To Jim Gregg,
Jim, thanks for the good information. I think someone flooded the innards
of the stuck valve with epoxy cement. I have a Darjeeling engine and its
butane tank with filler and outlet valve with tubing can be fitted in the
Anna easily. That might be the route I have to take. As far
Hi All.
Re the filler valve (Gas).
I think the Anna used the standard "Ronson" gas lighter re-fill
valve. These are still available new from Cheddar, Roundhouse and
others. Cost about 5 GBP each, no problem, and being new production do not
have the age problem.
The Gas control valve is a diff
Peter,
Thank you for all the information. I didn't think of going the whole tank
replacement idea. If I can't loosen'r up why I will look for the tank.
I'll also try to find out who made the tank exchange last year. I don't
believe in re-inventing the wheel. Many thanks for your help and inter
At 10:06 PM 1/19/05 -0600, Arthur S.Cohen wrote:
Who needs an instruction booklet when a friend like you is around. Many
thanks for all the information.
You are most welcome!
The gas filling valve leaks heavily so it has to be changed.
I seem to recall having to replace the o-ring on the valve bod
Dear Peter,
Who needs an instruction booklet when a friend like you is around. Many
thanks for all the information. But I'm not through with you. The engine I
purchased was made in 1979 and it turned out to be in bad condition. Though
it seemed like it hadn't been used it has the following pro
At 03:36 PM 1/19/05 -0600, you wrote:
I purchased a Beck Kessel Anna locomotive while attending the DH convention
and no instructions were with it. The engine was made in Germany and it
looks too be in excellent condition. Can anyone out there tell something
about this engine or can supply me wit
