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Brad

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Steam Plant is Finally Finished
« on: July 31, 2022, 03:43:30 pm »
I have made all my changes. Steam pipes are lagged so I have less of a chance to burn myself. The Worthington steam pump fits nicely next to the boiler. Hand pump works well too. I am ready to take it to the engine shows after the Wednesday hydro of the boiler. First show in two weeks.

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Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2022, 05:18:15 pm »
 Really, really nice Brad, and the little scale bucket really stands out as a nice touch. I hope you can post some videos!

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Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2022, 05:29:32 pm »
mighty fine looking plant Brad, lots of valves & things to fiddle with, I love it.
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Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2022, 05:57:16 pm »
Looks great Brad.

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Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2022, 06:07:58 pm »
Video to come.

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Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2022, 06:28:51 pm »
Here is the video of today's run.


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Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2022, 09:03:11 pm »
   Fantastic! - Thank You! But what about the horn and whistle?

Brad

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Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2022, 09:29:08 pm »
Remember, the steam that blows the whistle will never turn the wheel. Actually I forgot to blow the whistle.

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Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2022, 06:01:17 am »
Beautiful work! Congratulations!
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Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2022, 08:09:15 am »
Bonjour Brad,
Nice and original plant indeed !
I can(t wait to hear it singing withs its whistle and its siren  ;)
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Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2022, 07:09:05 pm »
Very nice plant,,You did a great job on it....

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Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2022, 04:06:58 am »
Everything has already been said -
You really succeeded very well and it's fun :D
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Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2022, 02:09:58 pm »
nice one

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Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2022, 11:58:44 am »
Exceptional work there, Brad! The steam pump is a classic, and fun to watch.

I've got a 504 kit that I will put together someday. Thanks for the video!
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Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
« Reply #14 on: August 07, 2022, 11:51:11 am »
Love all the valves and fittings! I have been thinking through how to make a boiler for running many engines, what kind of tubing is that between the plant and the engine?