Remote Fueled Spirit Burners Used In Model Trains

[DaddyMnM]

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

[irrationalsolutions]

those are some interesting links. ill have to read up on them.

[Ridgerunner]

Nice link DaddyMnM, Neat trains ! I have to wonder about the "actual" wicking ability of stainless mesh?

[zelph]

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.

[zelph]

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