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Manxman · Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:06 pm Post subject: Yet Another Traction Engine.

I've moved these pics from another part of the forum to show you how the TE looked when I got it.

I've now done the first job of making a new back plate. Seems fine and an ok fit. I'm not very good at these things but it seems to work. I've also given the brass a bit of a polish and given the whole thing a coating of black paint. This now seems about right to build upon.

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MTA · Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:08 pm Post subject:

What do you mean not very good

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Mamodman123 · Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:09 pm Post subject:

Looking very nice Manxman!

I like the brass boiler aswell! Glad you got rid of the green colour

. Keep us updated Manxman

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Dauntless · Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:09 pm Post subject:

looking good Manx

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Manxman · Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:18 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the comments. Going well and I've found a piston that is a good fit in my 'spares box'. I've also got the flywheel. Biggest problem is going to be wheels. At the moment it is either 3 original wheels, 4 standard Wells, 4 standard Mamod, or MTA maybe able to get me something a little different.
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MTA · Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:21 pm Post subject:

Manx,
My teacher was not having the best of days, he was called out during our lesson apparently as his wife was rushed into hospital

Apparently they were expecting, so I hope it's good news! I'll chase it up at a later date when things are calmer at school!!!

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Wales - Where men are men and sheep are scared

Manxman · Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:24 pm Post subject:

No problems MTA. I think I may go for the 3 wheels for now and see what happens.
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MTA · Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:26 pm Post subject:

ok, keep us informed

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Wales - Where men are men and sheep are scared

oldstuff · Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:30 pm Post subject:

Coming along very nicely Manxman, looking good!

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yosa · Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:36 pm Post subject:

Looks great Manx. How quick was that?

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Steve_S · Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:51 pm Post subject:

Its looking very good Manxman. I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

Griffin · Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:26 pm Post subject:

Nice restoration Manxman, coming along nicely.
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sparky · Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 12:52 pm Post subject:

thats well good

Manxman · Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:18 pm Post subject:

OK, Now got a piston, flywheel and a safety valve. Tomorrow wheels

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MTA · Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:20 pm Post subject:

where did you get the piston and cylinder from Manx? It certainly looks the part, cant wait for the finished article

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