Ahh, yes - good idea this reverse engineering of the boilers. Makes me wonder - how well do the Aster/Accucraft/etc loco's fit in with Mr Harris' outlines? Will be interesting to see.
I would imagine he doesn't discuss sterno because it is such a poor fuel source! My Baggers never runs the same was twice! I think I will try Henner's ring burner when she comes apart for a proper boiler (assuming Mr. Harris agrees!). Did you use the burner design from the SiTG articles? Did you say a "pair" of oscillators???????? Thanks for the info Steve :-) Kindest Regards, PeteH ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Shyvers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Pete, > > It sounds like you have some decent examples of loco boilers at hand. > When your Harris book arrives I recommend reverse engineering all three > boiler designs using Harris' methodology that I briefly outlined in my > previous post. > > Harris doesn't discuss Sterno, as used in the Basic (or BAGRS) Project > engine, but my Project has two 1/4" alcohol wicks and steams well enough > to power a pair of Midwest oscillating cylinders. > > Steve
