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Mamod traction engines

Post by bazzer42 » Sat Jul 21, 2018 1:47 pm

Does anybody else get a touch of the hankers?

I've suddenly had urges to buy a Mamod traction engine, don't know why but the force is strong. I'm following a couple on eBay with the resolution I will bid £x and if it does, it does.

Anybody else suffer from buying urges or own a Mamod and got any tips? Do they get too hot for servos? Wondered whether it could be a first chance to play rc from scratch.

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Post by tom_tom_go » Sat Jul 21, 2018 3:45 pm

If you look on YouTube there are examples so it can be done.

They don't self start though so you would need to overcome that.

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Post by Big Jim » Sun Jul 22, 2018 4:07 pm

I have a couple hidden away. They do have a certain charm.

I don't use them very much but occasionally they are steamed up to amuse the boy.
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Post by FWLR » Wed Aug 01, 2018 7:52 am

I don’t have any, would love to own one.

Anne says I have urges all the time…. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Post by Big Jim » Wed Aug 01, 2018 8:43 am

Anne says I have urges all the time…. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Mamod traction engines

Post by IanC » Wed Aug 01, 2018 3:08 pm

My brother had one. I do look at them occasionally, but other than as a static model I think I could resist one, unless it was a real bargin.

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Re: Mamod traction engines

Post by bazzer42 » Wed Aug 01, 2018 8:36 pm

I have to admit I'm struggling to find one at the right price...if I don't watch them they go for the sixty mark and when I start to bid they rise to 90+. Not given up but not going to pay too much for something that is quite likely to be a flash in the pan :D

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Post by IanC » Wed Aug 01, 2018 9:19 pm

That happens to me on auction websites. :angry5: I always miss the bargains. :crybaby:

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Re: Mamod traction engines

Post by dougrail » Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:21 am

Tempted to get a wee stationary engine myself just for my amusement...

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Post by tom_tom_go » Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:39 am

This one might need some work:

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Post by FWLR » Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:57 am

Brilliant Tom.. :thumbright:

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Re: Mamod traction engines

Post by FWLR » Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:58 am

Big Jim wrote: Wed Aug 01, 2018 8:43 am
Anne says I have urges all the time…. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Cold shower that man
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Re: Mamod traction engines

Post by invicta280 » Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:47 pm

I've got a Mamod road roller and a traction engine with a canopy. Both came from house clearances as I recall ( as did my Mamod SL1). The roadroller looks woebegone and I've never steamed it but the traction engine came in the box with its wooden handled steering rod, little plastic water funnel and all the kit.
I've steamed it a few times but you need a smooth flat surface really. They are fun for sure but I just prefer things that run on rails.

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Re: Mamod traction engines

Post by TonyW » Fri Aug 03, 2018 11:08 am

invicta280 wrote: Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:47 pm ... but you need a smooth flat surface really.
Wide elastic bands on each wheel tread improves their running immensely.

My original one was a TE1, so no reversing and with an exhaust steam regulator, and which was a birthday present when I was 7 years old! Meths and a 7-year-old, what could possibly go wrong...?

It was joined by a TE1A, a very early SR1 with no speed control at all - flat out all the time so hopeless, an SE1 and an SE3 (the twin cylinder stationary). I also had the open wagon. All sold years ago to fund 16mm stuff, but I still have my original TE1.

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Re: Mamod traction engines

Post by big-ted » Fri Aug 03, 2018 4:08 pm

A TE1A was my first foray into live steam 'toys' as well. I must have been around 7 like you Tony when my Dad bought it home from the boot fair. An SL3 set followed around my tenth birthday. Over the next ~10 years an open wagon and an SL1 set followed, as well as a box containing various parts of a second TE1, as well as a steam roller. I still don't think I've ever run the second TE1 or the roller, and I've had them 20 years at this point!

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Re: Mamod traction engines

Post by bazzer42 » Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:57 pm



A 51 quid bid paid dividends last Sunday. The pressure valve was leaking but a trip to Forest Classics produced a valve, new drive belt and a washer for me bung hole for the princely sum of £13. Incidentally he should be holding Regner locos at some point. All this and only 3 miles up the road :D

PS discovered slow mo on my phone so had to play with it ...

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Re: Mamod traction engines

Post by IanC » Fri Aug 10, 2018 10:58 pm

Nice one. A wish fulfilled. Now you can re-enact the scene from Titfield Thunderbolt. :lol:
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Re: Mamod traction engines

Post by tom_tom_go » Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:12 am

It works better than mine :thumbup:

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Re: Mamod traction engines

Post by FWLR » Sat Aug 11, 2018 8:07 am

And mine…..Maybe because I don’t have one….. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Wish I did at that price Derek.

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Re: Mamod traction engines

Post by bazzer42 » Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:49 am

I always like a shop where the owner doesn't sell you things you think you need....i asked for a new piston assembly and he advised a few runs with steam oil first. I've got a feeling he was right.

Beautiful 5" gauge live steamer there.....if only....

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