Thanks for the reply, My Ruby came with knobs but I was able to
get some lever type from Accucraft - haven't had the chance to
run it since I've gotten them but just playing with them it looks
like it gives a better target to hit to drop the speed. I'll
check the valve for scoring and pollish it if needed.
Thanks again,
Brad
On Wed, 25 Aug 2004, Debi Smith wrote:
> Brad,
>
> I have an orig. "Ruby" and an Ida, both are easy to control the speed with
> the throttle. If running under manual control, the "RC" type lever that
> comes with the Ruby is hard to get a "hand on", and an extended handle makes
> the difference. The other option is to RC the engine, and I can give you
> the info from the BAGRS workshops on doing that. Also, try cleaning the
> throttle valve, back off the needle valve after "charging" the boiler with
> AIR and letting the air clean out the valve. Check the needle and see if it
> is scored (a small line going around it) from being seated too tight. A
> light polishing with valve compound or "rotten stone" should clean it up. I
> have an extra handle Norm Sealy made, if you are interested.
> Al and Debi
> - Original Message -
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> Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2004 9:05 PM
> Subject: [SPAM] RE: Brad's Ruby
>
>
> > I realize it's been about a month since you all started helping
> > me and I don't think I thanked everyone (I was going back through
> > some old emails).
> >
> > Anyway, I got a new safty valve after air running/tuning it until
> > it ran great on air and my little Ruby took off and runs
> > fantastic. I was still worried about it running on my new garden
> > layout but I finally got all the track down and the first train
> > to try it out was my Ruby. Not only did it take my 2%+ grade it
> > really made me chase it to make sure it didnt' fly off the track
> > (it did twice). You need to be real careful at the top of those
> > hills.
> >
> > But I've learned how to control it better, need to get a better
> > throttle somehow as it's either on or off.
> >
> > Thanks again for all the help - I'm loving it.
> >
> > Brad
> >
> > --
> > Brad Mugleston, KI0OT
> >
> > There are 10 types of people in this world. Those that
> > understand binary and those that don't.
> >
> >
>
>
--
Brad Mugleston, KI0OT
There are 10 types of people in this world. Those that
understand binary and those that don't.
