Roundhouse Lady Anne Regner whistle fitting

[tom_tom_go]

Here is the final install for now:



My workshop isn't always this messy, honest!

Next job is to fit a new onboard battery and switch harness and then once the owner repaints the boiler cover she can be put back together and go home

[Keith S]

Nice work, Tom. Your friend will be very pleased with his improved Lady Anne.

[pandsrowe]

Just as a point of interest, did wrapping the steam pipe in string (?) make any noticeable difference to any condensate issues?

[FWLR]

That sounds far better than most Tom. Brilliant job.

[tom_tom_go]

Just as a point of interest, did wrapping the steam pipe in string (?) make any noticeable difference to any condensate issues?

I believe it does as I have lagged the pipes on my coal fired loco and it helped with condensate. You need to use thick string though so although it doesn't look scale it is functional...

[tom_tom_go]

It's an early Mk3 Lady Anne so has been well used but seems to run alright although I think the timing is out a bit but reluctant to take the cylinders apart as I reckon the seals would need replacing (I would do it if it was my loco though). They do leak a bit but the leaks provide a nice exhaust steam from the cylinders and it isn't down on power.

Once she is all back together I can give it a run on my line.

[tom_tom_go]

Added the new battery, switch harness and charge socket today:

She should be going home tomorrow so I might be able to start work on my own projects

[tom_tom_go]

She passed inspection by the owner today after a run around the RWLR so the workshop is ready for new work:

The newly painted boiler wrapper getting it's first outing (the two tone colour scheme may not be everyone's taste I suspect but I like it).

Tom

[FWLR]

I think it's a brilliant job Tom...