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Andrew
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 Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 11:40 pm Post subject: VI Wilesco Fairground Display |
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We took this video today.
With the Showman's Engine the fair can run fast or slow.
I like fast.
Last night we had it running the engine lights as well. 
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The sound just adds to the fun, absolutely fantastic!
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Quite a sight and sound for sure. It works beautifully, but a tad slower might prevent whiplash claims by the riders 
Perhaps a Jensen 25 on a dimmer control would throttle things down somewhat without boiler pressure rising.
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| IndianaRog wrote: | Quite a sight and sound for sure. It works beautifully, but a tad slower might prevent whiplash claims by the riders
Perhaps a Jensen 25 on a dimmer control would throttle things down somewhat without boiler pressure rising. |
With the dynamo connected on the Showman's Engine the speed is very authentic. Even without, you can set the regulator to achieve the appropriate speed, as at the very beginning of the video.
As it says in the credits, I shot the video. Andrew ran the engine, ......and he likes fast.
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steamgranny
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At last! 
Oh my, that is impressive! 
And the showman's certainly in keeping.
Congratulations to all involved in its creation & operation & thank you for my sunny ringside seat 
(Perhaps with another engine running some lighting for the fairground we could have some glorious night shots? ) |
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| Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 3:47 am Post subject: |
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| It's perfect. Great work guys |
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Wallace
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markos
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| Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 10:46 am Post subject: |
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| That's just great to see it running. Well done |
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Steve_S
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| Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 11:48 am Post subject: |
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Very impressive... plenty of power there!  |
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Wilescoman_123
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| Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 3:25 pm Post subject: |
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Looking good mate !!well done first rate !!! The gearing looks a bit better then mine ! We could have a speed test to see whos Ferris wheel goes the quickest  !!!! Got some new gears for mine when ive sorted ill post a new video ! 
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Dave B
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What a beauty! Great video, nice to see it all in action.
The Showman's Engine is the perfect driver for your amazing fairground!
Great collaborative effort, once again, WELL DONE!
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| Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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That's really great, well done Andrew.
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What a fine set-up. Good to see it in action. Especially liked the ground level camera
shots in the middle. Felt like I was there walking around the rides and the TE.
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