APRIL 2014 - Georgia Garden Railway Society

THE GARDEN WHISTLE
‐ G Scale news from around New Zealand ‐ APRIL 2014
Murray Bold's scratch built NZR D pauses on the main line for a photo stop with Lloyd Dickens’ IOM Viking
Photo: John Robinson
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THREE FROGS FLAT
From start to now
Report and Photos: Geoff Page, Kambah, ACT, Australia
Geoff and Sue Page attended the
Garden Railway Convention in
the Wairarapa in February
Our back yard consisted of a
pergola that needed replacement,
dead grass due to the water
restrictions and a rotary clothes
line. The block sloped to the
back so when I could water the
grass the water just ran into the
back neighbours property.
About three years ago I decided
something needed to be done
and I thought a retaining wall
would level the block and solve
the water run-off problem. Due
to the slope of the yard a
retaining wall only needed to be
constructed on two sides.
So the retaining wall was built
and the area back filled. Now I
had a flat back yard with a path
around the back and one side at
the original level beside the
retaining walls.
Now I could plant grass but we
still had water restrictions so I
would again end up with dead
grass. Then I decided a rockery
would look good and seeing the
area is flat a circle of G scale
garden rail line and a train would
be fun.
I purchased a few G scale garden
rail books to give me some ideas
on what to do and commenced
building. I also purchased an
LGB starter set which I
eventually ran around the track
and was quite pleased with my
achievement.
In the mean time my wife had
flicked through some of the
books I had purchased and said
we could have a station and
buildings and people etc. etc.
By this stage I was sick of just
one train and a circle so the rock
garden was redesigned to
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clamps. I have gone from DC
track power to Aristocraft
Revolution and currently run
Massoth radio control with DCC
track power.
I also have a few live steam
engines (various scales) and one
battery powered revolution
controlled Bachmann engine
which is 1:20.3.
I tried automating my points
however twigs, gravel, leaves
etc. meant they never worked
flawlessly and I would
accommodate more track, points
a station area and a town.
Most of my buildings are plastic
kits which have the problem
they look like every other
persons plastic kits. Not mine, I
have never built a plastic kit so
allowing for errors I thought
mine would probably end up
looking most unique!
I have since settled on 1:29
American trains (Aristocraft and
USA trains mainly) running on
LGB brass track with split jaw
occasionally get derailments. I
have since converted the points
back to manual operation which
limits the variety of train
movements but at least they are
failsafe.
My latest project and probably
the last was to build a separate
line around the fence perimeter
on two sides for live steam. Due
to the slope of my block the line
starts at ground level near the
house and is above fence height
along the back.
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I have included a number of
bridges I built by riveting
aluminium and a friend has also
built me a wooden Howe Truss
Bridge, a replica of the Anzac
Bridge in Sydney and a replica
of a small bridge originally on
the Hume highway but now
abandoned in a farmers paddock
near Yass.
I was trying to think of an
unusual name for the railway and
we had inherited a garden gnome
that was three frogs (see no evil,
hear no evil and speak no evil).
One day I jokingly said we
should call the railway Three
Frogs Flat as the frogs have sat
there and watched me build the
railway from start to finish.
Then I was given a T-shirt with
Tree Frogs Flat printed on. My
daughter-in-law is French and
she has two cousins in France.
One emailed me saying how nice
it was that I named the railway
after them.
Three French
cousins – three Frogs so the
name stuck. It has the advantage
when Three Frogs Flat is put into
the YouTube search a video of a
train ride around my garden
railway from the locomotive
comes up. If I had picked
something like Union Pacific a
similar search would probably
have yielded a million results
and nobody would have been
able to find the video of my
garden railway!
I normally take interest in a
hobby until I stop learning
however I think I will never
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learn all that is to know
about this hobby and the
people I have met visiting
the various garden railways
have been fantastic.
9th National Garden Railway Convention Christchurch
6-8 February 2015.
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For Sale
Aristo Craft Dash 9 locomotive. G Scale (1:29) .
Near new in original box. Has only had a short
run. R/C, DCC ready. (Plug and Play socket fitted). Asking price $500.00. (On ebay for
around NZ$570.00 plus freight etc.)
Contact Malcolm Baker, Amberley
Ph: 03 314 8899
Email: [email protected]
(May be viewed at 3 Church Street, Rangiora)
Quality 45 mm gauge brass
track for indoor or outdoor
use. Code 332 rail compatible
with all overseas tracks
Now available in 5ft (1.5m)
lengths, comprising 2 lengths
of rail, plastic sleepers with
two rail joiners, for only
$50.00, plus postage, at cost.
Track is in “Kit form”.
method to send the track. 3m
lengths also available, but
need to be shipped by truck.
North Island orders will be
despatched from Auckland.
Contact:
Graeme Quayle
Phone 09 416 7600
[email protected]
South Island orders will be
despatched from Rangiora.
Why pay $80.00 or more for imported track when you
Contact: Ian C Galbraith Phone 03 551 2142
can purchase locally. Postage is the most cost efficient
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New Buildings on the Hydrangea Tram Line
Photos: Christine Collett, Carterton
WANTED
We are looking for an LGB 51070 analogue 5 amp controller, This will be used on Christine’s tram line,
(above) so we can run two trams at the same time. Our 1 amp LGB controller is too small to run the two
trams .
Contact Lee Collett: Email: [email protected] or Phone 06 379 7321.
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Ashburton Forks Railway Workshop
Report & Photos: Kerry Paterson, Ashburton
Corrugated Iron/Styrene!
Now that Ashburton Forks Railways
engine shed is well on the way I have to
decide what to clad the roof with. I
have seen the soft drink/beer can
through a set of rollers result but me
being me decided to go another way! I
thought why not use what I have, plus
not wanting to purchase all that beer!!!!!
Styrene was the way for me!
I got a set of alloy rollers 10 to 15 years
ago from a fellow modeller who was
going out of G so got them out &
modified them to take 0.5-0.75mm
styrene. I cut the sheet about 3.5 inches
wide & about 300mm long so it goes
through the rollers easily, while rolling
apply a little heat from a heat gun/hair
dryer to soften the styrene a bit. Once it
passes through once turn it over & pass
through again. Once you have a large
corrugated sheet place between 2 flat
surfaces & apply some weight to keep
flat, once 10 or 15 minutes have passed
you can cut your sheets to size by
cutting down the corrugation to the
width you require then square off the
ends as no matter how careful you are it
may come out the rollers with a bit of an
angle. Once cool I have found that it
stays true to its new shape & is more
robust then the can option. But having
said that this method is for an indoor
building ,but I do have a steel girder
bridge that is painted styrene & has been
out side 12 years. This is my preferred
method as I can glue the sheets together
& know that they will stayed glued as
well as pinning them.
Passing the styrene through the rollers
Cutting the end of the sheet square
On Tuesday 25 March 2014 two American G Scale modellers
visited during their trip around NZ.
. James Newcom ,left, and James Kuhns, right, pictured with
Kerry, Lorraine and Kelly
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FOR SALE GARDEN RAILWAY BOOKS
Hard covered coloured photos etc. all original condition around $25USD when new
Garden Railroading-Getting Started in the hobby by Garden Railways Magazine
$15.00
How to design & Build your garden Railway by Jack Veducci
$15.00
Getting started in Garden Railroading
$15.00
by Alan Miller
The Garden Railway Manual, Building Operating, Outdoors by CJ Freezer
$15.00
Garden Railways in Focus by Tag Gorton
$15.00
Practical Garden Railways by Peter Jones
$20.00
Contact Don Ellis, Email: [email protected] Ph 03 3656 555 9-5pm
Ah 03 3478427 Mobile: 0274 329277
9th National Garden Railway Convention Christchurch
6-8 February 2015.
The finished sheets glued together and attached to the purlins with pins
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Visit to Karl Arnesen
Karl and Allison welcomed 26
members to their Running Day
on Sunday 23 March 2014.
Karl had advised that members
would be welcome from
11:00am and that the BBQ
would be available for those
who wished to cook their own
lunch.
Members started arriving from
11:00 and had trains running.
Some had bought picnic lunches
while others chose the BBQ.
Two new members were
introduced and a wide variety of
trains, track and battery powered
were run .
It was a great day sitting and
talking in the sunny garden
while the trains ran. Afternoon
tea was enjoyed by all and an
enjoyable day ended well after
4:00pm as members packed their
trains away and headed for
home.
Karl and Allison will be away
for about 12 months travelling
around the western island
(Australia) On their return, Karl
will set about repairing the
damage the earthquakes caused
on his railway.
Don Ellis appears to be asking “What is this?” Photo: John Lammiman
Kabita Whale’s new rail truck
Photo: John Lammiman
9th National
Garden Railway
Convention
Christchurch
6-8 February 2015.
Don Ellis now fixing it
Photo: John Lammiman
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John Lammiman photographed his “Bumble Bee’ 4-6-0 and train on the high trestle
John L’s train passing through the busy town scene
Photo: John Lammiman
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The busy yard at Mt Catt Station
Photo: Mel Sanders
Karl Arnesen’s A-B-A freight drag waiting in the yard
Photo: Mel Sanders
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Mel Sanders photographed his LGB 0-8-0 pulling Karl’s consist across the viaduct
Ian Galbraith’s battery powered Revolution controlled Porter on the high trestle
Photo: Mel Sanders
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I have two, two metre long tables with track that the club doesn't want which at this stage I am going to dump.
One is the gorge scene and the other a plain table with a farm scene attached. If anyone could use them they
are welcome to them as they took a lot of effort to make and I am reluctant to just dump them, but I need the
space they take up in the garage. Above is a photo of the gorge scene.
Contact Karl Arnesen, Ph: 03 388 2589, Email: [email protected]
Coming Events
April 18‐21 2014
May 4‐10 2014
June 2014
October 4‐5 2014
February 6‐8 2015
NZAMRC Conven on, Hamilton
Na onal Garden Railway Conven on, Tampa, Florida
Model‐X, Auckland
Christchurch Model Train Show
9th Na onal Garden Railway Conven on, Christchurch
Email: [email protected]
May 30‐1 June 2015
July 6‐11 2015
AMRA Conven on Auckland, North Shore
Na onal Garden Railway Conven on, Denver, Colorado
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The Hereford and Gorge Railway Running Day
Report : John Robinson, Tawa
Summer is over but the sun still
shines, perhaps not for as long
and it’s not as warm but there is
something about garden railways
on a lazy autumn day. Saturday
22nd March was one of those
days and certainly was an
enjoyable afternoon for Lloyd
Dickens and myself (and my
family) at Murray Bold’s
Hereford & Gorge Railway.
In theory it was the March
running day for the Wellington
Garden Railway Group after
unwisely having listened to the
Met Service and postponing the
running day that was to be held
the previous Sunday. You will
remember that Sunday, the one
where we were supposed to have
a rip-snorter of a storm and
instead had one of the warmest,
calmest days on record.
Lloyd Dickens photographed his IOM Viking and mixed train on Murray
Bold’s railway
Of course there is an up side,
you see with only the three of us
we could run what we wanted
when we wanted, a bit selfish
really but when you have a good
railway to drive your trains on it
can be hard to let others play.
More cakes to eat too, and
Janice makes a mean loaf –
distracted by food again! I’ll let
the pictures tell the story of the
trains that ran, or in the case of
Lady Louise that fell over. We
ran battery power, live steam
So it would appear I made two
mistakes, firstly listening to the
Met Service and second
changing the day so almost all of
our regulars weren’t able to
make the running day for a
variety of reasons. That you see
is why there was only Lloyd and
myself who made the journey, I
won’t do that again!
Well I will make the journey
again willingly to visit the
Hereford & Gorge Railway, but
I won’t change the running day
date.
Lloyd Dickens photographed his IOM Viking and mixed train
approaching Hydrangea Halt
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and ended the day with track
power. Murray’s railway is a
driver’s railway, which means,
especially for live steam, good
radio control is needed to
maintain steady speed over the
figure of 8 circuit.
Also on show was Murray’s
new toy, a 3D printer. The tool
of the future I’m sure, perhaps
the biggest learning curve will
be the CAD software needed to
draw up the part you want, or
maybe even the whole model
you wish to produce. Will 3D
printing replace hand built parts
and models? I doubt it, well not
completely, but certainly it will
become another useful aid and it
sure should mean better kits. I
was most impressed with what
Murray was already able to
produce and he’s only had it a
Lady Louise with a train about to head off to the gate end of the railway
Photo: John Robinson
few weeks. I wonder how long
before we see a trainload of
wagons at a running day he has
printed off? I’ll leave Murray to
do a proper review of the printer
in a future issue of The Garden
Whistle (a big hint Murray).
It is only a brief report from me
this month, maybe we’ll have a
better turnout at our next
running day and there will be
more to tell you about
John Robinson photographed his live steam locomotive, Manawanui, steaming along at a solid tramway pace
(slow) through Hydrangea Halt at the gate end of the railway.
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And just to prove track power and live steam does mix Murray's track powered LGB Spreewald had the last
run of the day.
Photo: John Robinson
Murray's Spreewald crossing over the station loop and main line junction
Photo: John Robinson
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Derek and Pauline Cooper’s Meeting
Report & Photos: Michael Hilliar, Auckland
The weather usually plays a big part of a successful
meeting; Derek was wondering if it was going to be
too hot, well it was warm but a lot better than the
previous weekend when Cyclone Lusi passed
through.
the workbench. But I can honestly say I had picked
it up during the previous week and turned it over.
The problem is in the conversion from what was
going to be a fairly detailed electric engine and the
compromises in making it easy to disassemble for
live steam maintenance. And I
have also been working on the new
garden railway station that’s
replaced that cat house.
Derek’s layout is designed so that
several trains can be run at once.
From the central station come
steam up area you have the use of
the temporary track circuit laid
around the lawn; great for warming
up your locomotive before heading
out onto the main circuit. The main
circuit goes around behind the
garage from which the branch line
leaves. The piece de résistance is
the branch line. This is fairly
steeply graded which causes the
Derek Cooper’s “Maisie L” sporting her new name plates. (Construction live steam engines to really work
of this was covered in the March issue of The Garden Whistle)
hard and for those fitted with
chuffers the sound is greatly
There was a very good turnout of members and
visitors; live steam does have an attraction in
itself with all the preparation that goes into it
before hand, oiling etc. then the lighting up
and watching the pressure rise in the gauge .
In our scale live steam does bring you the joy
of the real thing; but in a more user friendly
size; we don’t need trailers or trucks to
transport it and if you are missing the coal
smoke flavour that’s been done too with coal
fired boilers.
This was advertised as a live steam or battery
powered meeting with visitors bringing both.
I was asked where’s mine; well it’s still on
Young Christopher at the controls of Hugh Keal’s “Ruby”
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enhanced. Half way up there is a
passing loop which works as
prototype railways do; you have to
wait for the opposing train to pass
before you can proceed and if
many trains are operating at the
terminus the same procedure has
to run through also; thus making
his railway very interactive.
Derek switching points for a crossing with John Reinecke’s train.
Derek did a fantastic workshop on
Basic Steam Locomotive
Servicing and Maintenance
covering many areas of owning a
steamer, the different oils,
cleaning, gases, water etc., and the
best tools required. This was well
received by those who have
already gone live steam and those
still thinking about it. It’s only a
matter of time. Many visitors
were encouraged to try their hand
at driving and although at first it is
difficult to get that gentle touch it
is a joy to be able to manoeuver
and couple up using the expansion
of the live steam; you can’t get any
closer to the real thing!!!!!!!!
I thank Derek and Pauline on behalf of us all
for putting on a wonderful afternoon.
Robert Graham’s “Seymour” cresting the grade
The most important part, the crossing of John’s
Roundhouse Fowler and Derek’s Accucraft “Lew”
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Derek doing his well received talk on the maintenance of live steam locomotives
Bruce Cropper brought along his latest Trap point containing a working economical facing point lock
Set for derail. (One point lever operation)
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Transitioning to clear the track
Set for all clear
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Basic Maintenance of Live Steam Locomotives
Derek Cooper, Auckland
What oils should I use with my live steam loco?
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To lubricate the valve gear, axles and crank pins
Accucraft suggest you use light machine oil, e.g. 3 in 1
oil.
Roundhouse suggests you use 20/50 automotive oil to
lubricate the valve gear, axles and crank pins.
It is generally accepted that WD40 be used to clean
under your locomotive to remove excess oils and clean
your running gear.
Roundhouse recommends using, to use its correct title,
'Compounded Bearing Oil 220' (220 being the weight or
viscosity) steam oil for the locomotive lubricator. This
product is available from Roundhouse directly, or
through its agencies.
Accucraft recommend 460 steam oil for the locomotive
lubricator and now supply their own brand available
through their dealers.
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Pony truck axles (if fitted)
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Pony truck pivots,
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Radio control linkages to both reversing gear and
regulator,
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Reversing lever on manual models,
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Tender axles and bogie pivots,
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Roof hinge screws,
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Gas regulator spindle,
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Steam regulator spindle.
Cleaning of Locomotives
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It is not known if there is a recommended policy on
preventative maintenance. However physically cleaning
locomotives running gear should be carried out at a
frequency commiserate to the amount of times the
locomotive is used. The purpose is to ensure that ballast
grit is prevented from damaging any bearings or moving
mechanical parts on the locomotive.
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For example, some people clean the locomotive(s) after
every days use. To achieve this simply spray (wash) the
locomotives underside and running gear with WD40. On
occasion spray WD40 on the body and in the cab to
remove any light deposits of oil and wipe clean. Try to
keep any direct spray away from servos.
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You could introduce a spray-on ‘Degreaser’ (available in
department stores) to help remove any heavy oil build-up
and/or staining on the running gear and etc. Don’t allow
the ‘Degreaser’ to dry. After three to four minutes wash
the ‘Degreaser’ off with water or with the WD40.
What parts should I oil
The simple answer is everything that moves (except for all the
internal components of the cylinders).
Before each operating session lubricate:
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Axles,
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Axle bushes,
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Crank pins on each outside crank,
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All valve gear pins,
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Expansion links and pivot bush’s,
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Crosshead/slide bar,
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Piston rod,
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Valve rod,
NOTE: Ensure your model is painted in a product that is
solvent resistant.
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Valve rod fork end,
Security of all nuts, bolts and screws
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Lifting links,
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Weigh shaft.
Once each month when loco is used regularly lubricate:
About every three or four months carefully check tighten
every screw, nut and bolt on the locomotive for security. They
have an unenviable reputation and ability to drop off or
unscrew at the most inappropriate moments.
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What are the standard thread sizes for most Accucraft
locos? (Also applies (with minor variances) to Roundhouse
locomotives.)
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Steam regulator – M5 x 0.8mm
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Gas regulator – M5 x 0.5mm
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All standard pipe unions – M5 x 0.5mm
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Water/lubricator fillers – M10 x 1mm
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Water lever drain/lubricator drain – M5 x 0.5mm
“After about a week of running some of the loco boilers
started to "weep", although they had been properly tested
and certified. An investigation showed that the silver
soldered joints were failing because the water was trying
to grab back ions from any metal with which it came into
contact. Copper, zinc and silver were found to be
particularly susceptible.”
Moral: for the long-term health of your boiler, avoid deionized
water!
(Refer:
http://www.nmia.com/~vrbass/steam/stmintro.htm)
Where can I find less expensive Butane?
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Normal hex bolts – 3mm AF Hex head, M2 thread
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Small hex bolts – 2mm AF Hex head, M1.6 thread
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Many people with butane-fired locos start off fuelling
them with little canisters made for Ronson brand
cigarette lighters. These are widely available in many
supermarkets. If you are using cigarette lighter refill
cartridges for butane, you are undoubtedly spending too
much on butane.
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The most common source of butane in larger quantities is
at sports or outdoor supply stores, Mitre10, Bunnings etc.
There are several camping stoves and lamps which burn
butane in canisters of various sizes (the more common
canister of pure butane seen here is 220 gram capacity).
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The butane cartridges will have ‘outlets’ which mate with
a stove or lamp, but not with your locomotive topping up
valve. To use this canister you will also need to purchase
an adaptor that connects between the canister and the
filler extension. These are available for NZ$12.00
through sports or outdoor supply stores, or through
Roundhouse Engineering, West Lawn Locomotive
Works, Kevin O'Connor and etc.
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Some canisters will have a butane/propane mix (up to
20% propane). This mixture works well in small locos.
Be aware that the butane/propane mix gives out a hotter
flame than pure butane which may impact steam running
time – i.e., run out of water before you run out of gas.
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Do not attempt to use pure propane, as its increased
vapour pressure may cause various operational and
safety problems.
What is the difference between ‘distilled’ and ‘deionized’
water? Can I use deionized water in my boiler?
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Do not use deionized water in your boiler! Use only
distilled water in your small-scale steam boiler. Your
engine will run on deionized water or even ordinary tap
water. But there are problems with each of these which
we should avoid.
Tap water contains minerals which will stay behind when
you boil the water out of the boiler. When you run your
steam engine, you are in essence distilling the water in
the boiler. What comes out the regulator is pure water
vapour, and the minerals are left behind in your boiler as
scale. When you use distilled water in the boiler, there is
nothing left when you're finished.
Scale reduces the boiler's ability to transfer heat to the
water, and thus reduces the efficiency of your engine.
Eventually, the lines may become so clogged with scale
that you can't get any steam out of the boiler at all.
Operators of larger engines can sometimes remove the
scale physically by scraping or brushing. We have no
such small scrapers and brushes, though. Scale can
sometimes be removed by boiling vinegar or some other
very weak acid in the boiler. This should not be
considered a desirable alternative to using distilled water,
however. Stick with distilled water and you won't have to
worry about mineral scale.
Deionized water contains no ions, which means it has
had the chemically reactive molecules removed. If put
into contact with metals, however, it will happily take on
new ions, with disastrous results. Mike Chaney wrote
about the effect of using deionized water at a UK
exhibition:
What is the coupling height on 16mm coaches and locos?
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25mm from the rail head to the centre of the coupler.
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Club Events and Contacts
Auckland:
Sunday 6 April 2014: Murray and Donna Lee, 32 Manse Rd Papakura. 2 – 4pm. Wet or fine, do check
your email beforehand if weather is extreme. Murray and Donna’s railway is only steam or battery
powered and visitors are welcome to run their trains.
Club Contact: Auckland G Scale Society Inc Email: [email protected]
C/- Michael Hilliar, 22 Halver Road, Manurewa, Auckland 2102. Ph 09 266-4745
Waikato:
Saturday 5 April 2014: Geoff & Sue Hallam, Tirau Rain or shine, (If wet there will be videos in the
workshop)
Club Contact: GROW: Garden Railway Operators of Waikato. Email: [email protected]
Grant Alexander, PO Box 1172, Cambridge. Ph 07 823-0059.
Wairarapa:
Sunday 20 April 2014. Lee & Christine Collett, 24 Rhodes Street, Carterton from 1:30pm
Club Contact: Wairarapa Garden Railway Group. Email: [email protected]
C/- Lloyd Dickens, 55 Titoki Street, Masterton. Ph 06 370 3790.
Wellington:
Sunday 13th April 2014 from 1:30pm at Gavin Sowry's Taita Gorge Railway
Club Contact: Wellington Garden Railway Group. Email: [email protected]
C/- John Robinson, PO Box 56039, Tawa, Wellington 5249 Ph 0274 427 160
Christchurch:
Sunday 27 April 2014: Ross Fraser, Williams Street, Kaiapoi 1:00pm. 2:30pm AGM, then uplift all track.
Bring a 3/32” Allen wrench with you.
Sunday: 18 May 2014 Work on club layout at Don’s workshop
Club Contact: Christchurch Garden Railway Group P.O. Box 7145, Christchurch 8240
Chairperson: Don Ellis. Email: [email protected]
The Garden Whistle is published monthly by the Christchurch Garden Railway Group and features news
from various G scale clubs in New Zealand.
Each club is a separate identity and the contact details can be found above.
Contributions of articles and/or photos are always welcome. Photos should be sent as separate jpg
attachments.
Editor: Ian C Galbraith, 3 Church Street, RANGIORA 7400.
Email: [email protected]