It's a nice model. I looked closely at building a model of the larger Falcon F4 a while back, but like Grant, I wasn't sure I could get a 45mm gauge one around tight curves and through #4 turnouts.workwright:122455 wrote:Hi, finally a bit of time to write about troubles with the Beira loco.
Do you have any photos of the loco to tender pipe connections on your Lawley?
I ask, as I'm contemplating fitting an axle pump to my next loco and putting the gas tank in the tender. The water connection shouldn't be much of an issue. I don't see a need for a hand pump, and the bypass valve can be in the cab feeding back into the pump inlet, rather than back to the tender. Therefore only one water tube and it will be under suction, rather than pressure.
The gas connection is another matter and you mention using copper rather than rubber. I'm no fan of silicone tubing based on experience, but I'm not paranoid about Viton and was thinking about using that for both the gas and water.
Regards,
Graeme