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tom_tom_go
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by tom_tom_go » Sun Jan 13, 2019 7:29 pm
Here is the final install for now:
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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
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by Keith S » Mon Jan 14, 2019 6:33 am
Nice work, Tom. Your friend will be very pleased with his improved Lady Anne.
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by pandsrowe » Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:14 am
Just as a point of interest, did wrapping the steam pipe in string (?) make any noticeable difference to any condensate issues?
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by FWLR » Mon Jan 14, 2019 9:06 am
That sounds far better than most Tom. Brilliant job.
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by tom_tom_go » Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:52 am
pandsrowe wrote: β Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:14 am
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...
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by tom_tom_go » Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:56 am
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.
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by tom_tom_go » Sat Jan 19, 2019 10:35 pm
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
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by tom_tom_go » Sun Jan 20, 2019 3:45 pm
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).
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by FWLR » Mon Jan 21, 2019 7:43 am
I think it's a brilliant job Tom...
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