Post by: Steamandoil (Tim) on April 03, 2019, 07:26:19 am
Post by: Jim on April 02, 2019, 10:56:37 pm
Now that I have my you beaut air setup in my workshop (why I didn't set it up better years ago beats me) I have been running and fine tuning lots of engine.
Its a LOT easier using air than burning ones fingers continuously using steam :) :) :)
So yes, I might be posting up some engines running on air now and again :)
Post by: Weedensteam on April 02, 2019, 10:55:02 am
As for watching a video of an engine run it really doesn't matter to me, the mechanics work the same, flywheels wobble just as much. :)
Post by: txlabman on April 02, 2019, 10:49:08 am
Post by: Pete the steam on April 02, 2019, 10:47:19 am
I think I will get this put on a T-Shirt!
Should be the forum motto Charlie.
Post by: txlabman on April 02, 2019, 10:42:51 am
to "air" is human....but to "steam" is divine....lol
I think I will get this put on a T-Shirt!
Post by: Pete the steam on April 02, 2019, 10:09:07 am
Do I like watching engines “run” on air?
No, I prefer to watch them “walk” on water ;)
Ok... I’ll get me coat with Pete ;) :D :D
I'll get it for you mate
Post by: Hero on April 02, 2019, 10:04:14 am
Steam is more fun, though....
Post by: classixs on April 02, 2019, 08:06:23 am
Air is fine ... Steam is better!!!
Agree completely (https://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji482.png)
Post by: Swift Fox on April 02, 2019, 07:30:53 am
Post by: RedRyder on April 02, 2019, 07:05:47 am
Post by: jkbixby on April 02, 2019, 06:25:20 am
to "air" is human....but to "steam" is divine....lol
Well said - reminds me of Odgen Nash!
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 02, 2019, 05:01:57 am
Allan.
Post by: Postie Roy on April 02, 2019, 03:40:17 am
Post by: Nick on April 01, 2019, 11:30:57 pm
No, I prefer to watch them “walk” on water ;)
Ok... I’ll get me coat with Pete ;) :D :D
Post by: txlabman on April 01, 2019, 09:37:48 pm
Doesn’t bother me either way.
To each his own......
Post by: Scorpion2nz on April 01, 2019, 09:18:07 pm
Steam is the real deal .
And in my opinion any fool can make a engine that runs on air .
It is not a steam engine untill it has run on steam .
And while we are at it i do not like those videos of slow motion done digitally.
If you want to show a engine running slow do it properly in real time on steam.
Post by: Jim on April 01, 2019, 09:05:53 pm
to "air" is human....but to "steam" is divine....lolI like that saying Bruce :)
Post by: St Paul Steam on April 01, 2019, 09:04:27 pm
Air is fine ... Steam is better!!!to "air" is human....but to "steam" is divine....lol
Post by: Steamandoil (Tim) on April 01, 2019, 07:32:16 pm
I guess I'm of the same opinion as most of the folks I read here. Steam is really what these engine were built to run on and there is something about having the whole system running that brings a smile to my face. That being said, air is easier, quicker to set up and take down, and safer when little ones are around.
A good point.
Post by: SlowArrow on April 01, 2019, 06:09:18 pm
Post by: Steamandoil (Tim) on April 01, 2019, 11:31:02 am
Post by: komet163b on April 01, 2019, 10:57:03 am
show-off, but really, it is not as satisfying as
getting a persnickety burner and engine to
run like they should. I will say this, I steamup
my electrics more often than my burners.
Steamed 3 empires last night - I was a bit down
so I steamed 'em up until the blues went away.
Wayne
Post by: Dr.Rev.DelmarMacReady on April 01, 2019, 09:42:55 am
Post by: Stoker on April 01, 2019, 09:33:22 am
Post by: jkbixby on April 01, 2019, 08:55:21 am
Post by: IndianaRog on April 01, 2019, 07:27:17 am
Rog
Post by: steamtoys (Ron) on April 01, 2019, 06:22:00 am
antique engines on air only and not for extended
periods. I do have several Mamod and Wiilesco
engines that I can Steam. Old Engines with brass
boilers can present dangerous problems. Ron - steamtoys
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Post by: St Paul Steam on April 01, 2019, 05:47:40 am
Post by: Jim on March 31, 2019, 10:58:16 pm