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Post by balljoint on Jul 17, 2022 19:25:32 GMT
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Post by balljoint on Jun 27, 2021 9:13:36 GMT
The loco had not been run for a couple of years, and had just passed the hydraulic test, but failed the steam test as the axle pump was not working so the loco was being taken back to the unloading point under steam. it had travelled about 50 yards by opening and closing the regulator gently when something in the regulator stuck open and the loco ran away. When we took the regulator apart it was down to a build up of deposits around the spindle of the poppet valve and the return spring could not overcome the resistance. Lessons learnt. Unfortunately the guy who owns the loco is advancing in years and a slightly younger member was at the controls when it happened. He was mortified. Fortunately the drawings had not been followed and the chimney was held to the smokebox by copper rivets, which pulled through, instead of bolts and consequently detached without doing to much harm. Would probably have caused a lot more damage had it been bolted down
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Post by balljoint on Jun 24, 2021 19:29:46 GMT
Thank you for that Andy, It confirms what I thought must be the case.
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Post by balljoint on Jun 24, 2021 17:29:46 GMT
Hi Guys Whilst having a run at the club today, one of our members had the regulator jam open, which resulted in the loco escaping down the loading bay ramp and coming to rest having hit the rear end of the owners car. Fortunately not much damage done, but the chimney was ripped off of the smokebox and the petticoat pipe bent slightly. I have been asked to put things right, but I cannot see how the petticoat pipe is fitted to the chimney. I thought it was a press fit, but it will not move on a hydraulic press. Has anyone got a copy of the drawings and could give me a clue as to how it was fitted originally. Thanks Colin
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Post by balljoint on May 29, 2020 17:29:35 GMT
According to the Conex website, 1/2" BSP in accordance with BS 2779/ISO 228
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Post by balljoint on Jan 9, 2020 19:43:13 GMT
Roger Bob Bramson is still about and is a member of SMEE, I am sure that if you contact them they will be able to put you in touch Colin
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Post by balljoint on Aug 21, 2019 8:27:39 GMT
If yuou send me a PM, I can send you the drawing from the Super Simplex plans Colin
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Post by balljoint on Mar 26, 2018 18:40:54 GMT
Hi Hayden Here is a picture of my Super Simplex in a frame which I made , to a design that appeared in the SMEE Journal The length can be roughly adjusted by where you bolt the cross menmbers and then fine tuned by sliding the mounting plate on the round shafts, which are then secured at the required angle by the wing nuts. The uprights are made from studding, and can be adjusted to suit the height of the loco. Mine are quite low at the moment, but once the boiler is mounted, I will have to change the length of the uprights. Regards Colin
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Post by balljoint on Mar 4, 2017 11:40:57 GMT
They are mail order only. I have tried to attach a pdf of their catalogue, but it is to large.If you PM me I will send it to you Regards
Colin
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Post by balljoint on Feb 24, 2016 21:03:02 GMT
Hi Julian
Sorry you're having troubles, hope you sort it out Regards
Colin
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Post by balljoint on Feb 21, 2016 19:50:19 GMT
Hi Julian
Any chance of seeing the drawing for your water valve
Colin
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Post by balljoint on Jan 4, 2016 17:00:08 GMT
Using this conversion 1 cubic inch of water (in3 - cu in) = 0.58 U.K. fluid ounces of water (fl-oz Imp.), it looks like about 11.5 minutes but I might be wrong
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Post by balljoint on Aug 26, 2015 9:42:36 GMT
I have built the boiler, and have the instructions if you would like them
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Post by balljoint on Jul 1, 2015 17:25:07 GMT
Hi Guys I am just starting to build a super simplex and would appreciate some advice with the choice of materials for the horns and axle boxes, and also the cylinders. I am considering having cast iron horns with gunmetal axle boxes, is this the best combination, and also which is considered the best material for the cylinders, cast iron or gunmetal. Any advice would be much appreciated Thanks Colin Read more: modeleng.proboards.com/thread/10745/super-simplex-materials#ixzz3ef53Jnzo
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Post by balljoint on Jun 28, 2015 12:38:56 GMT
Hi Guys
I am just starting to build a super simplex and would appreciate some advice with the choice of materials for the horns and axle boxes, and also the cylinders.
I am considering having cast iron horns with gunmetal axle boxes, is this the best combination, and also which is considered the best material for the cylinders, cast iron or gunmetal.
Any advice would be much appreciated
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Colin
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Post by balljoint on May 23, 2015 21:10:35 GMT
Hi Guys
Has anybody got any drawings of a spark arrester for the Simplex, as my club is now asking for one to be fitted.
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Colin
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Post by balljoint on Jan 23, 2015 10:08:31 GMT
Thanks for the reply, I shall have to try harder to get a perfect seal
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Post by balljoint on Jan 22, 2015 10:19:21 GMT
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I have just made some new clack valves to the design in EIM, and cannott get them to seal perfectly. Is there a knack to this or am I expecting to much, and they will always leak slightly.
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Colin
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