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Title: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
Post by: Brad 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.
Title: Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
Post by: Gregowen 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!
Title: Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
Post by: St Paul Steam on July 31, 2022, 05:29:32 pm
mighty fine looking plant Brad, lots of valves & things to fiddle with, I love it.
Title: Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
Post by: parallelmotion on July 31, 2022, 05:57:16 pm
Looks great Brad.
Title: Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
Post by: Brad on July 31, 2022, 06:07:58 pm
Video to come.
Title: Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
Post by: Brad on July 31, 2022, 06:28:51 pm
Here is the video of today's run.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6Qeb8jAyt0
Title: Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
Post by: Gregowen on July 31, 2022, 09:03:11 pm
   Fantastic! - Thank You! But what about the horn and whistle?
Title: Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
Post by: Brad 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.
Title: Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
Post by: skeptic49 on August 01, 2022, 06:01:17 am
Beautiful work! Congratulations!
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Post by: Raphael 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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Post by: smokey1961 on August 01, 2022, 07:09:05 pm
Very nice plant,,You did a great job on it....
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Post by: tenniV11 on August 02, 2022, 04:06:58 am
Everything has already been said -
You really succeeded very well and it's fun :D
Arnold
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Post by: eifion on August 03, 2022, 02:09:58 pm
nice one
Title: Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
Post by: Paula 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!
Title: Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
Post by: MadeForThat 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?
Title: Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
Post by: Brad on August 07, 2022, 01:18:56 pm
1/4" piping and tapered fittings from PM Research.
Title: Re: Steam Plant is Finally Finished
Post by: txlabman on August 10, 2022, 03:33:14 pm

Brad:

Your Steam Plant really turned out great. 

First Class Work!

Cheers,
Charlie