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New steam engine/boiler - advice wanted New steam engine/boiler - advice wanted komet163b · September 18, 2019, 11:27:17 am I just came into a homebuilt 1929 engine/boiler combo.I've added some pix to illustrate. There are two areas of concern - the... 20 Replies · 4560 Views Started by komet163b « 1 2 »	20 Replies 4560 Views	October 08, 2019, 07:33:13 am by komet163b
Hornby O Gauge Restoration Advice Hornby O Gauge Restoration Advice jkbixby · September 18, 2019, 03:30:55 pm I've recently acquired some prewar Hornby O gauge items that are dirty and have some surface rust that I'm not really confident ... 3 Replies · 2155 Views Started by jkbixby	3 Replies 2155 Views	September 28, 2019, 01:28:29 am by Tony Bird
Bohm HB7 Stirling Engine Bohm HB7 Stirling Engine Hero · September 17, 2019, 10:39:39 am This is an older model, I think, for if you look it up on eBay you'll find something quite different. [ Guests cannot view attac... 6 Replies · 3749 Views Started by Hero	6 Replies 3749 Views	September 18, 2019, 07:35:50 am by Jim
"Stuart Beam Engine" full build "Stuart Beam Engine" full build creepy · May 29, 2019, 03:49:58 am Hi FolksThis is a full build thread for the "Stuart Beam Engine", part one consists of an overview of the build, with hopefully ... 69 Replies · 26393 Views Started by creepy « 1 2 3 ... 5 »	69 Replies 26393 Views	September 12, 2019, 11:24:09 am by Stoker
One engine, two propeller shafts One engine, two propeller shafts Raphael · August 31, 2019, 06:58:02 pm Bonjour,Here is the solution created by my friend Max for my steam tug Aggrip :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94VlKqao96oAnd t... 4 Replies · 2960 Views Started by Raphael	4 Replies 2960 Views	September 10, 2019, 02:01:58 am by Raphael
Weeden Chuff Pot Weeden Chuff Pot txlabman · August 31, 2019, 12:29:23 pm I made this a while back from a Weeden Boiler. A little touch up to do on the base paint. Brass hose adapter, Bushing and Weeden... 15 Replies · 4602 Views Started by txlabman « 1 2 »	15 Replies 4602 Views	September 09, 2019, 07:50:44 pm by Dr.Rev.DelmarMacReady
Mamod piston oiling for startup Mamod piston oiling for startup SeeSteam · August 25, 2019, 08:23:47 am Do you remove the piston or not? I don't like to since it's not easy. Feels like it's hard on the trunnion, springs, etc. 2 Replies · 1468 Views Started by SeeSteam	2 Replies 1468 Views	August 25, 2019, 08:57:57 am by Nick
Connect an additional water pump to a Stuart D10 Connect an additional water pump to a Stuart D10 Raphael · August 24, 2019, 04:13:15 am Bonjour,Heating a little boiler and install a water pump is to my opinion the most efficient way to save gas and autonomy and pr... 4 Replies · 2180 Views Started by Raphael	4 Replies 2180 Views	August 24, 2019, 05:39:59 pm by Stoker
Jensen J-42R engine build (finished ) Jensen J-42R engine build (finished ) St Paul Steam · July 01, 2019, 09:11:30 pm I haven't documented a new engine build in years, but with this new forum I felt I could do it here for any that want to follow ... 25 Replies · 7097 Views Started by St Paul Steam « 1 2 »	25 Replies 7097 Views	August 19, 2019, 05:56:04 am by St Paul Steam
Mamod mazac flywheel Mamod mazac flywheel 34046 · August 16, 2019, 08:56:06 am An intact small flywheel but surface cracks.Anybody tried recovering one of these by filling cracks with JB weld or araldite ? O... 11 Replies · 4898 Views Started by 34046	11 Replies 4898 Views	August 18, 2019, 02:34:30 pm by Vpro
MSM Pevensey Plinth Dimensions for Philip MSM Pevensey Plinth Dimensions for Philip Jim · August 05, 2019, 10:17:34 pm Here you go Philip, sorry for the delay. I put them up here as it was easier.Any questions, just sing out. You can see how there... 9 Replies · 2827 Views Started by Jim	9 Replies 2827 Views	August 17, 2019, 03:16:33 am by Swift Fox
De-zink questions ? De-zink questions ? St Paul Steam · August 16, 2019, 06:25:29 am I have been looking at several wilesco steam engines, almost all of which suffer from de-zink near the sight glass...my question... 7 Replies · 2078 Views Started by St Paul Steam	7 Replies 2078 Views	August 16, 2019, 10:31:10 pm by St Paul Steam
Need more pressure on vintage Bing feed pump Need more pressure on vintage Bing feed pump SeeSteam · August 10, 2019, 08:39:42 am I built up (babbitted) the “piston” so now it pumps. The valves work and they hold back steam pressure and when the boiler cools... 1 Replies · 1064 Views Started by SeeSteam	1 Replies 1064 Views	August 10, 2019, 05:46:36 pm by Dr.Rev.DelmarMacReady
Turning cast iron wheels. Turning cast iron wheels. Tony Bird · July 30, 2019, 10:27:53 am Hi,Along with the Hornby tinplate wagons I bought(see another thread) came eight part machined cast iron wheel castings. At lea... 14 Replies · 3368 Views Started by Tony Bird	14 Replies 3368 Views	August 01, 2019, 11:49:13 am by Swift Fox
Drilling difficult holes Drilling difficult holes creepy · July 30, 2019, 03:17:59 am Hi FolksA short video on drilling difficult holes in tight places, hope this helps a few people with a simple solution.regardsGa... 3 Replies · 1337 Views Started by creepy	3 Replies 1337 Views	July 31, 2019, 08:27:32 pm by krypto31337
Plastic safe lubrication techniques Plastic safe lubrication techniques Stoker · July 30, 2019, 05:33:18 pm In working with my garden railroad locomotives, especially my Shay with exposed gearing near the ground, I am trying to come up ... 13 Replies · 3379 Views Started by Stoker	13 Replies 3379 Views	July 31, 2019, 02:53:13 pm by jerseysteam
Boiler feed valve on old Bing Boiler feed valve on old Bing SeeSteam · July 29, 2019, 09:54:24 am On the front of the engine, if I move the lever so it is inline with the faucet, steam and water shoots out. If I have it inline... 8 Replies · 2155 Views Started by SeeSteam	8 Replies 2155 Views	July 30, 2019, 12:57:28 pm by SeeSteam
Another Charity shop purchase. Another Charity shop purchase. Tony Bird · July 19, 2019, 05:23:40 am Hi,An engraved brass ash tray in the shape of a slipper and made in India was bought in a charity shop for 50p. [ Guests cannot ... 12 Replies · 3366 Views Started by Tony Bird	12 Replies 3366 Views	July 29, 2019, 02:53:52 am by Jim
Feedwater, to heat or not to heat? Feedwater, to heat or not to heat? KNO3 · July 08, 2019, 03:23:31 pm Hello all,Being in the middle of a steam plant build, I have come to the point in which I should decide how to best feed the boi... 17 Replies · 4397 Views Started by KNO3 « 1 2 »	17 Replies 4397 Views	July 21, 2019, 12:51:47 pm by Hero
3" X 6'' riveted boiler, Jensen style (brand new construction) 3" X 6'' riveted boiler, Jensen style (brand new construction) St Paul Steam · July 16, 2019, 06:27:55 am this is a brand new construction boiler made by Jed Pusczykowski, Of PA.(gearhead Jed) he has his own YouTube channel under the ... 13 Replies · 5429 Views Started by St Paul Steam	13 Replies 5429 Views	July 20, 2019, 04:02:09 pm by txlabman

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