Re: Aster Berkshire prototype

2004-10-27 Thread Steve Shyvers
Keith, Thanks for the tip about the connection of the gauge siphon to the turret. I have to agree with Geoff and Harry about the probable impact on a miniature steam gauge. Siphon connection point, and knowing actual boiler pressure, is probably more critical when pressures are much higher and

Re: Aster Berkshire prototype

2004-10-27 Thread Geoff Spenceley
Hi Keith, I didn't notice, you brought it to my attention. I suppose the proof will be in the pudding, when it is running but I am sure the gauge would reflect a slightly lower pressure and fluctuation as you state, but as Harry noted: " I don't see that as worth worrying about, especially when

Re: Aster Berkshire prototype

2004-10-27 Thread Harry Wade
At 12:55 PM 10/27/04 -0400, you wrote: >Did anyone beside me notice that the steam gauge is getting it's feed >from the turret? - Keith Keith, I don't see that as worth worrying about, especially when you're doing well to get within 5psi of true reading with the typical miniature steam gauge

Re: Aster Berkshire prototype

2004-10-27 Thread Keith Taylor
Hi Jeff, Tony and Geoff, Did anyone beside me notice that the steam gauge is getting it's feed from the turret? I would think that to be a poor spot to measure the boiler pressure, since fluctuations from using the blower, whistle, and what not would give an inconsistant reading at best? I know it

Re: Aster Berkshire prototype

2004-10-26 Thread tony dixon
, Tony D. - Original Message - From: "Jeffrey Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 7:27 PM Subject: Aster Berkshire prototype > Check out: > > http://www.southernst

Re: Aster Berkshire prototype

2004-10-26 Thread Geoff Spenceley
Thanks Jeff, Yessir, some levers--you can do the radio control!!--That'll keep you out of mischief for a while, even cause a nervous breakdown? Geoff. Check out: > >http://www.southernsteamtrains.com/nkp%20berkshire-parts-2.htm > >Look at all the levers in the photos of the cab! Throttle, b

Aster Berkshire prototype

2004-10-26 Thread Jeffrey Williams
Check out: http://www.southernsteamtrains.com/nkp%20berkshire-parts-2.htm Look at all the levers in the photos of the cab! Throttle, blower, reverser, fuel? Cylinder cocks?