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by mcjustis
Sun May 21, 2023 2:09 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Steam valve design
Replies: 3
Views: 1368

Steam valve design

I'm working on a fairly large (for me anyway) engine now and I have a question. I made the slide valve to print and also the base of the steam chest on the side of the cylinder is to print. When I put them together there is a time when both of the intake holes are exposed, as in the valve is between...
by mcjustis
Wed Jan 19, 2022 10:04 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
Replies: 109
Views: 71267

Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer

Got the Chimney top done today. Nothing too pressing here, just updating. chimney top 2.jpg chimney top.jpg I did spend last Saturday at Cabin Fever Expo out in Pennsylvania and had some time to talk to the loco suppliers that were there. Dave Bortz, thanks for the time talking about trains. I learn...
by mcjustis
Wed Jan 12, 2022 11:44 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
Replies: 109
Views: 71267

Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer

I finally got the time to take the frame all apart and get the brake cylinders mounted.

Martin

brakecylmounted.jpg
brakecylmounted-2.jpg
by mcjustis
Sun Jan 09, 2022 4:37 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
Replies: 109
Views: 71267

Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer

Drilled some smokebox cover holes today. Do most thread the holes and use a hex head bolt, or just drill and push in a rivet? Is it just a personal preference?

smokeboxcover holes.jpg

Martin
by mcjustis
Sun Jan 09, 2022 11:41 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
Replies: 109
Views: 71267

Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer

I did buy it from Allen models. I'm not bad mouthing them, it was probably usable , but I thought I'd make it look a little better. Only $12 so not a big loss. I'm just going to make one. I think it'll look better anyway. No big deal. I'm not worried about it. Live and learn. Did get some work done ...
by mcjustis
Wed Jan 05, 2022 12:53 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
Replies: 109
Views: 71267

Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer

Ahh, that makes sense. Thanks Bill
by mcjustis
Wed Jan 05, 2022 6:46 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
Replies: 109
Views: 71267

Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer

Harold, I tried heating it up. There's no way it would have worked as I received it. I didn't even think of trying to bend it without heating it up. Lesson learned. Luckily it was only a $12 casting. I think what I might do is use the top piece and make the lower half of it. If that doesn't work I c...
by mcjustis
Tue Jan 04, 2022 7:57 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
Replies: 109
Views: 71267

Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer

Just noticed it's been a month since I updated here. Happy New year to everyone. I have some more parts all finished and have been slowly making my way through this build. I have the brake cylinders all done. I still need to mount them permanently to the frame sides. brake cylinders.jpg I ordered so...
by mcjustis
Wed Dec 29, 2021 11:49 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: Doug Edwards Pennsy Bell
Replies: 3
Views: 3389

Re: Doug Edwards Pennsy Bell

Didn't even know those were available anywhere. I tried ordering from the site, but keep getting a system error. I emailed PLC and will update when I hear something.

Martin
by mcjustis
Wed Dec 08, 2021 9:42 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
Replies: 109
Views: 71267

Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer

Got my apprentice working on something today so I had some time to fool around. I got the brake arms all done. To make these I cheated quite a bit. I tried to make them from the castings, but they were just meh...kinda looked a little off, so I decided to make them from some solid bronze I had. I fi...
by mcjustis
Wed Dec 08, 2021 10:58 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
Replies: 109
Views: 71267

Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer

Never thought about doing that. I have several of those air cylinders laying around in my junk drawer. I just keep following the plans, perhaps I should start thinking outside the box. Thanks!
by mcjustis
Tue Dec 07, 2021 10:08 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer
Replies: 109
Views: 71267

Re: Allen models Fitchburg Northern build by first timer

I was just going per plans and using steam. Or is there a more preferred way? Is there a recommended brake valve or do you just use a simple globe valve?