A Few Questions

[steam4fun]

I just picked up my 1/4 scale Case engine built by Aaron Terning and had the chance to swing by his place to have him check it out. What an opportunity. Awesome engine, great guy.

The engine came with a driving car and tank wagon. Does anyone recognize the cast iron wheels and axles in the photos? I'd like another set but have had zero luck with google in finding any leads. The wheels are about 13" in diameter.

I'm running the engine on air right now, repairing a few things Aaron pointed out (sight glass packing), etc. How does the drip lubricator work on the engine frame? There's a release lever on top, with a thumb screw to set the drip. I didn't pay close enough attention when Aaron showed me this. I presume that flow is stopped when the release lever is position vertically? Then, flow is least when the thumb wheel is screwed down tight? I can't see a drip in the glass because with surface tension the oil is pulled sideways and runs down the side into the frame. When Aaron had it going I could see a nice drip-drip-drip.

Also, no offense to the moderator or those present, is this the best forum to connect with folks operating scale traction engines?

Regards,

-Richard

[Junkologist]

Hello Richard,
The wheels and axles you have are an original style Waterloo Boy engine cart. They are being reproduced by Robert D. Campbell, 1409 285th St., Eagle Grove, IA 50533. Phone # (515)448-3420. He gets $350 plus $50 shipping for them.

Mike

[steam4fun]

Excellent! Thank you for the contact information.

-Richard

[Casemaker]

Originally Posted by steam4fun

I just picked up my 1/4 scale Case engine built by Aaron Terning and had the chance to swing by his place to have him check it out. What an opportunity. Awesome engine, great guy.

The engine came with a driving car and tank wagon. Does anyone recognize the cast iron wheels and axles in the photos? I'd like another set but have had zero luck with google in finding any leads. The wheels are about 13" in diameter.

I'm running the engine on air right now, repairing a few things Aaron pointed out (sight glass packing), etc. How does the drip lubricator work on the engine frame? There's a release lever on top, with a thumb screw to set the drip. I didn't pay close enough attention when Aaron showed me this. I presume that flow is stopped when the release lever is position vertically? Then, flow is least when the thumb wheel is screwed down tight? I can't see a drip in the glass because with surface tension the oil is pulled sideways and runs down the side into the frame. When Aaron had it going I could see a nice drip-drip-drip.

Also, no offense to the moderator or those present, is this the best forum to connect with folks operating scale traction engines?

Regards,

-Richard

Richard,
it seems for whatever reason there is lots of scale model activity in the steam traction forum and not a whole lot here. There is several threads and lots of pictures pertaining to scale models over there. I have a 1/4 scale Case as well with a geared boiler feed pump but I usually run my 1/2 scale Terning engine at the shows.

[steam4fun]

OK, I'll keep an eye on both forums. I have just a few small items to take care of and then I can steam my Case. Hopefully first of next week.

I plan to use distilled water, I think it will take 7-10 gallons to fill the boiler, don't know now many gallons per hour. I'm new to this size live steam (gauge one live steam up to now)... what are my options for water? I see that there are treatments, but haven't read anything on pros/cons or even appplication. If anyone has advice on this I'd appreciate it.

Thanks for the advice.

-Richard

[steam4fun]

I contacted Robert Campbell for info. The person who answered the phone said the only info the have is in their ad included in GEMS. Does anyone have a copy handy that could scan the ad and post it? I'm not a gas engine guy, so not likely to subscribe to that one. I'd like to see the Waterloo Boy vs the John Deere parts. Thanks...

[JBoogie]

steam4fun,

if you can't figure out the OILER, do you know which end the fire goes in?

when the lever is UP the oiler is ON. the flow is adjusted by the thumb screw.

[Casemaker]

Steam4fun,
you need to get in contact with Gerald Lee from Springville Texas, near Houston...he is finishing up a 1/2 scale Case maybe you all could hit some shows this winter down in the warm confines of Texas.

[steam4fun]

Ha ha, JBoogie. And, I figured it out once it got warm enough for oil to actually flow. Now, tell me about water treatment for these steamers.

Casemaker, is Gerald on this list? I'd love to connect with some other folks running traction engine models. I just ordered the event guide for next year, scrubbing around on google it didn't look like TX hosts many steam/thresher events.

Thanks!

-Richard