Bill Oberpriller's Minnie - Revision history

Dnevil: /* Valve Gear Eccentrics */

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Valve Gear Eccentrics

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	I chose to turn the eccentrics from 2-3/4 inch [[HRS]] round stock, rather than using the Allen castings. Figure 1 shows the drawing for an eccentric. The main reason is that I had the steel available. Even if I had had to purchase it, the place I bought it from sells by the foot, and for this size charged $10/ft. + $2 for the cut. After turning the parts I still have a decent stub and another 7 inches of material for some future project.		I chose to turn the eccentrics from 2-3/4 inch [[HRS]] round stock, rather than using the Allen castings. Figure 1 shows the drawing for an eccentric. The main reason is that I had the steel available. Even if I had had to purchase it, the place I bought it from sells by the foot, and for this size charged $10/ft. + $2 for the cut. After turning the parts I still have a decent stub and another 7 inches of material for some future project.

			See also [[Turning Eccentrics in Three-Jaw Chuck]].

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Video

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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

IBLS Wiki Admin at 15:09, 12 July 2018

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	=== The Beginning ===		=== The Beginning ===

	This is the first engine I built. It originally started as a ~~Little Engines~~ Mogul. I did not know my limitations when I started the Mogul. After reading the catalogs, I actually believed that I would be able to build an engine with a 9" lathe and a milling attachment. The only castings used are the pilot, smoke box saddle, stack mount, and the wheels. This engine is now owned by Ray Heaton III, pictured with his engine.		This is the first engine I built. It originally started as a Mogul. I did not know my limitations when I started the Mogul. After reading the catalogs, I actually believed that I would be able to build an engine with a 9" lathe and a milling attachment. The only castings used are the pilot, smoke box saddle, stack mount, and the wheels. This engine is now owned by Ray Heaton III, pictured with his engine.

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The Beginning

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	File:BillOberprillers Raritan2x.jpg\|Bill Oberpriller's first steam locomotive, a 2x size Raritan. Ray Heaton III stands next to the locomotive.		File:BillOberprillers Raritan2x.jpg\|Bill Oberpriller's first steam locomotive, a 2x size Raritan. [[Ray Heaton\|Ray Heaton III]] stands next to the locomotive.
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External Links

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	* [http://www.angelfire.com/oh2/pdcrr/ Bret Kuebar's PDCRR page]		* [http://www.angelfire.com/oh2/pdcrr/ Bret Kuebar's PDCRR page]
	* [https://web.archive.org/web/20040519230034/http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/t/h/thib9564/Minnie.htm Ron Thibault Minnie Build Page, <i>Archive.org</i>]		* [https://web.archive.org/web/20040519230034/http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/t/h/thib9564/Minnie.htm Ron Thibault Minnie Build Page, <i>Archive.org</i>]
			* [https://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=105994 "Regauging a 7 1/4" Minnie Project", <i>Chaski.org</i>]

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2016-04-21T20:12:03Z

KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS!!

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	In my quest of a good reliable feed water system, I went through every device known to man. Injectors, axle pumps, hand pumps, steam driven pumps, and cross head pumps. The one that stands way out in front is the adaption of a pressure washer pump. The pressure washer pump being rather large is mounted in the tender and is driven by a chain to the tender truck axle. A simple clutch allows the pump to be cranked so that water can be supplied to the boiler while the engine is static. So, on with the design and construction of the tender.		In my quest of a good reliable feed water system, I went through every device known to man. Injectors, axle pumps, hand pumps, steam driven pumps, and cross head pumps. The one that stands way out in front is the adaption of a pressure washer pump. The pressure washer pump being rather large is mounted in the tender and is driven by a chain to the tender truck axle. A simple clutch allows the pump to be cranked so that water can be supplied to the boiler while the engine is static. So, on with the design and construction of the tender.

	=== ~~KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS!!~~ ===		=== Know Your Limitations ===

	If you are a first time builder, select an engine that is small with as few parts as possible. The more parts, the longer it will take before you can roll it onto the track. The bigger the project, the less likely it will ever be completed. The ratio of projects started compared to the projects completed is probably as high as 100:1.		If you are a first time builder, select an engine that is small with as few parts as possible. The more parts, the longer it will take before you can roll it onto the track. The bigger the project, the less likely it will ever be completed. The ratio of projects started compared to the projects completed is probably as high as 100:1.

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External Links

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	* [https://web.archive.org/web/19990222095528/http://www.bridge.net/~billober/ Bill Oberpriller's "Minnie" Project Page, <i>Archive.org</i>]		* [https://web.archive.org/web/19990222095528/http://www.bridge.net/~billober/ Bill Oberpriller's "Minnie" Project Page, <i>Archive.org</i>]
			* [https://web.archive.org/web/20031021223637/http://home.att.net/~bill.oberpriller/ Bill Oberpriller's "Minnie-2" Project Page, <i>Archive.org</i>]
	* [http://web.archive.org/web/20050828204751/http://www.the-spa.com/jim.cook/minnie.htm Jim Cook's Minnie Page, <i>Archive.org</i>]		* [http://web.archive.org/web/20050828204751/http://www.the-spa.com/jim.cook/minnie.htm Jim Cook's Minnie Page, <i>Archive.org</i>]
	* [http://www.angelfire.com/oh2/pdcrr/ Bret Kuebar's PDCRR page]		* [http://www.angelfire.com/oh2/pdcrr/ Bret Kuebar's PDCRR page]
	* [https://web.archive.org/web/20040519230034/http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/t/h/thib9564/Minnie.htm Ron Thibault Minnie Build Page, <i>Archive.org</i>]		* [https://web.archive.org/web/20040519230034/http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/t/h/thib9564/Minnie.htm Ron Thibault Minnie Build Page, <i>Archive.org</i>]

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	[[File:BillOberpriller and MinnieII.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Bill Oberpriller and his Minnie]]		[[File:BillOberpriller and MinnieII.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Bill Oberpriller and his Minnie]]
	[[File:Bret Kuebar Engine13 Minnie2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Engine #13's "Official" Builder's Photo (S/N 1001 Russell Locomotive Works). This is based on Bill Oberpriller's "Minnie" design.]]		[[File:Bret Kuebar Engine13 Minnie2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Bret Kueber's Engine #13's "Official" Builder's Photo (S/N 1001 Russell Locomotive Works). This is based on Bill Oberpriller's "Minnie" design.]]

	== Bill Oberpriller ==		== Bill Oberpriller ==

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Bill Oberpriller

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	''7.5 inch or 7.25 inch Free-Lance Narrow Gauge Coal Burning Live Steamer''		''7.5 inch or 7.25 inch Free-Lance Narrow Gauge Coal Burning Live Steamer''

	How long will it take and how much will it cost to build the Minnie? The time and cost are only estimates at this time, but are based on over thirty years of starting many, many many projects and actually finishing a couple. If you have basic machine shop skills, you should ~~beable~~ to put the engine on the track in as little as 500 hours. Depending on whether you build the boiler or have it built for you, plan to spend between $2,500 and $4,000 (year 2000 estimate).		How long will it take and how much will it cost to build the Minnie? The time and cost are only estimates at this time, but are based on over thirty years of starting many, many many projects and actually finishing a couple. If you have basic machine shop skills, you should be able to put the engine on the track in as little as 500 hours. Depending on whether you build the boiler or have it built for you, plan to spend between $2,500 and $4,000 (year 2000 estimate).

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Dnevil at 19:22, 19 April 2016

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	[[Minnie 2]] is a freelance 2-4-2 live steam locomotive designed by Bill Oberpriller. Bill offered the locomotive in kit form between 1998 and 2004. He no longer produces the kit. These pages have been "rescued" from <i>Archive.org</i>.		[[Minnie 2]] is a freelance 2-4-2 live steam locomotive designed by Bill Oberpriller. Bill offered the locomotive in kit form between 1998 and 2004. He no longer produces the kit. These pages have been "rescued" from <i>Archive.org</i>.

	[[File:BillOberpriller and MinnieII.jpg\|thumb\|right\|~~300px~~\|Bill Oberpriller and his Minnie]]		[[File:BillOberpriller and MinnieII.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Bill Oberpriller and his Minnie]]
			[[File:Bret Kuebar Engine13 Minnie2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|500px\|Engine #13's "Official" Builder's Photo (S/N 1001 Russell Locomotive Works). This is based on Bill Oberpriller's "Minnie" design.]]

	== Bill Oberpriller ==		== Bill Oberpriller ==