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Brilliant photos Andrew, the best I have seen in a long while that capture running trains in the garden at home.

Video of her running today, drivers are MES members:

The club I belong to is very active with Friday evening running sessions and Sunday running throughout the summer (we run a passenger service to the public on Sunday afternoons): http://maidstonemes.co.uk/ I have loads of video of the loco running today so will produce a film in the week, however, h...

I have found with both the Little Green B@##%r and the club engines that they need regular attention, don't like being left alone, sulk for no apparent reason and cost you a fortune. I am not finding 5" gauge anymore expensive than 16mm scale as I am no longer having to buy RTR, kits or materials t...

The new taller chimney is very effective, I only had to crack the blower open when raising steam and it was shut off during the entire running session. I didn't find firing her difficult, the axle pump fills the boiler quickly and there is a hand pump as a backup or for use when stationary. Not sure...

That looks great, chemically blackening shows off rivet detail and plate work far more crisper than when items are painted.

Time for an update. Depsite running on air a few times I was still unhappy with the stiffness of the motion (she still would not move when pushed or pulled and sometimes would lock up when the regulator was closed too much). The piston in the cylinder that I had issues with at the beginning of this ...

Looks great Tom, the Metermaid is a cracking engine, well appointed and well designed. You will have some fun with her. Now, when are you coming down to Wales to have a play? Thanks Jimbo, it's very easy to work on. I believe the club I have joined do visit other lines throughout the year so we may...

Very wise. Did you notice how cold the cylinders get when running on air? It's quite a surprise I was using light machine oil while running on air and yes I did notice how cold the cylinders were while running in this way. With the friction of all the moving parts I was expecting at least some heat.

Excellent work, I can appreciate the effort you have put into that finish.

Have to start charging you commission soon Steve!

DonW wrote: ↑

Sun Aug 25, 2019 2:01 pm

I do not know if you have seen this but I found it much more interesting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZsjikgGvmg

I didn't, far too small...

The Brandbright Circket I had would pull a Roundhouse 0-6-0 steamer although required to be powered with a 12v battery.

The Accucraft Baguley Drewry (metal chassis version) is capable even when powered at a low voltage:

The ride on steamer at the start is possibly a Maxitrak Ruby?

Maybe they have records of selling the loco.