Mamod Locomotive

A very popular starting point for Live Steam. With their low cost comes a number of problems which can be discussed here
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Post by Tony Bird » Mon May 12, 2014 5:45 pm

Hi,

I managed to get the pipe work together today. The silicon tube will be replaced by copper when everything is checked out.

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It really wasn't a fair day today to check out an externally meths fired model locomotive. The wind was gusting badly but the model kept going even with flames appearing through the holes in the frames

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No doubt it will improve as it runs in but it will move along quite slowly and if it runs out of puff due to the wind its will self start and plod on. All in all I am quite happy with the models performance and when a regulator is fitted it should be even more controllable. I have taken some video of the models first run but I don't know if I will have time to down load it and post. We have an early start for a flight tomorrow and there is still a lot to do.

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Post by Tony Bird » Thu May 29, 2014 9:41 am

Hi,

A bit of an update except for fitting a lamp the coach bit of the Lagos Tram is finished.

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Skirt and regulator yet to be made.

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Post by Tony Bird » Sat May 31, 2014 8:48 am

Hi,

The skirt for the Tram engine is nearly finished.

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It is made from K&S brass sheet and riveted and soft soldered together.

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Regards Tony.

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Post by Tony Bird » Sat May 31, 2014 5:04 pm

Hi,

I have been painting a fence today at the CMES in preparation for their annual Steam Rally next weekend, so only had a short time to play when I returned.

The Mamod locomotive is a very wet steamer and if it has a lubricator you get oil as well as water. Many years go the problem was reduced by using the smoke box as a water/oil trap. A hole is drilled in the bottom of the smoke box to let any residue escape. A brass pipe with its end sealed and a hole in its side was fitted to the end of the silicon pipe well below the top of the chimney. I cannot remember how successful this is in removing the oil and water but if it doesn't work as well as it might a full length silicon pipe can be fitted again.

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Regards Tony.

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Post by TTHLRMatt » Sat May 31, 2014 6:08 pm

Loving reading this build Tony. Cant wait to see it done!

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Post by kandnwlr » Sat May 31, 2014 6:25 pm

Intrigued by the skirt for the locomotive ..... this is turning out to be a major build .... thanks for the pics, which I hope will encourage further builds. I myself have a cunning plan ..... 8)

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Post by Tony Bird » Sun Jun 01, 2014 4:12 pm

Hi,

The Mamod copy of a Lagos Tram Locomotive is finished. The skirt has been painted, a regulator made and the pipe work made tidy.

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The oil water separator smoke box works well no ejections from the chimney and the regulator gives some very slow running

Regards Tony.

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Post by Dannypenguin » Mon Jun 02, 2014 9:49 am

Looks lovely :)
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Post by Tony Bird » Mon Jun 02, 2014 11:27 am

Hi,

A short video of the tram locomotive steaming in its more or less finished state towing all the Mamod stock of the Rhydypenau GR.

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Post by LnBmad » Sun Jul 20, 2014 10:41 pm

Great looking loco tony! Hope my qh ends up being to a similar standard
If it can be made full scale it can be made 16mm

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Re: Mamod Locomotive

Post by Norm Mandeville » Fri Aug 28, 2020 10:01 pm

Not sure if anyone is interested, but I have a Mamod set comprising a loco, two passenger coaches, 6 goods vehicles, about 40 pieces of track, 6 points. Little used and in good condition. Price negotiable.

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