would walk you through making the pump yourself. royce in SB Joe Betsko wrote: Hello, Last week, I emailed Geoff Calver about an axle pump for the Lion. He forwarded my inquiry to the builder of the axle pump as shown on the G1MRA website http://www.gaugeone.org/story_behind_the_axle_driven_wat.htm . This morning, Markus replied. Unfortunately, he is out of the kits from the last batch he made. He is, however, willing to make more if at least two more persons want one for their Lion. Please reply if you want one and I will help coordinate. Regards, Joe
Re: Aster Lion Axle Pump Interest?
Geoff, The Lion does have its learning curve. As a consolation when adding too much water through the tender inlet, it does raise steam quickly. Hopefully, I will not need a holster for the fan on a permanent basis. Regards, Joe On Jan 3, 2005, at 7:25 PM, Geoff Spenceley wrote: Joe, Thanks for the info on the axle pumps. I ran the Lion, for some reason the wicks wouldn't burn (altho I had a lot a lot of successful runs in the last 1-1/2 years) so I had to do some work on them. After fiddling, I couldn't find anything wrong--I think I had got them wet somehow. (not with my favorite brew either!). Later, when I got the wicks a-firing properly. I did a test with the axle pump--the loco ran for 24 minutes then the alky ran out. I had to add water to the tender on the fly, the little devils use a lot of water, a lot in it's natural state! Whether the bypass valve is open or closed it does not seem to make any noticeable difference to the performance! The drain cock makes a world of difference and the engine is much easier to start, I naughtily left it open a tad--kept the speed down as I had no heavy load. I also have a crude self made drain on the valve chest but I don't use it now--it is not as effective. I must say that all this steaming was in 40 degrees F. In Diamondhead, the bloody thing will probably burn up. So I am bringing wick material and ice cubes, some of the ice cubes for the loco and some for the Tanqueray! Geoff Hello, Last week, I emailed Geoff Calver about an axle pump for the Lion. He forwarded my inquiry to the builder of the axle pump as shown on the G1MRA website http://www.gaugeone.org/story_behind_the_axle_driven_wat.htm . This morning, Markus replied. Unfortunately, he is out of the kits from the last batch he made. He is, however, willing to make more if at least two more persons want one for their Lion. Please reply if you want one and I will help coordinate. Regards, Joe
Re: Planes and trains to steamups
Just a by the by, Don't say Live Steam. Not that it would be illegal, but it now gets people asking questions and takes time, and yada yada. Just say you are going to a model train convention and you have a model train engine. Also, don't even think about bringing gas, alcohol or even steam oil -carry on or checked. The first two ARE illegal and the last one probably is not suppose to be taken on board an aircraft. Don't argue with me that the oil would never cause a problem, you are dealing with the government. Also, go thru your tool box and use common sense if you ever want to see a particular tool. Tools that might be confiscated for carry on will probably be ok if you put them in checked luggage. Knives, screw drivers, awls, etc should be in checked luggage. Yes, some one will reply back that they have carried some of these items as carry on, but it would be really hit and miss with the different airports. It has been a while since I have carried an engine on an airplane, but I do go to the airport on a regular basis. Even before 9-11, I have lost oil and tools to security. Dan Fuller Carrollton, Texas - Original Message - From: Geoff Spenceley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam sslivesteam@colegroup.com Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 5:21 PM Subject: Re: Planes and trains to steamups Thanks Dave, I shall take a copy of your email with me!--Just the last Paragraph. Geoff actually, in the world of the tia, airlines have no desire to control over what gets carried onto their planes ... if something goes wrong, they can blame the government. i haven't travelled as much in the last three years as i had in the
Re: Aster Lion Axle Pump Interest?
Geoff, I had the wet wick problem a long time ago and was told by the then Aster Guy that if I had been the least bit careless in putting replacement water in the tender, there is an almost perfect path for replacement water to go down to the wicks. You can solve this rather easily by putting a small bead of clear silicone on those joints just above the wicks. If you don't like the silicone, it will peal off very easily. Wish I were going to DH so could help you find your glasses, programs, instructions and all the other stuff that careless people take from you. JB - Original Message - From: Geoff Spenceley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Joe, Thanks for the info on the axle pumps. I ran the Lion, for some reason the wicks wouldn't burn (altho I had a lot a lot of successful runs in the last 1-1/2 years) so I had to do some work on them. After fiddling, I couldn't find anything wrong--I think I had got them wet somehow. (not with my favorite brew either!). Later, when I got the wicks a-firing properly. I did a test with the axle pump--the loco ran for 24 minutes then the alky ran out. I had to add water to the tender on the fly, the little devils use a lot of water, a lot in it's natural state! Whether the bypass valve is open or closed it does not seem to make any noticeable difference to the performance! The drain cock makes a world of difference and the engine is much easier to start, I naughtily left it open a tad--kept the speed down as I had no heavy load. I also have a crude self made drain on the valve chest but I don't use it now--it is not as effective.
Re: Planes and trains to steamups
Dan, Good to hear your advice--Any way, after all my fussing and worry, I have shipped to Diamondhead by UPSmashup.!! I had more than I could comfortably carry on board. See you in Diamondhead I hope.. Geoff. Just a by the by, Don't say Live Steam. Not that it would be illegal, but it now gets people asking questions and takes time, and yada yada. Just say you are going to a model train convention and you have a model train engine. Also, don't even think about bringing gas, alcohol or even steam oil -carry on or checked. The first two ARE illegal and the last one probably is not suppose to be taken on board an aircraft. Don't argue with me that the oil would never cause a problem, you are dealing with the government. Also, go thru your tool box and use common sense if you ever want to see a particular tool. Tools that might be confiscated for carry on will probably be ok if you put them in checked luggage. Knives, screw drivers, awls, etc should be in checked luggage. Yes, some one will reply back that they have carried some of these items as carry on, but it would be really hit and miss with the different airports. It has been a while since I have carried an engine on an airplane, but I do go to the airport on a regular basis. Even before 9-11, I have lost oil and tools to security. Dan Fuller Carrollton, Texas - Original Message - From: Geoff Spenceley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam sslivesteam@colegroup.com Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 5:21 PM Subject: Re: Planes and trains to steamups Thanks Dave, I shall take a copy of your email with me!--Just the last Paragraph. Geoff actually, in the world of the tia, airlines have no desire to control over what gets carried onto their planes ... if something goes wrong, they can blame the government. i haven't travelled as much in the last three years as i had in the
