I'd like to see it too. I'd also like to know where you bour\ght the
Midwest Kit.
Thanks,
Doug
Peter Foley wrote:
>
> Hi Michael,
>
> At 07:04 AM 12/8/00 -0800, you wrote:
>
> >1. The Roundhouse lubricator was specified in the original instructions and
> >works quite well. However, if you wish to build your own I'd be happy to send
> >you a drawing.
>
> Yes, please, I'd like to see it.
>
> >2. Due to the reduction gearing the loco is rather docile and is not very
> >sensitive to the throttle setting. An aircraft engine needle valve would
> >probably be overkill.
>
> Good point. Besides, if I manage to build a rocket, I can always retrofit
> something.
>
> >3. Yes, they are combustible!
>
> Ah yes, meths fires.....I understand.
>
> >4. While alcohol burners are OK, the boiler materials and construction
> >are not
> >up to gas firing.
>
> I figured on having a friend silver solder the boiler anyway (he was kind
> enough to offer), so it should be fine with either method of firing, and
> gas has the advantage of not causing conflagration on roll-over (as in #3,
> above). At less than 40 psi pressure and fitted with a safety valve, I
> thought the boiler material should be sturdy enough.
>
> >5. You could add a reversing valve in the steam/exhaust lines (like
> >Mamod) but
> >I wouldn't recommend it. The more plumbing you have between the boiler
> >and the
> >engine, the greater the heat loss. There isn't a lot of heat to spare in the
> >basic configuration.
>
> Yes, I see your point.
>
> >6. Contact Harry Wade of The Willow Works. He specializes in
> >Boilermaking and
> >carries a small line of beautiful fittings.
>
> Thanks for the tip - I've always admired his stuff in the magazines.
>
> >Most of all, have fun with the project!
>
> The most important thing! Thanks for taking the time to give me your thoughts.
>
> regards,
>
> pf
>
