Stationary or not.

[dscott]

Dear all,
Like all model engineers I have far too many projects on the go, but they give me a wonderful excuse for getting up in the morning, full of enthusiasm. All my models, and planned models run on rails.
Now the De-Winton engine uses what could be classified as a stationary type, and in my case to make it more exciting a double expansion engine was drawn out, quite a big beast basically a loco standing up. Tubed to a 6" dia vertical boiler.
It is so lovely to be able to see all that motion exposed and to have as much fun as a loco in a quarter of the time. I had the pleasure of being pulled by one in Urmston near Manchester in 2004. My design is for an absolute beginner with his first little lathe and mill/drill set up in an odd corner. The only castings needed are for the eccentric straps. all the rest are mild steel bar and rod, with continually cast iron cylinders.
So when is a stationary engine not a stationary? Does this mean while waiting in a station it is. But as soon as it moves off it becomes a locomotive?
This reminds me of the old W.H.Smiths joke about the stationary dept moving upstairs!!!!
David Scott.

[lancelot]

Hello David,
the plans and description of the build are available on this web site...

www.davewatkins.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/steam.htm

looks like an interesting project, if scaled up a tad.
All the best for now,
John.

[dscott]

Dear John,
Thanks, oh for the summer and garden railways.
The design calls for an even simpler set of drawings as not to put off a biginner with a limited ammount of equipment and space. Once built you can always add bits to it during forthcomming winters. Like a roof in case it rains.
If you can make a De-Winton any simpler!!!
David Scott.