Have you always been interested in live steam but were afraid to take the plunge because you felt you didn't know enough about it? In this video program the mysteries of small scale, live-steam locomotives are unraveled. Here you will receive a comprehensive introduction to gauges 0 and 1 live-steam locomotives. See locomotives by Aster, Mamod, Roundhouse Engineering, Beck, and others, running on live steam and compressed air. Find out how these engines differ from one another and what the advantages and disadvantages are of each. Learn about the history of small-scale steamers and the principles of how a steam locomotive works. Find out about the differences between internally and externally fired boilers, including pot boilers, Smithies, single-flue gas, locomotive-type, and more; fittings, such as pressure gauges, safety valves, water glasses, and check valves; and valve gears, including slip eccentric, Walschaerts, Stephenson, and variations of these. Discover what it takes to fire and operate a live-steam locomotive. Learn about fuels (gas and alcohol) and different types of burners. Some engines are simple to run and suitable for any beginner. Some are complex, requiring a deep understanding of the machine and what makes it tick. All of these things are clearly explained on this videotape. Marc Horovitz demonstrates various principles and illustrates them using a variety of miniature live steamers. Enhance your learning by observing how the actual locomotives function. If you are thinking about entering the small scale live-steam hobby, this tape will provide you with a good, basic background in little engines and their various workings. Running time: 1 hr. 56 min. This page and its contents Copyright Sidestreet Bannerworks, 2006
Introduction to
Small Scale Live Steam Locomotives
with Marc Horovitz
Price: $49.95 + $4.05 s&h in North America
(Foreign, $8.00 s&h via air; sorry, PAL format not available)
