My first steam engine

A special section just for steam engines and boilers, as without these you may as well fit a sail.
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Lopez Mike
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Re: My first steam engine

Post by Lopez Mike »

I agree with Ron. The only place I have has any signs of heat is right as the steam pipe exits the boiler. You don't need barbecue or exhaust manifold paint. The hottest parts of the engine should be insulated anyway.

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Re: My first steam engine

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Mike, Ron

Thank you, thats all I needed to know.

Regards Quinten
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