Piston Valve timing

[Peter DunneParticipant @peterdunne96283]

Building a model steam engine in wood

[Peter DunneParticipant @peterdunne96283]

Hi everyone,

This is my first posting. I have almost completed a model steam traction engine in wood. Its ready to run. I just can't get the valve timing right. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Regards,

Peter

[nigel jones 5Participant @nigeljones5]

Its not still april is it???

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

I guess he's running it on air? Pictures please!

Neil

[WearyParticipant @weary]

There are a few wooden traction engine models around….

here is a 'Minnie'

Regards,

Phil

[nigel jones 5Participant @nigeljones5]

how do you get the boiler past inspection?

[Ian S CParticipant @iansc]

Just got to be checked for wood worm, and dry rot.

Ian S C

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