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by Superbiker_uk
Sat Feb 15, 2020 8:21 am
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: Brass tube diameter
Replies: 8
Views: 10357

Re: Brass tube diameter

The copper pipe size is 1/8”. However, unless I’ve misunderstood your intention, you can’t install a pressure gauge in line from between the reversing block and steam regulator. Do you have the standard boiler and an in-cab regulator installed or do you have a high pressure after market boiler with ...
by Superbiker_uk
Sun Nov 10, 2019 3:48 pm
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: Lest we forget, Mamod tribute
Replies: 3
Views: 6070

Re: Lest we forget, Mamod tribute

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by Superbiker_uk
Sun Nov 10, 2019 3:46 pm
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: Lest we forget, Mamod tribute
Replies: 3
Views: 6070

Lest we forget, Mamod tribute

The Soldier By Rupert Brooke If I should die, think only this of me: That there’s some corner of a foreign field That is for ever England. There shall be In that rich earth a richer dust concealed; A dust whom England bore, shaped, made aware, Gave, once, her flowers to love, her ways to roam; A bo...
by Superbiker_uk
Sat Jun 29, 2019 6:56 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Locomotive Reference List
Replies: 30
Views: 20850

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Thanks Steve. If anyone has a picture of a Beck Zillertal i would greatly appreciate it. Cheers, Alan. Are you still looking for a picture Alan? I've been intending to post this for ages. Better late than never :D IMG_3291(1) (Large).JPG This was made in 1980 and it has not been restored - it's jus...
by Superbiker_uk
Fri Jun 14, 2019 8:37 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Beyer Peacock 0-6-0T (822) 'The Earl' - Scratch Built? or Kit?
Replies: 9
Views: 6980

Re: Beyer Peacock 0-6-0T (822) 'The Earl' - Scratch Built? or Kit?

I started to do a bit of work on the engine but then had a change of heart and decided to sell it on. I'm sure it will be put into running order by the new owner who was very happy with it.
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by Superbiker_uk
Fri Jun 14, 2019 8:04 am
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: A new MSS locomotive and tank wagon
Replies: 4
Views: 5184

Re: A new MSS locomotive and tank wagon

The new MSS is a nice little engine. It looks really smart and they run well - although I use mine with gas rather than the solid fuel blocks. The painted boiler holds up well with the gas firing. Gas is a cleaner burn than the solid fuel though so you may get more discoloration with the blocks. The...
by Superbiker_uk
Sat Apr 06, 2019 10:56 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Beyer Peacock 0-6-0T (822) 'The Earl' - Scratch Built? or Kit?
Replies: 9
Views: 6980

Re: Beyer Peacock 0-6-0T (822) 'The Earl' - Scratch Built? or Kit?

Thank you for the comments - much appreciated. Not sure what to do with it yet.
by Superbiker_uk
Sun Mar 31, 2019 11:55 am
Forum: Garden Railway Reference Library
Topic: The History of MSR
Replies: 2
Views: 9103

Re: The History of MSR

A small number of MSR booklets are still available direct from me - send a PM if interested. They are professionally printed.
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by Superbiker_uk
Sun Mar 31, 2019 8:44 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Beyer Peacock 0-6-0T (822) 'The Earl' - Scratch Built? or Kit?
Replies: 9
Views: 6980

Beyer Peacock 0-6-0T (822) 'The Earl' - Scratch Built? or Kit?

I have recently purchase this engine along with some other items and wondered what you make of it? It's clearly a model of the Beyer Peacock 0-6-0T no. 1 (822) 'The Earl'. It's a steam outline electric but it doesn't have any 'innards' :D The motion looks good and it actually works very well. The ce...
by Superbiker_uk
Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:12 am
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: Mamod Display and Motley Miniatures
Replies: 19
Views: 15030

Re: Mamod Display and Motley Miniatures

The loco is meths fired.
by Superbiker_uk
Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:09 am
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: Mamod Display and Motley Miniatures
Replies: 19
Views: 15030

Re: Mamod Display and Motley Miniatures

Hello, I'm a new member of this great forum. I just read this thread from A to Z. Wonderful collection ! Thanks for the pics. Is there a thread about building this nice loco ? I'm very interested. Thanks. https://gardenrails.org/forum/download/file.php?id=2208 Hi Stonecold, I havn't posted a build ...
by Superbiker_uk
Mon Dec 11, 2017 4:21 pm
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: Mamod Display and Motley Miniatures
Replies: 19
Views: 15030

Re: Mamod Display and Motley Miniatures

Thanks for more pictures. I still love the stationary engine conversion. I will confess that ( for no real good reason) I've never been a Mamod fan but after seeing some of these I really think I ought to get one to share with the grandson when he's older. Some of these must have been fun to build ...
by Superbiker_uk
Mon Dec 11, 2017 4:11 pm
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: Mamod Display and Motley Miniatures
Replies: 19
Views: 15030

Re: Mamod Display and Motley Miniatures

Superb collection. Brilliant paintwork on them too. Do you have a special technique for painting? Is that the charming little black saddle tank Rebecca I see in one of the pix? I remember seeing that loco before and being impressed. Hi Invicta280. When I first started building these Mamodifications...
by Superbiker_uk
Fri Dec 08, 2017 1:00 pm
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: Mamod Display and Motley Miniatures
Replies: 19
Views: 15030

Re: Mamod Display and Motley Miniatures

steamer68 wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2017 11:33 am A fantastic display love the locos figures and diorama. Thank you for sharing. :thumbleft:
Thanks Kevin - here are a few more images from the display:
by Superbiker_uk
Fri Dec 08, 2017 7:59 am
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: Mamod Display and Motley Miniatures
Replies: 19
Views: 15030

Re: Mamod Display and Motley Miniatures

The figures do look good and the overall display. Is the stubby black loco built from a Mamod stationary engine or are my eyes deceiving me? It does look cute, if model trains are ever cute... Apologies for rather late response :oops: I haven't checked into this forum for some time. Yes it is built...
by Superbiker_uk
Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:04 am
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: Mamod Display and Motley Miniatures
Replies: 19
Views: 15030

Mamod Display and Motley Miniatures

I recently displayed some of my modified Mamod engines at the L&B Autumn Gala. It was a wonderful weekend as it also marked the new build 762 LYN entering into service. I have modified some of my engines with a WD theme. My 0-6-0 IRENE is modeled after another of the L&B resident loco's AXE....
by Superbiker_uk
Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:37 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Annual loco sales?
Replies: 96
Views: 51210

Re: Annual loco sales?

It's a very simple design and meths fired. There was also the BAGRS some years ago: http://www.panyo.com/mso/BPE.htm I reckon I could make kits or RTR locos along those lines at very affordable prices but it seems like scale, highly detailed locos is what is in demand these days. The Basic Project ...
by Superbiker_uk
Fri May 19, 2017 2:41 pm
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: Is the mark 3 a good locomotive?
Replies: 21
Views: 16675

Re: Is the mark 3 a good locomotive?

Group shot of two other Mamod based WD Engines: