A bit of Autumn Steam at the MHLR

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A bit of Autumn Steam at the MHLR

Post by mhlr » Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:08 am

Sam of the STT and Mike of the LLR visited today to run trains... So here's the result:

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The yard before visiting engines arrived.

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All quiet and peaceful.

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A Faller from the STT turned up and ran VERY slowly...

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Mike's Feanor made it round fine (probably because it was built here? :lol: )

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Plenty of steam...

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Sam's MSS 'Golly Gosh' runs surprisingly well for a standard (except wheels) MSS.

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'Bill' running down the 1in50 with 2 coaches behind.

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Sam pushing his trains...

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...then melting my Peco!

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He ran up and down the 1in50 for most of the time as "brake van rides"!

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A few RNAS Culdrose flybys!



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Post by pauly » Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:29 am

fantastic pics and viseo!

take that MSS! :lol:
A steam propelled life-style.
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Post by minimans » Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:44 am

OOO nice train's but I want the Landies!!
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Post by LMS-Jools » Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:44 am

Luvvly :lol:
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Post by Dr. Bond of the DVLR » Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:58 pm

looks great fun! Pete has obviously been comverted to a rener lover!
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Post by Hancockshire » Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:54 pm

How long have you had that Willi (that is if it's yours)?
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Post by pauly » Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:58 pm

must be, its in a pcture of the yard before the visiting engines arrived!

youv been rumbled!
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Post by SillyBilly » Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:39 pm

'Bill'
I feel honoured that you've named it after me Pete, thanks.
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Post by Dr. Bond of the DVLR » Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:41 pm

haha I can not wait for his reply!
Where is the loco named after me??
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Post by mhlr » Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:44 pm

I'll name a diesel after you Zach ;)  :lol:  :lol:

I named it that for various reasons...
1. Due to grandad being named Bill.
2. 'Willi' is like William, which Bill is the short version.
3. It'll fit on the nameplate leaving space either side to use the existing bolt holes.

I'm now thinking, maybe I'll name it Bruno instead.
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Post by SillyBilly » Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:45 pm

Hope you don't mind the little 'mod' I've made to your post.
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Post by Dr. Bond of the DVLR » Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:57 pm

HMMPH, you know what I think about diesels pete, The action however is duely noted, I'll see if I can't get the DVLR's new gents called the "Clarke" in return!
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Post by Endless, Nameless » Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:07 pm

New aquisition from Exeter has been unveiled to the forum then ;)
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Post by mhlr » Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:18 pm

Yes, I suppose it has...

I'd better do it officially. This is my latest steamer, bought from Exeter at a bargain price from Forrest Classics. It had only been run a couple of times by a collector, so is in mint condition.
The MHLR workshops have already been tinkering, there's a small chain added on the consate tank lid to stop it getting lost, hooks on front and rear couplings for chain, put some heat-shrink on the reverser lever, numbered it, and temporary nameplates until I get some proper ones. I'll probably modify the exhaust system to rid of the silly flag-pole pipe at the front, and do a few jobs with the paint brush (ie paint the inlay on the coupling rods red).

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Post by mhlr » Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:28 pm

Hancockshire wrote:How long have you had that Willi (that is if it's yours)?
Since I was born :?: :!: :!: :sign5: Since Exeter show on Saturday.
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Post by MoelygestLR » Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:32 am

How much do these cost about?

Im thinking of christmas presents and currently cant think of anything other than sat nav for my car then this poped into my head and also the fact that Will (or should i say Bruno, he seems to be taking a shine to the nic-name!) reccomended me to get one before I come into some money and ordered a Linda.

They look quite nice engines and if they are the right price I could even try doing some modding and maybe get a nice loco thats manual (all my others are R/C)

Also would I be right in thinking its gauge convertable from 32 to 45?

And does anyone know of any dealers who sell them?
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Post by Dr. Bond of the DVLR » Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:20 am

Drean steam is about to become an agent! They do free post. just phone em up! They are convertable between 30mm gauge (regner silly gauge) 32 and 45 or any one imbetween!
The gas can be fiddly to fill or get set right but once you have the knack and have got over all the little quircks they are charming little engines! I recomend!
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Post by Endless, Nameless » Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:57 am

They are great fun to run, very satisfying. Powerful too. Martin's Models is the main dealer- his website is rubbish but he's very helpful on the phone.
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Post by mhlr » Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:50 pm

Glendale Junction also stock Regner...

http://www.glendalejunction.co.uk/Regner.htm
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Post by MoelygestLR » Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:06 pm

mhlr wrote:Glendale Junction also stock Regner...

http://www.glendalejunction.co.uk/Regner.htm
Looked at that - no price for thw Willi and no additional details.
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