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i was just referring to that the Thomas telford is taking over the mamod railway system from the mark two's and ones.

sorry for the confusion.

cheers sam

But with these two locos demise one shall rise from their ashes!!!

( I'm sad I know!!)

nice pics there James, very atmospheric I like the ones with firebox glow on britomart.

Is your track a circuit now with these curves James or just a end to end line?

Sam

Hi there thanks for the speedy reply super biker. When I make my loco I will treat with these superb upgrades. Also I like Douglas's idea about a Scottish star for the smoke box dart and I would certainly get one for my soon to be loco pioneer. Whilst we are on the subject of details ( if possible) ...

One word... WOW!!!

those wheel inserts make the plain sided upgrade wheels look a millions times better. I have a few questions though...

what is the diameter of the inserts?

And when fitting the inserts is it an interference fit or do you glue them on the wheels.

Sam

Hi again. thanks for the info on air bubbles forming in the sight glass. I was originally going for 5 mm tubing but following your advise I will now go go 6 mm. The reheat tubes will extend up through in side the boiler like mamods boilers. referring to your boiler Douglas how thick is the copper in...

Hi Chris sorry about the confusion with the steam lines, steam ports is a better name for them! Also I meant chamfering when talking about countersinking. Just shows how much of an novice I am to this. :D Also thanks for the info on the "swapping of the wheels around". You have saved me al...

Hi there thanks for the very comprehensiveness guide to upgrades there Chris. When the build starts I will be using your very good guide to help me. :D Regarding for what I want to do with the loco I want it to run as well as your swordbeaker Douglas( which is a big inspiration for this loco) and ot...

Hi there as some of already know i am getting (hopefully) for Christmas a mss steam loco kit. the kit will be built in a rather comprehensive workshop. To make the loco run better I will be making and modifying existing pieces of the kit. I will also be buying in upgrades like the better steam regul...

that loco seriously has some bling!!

but on a more serious note it looks like now mamod are striving make their locos better.