"SuperRuby/Ida/Mimi"
The prototype Ruby locomotive undergoing it's first run under steam with the new 9/16" bore cylinders.
The standard engine has 3/8" bore cylinders, these are the same size as a standard Mamod or Jane locomotive. |
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2.1mm of material has to be removed from either end of the cylinder
mounting bracket, this would be best done with a milling machine, but
with a little care a hand file would be just as good. |
The cylinders for Ruby are identical to the Excelsior replacement cylinders. The cylinder assembly's will be ready to bolt on (fully assembled) no further work being required. |
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Pistons
and rods for the second batch await assembly and fitting of silicone
'O' rings before being added to the cylinder assembly's. |
The
finished "Ruby" locomotive undergoing running trials on the
MLR rolling road. |
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Please
note two types of Ruby locomotives are in circulation, early types
as in the above pictures have 1/8" (3.175mm) diameter piston
rods, later types having 3mm (.118") diameter piston rods, locomotive
type & piston rod diameter information must be supplied with your
initial order. A fitting service is also available at cost if required, please phone for more details. |
