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Alright, I did this for 
snowy_puma
She's very much into steampunk and she's expressed that she could use some help with the mechanical/technical aspect of it.
So I drew up some simple and basic references for different boilers types. Mostly those that are of pre 1900 design. Unfortunately for the "T" boiler I don't know what it would look like on the inside, so I drew it in an exterior view.
Well Snowy I hope this helps you! And don't forget, if you need help, knowledge, or refs, or anything steam don't be afraid to drop me a line!
snowy_puma She's very much into steampunk and she's expressed that she could use some help with the mechanical/technical aspect of it.
So I drew up some simple and basic references for different boilers types. Mostly those that are of pre 1900 design. Unfortunately for the "T" boiler I don't know what it would look like on the inside, so I drew it in an exterior view.
Well Snowy I hope this helps you! And don't forget, if you need help, knowledge, or refs, or anything steam don't be afraid to drop me a line!
Category Artwork (Traditional) / Miscellaneous
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One thing I will say is that these refs are VERY basic renditions of boilers. They are MUCH more complex. Most boilers will have at least 100 flues and flues are usually a few inches in diameter.
I'm glad I could be of service, but there's much more to steam engines than just a boiler. Boilers are only the heart of the machine. So I can draw up some other references that would could used, like different smoke stack styles, different types of pistons and valve gear, ect...
Also here's a website I think you'll like. These are Geared Steam locomotives. They are True Life examples of real steampunk engineering. Unlike traditional steam locomotives these engines use gears to move. They're not very fast but man can they HAUL!!! XD
http://www.gearedsteam.com/
My personal favorite is the "Shay", followed closely by the "Climax". Anyway I think you'll find these locomotives to be of interest.
I'm glad I could be of service, but there's much more to steam engines than just a boiler. Boilers are only the heart of the machine. So I can draw up some other references that would could used, like different smoke stack styles, different types of pistons and valve gear, ect...
Also here's a website I think you'll like. These are Geared Steam locomotives. They are True Life examples of real steampunk engineering. Unlike traditional steam locomotives these engines use gears to move. They're not very fast but man can they HAUL!!! XD
http://www.gearedsteam.com/
My personal favorite is the "Shay", followed closely by the "Climax". Anyway I think you'll find these locomotives to be of interest.
Just did. One problem is that I'm trying to design a model, more than a big system. Thus I'm trying to find something a bit easier to put together. I'm actually looking at a uniflow engine, since the mechanics are a little bit easier--you only have to worry about inputs on the valves, and the exhaust is controlled by piston geometry.
A simple crank doesn't work well though for a double action engine, so I'm having to look around for something reasonably easy to make in miniature.
A simple crank doesn't work well though for a double action engine, so I'm having to look around for something reasonably easy to make in miniature.
You have a Deviant Art account, right?
I know someone on DA who designs and builds minature steam and is a fan of both locomotives and stationary steam engines.
His name, on DA, is "Steamby51". I'll ask him if it's ok for me to reffer you to him for some help. He knows A LOT more than I!!
I know someone on DA who designs and builds minature steam and is a fan of both locomotives and stationary steam engines.
His name, on DA, is "Steamby51". I'll ask him if it's ok for me to reffer you to him for some help. He knows A LOT more than I!!
I just heard back from him and he's more than happy to oblige!!! Here's a link to his DA account.
http://steamby51.deviantart.com/
http://steamby51.deviantart.com/
For the most part, yes. In the case of the "Wagon Top" boiler the steam dome is almost always where it is shown. But there have been some cases where locomotives had more than one steam dome. This practice didn't last long, it usually was applied to Civil War era built locmotives.
But even so, the wagon top boiler can have a steam dome almost anywhere. But in protypical practice it was always placed where depicted.
But even so, the wagon top boiler can have a steam dome almost anywhere. But in protypical practice it was always placed where depicted.
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