Pyle National Turbo generator MO-6
Pyle National Turbo generator MO-6
I have a Pacific steam locomotive that I purchased recently that has a Pyle National Turbo generator MO-6 on it. It does not have a regulator on the locomotive for the generator.
Does anybody have a regulator or know where I ca get one?
A manual for that generator would be nice to have or a copy of the manual.
Anybody have one or know where I can find one?
Does anybody have a regulator or know where I ca get one?
A manual for that generator would be nice to have or a copy of the manual.
Anybody have one or know where I can find one?
J.T. Bailey
Box Cab & 4-6-2 Pacific
SWLS,HALS & IBLS
Box Cab & 4-6-2 Pacific
SWLS,HALS & IBLS
Re: Pyle National Turbo generator MO-6
JT,
I found three e-books on the subject. Just do a Google book search on Westinghouse Air Brake or Cross-compound pump, or similar.
I'd send you the pdf's, but they are large.
Here's what I found.
- Instruction Book - Westinghouse Air Brake Company
- The_Westinghouse_New_York_air_brakes_The Science of Railways
- Westinghouse_Quick_action_Automatic_Brake
Here is a picture of the regulator guts.
Here is the regulator on my locomotive.
I bought this from a live steam supplier, but I can't find the emails.
I'll continue to look for it.
Can anyone help here?
http://www.karlkobel.com
Karl
I just realized I answered a question about the pump, not the generator, sorry.
Karl
I found three e-books on the subject. Just do a Google book search on Westinghouse Air Brake or Cross-compound pump, or similar.
I'd send you the pdf's, but they are large.
Here's what I found.
- Instruction Book - Westinghouse Air Brake Company
- The_Westinghouse_New_York_air_brakes_The Science of Railways
- Westinghouse_Quick_action_Automatic_Brake
Here is a picture of the regulator guts.
Here is the regulator on my locomotive.
I bought this from a live steam supplier, but I can't find the emails.
I'll continue to look for it.
Can anyone help here?
http://www.karlkobel.com
Karl
I just realized I answered a question about the pump, not the generator, sorry.
Karl
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Re: Pyle National Turbo generator MO-6
J.T.,
This is my Moseley M06 that I purchased from Francis new in 1981($220 at that time!). You can see the small regulator next to the generator long with the conduit and teflon-coated wire he included. You can also se the manual that was also included. It was very simple.
Gary Armitstead
Burbank, CA
Member LALS since 1980
Member Goleta Valley Railroad Club 1980-1993
Burbank, CA
Member LALS since 1980
Member Goleta Valley Railroad Club 1980-1993
Re: Pyle National Turbo generator MO-6
Gary,
Thanks for the reply, looks real good.
Here is a Picture of the one I just took off my pacific.
My problem is it was not hooked up nor did it have a regulator.
I am looking for a regulator, a manual or copy of a manual and a spec sheet on it.
If anyone knows where I can get these I would really appreciate it.
Thanks for the reply, looks real good.
Here is a Picture of the one I just took off my pacific.
My problem is it was not hooked up nor did it have a regulator.
I am looking for a regulator, a manual or copy of a manual and a spec sheet on it.
If anyone knows where I can get these I would really appreciate it.
J.T. Bailey
Box Cab & 4-6-2 Pacific
SWLS,HALS & IBLS
Box Cab & 4-6-2 Pacific
SWLS,HALS & IBLS
- Gary Armitstead
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Re: Pyle National Turbo generator MO-6
JT,
Check your messages.
Check your messages.
Gary Armitstead
Burbank, CA
Member LALS since 1980
Member Goleta Valley Railroad Club 1980-1993
Burbank, CA
Member LALS since 1980
Member Goleta Valley Railroad Club 1980-1993
Re: Pyle National Turbo generator MO-6
I will say, building regulators in general can be easy. Making one of that size can be hard considering the tolerances. I work with air and steam based regulators as a nuke mechanic so you could machine one, it just depends on wanting an external pressure sensing line or an internal one. Each has its ups and downs especially due to size. Also does anyone have any recommendations for machining castings of a steam generator and what to do to make it fully functional? I bought some a couple months ago and I really just don't know where to start and I don't want to incorrectly machine it because they're very hard to come by.
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Re: Pyle National Turbo generator MO-6
RRSC regulator from their 1980 catalog. Probably $75 now, maybe more. I'm pretty sure he still sells these. Not worth it to me to machine these myself even if they were $200 a piece or MORE!
Gary Armitstead
Burbank, CA
Member LALS since 1980
Member Goleta Valley Railroad Club 1980-1993
Burbank, CA
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Re: Pyle National Turbo generator MO-6
John.John.can wrote:I will say, building regulators in general can be easy. Making one of that size can be hard considering the tolerances. I work with air and steam based regulators as a nuke mechanic so you could machine one, it just depends on wanting an external pressure sensing line or an internal one. Each has its ups and downs especially due to size. Also does anyone have any recommendations for machining castings of a steam generator and what to do to make it fully functional? I bought some a couple months ago and I really just don't know where to start and I don't want to incorrectly machine it because they're very hard to come by.
I paid $220 for my Moseley generator back in early 1981. Now they sell for $1500-$2000 each......IF YOU can find one! Mine is brand new and out of the box once for a photo. Purchased this one from Francis Moseley personally over the phone. He told me it was expensive, but that he would back it up personally. Happy that he talked me into buying it.
Gary Armitstead
Burbank, CA
Member LALS since 1980
Member Goleta Valley Railroad Club 1980-1993
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Re: Pyle National Turbo generator MO-6
Gary and JT
I drew up the plans of a Mosely Generator regulator many moons ago.
I posted them I believe here on Chaski's steam site.
Also the steam railroading magazine that was started in Sacramento over 10 years ago ( age related recall failure)
used the drawing in their second issue. So if you have those issues , maybe you can find them.
If not, drop me a note
Rich
I drew up the plans of a Mosely Generator regulator many moons ago.
I posted them I believe here on Chaski's steam site.
Also the steam railroading magazine that was started in Sacramento over 10 years ago ( age related recall failure)
used the drawing in their second issue. So if you have those issues , maybe you can find them.
If not, drop me a note
Rich
Re: Pyle National Turbo generator MO-6
If I found one for sale and the seller allowed payments. I would buy one in a heart beat. Being in the lower end of the military limits expenditures on certain things. So unless someone has any idea for how I can take my castings to fully functional. I may still end up buying one as stated above if the seller allows payments.
Re: Pyle National Turbo generator MO-6
That would be Home Railway Journal - Fall 2006Rich_Carlstedt wrote: Also the steam railroading magazine that was started in Sacramento over 10 years ago ( age related recall failure) used the drawing in their second issue.
Re: Pyle National Turbo generator MO-6
The drawing was of the regulator, not the generator.
Matt Mason