I found a link on a remote fueled spirit burner someone may find of interest. It discusses a "spirits" burner used in model train steam engines that incorporates a chicken feed system and a control valve.
http://www.roundhouse-eng.com/spirit.htm
Here is another that uses stainless steel screen wicks:
http://www.southernsteamtrains.com/misc ... ewicks.htm
Remote Fueled Spirit Burners Used In Model Trains
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Re: Remote Fueled Spirit Burners Used In Model Trains
those are some interesting links. ill have to read up on them. 

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Re: Remote Fueled Spirit Burners Used In Model Trains
Nice link DaddyMnM, Neat trains ! I have to wonder about the "actual" wicking ability of stainless mesh? 

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Gee!!! lots of interesting information there. What an interesting hobby. The loco's must really look cool puffin steam around the the track. I wana see one in action. I'll google to see if a vid. is avail.
http://www.woodgaz-stove.com/
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Here is a few videos:
http://nl.truveo.com/Konrad-Small-Scale ... 1298692938
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHGMyzdKe2Y
http://www.mssls.info/images/Video/Flyi ... 0Pensy.wmv
http://nl.truveo.com/Konrad-Small-Scale ... 1298692938
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHGMyzdKe2Y
http://www.mssls.info/images/Video/Flyi ... 0Pensy.wmv
http://www.woodgaz-stove.com/