davidm
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Post by davidm on Sept 29, 2008 22:33:54 GMT
I understand that included in the Maid of Kent drawings are details of a Donkey pump.
1 Has anyone experience of this pump.
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2 If anyone has the relevant drawing would they mind copying to me just the part that covers the pump, please.
David
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Post by spamcanman on Sept 29, 2008 23:05:44 GMT
Hi David, I have indeed got the Donkey pump fitted to my 'Maid of Kent' as in the drawings it has a displacement lubricator fitted as well. I can adjust the speed of the pump from a valve on the back head. I normally adjust the pump to just tick over and keep the boiler level  I have many people ask me about it when they see the loco running at the club your welcome to come to and visit my club to see it running    |
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Post by baggo on Sept 29, 2008 23:27:23 GMT
LBSC does include a description of a 'simple weir type donkey pump' in the Maid of Kent articles but I don't know if that is the same as shown on the drawings. Perhaps Spamcanman could take a photo of his and put it up so we can compare the two? If it is the same one I can send you a scan of the relevant article. The drawings are not dimensioned but enough information is given in the write up to build one I think.
John
See he's beaten me to it ;D Doesn't look like the same one though.
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Post by spamcanman on Oct 1, 2008 16:20:09 GMT
I have just gone through the complete drawings for the 'Maid of Kent' and the Donkey Pump is not shown in them.
I have looked in 'The Live Steam Book' by L.B.S.C and there is a very good article on a Duplex Double-Acting Feed Pump that should help although again it's not the same as mine.
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Post by Tel on Oct 1, 2008 19:49:22 GMT
I have plans for this one, if they are of any use  |
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Post by spamcanman on Oct 1, 2008 22:01:35 GMT
Hi Tel, that looks the same as in the L.B.S.C book |
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Post by AndrewP on Oct 2, 2008 14:18:02 GMT
The Donkey pump should be on sheets 6a and/or 14 of the Maid of Kent set according to the drawing list in the back of Shop, Shed and Road.
Andy
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davidm
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Post by davidm on Oct 2, 2008 17:02:04 GMT
Thanks everyone. It looks as if my winter project is decided!
Tel, would you mind sending me a copy of your plans, please, if possible.
baggo, could you send a copy of yours as well please.
spamcanman, it was me asking all the questions a couple of weeks ago at Colney Heath! (I have the new black Simplex.)
I had forgotten that I have LBSC's book, lurking on a little used bookshelf. I've just got it out and guess what page it opened at. Must be deja vu or something.
David
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Post by Tel on Oct 2, 2008 22:49:14 GMT
Done!
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Post by spamcanman on Oct 7, 2008 8:00:42 GMT
The Donkey pump should be on sheets 6a and/or 14 of the Maid of Kent set according to the drawing list in the back of Shop, Shed and Road. Andy Hi Andy, I have just checked the drawings and they both cover the axle pump 6A is for a Joy Gear assembly and 14 is the Stevenson Gear. Anybody expecting to find drawings from these plans for a Donkey Pump will be disappointed  . Cheers. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2008 16:14:37 GMT
I've just recalled that Austin-Walton designed a twin cylinder, double acting steam pump which is listed in the old Plans Handbook as LO 17. My M.E. indexing system is pretty good, but I cannot find any reference to a published article. Its not obviously a part of the Twin Sisters series, so does anyone know if there is a write-up anywhere? Thanks in anticipation.
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Post by baggo on Dec 9, 2008 16:25:22 GMT
ME Vol.103 issues 2577 and 2578 John |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2008 16:30:58 GMT
John
Many thanks
Geoff
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