Posts Tagged ‘Build’

Scientific Tuesdays – How to build a Hero Engine

The Hero engine was first created over 2000 years ago and it is still a great demonstration of physics. To build a Hero Engine all we need are some common household items. A soda can, a nail and some fishing line (or strong string). By applying a heat source to the can we can force motion by propelling the can itself into a spinning and amazing action. Check out Gamefly here: gamefly.com

Part 21 Build a Putt PuttPop Pop Steam Boat s18 powered test

Part 21 is Step 18, the step when you finally get to power test the engine! You don’t need a boat to power test the engine. You must prime the straws every time you use the engine. And the first time you use the engine you should slosh some water around inside the engine so the little droplets of water can flash to steam and get your engine going. To start out put the candle flame in the middle between the front and the back of the engine.

7 Cylinder Radial Steam Engine – The Build

Building my second 7 cylinder rotary type steam engine.

How can you build a model steam engine from scratch? Is it even possible?

I have always been interested in steam trains, and since I can’t fit a real steam train in my room, (I am just a kid!) I would like to know how to build a model steam engine. Not the train part, just the engine that actually boils water and turns a wheel. Like one that would fit on a 6 inch long piece of plywood. My dad and I are always in the garage on weekends building some sort of contraption! So if it’s a challenge, we’re up for it! I would like full detail please! Thanks!

What material is needed to build a heat/steam engine?

Why did American engineers build steam locomotives differently than British engineers?

Hypothetically, if I were to build a standard gauge steam locomotive…?

…and I wanted to run relatively long main line excursions, which type would be the best?
Hypothetically, lets say I don’t want to build a streamlined locomotive, and lets also assume that I would want to stick to American designs?
Those Niagras are nice… any other thoughts?
So, I’d need something that’s a bit bigger than what Steamtown National Historic Site runs? I mean if (hypothetically) I was going to build a steam locomotive, I wouldn’t want it too big to become unwieldy…something that can negotiate the tight curves of the east coast and yet big enough to not need diesel helpers.
Thanks fishtrucker, but again, this is a hypothetical situation, so hypothetically, lets say I have the “millions.”
Let’s say that JUST being in the cab is nowhere near enough! Good answer, though!