Post by: Swift Fox on May 16, 2019, 08:46:36 am
I'm lucky that i've had quite a bit of full size experience albeit stationary steam, although i have had a go on a steam roller and narrow gauge loco.
Nice that you have a place to be able to do this in the US.
Post by: Dr.Rev.DelmarMacReady on May 15, 2019, 07:56:01 am
Post by: Nick on May 13, 2019, 10:08:33 pm
Are the Case controls like the Minneapolis?
Not sure, but on the Case backwards makes you go forward and forward makes you go backward. On the Nichols & Shepard, it moves the same way you point the lever
Post by: SeeSteam on May 13, 2019, 10:04:54 pm
If anyone wants to drive a locomotive, I think the Avery under-type compound engine must be very similar. The instructor of the Avery told me they had locomotive controls. No quadrants to worry about. I snuck on one while it's students were taking the test. ;)
Post by: Nick on May 13, 2019, 09:03:49 pm
Way Cool ... looks um ... Educational to say the least!
Nothing like climbing on and running an engine after only one day of information packed class time! :o
I even managed to get a 114 out of 125 on my test 91% ;D
Post by: Nick on May 13, 2019, 09:01:46 pm
Running them is a bit intimidating, the teachers tell you to be confident. For the single cylinder traction engines are a bit tricky. The throttle is extremely sticky and sloppy and touchy and you have to make sure your quadrant is in the right spot in order for it to start up. On the Minneapolis traction engine that I was on, the flywheel spun in the opposite direction of the Traction wheels, so forward was reverse and reverse was forward. It felt like moving a manual transmission car from standstill while in fourth gear with the clutch not working.
A compound Avery undertype TE was a dream to drive. Super easy, just point and go.
Yes, I never knew how important those quadrants were! Very confusing for me running the Nichols & Shepard as forward and reverse are opposite to what I'm used to running with the Case.
Here's that Avery in the dark a couple years ago
https://youtu.be/4PKKrUVmKQI
Post by: Nick on May 13, 2019, 08:59:34 pm
Chris forgot to mention the best part, only $75 for two days, meals and camping included 8)
Post by: Stoker on May 13, 2019, 08:52:13 pm
Traction engines would be excellent, but a locomotive would be even better .... In My Dreams!!!
Post by: Jim on May 13, 2019, 08:29:09 pm
Post by: jerseysteam on May 13, 2019, 05:04:44 pm
https://www.camdenmin.co.uk/products/memories-of-steam-rallying
right now and it's fascinating. I just scored a couple of Jack Hampshire's other books on eBay, so I'm looking forward to reading those.
Post by: SeeSteam on May 13, 2019, 03:20:15 pm
A compound Avery undertype TE was a dream to drive. Super easy, just point and go.
Post by: txlabman on May 13, 2019, 12:04:10 pm
I am scared to go to steam school because it would tempt me to buy one of these beasts!
Post by: Stoker on May 13, 2019, 10:16:54 am
Post by: SeeSteam on May 13, 2019, 09:38:30 am
https://youtu.be/AdJzvXGaD_A
P.S. Many thanks to Nick. He is in the video...