IndianaRog and the Temple of Steam
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hj
02:35 AM on February 09, 2010
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09:49 AM on February 08, 2010
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James Timmer
01:51 PM on February 04, 2010
I just acquired a Mamod Steam Wagon SW1 and I wish I knew how to make it work, I have been looking on the Web dor a manual...
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indianarog
09:43 AM on January 29, 2010
Wow Shamus,
What can I say....thank you for the kind words and yes, welcome to this obscure but very enjoyable hobby.
If you have specific questions...email me at: templeofsteam@yahoo.com and I can reply directly to you vs. thru this guestbook.
thanks again and enjoy that Jensen 75!
Roger
What can I say....thank you for the kind words and yes, welcome to this obscure but very enjoyable hobby.
If you have specific questions...email me at: templeofsteam@yahoo.com and I can reply directly to you vs. thru this guestbook.
thanks again and enjoy that Jensen 75!
Roger
Shamus says...
I have caught the bug! I am turning 34 next Monday but was first enchanted by a Jensen a childhood friend of mine owned 25 years ago. I do not know how or why the memory popped into my head, but sure enough ebay had them. I fought against myself for the used versus new, and eventually lost to my conservative side and went with a used #75 from ebay, in good shape. I have yet to receive it but have been doing extensive research on ideas and restorations to pass the time.
I wanted to say that Rodger's collection is Museum Qaulity, and I hope my steam fever does not get to this point as my wife and kids would likely leave me in favor or someone more practical! For some reason I also felt the need to chronicle my decent into steam powered madness. It will be hard to compete with a site of this magnitude, but I have found many steamers are proud and willing to show off thier engines as well as some very useful and practical knowledge that will be invaulable in the very near future.
Kudos to you sir for your efforts!
I have caught the bug! I am turning 34 next Monday but was first enchanted by a Jensen a childhood friend of mine owned 25 years ago. I do not know how or why the memory popped into my head, but sure enough ebay had them. I fought against myself for the used versus new, and eventually lost to my conservative side and went with a used #75 from ebay, in good shape. I have yet to receive it but have been doing extensive research on ideas and restorations to pass the time.
I wanted to say that Rodger's collection is Museum Qaulity, and I hope my steam fever does not get to this point as my wife and kids would likely leave me in favor or someone more practical! For some reason I also felt the need to chronicle my decent into steam powered madness. It will be hard to compete with a site of this magnitude, but I have found many steamers are proud and willing to show off thier engines as well as some very useful and practical knowledge that will be invaulable in the very near future.
Kudos to you sir for your efforts!
I wanted to say that Rodger's collection is Museum Qaulity, and I hope my steam fever does not get to this point as my wife and kids would likely leave me in favor or someone more practical! For some reason I also felt the need to chronicle my decent into steam powered madness. It will be hard to compete with a site of this magnitude, but I have found many steamers are proud and willing to show off thier engines as well as some very useful and practical knowledge that will be invaulable in the very near future.
Kudos to you sir for your efforts!
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Martin
05:20 PM on January 20, 2010
Hi, I'm interested in building my own "Wolfgang Engineering - The Noise Maker" I would like the Rotor dimensions, diameter, thickness, slot size and angle, etc. I'm great with solidworks and I have it all drawn up, just need dimensions! If you'd like, I'll send over the drawings in PDF format that way you can just give them to a machinist and build your own...please help
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indianarog
04:06 PM on January 13, 2010
Steven,
The simple answer would be YES, but you don't describe what this "methanol" burner looks like. Methanol is a little "hotter" in heat output than methylated spirits, so I would think it would work...but if you email me at: templeofsteam@yahoo.com and include a photo of this methanol burner I could give you a better educated opinion.
cheers,
Roger
The simple answer would be YES, but you don't describe what this "methanol" burner looks like. Methanol is a little "hotter" in heat output than methylated spirits, so I would think it would work...but if you email me at: templeofsteam@yahoo.com and include a photo of this methanol burner I could give you a better educated opinion.
cheers,
Roger
steven says...
dear roger,
can you also put liquid methylated spirits into a methanol burner?
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steven
02:20 PM on January 13, 2010
dear roger,
can you also put liquid methylated spirits into a methanol burner?
can you also put liquid methylated spirits into a methanol burner?
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Steve
12:14 PM on January 11, 2010
Great site, full of fascinating and useful information. Please keep it going. After visiting here over the weekend, I bought a very nice Stuart Turner S50. My wife holds you responsible!
Best Regards
Steve
Best Regards
Steve
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rick walsh
12:43 PM on January 10, 2010
Hi Roger,
I very much appreciate you taking the time to open your impressive collection to the rest of the world through your web site. I find seeing all these engine especially knowing they are all in working order.
Like you, my first engine was a Fleischmann 122/3. Unlike you it is the only engine I own. I got it as a Christmas present in either 1957 or 58. It was the only present I got that Christmas because it was expensive. It was the one thing I really wanted so I put it on my Christmas list as the one and only item for that year. I enjoyed playing with it on and off for several years and then it went into hiding as I got into my teenage years.. About 10 years ago I rediscovered it and brought it out for display. The engine itself was in very good condition but the box was dry and brittle and crumbled to the touch.
My first grandson was born around that time. As soon as he got old enough to understand what it was, about 4 years old, he wanted to see it working. So we cleaned it, oiled it and fired it up. It worked perfectly. He was captivated. I now have 4 grandsons and they all love it when 'Pa' stokes up the steam engine. I get more enjoyment out of it now watching the fascination in the eyes of those boys than I ever did before.
This winter it developed a steam leak around the sight glass. I can still run it without any problem but I would like to fix the leak before it gets worse. I tried to gently loosen the screws that hold it in. The top one loosens easily but the bottom one offers some resistance. I don't want to apply a lot of force for fear of either breaking the screw or the glass. Given your extensive experience restoring the engines in your collection. I'm wondering if you can offer me any advice on this. I have to presume the leak is caused by a dried out gasket. I'd appreciate any insight you might be able to offer.
Many thanks
Rick Walsh
r.walsh@iontrading.com
847 698 7330 home
312 612 7914 work
I very much appreciate you taking the time to open your impressive collection to the rest of the world through your web site. I find seeing all these engine especially knowing they are all in working order.
Like you, my first engine was a Fleischmann 122/3. Unlike you it is the only engine I own. I got it as a Christmas present in either 1957 or 58. It was the only present I got that Christmas because it was expensive. It was the one thing I really wanted so I put it on my Christmas list as the one and only item for that year. I enjoyed playing with it on and off for several years and then it went into hiding as I got into my teenage years.. About 10 years ago I rediscovered it and brought it out for display. The engine itself was in very good condition but the box was dry and brittle and crumbled to the touch.
My first grandson was born around that time. As soon as he got old enough to understand what it was, about 4 years old, he wanted to see it working. So we cleaned it, oiled it and fired it up. It worked perfectly. He was captivated. I now have 4 grandsons and they all love it when 'Pa' stokes up the steam engine. I get more enjoyment out of it now watching the fascination in the eyes of those boys than I ever did before.
This winter it developed a steam leak around the sight glass. I can still run it without any problem but I would like to fix the leak before it gets worse. I tried to gently loosen the screws that hold it in. The top one loosens easily but the bottom one offers some resistance. I don't want to apply a lot of force for fear of either breaking the screw or the glass. Given your extensive experience restoring the engines in your collection. I'm wondering if you can offer me any advice on this. I have to presume the leak is caused by a dried out gasket. I'd appreciate any insight you might be able to offer.
Many thanks
Rick Walsh
r.walsh@iontrading.com
847 698 7330 home
312 612 7914 work
