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by 19copythree
Fri Aug 04, 2023 3:12 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Bagley oil burner
Replies: 2
Views: 1353

Re: Bagley oil burner

Thanks, Jim. Will stay tuned. this is for Berk 777 (Kenny O)
by 19copythree
Wed Aug 02, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Bagley oil burner
Replies: 2
Views: 1353

Bagley oil burner

Are Bagley oil burner nozzles being produced or available anywhere (or similar nozzle)? This if for by buddy's 7-1/4 2-8-4. Thanks!
by 19copythree
Mon Apr 03, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: steam/airpump question
Replies: 11
Views: 1782

Re: steam/airpump question

It will keep running, but not produce more pressure. We're regulating it with a ball valve to keep speed reasonable. If I place a finger over intake, it will cause the pump to stall, indicating that the rings are not passing-by.
by 19copythree
Mon Apr 03, 2023 8:16 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: steam/airpump question
Replies: 11
Views: 1782

Re: steam/airpump question

at 100 psi or thereabouts.
by 19copythree
Sun Apr 02, 2023 8:52 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: steam/airpump question
Replies: 11
Views: 1782

Re: steam/airpump question

Bill,
yes, when coupled directly to a gauge, no pressure.
one pump, on the bench, produced about 30# when pumping into a vessel with a gauge.
the owner/builder says they did operate well enough (at one time) to charge a reservoir, for essentially, an emergency brake application (independent brake).
by 19copythree
Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: steam/airpump question
Replies: 11
Views: 1782

Re: steam/airpump question

Bill, valves were recently replaced.
Pumps only intended for engine brakes. But still not enough volume or pressure.
Just wondering if anyone has had any success with this type set-up.
Thanks, Jim
by 19copythree
Sat Apr 01, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: steam/airpump question
Replies: 11
Views: 1782

steam/airpump question

A friend has a 1-1/2" (7-1/4) 2-8-4. It has two Van Broklin design steam operated air pumps for brakes. The check valves are umbrella valves (flexible plastic valves, like in a Holley carburetor). There is no significant air pressure from these pumps. They operate fine, but don't move much air....
by 19copythree
Sat Jan 08, 2022 10:47 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: 1" scale steam dome. Turret
Replies: 21
Views: 23067

Re: 1" scale steam dome. Turret

Can you provide the approximate dimensions of the dome (height, diameter)? Thanks.
by 19copythree
Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:42 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: ISO 0-4-0 1.5" 7.25"
Replies: 26
Views: 14085

Re: ISO 0-4-0 1.5" 7.25"

I use the same Harbor Freight lift for my 1-1/2 Mercer 0-4-0 (fitted with angle iron for rails). But, I must add that I agree with the sentiment about how much fun and how practical high-line engines are. I have two of them. relatively affordable and tranportable. LILS has a really nice high line tr...
by 19copythree
Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:49 am
Forum: Live Steam Marketplace
Topic: ISO 0-4-0 1.5" 7.25"
Replies: 26
Views: 14085

Re: ISO 0-4-0 1.5" 7.25"

Hi, have you visited Long Island Live Steamers? I'm a member there. Live in Queens. Transport my Mercer 0-4-0 in the back of a Jeep Liberty. Contact me if you want to see the LILS club. Jim M. PS: I'm a member at Pioneer, as well.
by 19copythree
Fri Oct 02, 2020 9:56 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: 1st Meet at the Kirkwall Central
Replies: 35
Views: 19772

Re: 1st Meet at the Kirkwall Central

well, 0 in the US is -17.77 in Canada. Maybe Steve's running on vacuum.
by 19copythree
Sat Sep 19, 2020 9:23 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: 1st Meet at the Kirkwall Central
Replies: 35
Views: 19772

Re: 1st Meet at the Kirkwall Central

A trip to Pioneer. Kernel “Corn Cob” Bratina mans the scoop to show us Yanks proper firing technique