With alot of help from this forum i have my first working steam engine and boiler, now onto the boat, i'll need more help with the boat stay tuned for more questions.
John
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it works!
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fredrosse
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Congratulations John. What a nice machine you have setup, and the first running is always very enjoyable. In my view, building the engine/boiler/steam plant is 75% of the work, building the boat is only 25% of the process, so you are well on your way to steaming on the water.
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johnp
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Thanks Fred, your input was great help. I followed most of your recomendation to build a safe plant.
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DetroiTug
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Nice engine and boiler! Looks like it runs really well.
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Lopez Mike
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That first toot on steam is special. When I first sounded the whistle in my yard I discovered several retired neighbors I hadn't known about!
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