Help with gas firing

I hope this , my first toe dip , is an appropriate thread to ask the question, if not would the moderator please move it to the right place ! .

Ok , so I am a member of the Wolverhampton & District Model Engineering Society, a registered charity , with an operation at Baggeridge Country Park , where we have a developing track on which we offer free rides for all , but ask for a donation from those who feel they can afford it .

We have decided to construct a new Steam Powered Locomotive, 7 1/4” g Sweet William 0-6-0 , with the principal aim of exposing our new or novice members to the Engineering workshop , hoping to pass on skills and techniques which are needed in such a project , some have no experience at all .

Of the group involved , the request has been made to consider firing the loco by means of gas , a system no one within the club has any knowledge of for anything larger than g1 .

I have seen an article about “Marty’s “ burners , which I found very encouraging, and I have attempted to contact Los Angeles Live Steamers , who I am led to believe are large users of gas fuelled locos , but I have had no response.

Does anyone on this forum , have knowledge and experience Of operating this form of firing , I particularly would like to know how the plumbing is done , what kit is used , what safety devices are employed and how the insurance company views this system where passenger hauling is involved?

Any help would be appreciated.

David

Regarding the use of gas as a fuel source, I would recommend reaching out to organizations that specialize in steam locomotive operations and see if they have any knowledge or experience with this type of firing system. You might also want to consider reaching out to manufacturers or suppliers of gas firing systems for model steam locomotives, as they may be able to provide information on the plumbing, kit, safety devices, and insurance considerations for this type of system.

ozzy09 said:

Regarding the use of gas as a fuel source, I would recommend reaching out to organizations that specialize in steam locomotive operations and see if they have any knowledge or experience with this type of firing system. You might also want to consider reaching out to manufacturers or suppliers of gas firing systems for model steam locomotives, as they may be able to provide information on the plumbing, kit, safety devices, and insurance considerations for this type of system.

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Ozzy09 ; Thank you for your response .

I have made several attempts to make contact with some of your countrymen at LALS , sadly without the courtesy of a reply , quite disappointing since , as I understand things , they are a substantial user of this form of firing .

If you know of others who may be more responsive, I would be delighted to hear from you , similarly in respect of equipment suppliers , though our aim on this build is to make , in house , everything within our ability .

Again thanks for your input,

Regards ,

David .