ACCUCRAFT RUBY INFO

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ACCUCRAFT "RUBY" LIVE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE

I have run this engine and it seems powerful and simple but there is a learning curve to maximize efficiency (fire level, steam settings). ~~Users claim 15 min. run time on one fueling.......~~ I have been able to get about 15 min runs on one fueling.

It uses butane from lighter refill cans or camping equipment butane cartridges.
I purchased an adapter to use camping fuel (Butane, Propane mix).This seems to work fine and is relatively inexpensive.

I don't have specific plans for this engine or plans to build a "garden railroad". Just something to play with.

I think this is an outside toy. It exhausts steam, oil and water just as a real locomotive would.

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While not a model of any specific prototype, RUBY is a simple locomotive based on Baldwin practice and is typical of small locomotives used on industrial and shortline railroads all over the world. This is an excellent engine for beginners in live steam, as it is simple to operate and reliable in use. On the other hand, it is sophisticated enough to interest those live steamers with more experience.
RUBY will easily lend itself to kitbashing and cosmetic modification. The sheet-metal work (cab and tanks) are designed to be easily removed, leaving a complete running chassis and boiler ready for a new superstructure. With a little imagination and ingenuity, the tanks can be eliminated and a tender added, leading or trailing wheels added, or other changes can be made, resulting in your own unique locomotive.
Technical Specifications:

Scale/Gauge....... 1/20.3, 45 mm
Total Weight....... 2.1 kg, 4.6 lb.
Length........ 245 mm, 9.6 in.
Width........... 100 mm, 3.9 in.
Height.......... 133 mm, 5.2 in.
Driver Wheels Dia............ 35 mm, 1.4 in.
Minimum Radius......... 0.6 M, 24 in.
Cylinders............... 2 X Outside Frame
Cylinder Size.............. D16 x 32
Valve Gear............. Simple eccentric
Valves......... Piston Valve
Reversing............ Piston-valve reverser
Fuel........... Butane
Boiler............. Single Flue
Water............. Capacity 80cc
Working pressure........... 40 PSI
Fittings............. Safety valve, Water filler valve, Throttle

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I have run this engine and it seems powerful and simple but there is a learning curve to maximize efficiency (fire level, steam settings). ~~Users claim 15 min. run time on one fueling.......~~ I have been able to get about 15 min runs on one fueling. It uses butane from lighter refill cans or camping equipment butane cartridges. I purchased an adapter to use camping fuel (Butane, Propane mix).This seems to work fine and is relatively inexpensive. I don't have specific plans for this engine or plans to build a "garden railroad". Just something to play with. I think this is an outside toy. It exhausts steam, oil and water just as a real locomotive would.
VERBIAGE FROM MANUFACTURER While not a model of any specific prototype, RUBY is a simple locomotive based on Baldwin practice and is typical of small locomotives used on industrial and shortline railroads all over the world. This is an excellent engine for beginners in live steam, as it is simple to operate and reliable in use. On the other hand, it is sophisticated enough to interest those live steamers with more experience. RUBY will easily lend itself to kitbashing and cosmetic modification. The sheet-metal work (cab and tanks) are designed to be easily removed, leaving a complete running chassis and boiler ready for a new superstructure. With a little imagination and ingenuity, the tanks can be eliminated and a tender added, leading or trailing wheels added, or other changes can be made, resulting in your own unique locomotive.	Technical Specifications: Scale/Gauge....... 1/20.3, 45 mm Total Weight....... 2.1 kg, 4.6 lb. Length........ 245 mm, 9.6 in. Width........... 100 mm, 3.9 in. Height.......... 133 mm, 5.2 in. Driver Wheels Dia............ 35 mm, 1.4 in. Minimum Radius......... 0.6 M, 24 in. Cylinders............... 2 X Outside Frame Cylinder Size.............. D16 x 32 Valve Gear............. Simple eccentric Valves......... Piston Valve Reversing............ Piston-valve reverser Fuel........... Butane Boiler............. Single Flue Water............. Capacity 80cc Working pressure........... 40 PSI Fittings............. Safety valve, Water filler valve, Throttle



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