Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 9:29 pm
Bravo!
Tres Decauville.
Tres Decauville.
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Peter Jones Loco Works #7 Mamod WD 0-6-0 IRENE
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Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 11:45 pm
superb loco
Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 8:19 am
Thank you for the positive comments. I do love doing my Mamodifications! It does take quite some time and can sometimes be frustrating. However, mostly it is greatly rewarding to turn a 'basic' Mamod loco into something a bit special. The WD 0-6-0 is my favourite so far I think 
The rivet work certainly lifts the whole loco to a new level.
The rivet work certainly lifts the whole loco to a new level.
Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 1:23 pm
An 0-6-0 Pair.....
Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 1:38 pm
Lovely pair!
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 1:32 pm
Time for a video
<embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YxkJlirSKLg?ve ... width="640" height="390"></embed>
<embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YxkJlirSKLg?ve ... width="640" height="390"></embed>
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 2:38 pm
Great video Peter.
Initially I thought the loco was suffering from some tight curves in it's first run, but the 2nd runs shows that it is probably just telling you your paving is not exactly level.
Does prove that the Bix burner works well in these Mamod type locomotives. Will be interesting to see how the performance of the RWM box burner will compare.
Chris Cairns.
Initially I thought the loco was suffering from some tight curves in it's first run, but the 2nd runs shows that it is probably just telling you your paving is not exactly level.
Does prove that the Bix burner works well in these Mamod type locomotives. Will be interesting to see how the performance of the RWM box burner will compare.
Chris Cairns.
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 3:48 pm
Thanks Chris
I have the RWM box burner to try out on the next build - so far I have set it up with a No5 jet and it appears to give a nice blue flame so will have to wait and see if it is efficient as the Bix.
Yes I agree - the Bix burners are excellent. I am using a large RWM gas tank on this loco but with a Bix burner.Does prove that the Bix burner works well in these Mamod type locomotives. Will be interesting to see how the performance of the RWM box burner will compare.
I have the RWM box burner to try out on the next build - so far I have set it up with a No5 jet and it appears to give a nice blue flame so will have to wait and see if it is efficient as the Bix.
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 4:59 pm
Another very nice loco, congratulations!
Did you consider replacing the boiler with a centre flue type in one of your modified Mamods?
Did you consider replacing the boiler with a centre flue type in one of your modified Mamods?
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 5:06 pm
Now there is a challenge! I have thought about it but continue to take the simpler route and keep with the pot boilerDid you consider replacing the boiler with a centre flue type in one of your modified Mamods?
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 5:10 pm
A centre flue boiler has already been done - It is an impressive piece of engineering but the flame keeps going out.
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 7:01 pm
Doug, did you build it?
@superbiker: The bike in your avatar, is it a Hayabusa?
@superbiker: The bike in your avatar, is it a Hayabusa?
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 7:36 pm
A centre flue boiler has just recently been discussed on another topic - http://gardenrails.myfreeforum.org/ftopic6486-105.php
If you are sticking with the proportions of an Mamod SL/MSS locomotive as Peter has done then you are limited to the small diameter of a boiler that fits the smoke box casting. Thus a centre flue would seriously reduce the total water capacity. I am unaware of any commercial after market centre flue boilers being made for the Mamod SL locomotive, and the external fired meths & gas locomotives seem to be quite happy producing up to 60 PSI for the "super power" Mamod SL/MSS's.
I would also be a bit concerned about the hot gases from a centre flue going through the mazak cast chimney.
Chris Cairns.
If you are sticking with the proportions of an Mamod SL/MSS locomotive as Peter has done then you are limited to the small diameter of a boiler that fits the smoke box casting. Thus a centre flue would seriously reduce the total water capacity. I am unaware of any commercial after market centre flue boilers being made for the Mamod SL locomotive, and the external fired meths & gas locomotives seem to be quite happy producing up to 60 PSI for the "super power" Mamod SL/MSS's.
I would also be a bit concerned about the hot gases from a centre flue going through the mazak cast chimney.
Chris Cairns.
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 7:56 pm
Yes - I have one just like it@superbiker: The bike in your avatar, is it a Hayabusa?
:):):):):)Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 8:01 pm
Afraid not Kno3KNO3:85449 wrote:Doug, did you build it?
@superbiker: The bike in your avatar, is it a Hayabusa?
A good friend of mine did - he also built it to Mamod/Jane boiler proportions IIRC.Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:35 pm
That's an awesome bike.Superbiker_uk:85455 wrote:Yes - I have one just like it@superbiker: The bike in your avatar, is it a Hayabusa?
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:06 pm
Here you goLner fan Sam:83849 wrote:Now all you need to a black and white photo with some world war one busybodies figures!
That engine is marvellous Peter :D
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 4:43 pm
Perfect!!!!
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 9:28 am
Great pics!
Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 8:10 am
