A very popular starting point for Live Steam. With their low cost comes a number of problems which can be discussed here
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Pierre Berry
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by Pierre Berry » Sun Jun 22, 2014 2:04 pm
I want to start in live steam with a MSS (mostly for the price).
Are they equipped with steel wheels ?
Many thanks for your advices.
More questions soon !
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by dougrail » Sun Jun 22, 2014 6:56 pm
Fraid not, they come with Mazak wheels. Steelers are an extra price upgrade.
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by dougrail » Mon Jun 23, 2014 6:33 pm
What gauge are you after, 45 or 32mm?
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by Pierre Berry » Tue Jun 24, 2014 8:52 am
45mm. But it's the same price.
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by dougrail » Wed Jun 25, 2014 10:51 pm
I've got a set going if you're interested. Tested and quartered right. Comes with the two axles, the spacers needed to bring out the cylinders, two gaskets and the extra long 6BA bolts needed to hold the cylinders to the spacers, to the frames.
Can post to France.
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by 'Pierre Berry » Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:48 pm
Many thanks for your proposal.
I read a few topics about (and against) MSS steam locos, so I decided to cancel this project.
It needs a lot of money to get a really good loco.
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by dougrail » Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:30 pm
Mmm, mine mechanically came in at just under £300. Still, if you change your mind, I was after round £33 + post.
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