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    Steam locomotive stuck in experiment

    Hello People Sorry for long time without response, in meanwhile i made some additional parts on loco. It is not yet finished but I made short movie so why not to share it. http://youtu.be/dQUCqWwFNIA Salute Ante P.S. and thank you very much to all for advices
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    Steam locomotive stuck in experiment

    1 bar (14 psi) is pretty low; I suspect that may be part of the problem. I measured force needed for pull locomotive and calculation shows me that 1 bar is enough. You say "Lots of leakage on Cylinders" cure that problem and try the engine again, if the cylinders are leaking badly then they...
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    Steam locomotive stuck in experiment

    Does the engine run with no load? Runs like crazy Does it have enough power to move itself? On little push it make few cycles an then stops Or on small descent it start to accelerate How much pressure are you using? I dont know exactly (I dont have small pressure gauge) safety valve is...
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    Steam locomotive stuck in experiment

    Hello people I was started project before one month to make steam locomotive, it is not made for rails just to run around house :) I have not previous experience with burners, boilers steam engines but in theory i know enough. Problem whit this loco is that it has no power to run. So I hope...
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    Hello from Croatia

    Hi people! I am Ante, living in Croatia I am mechanical engineer with 5 year experience. Until recently I worked as a designer in shipyard. I am currently unemployed so i have lots of time for my hobbies :) So far I made 2 Stirling engines and small steam locomotive (steam locomotive is reason...
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