RE: New Year's Resolutions and Live Steam
I am using sterno in the Elliott Bay Steam Launch since I have not found enough room for a fuel tank. I have loaded a couple of large syringes with sterno prior to an outing and at ten minutes I pull the boat in and pump the syringe into the fire box to extend the run time. The sterno will flow through a nozzle of about 3/32" in diameter. It is a quick way to refuel. Sincerely Steve Ciambrone Sr. Test Engineer L-3 Ocean Systems -Original Message- From: Michael Martin [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 9:17 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Re: New Year's Resolutions and Live Steam I'm still (stubbornly) using Sterno. I've had excellent results with it for the past several years. Of course when it gets stale, you need to "spike" it with a little denatured alcohol. The funny thing is, it seems to retain much of its viscosity even when cut with large portions of alcohol. Either way, the "secret" is to raise steam, extinguish the fire, top up the Sterno in the fuel pan, and then re-light it. Then you can settle in for a 20 minute run on a good pan of fuel. Michael Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: New Year's Resolutions and Live Steam
Trent wrote: "So, is it considered a 4-2-0, or a 0-2-4?" ___ Good question Trent. Rod locomotives are classified by the Whyte system (after Dutch Mechanical Engineer Frederick Methvan Whyte, employed by the New York Central) and are classified as 4-4-0, 4-6-2, etc. Shays and Heislers are classified as "2-truck", "3-truck", etc. As far as I can tell, oddities like this never seemed to get that sort of classification. However, IF the Whyte system were used, it would be a 4-2-0, owing to the fact that in this case, the engine is intended to run with the steam motor at the rear (the Whyte system always describing the locomotive's wheel sets from front to rear). Now I'm curious too. Anyone out there know more about this? Michael Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: New Year's Resolutions and Live Steam
Thanks Terry. The supports were cut from 18 gauge mild steel using a jeweler's saw. I spent more time laying out several variations than I did making them. Both pieces were cut, drilled, and then bent at the same time to ensure symmetry. Mild steel is a joy to work with. After I separated them I did a little finish work with needle files. The bushings are spares from some axleboxes I never used. I'm still (stubbornly) using Sterno. I've had excellent results with it for the past several years. Of course when it gets stale, you need to "spike" it with a little denatured alcohol. The funny thing is, it seems to retain much of its viscosity even when cut with large portions of alcohol. Either way, the "secret" is to raise steam, extinguish the fire, top up the Sterno in the fuel pan, and then re-light it. Then you can settle in for a 20 minute run on a good pan of fuel. Michael Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: New Year's Resolutions and Live Steam
Thanks Steve. I got your excellent suggestions for the Project website, sorry I didn't respond sooner. The comment about something to get a sense of scale from hit home. Several people were confused by the picture from Jon's steamup. They thought it might be a riding scale... Thanks again, Mike
Re: New Year's Resolutions and Live Steam
Hello Michael, Very cool locomotive!! So, is it considered a 4-2-0, or a 0-2-4? I hope that's not a stupid question, but it looks like it could be either. Thanks for sharing the inspiring pics. Later, Trent Michael Martin wrote: >I managed to break one of my resolutions already (that of >getting to bed at a decent hour). However, I was able to >fulfill another in the process. I finished my latest >vertical boilered project. I have posted a few pictures >at: www.panyo.com/pro2 >
Re: New Year's Resolutions and Live Steam
What a beauty Mike! Where did you get the Support for the large chain sprocket? It looks great! Thanks for sharing!! Hey, what are you using for fuel? Terry Griner Columbus Ohio USA >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 01/02/02 03:12AM >>> Happy New Year all, I managed to break one of my resolutions already (that of getting to bed at a decent hour). However, I was able to fulfill another in the process. I finished my latest vertical boilered project. I have posted a few pictures at: www.panyo.com/pro2 I wish all of you a fulfilling, prosperous, and peaceful new year. Michael Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: New Year's Resolutions and Live Steam
Mike, It looks great! Steve
New Year's Resolutions and Live Steam
Happy New Year all, I managed to break one of my resolutions already (that of getting to bed at a decent hour). However, I was able to fulfill another in the process. I finished my latest vertical boilered project. I have posted a few pictures at: www.panyo.com/pro2 I wish all of you a fulfilling, prosperous, and peaceful new year. Michael Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
