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- Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:03 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Another Dynamo Thread
- Replies: 1
- Views: 153
Another Dynamo Thread
I'm working on rebuilding a roughly 3" scale dynamo. I've read many of the threads that have come up on chaski prior, but I thought I'd start a new one, since I'm starting with an already working turbine, and mostly want to configure a new generating end. The old generator end was an ancient ca...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:34 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Stuart Steam Boiler Feed Pump (SBFP) - Stuart gasket material "Copperite" and "Oakenstrong"
- Replies: 6
- Views: 331
Re: Stuart Steam Boiler Feed Pump (SBFP) - Stuart gasket material "Copperite" and "Oakenstrong"
I have not heard of "Copperite", but annealed copper is a common gasket material, particularly on full sized locomotive domes, slide valve lids, etc. Using a torch or tig setup, we would roll a 3/16" copper wire to the proper diameter and weld the ends together. Then carefully file th...
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:19 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Completed Locomotive Stand
- Replies: 6
- Views: 445
Re: Completed Locomotive Stand
If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing. Looks good!
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:18 pm
- Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
- Topic: 4-new cylinder drain cocks, maker unknown, SOLD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 318
Re: 4-new cylinder drain cocks, maker unknown
These look like and have the exact same sized threads as those offered by Mike Venezia's "The Backshop". I'd bet money that they are. A new set is over $150, so these will be a very nice deal for someone.
- Mon Feb 12, 2024 5:21 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Lettering on engine
- Replies: 13
- Views: 985
Re: Lettering on engine
Yes, it's entirely dependent on what locomotive, what railroad, and what year. Everyone did it differently.
Unfortunately can't provide much of an answer without any more information.
Unfortunately can't provide much of an answer without any more information.
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:56 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Boiler welding advice.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2017
Re: Boiler welding advice.
It's looking really good! I agree with Glenn. You really should consult with your certified welder on appropriate joint preparation. The only potential issue I see is in the last photo, where the wrapper is going into the boiler barrel: WELDING BOILER 21.jpeg Are those square corners in the weld joi...
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 7:10 pm
- Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
- Topic: patent plates *** Sold ***
- Replies: 3
- Views: 419
Re: patent plates
Pm sent
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:35 pm
- Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
- Topic: Seen this Locomotive on Ebay Today
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1449
Re: Seen this Locomotive on Ebay Today
From the original Ebay listing in this thread: VINTAGE LARGE LIVE STEAM ENGINE LOCOMOTIVE TRAIN PROJECT FOR PARTS OR REPAIR MUST SEE! I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT THE TRAIN OTHER THAN WHAT I WAS TOLD. FROM WHAT I COULD FIND OUT ONLINE I BELIEVE IT'S CALLED A LIVE STEAM ENGINE. This came from an estate sa...
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 7:12 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: 1.5/1.6 Scale Prime Washout Plugs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 776
Re: 1.5/1.6 Scale Prime Washout Plugs
Try also looking for "Huron Washout Plugs", another name for this type.
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:33 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Boiler welding advice.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2017
Re: Boiler welding advice.
Yes, wire-feed processes are allowable in "code" boiler and vessel construction, but only certain ones that have been throughly tested and approved. The same goes for all welding processes. Dual-shield Flux-core and sub-arc I have seen and used personally in code work. Tristan is right, mo...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 4:41 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Allen Model Website Back Online!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 803
Allen Model Website Back Online!
Same web address as before https://allenmodels.com/ Steve has indicated that this month especially has been very light. The website being down has not helped, I'm sure. As hard as it is to think that a mainstay like Allen won't be around forever- in these times it seems like a possibility. If you ne...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 4:33 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Boiler welding advice.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2017
Re: Boiler welding advice.
It sounds like you are on the right track. A good welder will be able to lay a full-penetration root weld on nearly every joint in a boiler, eliminating the need to back weld any IF said is good at what they do, and have the proper fit-up, gap, material prep, etc. I speak for most welders when I say...