RWM Steam Janet running beautifully

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Roy Wood
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RWM Steam Janet running beautifully

Post by Roy Wood » Sun Jul 20, 2014 4:13 pm

Hello all
Following the very positive reception of my Salem video a couple of weeks or so ago, I thought I'd post a link to a video taken today of my manual Janet running rather nicely. Apart from a few cosmetic additions, my later type of cylinders and a Summerlands Chuffer it's completely standard. The latest cylinders have been modified to provide a more even power curve when running slowly and are, of course, available on Janets, De Wintons or as a replacement set for tired Janes, Mamods etc.
The video is at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll50A8EcJ4k
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Post by kandnwlr » Sun Jul 20, 2014 4:18 pm

Very nice. Is the cab now available with a roof? :D

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RWM Steam Janet running beautifully

Post by Roy Wood » Sun Jul 20, 2014 4:47 pm

Hello
Yes, the cab with roof is available either bare metal or powder-coated blue or green (with a black roof). It can easily be painted any colour using Halfords amazing spray cans because it doesn't get hot. Details are on the website
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Post by MANICK » Sun Jul 20, 2014 4:49 pm

Nice video. Wonderful loco and tender.

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Post by Roy Wood » Sun Jul 20, 2014 4:51 pm

Glad you like it Chris. It's one of my favourite locos and i think the tender sets it off nicely.
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Post by dougrail » Sun Jul 20, 2014 10:20 pm

Hi Roy,

Cheers for the video, wonderful stuff. I definitely am a fan of how slow and controlled that engine went. :)

The latest cylinders have been modified to provide a more even power curve when running slowly and are, of course, available on Janets, De Wintons or as a replacement set for tired Janes, Mamods etc.
May I ask how this was achieved compared to the first generation of your Janet cylinders please?

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RWM Steam Janet running beautifully

Post by Roy Wood » Mon Jul 21, 2014 7:08 am

Hi
Yes, the cylinders are unchanged but the port plate has been slightly altered. The ports have been very slightly enlarged and, again very slightly, repositioned.
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