Steam in the garden/online

[paul gamlin]

Does anyone know if  Steam in the garden ,online version is back on line
with a different address . I know it was switching servers ? 

Re: priming

[paul gamlin]

I have a small sand blaster that uses very fine grit  it works great  costs
15-20 dollars at harbor freight .  You still need a
compressor  but a small compressor can also be used for a number of other
steam related tasks ( air brush, running  engines on air for timing etc )


Paul
 

Re: R/C Glitching

[paul gamlin]

That was a glitching finger that sent that message  

Re: R/C Glitching

[paul gamlin]

R/C Glitching

[paul gamlin]

I would like to here from members of this group that have and are using
radio control and how they improved its performance .

I just purchased a  FM R/C unit and am trying to control the rusty bolt /
glitching problem .

Thanks
Paul
 

Re: High temperature wire - also small LEDs

[paul gamlin]

I use Radio shack insulated wrapping wire  cat #278-501  kynar  insulated 

30 gauge  .018 inch or .47mm

paul 

Re: High temperature wire - also small LEDs

[paul gamlin]

Might ask Bill Boxley  in foster city  he has some verry small lights on his
engine .
 

Pickling solution

[paul gamlin]

I know that this has been asked a while back but .

about a year ago or so there was a thread about using OSH sulfuric acid
drain cleaner  for pickling bass or copper before   and after silver
soldering .  does any one know the % acid to water .

Paul Gamlin
 

Cheddar Fule tanks and Valves

[paul gamlin]

Does any one have experience with Cheddar Fuel ( Butane  and butane/
propane ) Tanks  . It looks like they have a large tank with a  diaphragm
type  regulator valve as opposed to a  needle valve I am trying to make
a Long Runing engine and am wondering if this might be a possability  for
the fule tank .

Paul Gamlin
 

Re: Sight glass Materal

[paul gamlin]

Thanks Steve 


Should the tubing be flamed  after cutting ?


Paul 

Sight glass Materal

[paul gamlin]

Hi All

I have two questions  Does sight  glass material vary in in diameter ?  The
one that broke on removal  from My Roundhouse
Engine measured in  at 4.94 MM  and the one that was sent to replace it was
5.09 MM just large enough to break when I but it in the bracket .

Second Is there any place in the SF bay area that sells glass tubing ?

Paul Gamlin
 

Head lights on British engines

[paul gamlin]

I am finishing up a English profile live steam tank engine and was going to
put a light on it. looking at images Via Goggle it does not look like that
is common practice . Is that the case ?

Paul
 

Hardniing Brass and copper

[paul gamlin]

Hi all
I am making a cab for  locomotive, in the process of silver soldering the
cab the metal ( brass and copper ) have lost there hardness . I am looking
for information on how to re harden the metal .   Thanks
Paul Gamlin
 

Re: condensate

[paul gamlin]

Sounds like A ruby, Moving the  johnson bar back and forth is part of the
solution . If this just started
and it has been running fine up til now another to look at is a dirty burner
or possable over filling of the boiler .


Paul
 

Re: Roundhouse Darjeeling

[paul gamlin]

Hi Tom

Thanks for the information 

Paul 

roundhouse

[paul gamlin]

I am instaling RC in a roundhouse darjeeling B
and would like to know the numbers and brand of servos from someone that has
done the same .

I am particulary interested in the throttle servo as it has a existing mount
.

Thank you
Paul Gamlin
 

Refinment on the momentum car

[paul gamlin]

The purpose that a momentum car would be used in My case would to prevent a
runaway on a down hill grade  4.5 to 5  %  I am wondering if  a flywheel and
reverse centrifugal clutch could be devised
to prevent a runaway from happening . this would also be useful with a ruby
.

I guess what I am describing is a governor.

Paul Gamlin
 

Momentum car

[paul gamlin]

Does  any one on the list have any experience with a " Momentum Car" I have
been told that a few have been made to equalize and prevent runaways  My
main purpose would be to maintain a steady speed on the down side of a steep
grade . If I can get more info or possibly diagrams and pictures that would
be great .

Thanks
Paul Gamlin
 

Re: Steam Clubs

[paul gamlin]

There are several factors that have to be considered when Iso butane or
straight butane is used  . If the ambient temperatures  is below 60 straight
butane does not work very well unless there is a heat source to warm it up .
If the fuel tank is close to the boiler
you can pour hot water over it until the boiler warms sufficiently to heat
the fuel tank . If the tank is located in the tender a  hot water will keep
it warm for a while but remember  that gas whether Iso or regular butane
flowing through a valve will act  as a refrigerant and cause the water bath
to cool down. Iso vaporizes at a lower temperatures but produces lower BTU's
I am repairing a RH   SR#24  with a remote  fuel tank .I am going to try to
put 2 or 3 loops of copper tubing around the boiler
to equalize and stabilize the fuel pressure going to the jet .

I also get my Iso butane from a camping/sporting goods store . My butaine
comes from a Asian grocery store .

Paul Gamlin
 

Re: Roller Stands

[paul gamlin]

I believe that you can get roller blade type skates bearings  pretty
inexpensively at places like Big 5 sporting goods  store
or equivalent   They cost about 20.00 for 16  bearings
 

Switch stands or ground throws

[paul gamlin]

Hi all
 I seem to rember within the last year or so in  either Steam in the Garden
or Garden railroad had a article in it about how to make a ground throw or
switch stand. If anyone knows which magazine and which  issue  it was in can
you pass it on or point me toward a website that might contain that
information

Thanks
Paul Gamlin
 

Re: Switches

[paul gamlin]

Is there a good diagram or layout using this method .

Paul
- Original Message -
From: "Walt Swartz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 4:44 PM
Subject: Re: Switches


> There is another alternativea turnout with no frog, it's pointless!
> Basically you substitute a single piece of rail to swivel in place of the
> frog, and do a stub switch thing for the lead  in. Mechanically linking
the
> two makes it fail safe. I've been using them for seven or eight years, and
> as long as the switch is properly "thrown", there is no possibility of
> derailment.
> Keep your steam up!
> Walt & Lunk
>
>
>

 

Fw: Getting water in your boiler

[paul gamlin]

- Original Message -
From: paul gamlin
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 12:57 AM
Subject: Getting water in your boiler


With all this mention about Regner pumps  I have a Question or so about the
running of the pump. Does it have a check valve .if so can it be run
independently of a R/C receiver, If it can, what about putting it in a
engine with a just a switch and the correct battery so it can be turned off
and on to replenish the boiler water for say in 20 second increments . You
could also make a  independent  unit   Water  pump battery to pump through a
goodall valvewhile the engine is stationary

Paul.

 

weathering wood

[paul gamlin]

I am building some logging cars and want to age the wood
I know that there is a formula to make a solution that will age and weather
the wood, does and one remember it .
Thanks
Paul




 

Lights on accucraft Mich cal Shay

[paul gamlin]

Does or has anyone taken the head light or Rear  light apart
 in the Mich cal  shay  . I want to install  battery powered lights But I am
not sure how they come apart.

Paul Gamlin

 

Re: glitching

[paul gamlin]

 I have had experience with both conventional FM radio control and the RCS
units in my backyard the both do not  work .the most likely culprit is
powerlines running and the back of my house this might be the situation with
a lot of people using RC for trains .they mostly  located in the back part
of the yard. Powerlines are sometimes strong between property lines.  In
both cases I had severe glitching even with the RCS unit,

Paul
 --- Original Message -
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 8:19 AM
Subject: Re: glitching


> > I don't RC my direction control because of glitching.
>
> Dave - smart man.  I've had a few concertina pile-ups of hoppers due to my
C-16 stopping dead on my ground-level layout.  I partially solve the problem
by turning off the transmitter, so there aren't any corrupt or marginal
signals flying around to confuse the receiver!
>
> Have you looked at the RCS version for steam engines? (www.rcs-rc.com) The
good news about r/c designed for railroads is that they use "command
control" and only transmit when needed, so the receiver can more easily
distinguish noise from signal.  I think some transmit the command several
times, so the receiver has a really easy time.
>
> Clem fitted one to a C-16 and says it works as advertised, and there is a
review in SitG this month of a loco with whistle/bell sound effects driven
from the RCS receiver.  My electric loco with an RCS has never exhibited any
glitching.
>
> Anyone else had any experience with RCS?
>

 

O rings

[paul gamlin]

I am trying to repair a RH loco  .The engine starts off with
40 Lbs. out of pressure . One circuit around the 200 ft  track  and the
pressure is down to 18 LBS  . I am thinking ether severely worn O rings or a
very inefficient boiler . If you stop the engine  the pressure climbs back
to 40 lbs in about 3 minutes. Does anyone have any thoughts? If it is and 0
rings I cannot find a measurement for them .  offhand does anyone know what
the measurement for the roundhouse 0 rings are?

Paul Gamlin

 

Fw: Live steamer 2472

[paul gamlin]

- Original Message -
From: paul gamlin
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 12:49 PM
Subject: Live steamer 2472


Hi all in the SF area

  GGRMs 4472 is having several runs this weekend . Does anyone know which
frequency they will be transmitting and receiving on ? I would like to track
their progress down the SF to SJ  corridor.


Paul Gamlin

 

Re: gt&e has first run

[paul gamlin]

Congratulations  Dave
- Original Message -
From: "Dave Cole" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 9:38 PM
Subject: gt&e has first run


> all hands:
>
> tonight, under a moonlit sky (with supplemental jury-rigged
> lighting), the track crew of the grand teton & everglades steam
> excursion co. laid down the last few feet of rail.
>
> to celebrate, the operations crew fired up the frank s. and ran it
> all the way around the line, a first. this is also the first time
> since the slide of 2000 that the frank s. has run on its own rails.
>
> photos and further commentary will be forthcoming, but i just wanted
> everyone to know: we're back in business!
>
> \dmc
>
> --
> ^^^
> Dave Cole
> Gen'l Sup't:  Grand Teton & Everglades Steam Excursion Co.
>Pacifica, Calif. USA 

> List Mom: sslivesteam, the list of small-scale live steamers
>
>
> ^^^
>

 

Re: Soldering and welding require practice.

[paul gamlin]

Count me in  I would love to learn how to silver solder
"correctly "

Paul Gamlin
- Original Message -
From: "Dave Cole" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, November 15, 2002 8:20 AM
Subject: RE: Soldering and welding require practice.


> At 6:28 AM -0800 11/15/02, Shyvers, Steve wrote:
> >Great idea. I would like the chance to learn from seeing the process done
> >correctly with the recommended tools. Although I would recommend to make
it
> >a stand-alone event independent of a steamup in order to keep the focus
on
> >the brazing activities.
>
> this is a great idea and i, too, would want to come, not to build
> anything but just to get an idea of the correct tools and techniques.
>
> \dmc
>
> --
> ^^^
> Dave Cole
> Gen'l Sup't:  Grand Teton & Everglades Steam Excursion Co.
>Pacifica, Calif. USA <http://45mm.com/>
<mailto:dmc@;45mm.com>
> List Mom: sslivesteam, the list of small-scale live steamers
><mailto:sslivesteam-on@;45mm.com>
>
> ^^^

 

Re: NYC Hudson

[Paul Gamlin]

I had a ruby that whistled  .I was told a piece of stainless steel
screen cut to the size of a dime and put in the front of the boiler tube
would solve the problem
It did .

Paul Gamlin
- Original Message -
From: "Richard Finlayson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 9:51 PM
Subject: NYC Hudson


> I'm helping Dan Liebowitz with his new/old Hudson. A few questions:
>
> - The axle pump seems to be on the low volume side. Is that anybody
> else's experience? It's not keeping up... wonder if it's the pump or
> if I need to investigate the whole pump system.
> - The burner whistles. (No, I'm not going to build a radiant burner
> for it.) Any suggestions for taming the note?
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Richard
> --
> ==
> Richard Finlayson
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 

Re: $$ Money for Gaskets $$

[Paul Gamlin]

My Grandmother used  bills to replace the bellows in Kuckuck clocks (German
Spelling) .
 She swore   the 5.00  bill produced the best sound .

Paul Gamlin
- Original Message -
From: "J.D. Toumanian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 10:15 AM
Subject: $$ Money for Gaskets $$


> I like to make gaskets out of $100 bills... you can cut off a corner or
> two of each bill and the bank will still give you a new bill... it
> really looks funny to see '100s' under steam chest covers!
>
> -Jon
>
 

Pinstriping

[Paul Gamlin]

 I have just completed converting a Ruby to a British Quarry Loco.  I would
like to Pinstripe it or Line it . Is there any Web pages or places to look
on how to do this .

Thanks
Paul Gamlin
 

burner Wicks

[Paul Gamlin]

I was down at the Wood stove store today looking at stoves. I noticed
spools of different sizes of material that looked like fiberglass or
asbestos yarn . I asked about them and what it is used for and was
informed that it was used for the gaskets on the wood stoves that they
sell . I looked promising for meth wicks Sizes from 1/4 to almost 1 inch
.There were even a few that were woven with a fine wire mesh on the
outside .

Paul Gamlin
 

Roundhouse Locos

[Paul Gamlin]

I an considering purchasing a round house loco
My track is less than dead level . I would like some feed back on if one
roundhouse loco has more power that another model of the same brand .

I an leaning toward a Sammie or the billy or Lady Anne Kit.
Any comments would be appreciated

Paul Gamlin
 

Re: The case of the missing water plug

[Paul Gamlin]

 Hi Dave
You can borow one of mine or purchase a pop valve .

Paul Gamlin

Dave Cole wrote:

> went to fire up the ruby yesterday and found that the water plug
> seems to have gone missing.
>
> called accucraft today and they don't have any in stock and don't
> anticipate having any anytime soon.
>
> any thoughts about how to remedy this situation?
>
> thanks.
>
> \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
><mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Editor:   TRELLIS & TRESTLE, the newsletter of the
>Bay Area Garden Railway Society <http://www.bagrs.org/>
><mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Webconductor: Pacific Coast Live Steamers <http://p-c-l-s.com/>
><mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> ^^^
 

Steam oil vs koi pond

[Paul Gamlin]

I would like to thank every one for their response to my question about
Koi Pond and Steam oil .

I will be finishing up my first stage of track around two ponds this
week  ( with no detour ) thanks every body .

Paul Gamlin
 

steam oil vs koi ponds

[Paul Gamlin]

I am in the stages of completing my garden (steam ) layout .
We have two koi ponds that will be circled by tracks that live steam
engines will travel my question is , if anyone else has the same
situation and if so have you noticed any problems from  steam oil
contamination  of the pond and if it was a  problem for the fish .

My Steam up Start up area will be away from the ponds .

Paul Gamlin
 

Hand laid track suplyes

[Paul Gamlin]

I an thinking about starting to hand laying  some track and
constructing  some points/switches and would like some  feed back on
where to obtain supplies for this task .

Thanks

Paul Gamlin
 

Re: Roundhouse Colonial

[Paul Gamlin]

A  new Pop valve for the ruby can be purchasedfor 5.90 at accucraft . I just
purchased three of them for various projects .

Paul Gamlin

VR Bass wrote:

> > I'm almost afraid to admit it but during the streching of my spring we
> > went a tiny bit overboard.  On John Thompson's gauge-equiped Ruby we shut
> > the burner off at 60 PSI
>
> Trot, you can get another valve, if not from Accucraft then from Sulphur
> Springs.  Before the spring-stretching trick was advanced, I got a Pearse
> valve from Sulphur Springs that's mounted to the Ruby in a thread adapter.
> The advantages are that it's already set at 40 psi, and that the top of the valve
> comes right to the top of the Ruby's steam dome, which looks like actual
> steam appliances instead of the weird hole.  I don't remember the price, but it
> was quite reasonable.
>
> regards,
>   -vance-
>
> Vance Bass
> Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
> Small-scale live steam resources: http://www.nmia.com/~vrbass
 

Re: question re : milling

[Paul Gamlin]

Has any one used a Milling attachment for their Lathe Such as a Sherline mounted
on a central7/10 . I will be doing that soon and like some feed back .

Paul Gamlin

"David M. Cole" wrote:

> At 5:16 PM -0800 3/16/01, hkelsey wrote:
> >Dremel cutters will flex and vibrate on the heavier
> >cuts you would take on a drill press.
>
> are there any thoughts on the dremel drill-press adapter? is it worth
> the investment? or should one just save pennies up for a 1/4-inch,
> full-scale drill press?
>
> \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
><mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Editor:   TRELLIS & TRESTLE, the newsletter of the
>Bay Area Garden Railway Society <http://www.bagrs.org/>
><mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Web & List:   Pacific Coast Live Steamers <http://p-c-l-s.com/>
><mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> ^^^
 

Re: Ruby boiler reinstall

[Paul Gamlin]

at one time  tied fly's for fishing o used a substance that was like a very
sticky bees wax called OVERTONS wonder wax Af you dab a small amount of this
on the end of your finger you can hold nuts screws etc. till you can put the
other device on the other end

Charles Brumbelow wrote:

> Holding nuts in place with a dab of heavy grease sometimes works . . .
>
> > Having difficulty reinstalling the Ruby boiler on the smokebox saddle.
> > Finding it nearly impossible to start the small screws in the threaded
> > holes to say nothing of putting the nuts on inside the smokebox.  Any
> > "tricks of the trade" someone can suggest?
>
>
 

Re: Ruby Mods

[Paul Gamlin]

it would be a good idea to double check the pressure of the ruby by having a
pressure gauge on engine for at least a few runs .i put washers on on both of
my ruby's  pop valves both same thickness one pressure read 43 lb the other
read   72lb .I then switched pop valves same result
obviously the springs were different resistance for some reason

don't assume that one washer = a five pound rise in pressure .

Paul Gamlin

VTR Bass wrote:

> The method Trent described (stretching the spring in the safety valve) is
> documented for the Ruby on my Ruby Gallery page.  John Thomson has a
> Ruby with a pressure gauge, and he has provided the exact length the spring
> should be to get 40psig.
>
> regards,
>   -vance-
>
> Vance Bass
> Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
> Small-scale live steam resources: http://www.nmia.com/~vrbass