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On the last video posted showing the steam coming from the front of the cylinder, does it run when lifted off the rolling road? Were the wheels binding on the rolling road? Just wondering as I've experienced issues with the wheel gauge and profile of some MSS wheel sets. Obviously has nothing to do ...

That looks fantastic - nice job. Happy New Year!

I have the standard boiler with the higher pressure pressure safety valve and steam regulator kit from Dream Steam, I bought their pressure gauge and syphon at the same time thinking that it should be easy to fit. there is no take off on the regulator for the pressure valve, so I was thinking of pu...

Here is an example of a loco with an original IP Engineering Jane boiler (same design as Dream Steam type boiler):
This image shows the pressure gauge position as fitted using a syphon type arrangement from the top of the sight glass:

Here is an example of a 'Janet' type boiler with extra boiler insert for the installation of a pressure guage: Janet_Boiler (Large).jpg Here is an example of a Mamod loco using the same design of boiler: Mamod 042 MARK EDWIN 064 (Large).jpg Cab view showing pressure gauge: Mamod 042 MARK EDWIN 020 (...

The copper pipe size is 1/8”. However, unless I’ve misunderstood your intention, you can’t install a pressure gauge in line from between the reversing block and steam regulator. Do you have the standard boiler and an in-cab regulator installed or do you have a high pressure after market boiler with ...

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Thanks Steve. If anyone has a picture of a Beck Zillertal i would greatly appreciate it. Cheers, Alan. Are you still looking for a picture Alan? I've been intending to post this for ages. Better late than never :D IMG_3291(1) (Large).JPG This was made in 1980 and it has not been restored - it's jus...

I started to do a bit of work on the engine but then had a change of heart and decided to sell it on. I'm sure it will be put into running order by the new owner who was very happy with it.

The new MSS is a nice little engine. It looks really smart and they run well - although I use mine with gas rather than the solid fuel blocks. The painted boiler holds up well with the gas firing. Gas is a cleaner burn than the solid fuel though so you may get more discoloration with the blocks. The...

Thank you for the comments - much appreciated. Not sure what to do with it yet.

A small number of MSR booklets are still available direct from me - send a PM if interested. They are professionally printed.

I have recently purchase this engine along with some other items and wondered what you make of it? It's clearly a model of the Beyer Peacock 0-6-0T no. 1 (822) 'The Earl'. It's a steam outline electric but it doesn't have any 'innards' :D The motion looks good and it actually works very well. The ce...

The loco is meths fired.

Hello, I'm a new member of this great forum. I just read this thread from A to Z. Wonderful collection ! Thanks for the pics. Is there a thread about building this nice loco ? I'm very interested. Thanks. https://gardenrails.org/forum/download/file.php?id=2208 Hi Stonecold, I havn't posted a build ...

Thanks for more pictures. I still love the stationary engine conversion. I will confess that ( for no real good reason) I've never been a Mamod fan but after seeing some of these I really think I ought to get one to share with the grandson when he's older. Some of these must have been fun to build ...

Superb collection. Brilliant paintwork on them too. Do you have a special technique for painting? Is that the charming little black saddle tank Rebecca I see in one of the pix? I remember seeing that loco before and being impressed. Hi Invicta280. When I first started building these Mamodifications...