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BAGRS Basic project engine

Modeling
#1

For the last few months have been getting all the materials I needed to start this project. Its something like a Thumb Thumb steam engine. I saw this on the web a few years ago and really loved it but never had the guts to try it because it was live steam. Now that Im out of diapers with the live steam Im more comfortable at attemting to build this. It looks like a fun project. Here is the link for those intrested: http://www.panyo.com/project/index.htm SO far I have all the materials required to build this and wood all cut. I pinted out the plans ect for the project and put it all into a binder.

All the materials

Today I started to build the main frame. Once the glue dries Ill post some photos.

#2

Very nice Shawn!

Alec

#3

Don’t spend as much time being so bloody ORGANIZED, and just BUILD - and you’d be finished already! lol!

#4
Mik said:
Don't spend as much time being so bloody ORGANIZED, and just BUILD - and you'd be finished already! lol!
Lol I know I got kind of anal with this one. Lol
#5

Looks like your gonna enjoy the build Shawn.
PS. Hope you put the plans etc. in a pink binder to please Rooster. :slight_smile:

#6

Looks like a neat project. I’ll be following this :slight_smile:

#7

Last night I got the main frame together. Today I did the planks over the main frame and added the the boiler base plate to the bottom. (Im using basswood for the main frame and decking). So far it seems to be an easy and fun project. Waiting for the glue to dry takes the most time. My next step is to cut to squares into the decking for the chains and then start addiding the journals, wheels and sprokets. Bottom with the boiler base plate

(http://i39.tinypic.com/fooif.jpg)

Main frame with the decking.

(http://i44.tinypic.com/2rfsrwn.jpg)

#8

You’re enjoying this build, I can telll. Looks great so far Shawn.

#9
Shawn said:
... Waiting for the glue to dry takes the most time. ...
Shawn, the secret to avoiding the waiting game is to have two projects - or at least two sub-assemblies to switch off between. ... While you're waiting on the planking to dry, do the boiler jacket. While you're waiting on that to dry, fit the sprocket to the axle, etc. Unless "waiting for the glue to dry" is your rationale to go get a beer, make a sammich, surf the boards, or take a nap... then it's a perfectly great way to work!
#10
Mik said:
Shawn said:
... Waiting for the glue to dry takes the most time. ...
Shawn, the secret to avoiding the waiting game is to have two projects - or at least two sub-assemblies to switch off between. ... While you're waiting on the planking to dry, do the boiler jacket. While you're waiting on that to dry, fit the sprocket to the axle, etc. Unless "waiting for the glue to dry" is your rationale to go get a beer, make a sammich, surf the boards, or take a nap... then it's a perfectly great way to work!
Lol your close mik. Its actually my excuse to go run trains and go hiking. :) As my wife says my biggest decision of the day is what I want to do - run trains (she says play trains), go hiking, biking or kayaking. Now I can add hang out at the lean to.
#11

Shawn, I’m enjoying this thread, been thinking about trying one of these as my first live steam engine!

#12

I wanted to do one of these too, but I could never swing the costs.

#13

Thanks guys
Vic the cost is not as cheap as one would think. I prob could have done it cheaper if I shopped around. I just bought a new peice everytime I got a pay check. Doing it that way doesnt hurt the pocket all at once. Something like this would look cool running on that pizza or any small layout.

#14

I spent the last few evenings working on the engine. (After the kids went to bed) Progress is going faster then I thought. Have been spending about an hour at night on the days I work. So far its a fun little project and I already have some ideas for the next one I plan on doing (something on the ends of a Class A Climax :slight_smile: I got the holes drilled and filed down till they were squared.

(http://i42.tinypic.com/zk2uqf.jpg)

I attached the journals to the main frame and added the wheels. I also added the sprocket and chain to the wheels

(http://i39.tinypic.com/j0e5n6.jpg)

The next step was to build the idler assembly. I had to cut all the brass pieces and bend the bracket.

(http://i44.tinypic.com/29cbewo.jpg)

Then all the pieces were put together forming the idler shaft assembly. he bracket was secured to the main body and the primary chain was added.

(http://i44.tinypic.com/313k9w3.jpg)

Next step is the steam power. :slight_smile:

#15

Did a little more work today. I started with the engine

(http://i44.tinypic.com/2uxxs3s.jpg)

and also added the lubricator

(http://i40.tinypic.com/uy6h2.jpg)

Engine was attached with the chains.

(http://i44.tinypic.com/j5ck7k.jpg)

I had to solder a bracket to the bottom of the lubricator

(http://i41.tinypic.com/fd4txi.jpg)

I also attached the lubricator but pic did not download will have t try again later. Next step is the boiler.

#16

heres themost updated shot with the lubricator attached.

(http://i42.tinypic.com/ap7nme.jpg)

#17

Excellent!

Wait …I meant Women’s Work!
:wink:

#18

(http://i40.tinypic.com/uy6h2.jpg)

Displacement Lubricators are illegal in N.J…!

#19

you might wanna polish up the cylinder casting a bit… They din’t used to be THAT rough.

#20

I dont know why they made it that way. I guess a light file to smotth it out or sand paper?