I would like to formally introduce myself as a new supplier to our hobby under the name Eccentric Engineer.
Some of you may have seen my Facebook Page where I've been posting updates on my projects, but I'm finally far enough on a couple projects that I feel comfortable announcing them here.
Standard Injector
First and foremost is something that is greatly needed in our hobby right now. Injectors!
I'm very pleased to announce my "Standard Injector" which is already in production with a first run of 16 units.
I have a working prototype which performs very well, capable of lifting water and delivering 4.5 pints per minute (comparable to SuperScale or an Ohlenkamp). Pipe connections are 5/16" and overflow is threaded 3/8"-32. Projected price will be $350.
I will not take deposits or reservations. As with everything I make, they will be for sale when they are ready to ship. I am anticipating this first small batch to sell very quickly, but I would appreciate expression of interests with contact information so I know how many castings to order for the next batch.
I am very excited to announce the first super-detailed injector for those of us that model 2.5" scale narrow gauge.
The Monitor injector is found on many narrow gauge locomotives, and the detail on this injector is uncompromising to the prototype.
I have had a test injector on my C&S mogul for almost a year and it has been my primary water source delivering 6 pints per minute. 30% more water than a SuperScale injector.
This injector will lift on its own, but it will also feature an operational priming valve. This means water can be lifted into the injector without opening the main steam valve. This redundancy means no more dumping cold water on an injector to get it to lift!
These are not yet in production, but molds are underway! Again, expressions of interest would be greatly appreciated. I anticipate the first batch to be completed before the end of the year.
Nathan 1918A Non-Lifting Injector
A super-detailed non-lifting injector is something I feel is also missing from our hobby, and the 1918A was found on many locomotives, from small 0-6-0's to heavy SP 4-6-2's, these were up to the task. These will deliver 4.5 pints per minute, and while they are denoted as "non-lifting," they will not require gravity feed to prime, and will start automatically.
This injector is in the final stages of design and is nearly ready for a 3D printed prototype. The rapid prototyped model serves to figure out exactly how the body will be held for machining and where I will need extra machine stock, etc, before making hard tooling.
This valve was used along with the 1918A injector, and there were a wide variety of ways it could be installed.
It was perhaps most commonly installed in or in-front of the cab within reach of the operator with a steam pipe leading down to the injector.
With the flange connections, it can also be mounted directly on top of the 1918A injector. In this case the lever was operated through extensions up into the cab.
Molds for this starting valve are almost done, and I expect to see the first batch completed within a year. Target price is $250 but that is subject to change.
Lastly under development is a full line of pipe fittings in 3/16", 1/4" and 5/16".
90 and 45 Elbows, 90 and 45 street elbows, tees, and couplings.
I hope to have fittings ready to ship by mid-year.
I'm so excited to finally share what I've been working on, and I'm greatly looking forward to serving our hobby.
Thank you for reading!
Anthony Duarte
Eccentric Engineer
