ordering FAq's

      Order based upon what the prototype you are modeling would have used. A single cylinder water pump in 1.5” scale will supply enough water to keep a 1.5” scale 4-8-4 locomotive operating, although the 2-cylinder water pump (that has a larger displacement volume) does a much better job.  You should always have more than one way to feed water into a boiler, especially if your steam pressure is low since injectors and steam pumps will not be able to function. 

      Since a pump can be manufactured for mounting and plumbing on either side of a locomotive, it is important that your pump is ordered with the correct inlet / outlet configuration needed. The left and right sides of a locomotive are defined by point of view of an engine crew sitting in the cab looking forward down the track. It is not appropriate to define left and right side of a locomotive as an observer facing the smokebox and looking toward the cab. A Left side mount pump will have “right side” admission steam / water or air connection lines. Likewise a Right side mount pump will have “left side” admission steam / water or air connections.  

     Yes, each pump can be manufactured to suit your specific need. This is a common request for tank or logging locomotives where the inlet connections are more conveniently transposed to access water supply and check valve placement.

     Yes, each pump can be manufactured to suit your specific need. This is a common request for tank or logging locomotives where the inlet connections are more conveniently transposed to access water supply and check valve placement.