Great movie as a tutorial! I have Roundhouse Fowler coal fired from many years ago, modified by ELR Eng., it is a great coal fired locomotive that you can see on my UA-cam channel. Thanks and cheers, Fabrizio - like 162
This is a useful video, demonstrates coal fireing well. Ive got an Accurcraft steam loco, is gas fired but would like a coal fired version, how much is this one?
Where did you get the blower fan? I am building a coal fierd vertical boiler and am looking for a blower that can handle the heat that a vertical boiler sends up the chimney
So is that electric blower pulling a draught quite fiercely? As I'm having trouble getting a good fire going and I'm wondering if my blower is a bit too feeble and screwing up the whole process.
if your blower is the same as the one in this video , take the bottom part off and check inside as when you use it the soot from the fire and smoke slowly build up layers and can slow down the blade and make a weaker fire and not raise pressure as quickly as before , if that is not the problem ,have well soaked wood or charcoal and have a thick layer to start with and get the heat in the boiler and make steam and slowly add coal and then when u got 25/30 psi use the loco steam blower and then it should be fine , but if the blower is mucked up it wont draw the fire as good
Matt Seymour i have a 5” gauge simplex. Its abit easier because its bigger (the bigger the fire box, the easier to get a fire going) but ill start the way i do it. Use char coal soaked in white spirit. As you light it get your electric blower going. Wait untill you get some pressure starting to build then put abit of coal on. Not alot, let the first shovel or so catch, then add some more. Go easy as its easy to put the fire out by smothering it. When your on a bit a pressure put your steam blower on and remove the fan. This uses some steam but is much more efficient. Keep the blower on but turn it down as the pressure builds. Then your away, keep your coal level with the bottom of the fire hole door. Hope this helps abit. As i said its easier on mine but hope this helps slightly. What engine you got?
Matt Seymour i use bbq charcoal with white spirit poured over then go on to welsh steam coal. And i have a simplex but i have been looking at a juliette there a beautiful little loco! 😍
@@harpinbrad yeah Juliet's are good locos and mine steams well. I have a 4f now but waiting for boiler to be built for it If I was to go from Charcoal and parafin to housecoal then Welsh steam would that work better to get it to catch?
McBenMan 1 I didn’t purchase it. I built it several years ago with the help of an experienced engineer friend. The plans and manual is from “steam trains in your garden” book by Brian Wilson.
@@DansModellingUniverse wow that’s awesome I’ve never heard of an engine with an adjustable gauge before also one more question how long can your loco run before needing to stop for coal and water and how much does she hold?
Great movie as a tutorial! I have Roundhouse Fowler coal fired from many years ago, modified by ELR Eng., it is a great coal fired locomotive that you can see on my UA-cam channel. Thanks and cheers, Fabrizio - like 162
Great video on coal firing! I love watching videos like this!
This is a useful video, demonstrates coal fireing well. Ive got an Accurcraft steam loco, is gas fired but would like a coal fired version, how much is this one?
For Accucraft conversions, speak with Paul at DJB Engineering.
Where did you get the blower fan? I am building a coal fierd vertical boiler and am looking for a blower that can handle the heat that a vertical boiler sends up the chimney
What size coal do you use? Is it worth breaking it up smaller if it is of cashew nut size?
Excellent video! Did you build the boiler yourself? Is it your own design?
Looks like a shawe steam to me.
DommyWobbler the boiler is designed by Brian Wilson.
Do you have a copy of the drawings?
So is that electric blower pulling a draught quite fiercely? As I'm having trouble getting a good fire going and I'm wondering if my blower is a bit too feeble and screwing up the whole process.
if your blower is the same as the one in this video , take the bottom part off and check inside as when you use it the soot from the fire and smoke slowly build up layers and can slow down the blade and make a weaker fire and not raise pressure as quickly as before , if that is not the problem ,have well soaked wood or charcoal and have a thick layer to start with and get the heat in the boiler and make steam and slowly add coal and then when u got 25/30 psi use the loco steam blower and then it should be fine , but if the blower is mucked up it wont draw the fire as good
Tried using anthracite coal on my traction engine but it kept going out and steamed badly. Any tips?
Matt Seymour i have a 5” gauge simplex. Its abit easier because its bigger (the bigger the fire box, the easier to get a fire going) but ill start the way i do it. Use char coal soaked in white spirit. As you light it get your electric blower going. Wait untill you get some pressure starting to build then put abit of coal on. Not alot, let the first shovel or so catch, then add some more. Go easy as its easy to put the fire out by smothering it. When your on a bit a pressure put your steam blower on and remove the fan. This uses some steam but is much more efficient. Keep the blower on but turn it down as the pressure builds. Then your away, keep your coal level with the bottom of the fire hole door. Hope this helps abit. As i said its easier on mine but hope this helps slightly. What engine you got?
Thanks for the tips have used them and works well. I have a 3.5 inch Juliet
@@harpinbrad thanks for the advice. Would it be ideal to start with housecoal then go to anthracite once it's caught?
Matt Seymour i use bbq charcoal with white spirit poured over then go on to welsh steam coal. And i have a simplex but i have been looking at a juliette there a beautiful little loco! 😍
@@harpinbrad yeah Juliet's are good locos and mine steams well.
I have a 4f now but waiting for boiler to be built for it
If I was to go from Charcoal and parafin to housecoal then Welsh steam would that work better to get it to catch?
would this modification work on a jenny?
McBenMan 1 you may need to adjust the diameter of the boiler barrel but in theory yes a coal fired boiler could fit to a Jenny.
@@DansModellingUniverse thank you for your advice.
where did you purchase the boiler?
McBenMan 1 I didn’t purchase it. I built it several years ago with the help of an experienced engineer friend. The plans and manual is from “steam trains in your garden” book by Brian Wilson.
Codlington Light Railway what tools did u use?
Does anyone know what gauge this is?
It is gauge adjustable between 32mm and 45mm.
@@DansModellingUniverse wow that’s awesome I’ve never heard of an engine with an adjustable gauge before also one more question how long can your loco run before needing to stop for coal and water and how much does she hold?
Does this engine have boiler tubes
Yes it does. It has 5 from memory.
Ive got a 1 inch minnie, is it better to put a lot on at once than little and often?
Matt Seymour I
Matt Seymour
FK10
Matt Seymour had been in excellent
What does fk10 mean? What coal do you use ?
Little and often, especially with Welsh steam coal
It's home made locomotive ???
It's a 'Roundhouse' Fowler. Normally they are gas fired but this one is coal fired.
what gauge
o gauge (32mm)
where can i get the water pump and boiler fittings
AJ Reeves , and Maidstone engineering
If your up north, check blackgates engineering out