Re: possible replacement cylinders for Ruby, Ida and Mimi
On 20/12/02 3:17, "Matthias Warmbold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It is worthwhile to follow the other links on the main > page as well to enjoy the pics... I like it when > companies show all the details of their products. > > On the site I came across the term "exhaust regulator" > which they fit to some locos. Could someone please > explain to me what it is and how it works? > Have not looked at this one, but exhaust regulators work by increasing or decreasing the back pressure by throttling the exhaust. I have never bothered with these - even though they can provide very steady running - because I like both a good display of exhaust steam and a loud chuff and my own locos are modified to improve both. Merry Christmas :-) -- Yours Aye Tag Gorton Longlands & Western Railway Trematon Office Saltash Cornwall Directors: T. Gorton, Madame E. Lash
Re: possible replacement cylinders for Ruby, Ida and Mimi
On 20/12/02 0:48, "Peter Foley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi guys, > > There's a new product in development in the UK. You can see it > at http://www.sm32.co.uk/ - follow the 'Project Excellsior' > link. 'Excellsior' (a Kerr Stuart loco running on the Sittingbourne and > Kelmsley Rwy) is the loco developed by Accucraft for the UK market using > 'Ruby' cylinders as the starting point. There has been fairly general > dissatisfaction with them because of a lack pulling power due to the small > cylinder size. The page shows the new, larger cylinders being developed as > bolt on replacements for the originals. Since they're 'Ruby' cylinders, > these should be a bolt on addition to Ruby and her sisters, as well. These will probably suck a bit of steam from the small boiler. One should also bear in mind that there is no gauge glass on these engines. If I had a Ruby or an Excelsior I would not let this stop me however Interesting that bigger Superior cylinders WILL fit on Excelsior - according to the designer of both these locos. -- Yours Aye Tag Gorton Longlands & Western Railway Trematon Office Saltash Cornwall Directors: T. Gorton, Madame E. Lash
Re: possible replacement cylinders for Ruby, Ida and Mimi
It is worthwhile to follow the other links on the main page as well to enjoy the pics... I like it when companies show all the details of their products. On the site I came across the term "exhaust regulator" which they fit to some locos. Could someone please explain to me what it is and how it works? Looking forward to a free class on controls. Happy Holidays! Matthias P.S. I noticed that they have pop safety valves. --- Peter Foley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi guys, > > There's a new product in development in the UK. You > can see it > at http://www.sm32.co.uk/ - follow the 'Project > Excellsior' > link __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
possible replacement cylinders for Ruby, Ida and Mimi
Hi guys, There's a new product in development in the UK. You can see it at http://www.sm32.co.uk/ - follow the 'Project Excellsior' link. 'Excellsior' (a Kerr Stuart loco running on the Sittingbourne and Kelmsley Rwy) is the loco developed by Accucraft for the UK market using 'Ruby' cylinders as the starting point. There has been fairly general dissatisfaction with them because of a lack pulling power due to the small cylinder size. The page shows the new, larger cylinders being developed as bolt on replacements for the originals. Since they're 'Ruby' cylinders, these should be a bolt on addition to Ruby and her sisters, as well. regards, pf
