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5" Steam Turbine

Discussion in 'Miniature Railways' started by Live Steam, Feb 2, 2009.

  1. Live Steam

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    Hi Guys,

    A Little while ago I posted about my new toy, thanks for all the help, it turned out a can of butane/propane mix suited nicely, just had to whip up some pipework. A few pics below -
     
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    Now for the second bit, the reason I purchased this model is because its similar to my college project im currently building and allowed me to do a little bit more research into Steam Turbines. So for my final college project im building a 5" Turbomotive (lightly based upon the LMS example). Its a twin turbine loco, designed to fit in between the frames of a 5" 0-4-0 Railmotor so that a standard boiler can be used. So ive included a few more pics to show you where I am, for those interested.
     
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    Few more pics,

    Cheers
    David
     
  4. Not bad matey not bad . have you had words with the model and experimental engineers that you see at shows it would pay to get aquainted as there help would no doubt benifit your engine
     
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    Not at the minute, as its a Graded Project im doing as much as possible off my own back through flow and motion simulations. If it doesn't work come a few weeks then thats when ill seek help but its a very straight forward project, any problems will be easy to find, locate and re-design.
     
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    That's mega Cool, if you fancy bringing it to North Wales when it's finished we have quite a nice track
     
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    Another update for those interested.
     
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    Are you using those small brass bevels for drive?
    If so, are you planning to ride behind it?
     
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    Am indeed! If the bevel your refering to is the one on the reduction gear, ignore it, its going to be replaced by another sproket and chain.
     

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