no idea....try it and let us know
all I know at this point is that this works.
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- Wed Apr 17, 2024 4:03 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: methanol burner
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- Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:35 pm
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
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Re: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
but it still fits in an oversize pill bottle....
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 2:12 pm
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
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Re: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
well....let's think about hinges that would what...allow it to tip forward at the bottom? -> which is reverse of motion -> unless you derail in reverse.... if hinges allow to tip back -> then you are sticking the point of the catcher down onto the tires (or whatever).....and more problems....
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:59 pm
- Forum: Build Log
- Topic: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
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Re: Railroad Warehouse 2.8.2 Mikado Logger Build
if you want a SCALE DISTANCE -> then be prepared to do a lot of repairs should you have a de-rail. in the 'real world' - the height of the bottom of the 'cow catcher' should be greater than your rail head height. but that is my opinion -> and i am not a 'scale model builder'...I like a reasonable lo...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:04 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: methanol burner
- Replies: 12
- Views: 250
Re: methanol burner
thought it would be......enjoy not sure how you would get it in / out of a Juliet 2, what with the arch and all.... all considered, a big Sievert-like propane burner shoved in the firedoor might be an option. I have one that I use on my 1" scale loco for quick heating tests....the OS factory di...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:40 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: fuel topic
- Replies: 40
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Re: fuel topic
exactly.....easier to either find a new supplier and / or move to another fuel.
the fun is not at the 'separating coal' stage
the fun is not at the 'separating coal' stage
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:56 am
- Forum: Lathes
- Topic: Tailstock Mod
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Re: Tailstock Mod
that is preparing for the future....or over-ordering.....
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:19 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: fuel topic
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1589
Re: fuel topic
I have started a methanol burner topic so that those of you interested in burning liquified 'cow gas' can shift gears...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:15 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: methanol burner
- Replies: 12
- Views: 250
Re: methanol burner
The 'soon to try out' tank is made from a pair 2 x 4 steel tube tanks with ends welded on and welded to a frame anchored to the riding car. tank 1.jpg tank 2.jpg The tanks are liquid tight with: welded on end caps an air vent filling openings (1.5" diameter with rubber, air-tight plugs} crossov...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:07 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: methanol burner
- Replies: 12
- Views: 250
Re: methanol burner
Here is the final burner, ready to go nellie burner 6.jpg nellie burner 7.jpg the bottom 'plate' is pushed up against the mud ring, sealed by furnace gasket to keep out unnecessary air. Using 'pins' that normally hold the ash pan in place, a series of compression springs push 'up' to compress the ga...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:02 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: methanol burner
- Replies: 12
- Views: 250
Re: methanol burner
I took steve's drawings and built a burner from stuff i had around the shop. 3/4" square stainless tubing and some sheet to make the plate and arch. holes for air and combustion mixture were based on his recommendations and a lot of experience on my part with other burners nellie burner 1.jpg n...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:54 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: methanol burner
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- Views: 250
Re: methanol burner
burner in steves maisie.png This is a picture of one of Steve's application of the burner in a Maisie. and a picture of my first test in the 1" loco burner test 1 small.jpg yes, that is a plexiglass cover on the tank so that I can see the level. the flame in the firebox, running on a test stan...