Posts Tagged ‘Build’

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!

How do I build a steam engine?

If someone could reccommend me a book, website or tape ETC I would be greatful. Even if someone could tell me the location of plans for one I would appreciate it.

Shaw Group to build boilers for UK power plant

Shaw Group to build boilers for UK power plant
The Shaw Group Inc. says it has been awarded a contract to build five heat recovery steam generator boilers for a natural gas-fired power station in England.

Read more on AP via Yahoo! Finance

Discover How To Build Scenes For Your Ho Scale Model Train Layout

HOW TO BUILD SCENES FOR YOUR HO SCALE MODEL TRAIN LAYOUT

Mountains and landscape terrains for your HO scale model train layout are easily made by using styrofoam blocks from packing used by manufacturers.  Small blocks of wood may also be used to make HO scale model train mountains and hills.  After attaching the styrofoam and wood pieces, you will then need to form screen wire over the styrofoam and wood.

You are now read to mix the celluclay II (instant papier mache).  The mixture should be pliable, you will now press the mixture (a thin layer) into the screen wire.

Painting your HO scale model train mountain will be the next step.  If using a water based paint i. e. acrylic, it is not necessary to wait for the celluclay II (instant papier mache) to dry.  If using an oil base paint, you will need to wait for the surface to be dry.  Drying time usually takes 24 to 48 hours, however, you may speed up the drying time by using a hair dryer.

Plaster may also be applied to your HO scale model train mountain by using the same method.  I prefer the celluclay II (instant papier mache) because of it being much lighter in weight.

Other added features to the celluclay II (instant papier mache) or plaster may be decorative moss purchased at most craft stores.  Have fun and be creative to make your HO scale model train layourt better.

Your Ho scale model train layout is only limited by your imagination.  This and many other train articles can be read at Modeltrainpro.com

Build Your Own Solar Home Energy Panels – Proven Methods For Home Solar Power Energy

Can you build your own solar home energy panels? No doubt about it! It is being done by a fast growing number of energy – and earth – saving enthusiasts, many of whom have no appropriate experience.

The reason for this growth in solar home energy self-help is simple. We all know by now that it is simply unsustainable to continue consuming fossil fuels at the rate that we’ve been doing for the last few decades.

We also notice – especially during the current adverse economic climate – that is is equally unsustainable for our household finances to continue spending growing amounts of hard-earned income on home energy needs.

And of course, the one excellent reason why you as a homeowner may want to learn how to build your own solar home energy panels, is simply because it is much cheaper than getting a ready-made system from a supplyer.

Last, but not least, if you manage to build your own solar home energy panels system, you will immediately have increased the value of your home substantially – especially taking into consideration the savings involved by doing it yourself.

Not everyone interested in solar energy for home use will go about it in the same way. While you may want to make your own solar generator by using PV cells built into arrays of solar panels, there are many other attempts involving a variety of technologies.

One interesting method which is growing in popularity is the stirling engine coupled with solar power input.

The stirling engine was originally developed – in the early 1900′s – as an alternative to the steam engine, which was considered dangerous because of the pressurized steam.

More recently there has been a revival in interest in this silent and efficient engine, with modifications coupling it to a parabolic dish for concentrated sunlight. Solar radiation then supplies the external heat to set this “external combustion” engine in motion. The engine is then used to generate electricity for home use.

A successful solar stirling engine should probably produce at least 3 kilowatt, which will roughly suit the power use of an average residential home.

All said and done, currently the easiest and most cost effective way to produce a suffient amount of electricity for home use is to make your own solar home energy panels.

All the parts can be sourced cheaply, and no high-tech fiddling and manufacturing is required.

There are excellent courses and guides available with thoroughly proven methods, backed by sound theoretical knowledge.

And the benefits are clear:

- You know it works. You can rest assured that thousands of people have built their own systems successfully.

- You can significantly reduce your power bill. In fact, you can even eliminate it alltogether!

- You will save thousands compared to buying retail panels and having the system installed.

- Concerned about global warming? By building your own system you will be doing your part for the environment!

- After you install the solar panels on your home the value of your home should increase by thousands.

- You can easily start a home business by building and reselling the completed solar panels.

PC Build – These parts okay?

Hi there,

Just about to start my second build and wanted a second oppinion on the components

building for a University student (UK) whom wants to be able to do their school work (an art course) and play a mix of Steam games (Left 4 dead, counterstrike) and Sims 3.
Heres the list

(Im in the UK so we cant use newegg)

Motherboard

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/174312

Processor

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/183979

RAM/Memory

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/130432

Power Supply Unit

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/135159

Harddrive

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/124228

Graphics Card

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/182100

Optical Drive (cd/dvd combi)

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/190671

Case

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/160915

Case fans
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/185160 (getting two of these – front and back)

Total build cost = £370.73 GBP
Specs would look like this
CPU – Dual core 2.9GHz
OS – XP pro 32bit
Memory – 2gb
HDD – 500gb
Graphics – HD 5750 (Asus)

Thinking of whacking in a wireless card too as the dorm they’ll be living in definintely has wireless – but we dont know if it has a wired port (or if there is one if its in a convinient location).

Wireless card

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/50127

Thanks anyone

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Is there a company that will build a full scale steam locomotive.?

like perhaps a hudson or a northern