Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Steam => Topic started by: Thumper on December 28, 2012, 04:24:12 pm
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Good morning. My name is Will Lindley and I've just registered with Mayhem because of my interest in live steam model boating.
I live in Livonia, Michigan, USA and although I'm primarily a live steam model railroader, live steam boats have become an interest as many US railroads operated tugs and car ferries until the mid to late 20th Century.
I currently operate a Pennsylvania Railroad tug called the Harrisburg. It is powered by a Saito alcohol burner/boiler and 2 cylinder engine.
The radio I use is one of the ultra cheap Hobby King 2.4GHz radios which has been converted to left hand throttle & rudder. I use the same radio to control the steam regulator on several live steam locomotives.
If anyone has familiarity with the burner/boiler and engine I operate, I would appreciate any and all recommendations.
Regards,
Will Lindley
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Welcome Will
We have steam enthusiasts on Mayhem and I'm sure you will find what you need. Meanwhile how about posting up some Harrisburg pictures.
Dave
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Welcome to mayhem hpe you enjoy all that goes on here--Charlie
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Hello Will and welcome to Mayhem.
I have moved your inquiry over to here as you may get a better response.
We have a wealth of information for you to browse, so dig in and enjoy yourself.
Cheers
Ken
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With ref. to your plant Will, make sure after steaming that the boiler is drained and thoroughly dried out as Saito boilers and burner equipment is made from Brass. so if not treat correctly, de-zincification can occur.
Regards Ian.