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Locomotive nearly finished
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2026 8:59 am
by Tony Bird
Hi,
I am coming towards the end of constructing a steam locomotive that uses previously built prototype parts that were made for other projects and some Meccano parts.
Take care Tony.
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Re: Locomotive nearly finished
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2026 9:11 am
by philipy
Thats going to look fascinating when running Tony!
Re: Locomotive nearly finished
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2026 12:02 pm
by PatB
Tony
been watching your build on FB etc, I am a bit confused about what each engine is driving. The first is the main drive shaft driving the gearbox to the front drive wheels, and a chain drive turns the rear wheels, the second drives the flywheel, is this correct? But what does the third engine drive? I can't tell from the various photos. just curious, thanks
Re: Locomotive nearly finished
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2026 4:33 pm
by Tony Bird
Hi,
The three single acting engines are set at 120 degrees to each so that the engine is self starting; their fly cranks are gear wheels that couple the engines together. The engine was a prototype marine engine which could drive via its outer engines two propeller shafts, the flywheel being between them. The engine had been 'under the bench' for years and I thought I would do something with it
Take care Tony.
Re: Locomotive nearly finished
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2026 6:52 pm
by Scrat
Hi Tony,
a fascinanting loco. with the offset boiler is that a crackShay?
;-)
Re: Locomotive nearly finished
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2026 8:27 pm
by Tony Bird
Hi,
All ready made; only Cracker with a reverse.
Take care Tony.