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BAGRS Basic project engine

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#41
Jon Radder said:
Your videos really have me interested in this. I've been searching around but I can't figure out where you bought the boiler and engine kit. Most of my search results point me to Sulphur Springs Steam Models' "KIT-BPE" which is a dead end (out of business ?).

Care to post some links ?


Jon,
The steam engine: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=midwest+heritage+<B>stea<%2FB>m+engines

But they’re out of stock.

Couldn’t find the engine at the Midwest Products site : http://www.midwestproducts.com/default.aspx
No search engine that I could find on the site.
Ralph

#42

Womens work!

#43

As Tim The Tool Man Taylor would say “Needs MORE POWER!”

#44

I think Shawn started something here.

#45

Ralph you could really any of the steam engine kits. Or by everything seperate. All you would need is a boiler and the engine. The lubricator and everthing else has to be bought seperate anyway. Try this site for a start
http://www.pmresearchinc.com/store/home.php
http://www.ministeam.com/acatalog/index.html
Mik might be able to guide you in another direction as well. I would image Mid West will be producing more soon if the stock is out.

#46

I’m not sure what thread Shawn mentioned it in, but I heard him say he was thinking of doing a Climax or something similar. Look what I ran into today Googling steam engines…

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/jrad/_forumfiles/TwinEngine.jpg)

#47

Thats cool Jon. Do you know who makes that one? There is also the grahm engines that make the engine just like the class A http://www.grahamind.com/tvr1a.html. I was thinking about using that as my engine. The problem Im stuck on as of now would be making or buying trucks with the climax style gearing. If I cant find someone that makes them I might have to make them or find someone to try to make. Of course thats a future project not anytime soon. Worst case I could always make the Class A but using as simple gear system like the project engine. Then it would be more like the one I scrtch built with a static geariing/engine.

#48

I didn’t keep track of where I saw it, but I’m sure I could find it again. I’ll look tonight when I get home.

As far as gearing, I think I would keep it simple with a chain drive. It doesn’t have to BE a Climax. Just a Climax inspired engine built in the back-woods shop with parts they can order in.

#49

Jon & Shawn;

That engine configuration looks perfect for a Heisler.

Just a thought,
David Meashey

#50

Jon Radder said:
I’m not sure what thread Shawn mentioned it in, but I heard him say he was thinking of doing a Climax or something similar. Look what I ran into today Googling steam engines…

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/jrad/_forumfiles/TwinEngine.jpg)

That’s more a Heisler. I think I spelled it right, but climax had the cylinders on 35-40 deg running fore and aft one each side.

(http://freightsheds.largescalecentral.com/users/paps101line/_forumfiles/white_deer_and_loganton_1.jpg)

Like the climax B in this photo of a local train the White Deer & Loganton RY Good ole #1

#51

I have a B’mann Climax electric that is so dear to me it would be nice to have a live steamer.

#52
Dave Meashey said:
Jon & Shawn;

That engine configuration looks perfect for a Heisler.

Just a thought,
David Meashey


That’s what I was thinking of, just couldn’t remember the name :slight_smile: Thanks Dave.

#53

Shawn - I saw that at http://www.buycheapr.com/us/result.jsp?ga=us14&q=steam+engine+kits The photo is about halfway down the page and leads to an eBay page: http://compare.ebay.com/like/130436266815

Edit to add: Which leads you to the company selling them… http://www.lineymachine.com/

#54

When will the Heisler be finished Shawn?

#55

Shawn, where did you find all the parts? I have the BPE plans page bookmarked and note that a lot of them seemed to be available through Sulphur Springs, whose Web site is down. Did you have to do a $50 minimum order from Stock Drive Products for the sprockets and chain?

#56

AccuCraft make a VERY nice Fn3 Climax for a couple of thou. All those I’ve seen run very well. You just have to cover up the screwed-up woodwork with the real thing.

tac, ig & The Seaside Traffic Circle Boys

#57

It’s from PM research, and it’s bigger than you’d really want as far as steam usage… as in 3" dia boiler to keep it going

#58

OUTSTANDING!!! ive been wanting to do that for a few months, i have two of those midwest engines, strong runners, would it be too much trouble to post the parts list and suppliers, i just dont have the time to do all the research, Thanks for posting!

#59
Billy J said:
OUTSTANDING!!! ive been wanting to do that for a few months, i have two of those midwest engines, strong runners, would it be too much trouble to post the parts list and suppliers, i just dont have the time to do all the research, Thanks for posting!
Billy go to this site fofr the project engine http://www.panyo.com/project/index.htm

This site is the list with parts and suppliers
http://www.panyo.com/project/parts.htm

Web sites for suppliers
http://www.panyo.com/project/links.htm

Sulphur springs is no longer around so use alternate listed. The lubercator I got from
http://ngtmodels.com/roundhouse-acc.htm

#60
Bill Powell said:
Shawn, where did you find all the parts? I have the BPE plans page bookmarked and note that a lot of them seemed to be available through Sulphur Springs, whose Web site is down. Did you have to do a $50 minimum order from Stock Drive Products for the sprockets and chain?
Sorry I dont know how I missed your post. I ordered everything from the alternate sites. I did not not need a min order from stock drive.