Simplex question

fostergp6nhp Statesman Posts: 929	Simplex question Dec 11, 2011 10:33:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fostergp6nhp on Dec 11, 2011 10:33:09 GMT To do with another thread i have running about wheels what is the piston stroke of Simplex?
	4" Foster agricultural traction engine running and a 4" scale Foster 7NHP double crank compound showmans road loco under construction with a 5" Gauge Alco WDLR 2-6-2(Mountaineer) under construction as a gap filler.

redmog Part of the e-furniture Not Morgan weather Posts: 461	Simplex question Dec 11, 2011 11:22:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by redmog on Dec 11, 2011 11:22:34 GMT Simplex Stroke. Dec 11, 2011 10:33:09 GMT fostergp6nhp said: To do with another thread i have running about wheels what is the piston stroke of Simplex? Axle centre to Crank pin centre - 1, 1/16". Therefore stroke - 2, 1/8" Chris.
	Last Edit: Dec 11, 2011 19:31:19 GMT by redmog LNER B1 - Runs but needs platework finishing. Simplex - well run and looks it. Simplex Nail - backup runner. LNER V4 - in the making. It's never ending. Still good fun though.

fostergp6nhp Statesman Posts: 929	Simplex question Dec 11, 2011 18:28:57 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fostergp6nhp on Dec 11, 2011 18:28:57 GMT Ok thanks, would the boss take the stroke being lengthened out to 2 5/16" so 1 5/32" throw which is an extra 3/32"?
	4" Foster agricultural traction engine running and a 4" scale Foster 7NHP double crank compound showmans road loco under construction with a 5" Gauge Alco WDLR 2-6-2(Mountaineer) under construction as a gap filler.

fostergp6nhp Statesman Posts: 929	Simplex question Dec 18, 2011 17:04:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fostergp6nhp on Dec 18, 2011 17:04:33 GMT Dont bother to answer this now, as it now looks like if it does happen it will be in 7.25".
	4" Foster agricultural traction engine running and a 4" scale Foster 7NHP double crank compound showmans road loco under construction with a 5" Gauge Alco WDLR 2-6-2(Mountaineer) under construction as a gap filler.