Elmtree's New Arrival

MTA · Post by **MTA** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:16 pm

Oooh, I do like the Cheddar locos. Such a shame they stopped making them.

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:52 pm

I'd love one of those, very handsome.

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 5:14 pm

As what Will said, I'd love one. I love Hercules', especially with the nice deep whistle and lots of pulling power

My friend John has one that he added a front pony truck to and a few other bits:

Really handsome locos

LMS-Jools · Post by **LMS-Jools** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 5:26 pm

Yes Very Nice indeedy

Wouldn't half mind one meself.

Enjoy.

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 5:51 pm

I'd love one, I like it's ability to be in stea for half an hour so you dont have to worry about running out of gas, you can leave it steaming for a cup of tea and not rush workings!

PCLR · Post by **PCLR** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 7:06 pm

very nice loco indeed

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:22 pm

Mr. Bond of the DVLR wrote:I like it's ability to be in stea for half an hour so you dont have to worry about running out of gas

I thought most locos (not the small stuff obviously) could do that on a good day... My Edrig certainly has, and Bertie and Willi! Possiby even my Fowler too. I'm sure Hercules could probably even run for about 45 to 60mins?

PCLR · Post by **PCLR** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:23 pm

oh yes easy will such a big tank edrig will struggel at 10mins

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:24 pm

Sorry I meant 1 and a half hours!!!
My memory really has gone!!

laalratty · Post by **laalratty** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:27 pm

Lovely locos, Hercules do run for about 45 mins because they have a water tank in the tender so a steaming session with one isn't exactly hurried

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:29 pm

In an article in railway modeller yonks back by tag gorton it says 1 hour and a half with a tea brake and the gas really low in the middle

MoelygestLR · Post by **MoelygestLR** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:28 pm

With my new Linda I've discovered that with a gas tank refill every so often (i.e. when it runs out), so long as it runs out with plenty of steam and water it could run for as long as you like. just switch the gas off, fill it up and then relight it. (careful application of refilling the gas to ensure hardly any escapes at the end so it doesn't all go bang when you light it. (I did this at the PTLR, on the main line too even though it was a little naughty) I had raised steam and was ready to go within a couple of minutes.

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:27 pm

As everyone has said, really nice loco!

I'm not normally a fan of having a tender behind, but this one's a real head turner. Nice one!

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