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Edrigs!
Hello there,
I've been offered an Edrig (Not sure about its condition etc but the price seams ok) but i was wondering what upgrades there were except the bodywork, and if anyone has any advice about them?
Any Help Greatfully Recieved!
Alistair
I've been offered an Edrig (Not sure about its condition etc but the price seams ok) but i was wondering what upgrades there were except the bodywork, and if anyone has any advice about them?
Any Help Greatfully Recieved!
Alistair
Alistair Parsons,
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Hi Alistair, One rather significant upgrade is the coal firing conversion from DJB engineering, if that is a step to far and you wish to remain on gas then Milton Locomotive Works can upgrade the burner, there are automatic drain cocks and a whistle kit available from DJB again, chuff pipes from ACME Engineering and Summerlands, alternative gas and regulator controls from ACME and Milton, the list goes on !!
I suggest you steam the one you have been offered to check it runs in both directions ok and do the usual checks.
cheers Rob
I suggest you steam the one you have been offered to check it runs in both directions ok and do the usual checks.
cheers Rob
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You can get a water top up valve but I have not seen a gauge glass for one yet. I think that would require boiler work...I may be wrong. Of course there are more bodykits available for them as well.
Tommy Dodd may have an ARS key but I have a TASS button & a Rope Ladder, just like pirates, except the TASS button bit.
I am aware of a top up valve, but i do not think you can fit a water gauge without some serious modification. with practice you will sense when it needs water, little but often is usual so run it a few times first to get confident with how it behaves. They are a good engine anyway but can be enhanced later on when you have a clearer idea of what you want, regards Rob
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Door is (hopefully) just respray job, which could be undertaken by me, and i like the cab otherwise! It would just be the R/C kit and possibly a top up system. The R/C system is something fairly cheap as it would just be the Servo's as I've got (Somewhere) a spare reciver. Hoping to see it running & have a go with her on the 11th! So will know more then.
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If I were you get somebody who has some experience to check it over for you. I recommend this because of the state of the smokebox door.anythingsdr:58136 wrote:the person who offered me the edrig has produced some images showing his home made cab.
Any thoughts / Comments on the general appearence?
This invariably is the result of a partially blocked or incorrectly refitted jet, without P.T.F.E tape.
The question is how long has it been run in this state? I have had to repair numerous engines like this where in the most extreme cases the piston rings have been baked solid and the centre reversing valve piston and cylinder piston valves have seized in their bores. Even if the engine hasn't been allowed to get to this state the amount of heat generated to burn the paint off the door will almost cetainly have burned away any steam oil at the front end and could have caused excessive wear.
Don't be dazzled by add on cabs or the fact that it's a steam engine. Make sure that its not damaged. If in doubt walk away. It's your hard earned money. There are plenty more out there.
Hope that I haven't dampened your spirits too much.
Best
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The original Accucraft service person, working closely with them since 2001.
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