Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-15

with faithful eccentric valve gear known
in railroading circles the Stephenson link
valve motion. This dminutive gear is made
OF brass, the eccentric being about one inch
in diameter while the straps are approximately
two inches in length. Ventilators are placed
in the top Of the cab for ready access to the
throttle and reverse levers. which are vertical
instead of horizontal TO facilitate of opera
ton in the model. The reverse gear is differ
ent from that used on a regulation locomotive
in that it cannot be "notched up" 1t can be
operated only at three pointS-ful forward,
neutral and in reverse.
steam locomotive model of this type will
run at speed of from IL to Is miles an hour
on a standardized well laid track of non-rust-
able brass rails based on a properly ballasted
roadbed. BY elevating the wheels slightly
the locomotive model can be run for test and
experimental purposes standing still even
the mammoth metal horses which pull limited
trains are inspected periodically for operation
efficiency Such model will weigh about SO
pounds and is heavy enough to cling to the
track without sanding even when operated at
peak speed
In our extended conversation with Mr.. Glow.
we learned of at least two reasons why the
average locomotive is designated as she"
The steel horse merits classification in the
feminine gender because 1t boasts among its
several thousand parts a petticoat, better known
as petticcat pipe. No self-respecting engi-
neer would ever refer TO his favorite locomo-
tive as a male masterpiece considering the
presence of that petticoat pipe. Furthermore,
the same locomotive wears" an apron. If
you doubt this, ask your engineering friend the
name of the connecting link between the cab
deck Of the locomotive and the coal deck OF
the tender Forthwith, he will explain to you
that it is Miss Locomotives apron. The
facetious Immediately will remark on hearing
this that in truth, the tender SIS tied to the
locomotives apron strings"
The sand box on one of the Glow locomo-
tives looks like a serviceable equipment, but
really is dummy placed directly over the
safety valve. On the other hand the twin
cylinders and steam box are active actualities.
The stroke of one of these small cylinders is
IS Is of an inch while the bore Is "a of an
inch. Each locomotive is provided with oilers
so that it can be fabricated throughout often
as is necessary. The cowcatcher is made Of
an iron casting, but in future models Mr.. Glow
plans on building up" this important appli-
ance from number of pieces of metal. The
boiler is bolted down to the saddle in standard
style, while the pilot bars are fastened to
special braces at the forward end of the loco
motive. The detail is SO complete throughout
that the locomotive cab is even equipped with
tiny glass windows. Mr.. Glow also designs
and builds the motors in the fine electric loco
motives which ne also constructs.
Mr.. Glow during his visits to the notable
Iron Horse Fair" at Baltimore greatly
impressed by the ranking model of an English
locomotive, the King George Fifth. This in
spiration has resulted in his present concen-
tration of idle hours on the building of the
finest locomotive which he has ever attempted.
1t will incorporate the best points of the King
George Fifth and the projections of the leading
American locomotives. This composite loco
motive will be Al inches long, with the tip Of
its smokestack inches above the rails, will
be rated at better than Is miles an hour and
will be qualified to develop 100 pounds of
steam pressure. The locomotive model will be
capacitated to haul a load of $50 pounds,
equivalent to two adults or four children, and
will have market value of $500 when COM
peted.
Mr.. Glow has three sons who are regular
"chips off the family block in that they are
interested in both wood and metal craftsman
ship. These boys spend their vacation days
in making archery tackle and gliders. They
also aspire to make appropriate cars TO go with
the new locomotive which their dad" is build
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