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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2013 13:41:44 GMT
Following on from that last post I was trawling on GOOGLE and found this>>>>>>>>>> You guys in Australia etc might know of this loco but I was fascinated by its' history.......Please do have a good read and note how many visits to the Workshops and how many replacement boilers it had during 80 odd years of service !!------------ Can't see modern Diesels or Electrics giving that return on their initial capital outlay --can you ??----------------- www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx?ID=4807224 |
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Post by Jim on Dec 22, 2013 19:21:34 GMT
I've posted a photo of a Rosebud grate on the other thread on grates which may help clarify things.
Jim
Edit: I meant to add my thanks too Ian for answering my query, sorry Ian.
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Post by doubletop on Dec 22, 2013 19:51:36 GMT
I've posted a photo of a Rosebud grate on the other thread on grates which may help clarify things. Jim Grate; thanks Jim Nobody has posted a link on this thread to the the "other thread on grates" so here it is linkPete |
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Post by arch1947 on Jan 17, 2014 21:37:58 GMT
Hi Everyone, After a bit of stuffing around I now have a preceedure for firing "Bridget" that seems to work. A comments was made about having a deep fire versus a shallow one or something like that. A members from the Hobart club said he tries to get as "big" a fire as possible with small ish models before heading off on a run. Sounds OK to me, any comments?
Cheers,
Arch
PS. The temp has dropped to a manageable 28C today from the mid to high 30's
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2014 22:33:44 GMT
Hello all-----------if you have too deep a fire ( Called "Boxed Up" )then air flow will be reduced---- full firebed temp. not achieved ---- incomplete combustion results with loss of heat/power, possible excess smoke etc...........Trouble is ARCH there's no such thing as a "Set Procedure" for firing because each journey is different and you need to be able to read your loco, the track, your passenger load and react accordingly....I've seen the same guys here who "Box-Up" then sit back with their arms folded, do one lap of the club track with only themselves as a load.....Just see their look of horror when the Station Manager waves them through !! ...Get LOTS of driving time under your belt with as many differing situations that you can think of ----- It'll come to you, don't you worry about that...My advice ??----Don't drive just like Tom, Dick or Harry does but like ARCH does !!!
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Post by andyhigham on Jan 17, 2014 23:36:21 GMT
Its better to use the shovel little and often. The only time you want the fire "banked up" is if you are leaving the engine "simmering" for a period of time.
A nice thin fire, even over the entire grate is ideal. Size your blast nozzle as big as possible but still giving a bright lively fire
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Post by jma1009 on Jan 17, 2014 23:41:04 GMT
hi andy,
dont forget from a previous post that arch is burning 'char' which ive no experience of and completely different firing techniques are apparently required from what we are used to with decent steam coal in the UK.
cheers,
julian
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2014 12:10:28 GMT
Hi guys--Ah yes, of course---- forgot about that !!......Adds a new dimension to the phrase}--- "A cup of cha"............. www.kallo.com/toppings-and-recipes/loading-ideas/tip/quite-the-star-with-a-nice-cup-of-cha/ -------------- But I think the advice to}-- "find your own way" based on sound, practical experiences is still valid though ??....."A little and often"??..Well 'er indoors wishes for that and I do manage at least 50%...bet you can guess which one !!!!...... LoL !! |
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