A new acquisition

Paul H · A new acquisition

I had told myself that there were to be NO more new loco purcahses this year. However, with cash from a weekend festival gig burning a hole in my pocket, I sprang for another locomotive. I am now the proud owner of a circa 1935 Bassett Lowke Enterprise. The paint is in tatty condition, but it apparently goes like the clappers after some attention by the previous owner. Pics to follow, once I finish with a bit of sympathetic paint touchup. I am hoping to get to the local hobby shop in the next couple of days to match paint for the boiler as it is the only part I have yet to deal with.

SlideValve

Sounds very cool

. Can't wait to see the pictures!

Paul H

For photos of the loco before retouching go to:

http://sidestreet.info/locos/loco109.html

I hope to sneak off to the hobby shop tomorrow during lunch or right after work to match paint for the boiler. I have also broken down and ordered a second Bing for Bassett Lowke LNWR Corridor-First coach to add to the coach and brake I already own.

Les

Very nice indeed.

Steve_S

Lovely engine!

Sandman

OOOooh. That's quite something.

Looks a real cracker.

johnreid

A beauty

kevininasia · Re: A new acquisition

27ace27

very nice!

Paul H

Thanks guys! I have justified this purchase by saying that it was something on my 'short' wish list. And I got a good price on it... I hope to steam it tomorrow at our monthly club meeting. The weather is looking okay for exposed pot boilers, and the venue is fairly well protected. All going well, I shall be steaming both of my Bassett Lowkes.

ferrysteam

Is it O guage

johnreid

32 mm is O gauge so yes it is.

Paul H

Today, a few members of the Puget Sound Garden Railway Society gathered for a steamup after the memorial service for a longtime club member. The weather was decent, no wind, and a sheltered layout... in other words, perfect for tinplate steam. I took along both Bassett Lowkes in my collection and both made nice runs. I had not previously steamed the Enterprise, so I did not know what to expect. The first run was a bit weaker than expected, so I did a couple of quick things to boost performance. First, I raised the safety valve's lift pressure, and then packed the wicks a bit tighter and shorter to alter the flame shape a bit. The locomotive last ran at over 5,000 feet in elevation and we were perhaps 1000 feet above sea level. Anyway, the tricks worked, and here are the videos of both engines. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcFxvf7M_t0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmPtOMrAwMg

johnreid

OOOO that is nice, and I want those coaches

paul_c

The Enterprise runs very well and the Mogul runs really well for a Mogul.

Les

Two wonderful loco's, thanks for sharing them with us.

Paul H

Thanks much. I have really enjoyed the few runs that I have put on the mogul. The Great Western version was the only one to have inside eccentrics (as opposed to the outside eccentrics of the LNER and LMS versions). The last owner told me initially that there were 1,000 GWR models made in some combination of live steam, clockwork, and electric. He also commented that the GWR versions he has seen were the best runners of all of the moguls.

John,
Wait for the next round of film. Then there will be 3 of the coaches. After months of searching, I tracked down a second corridor-first class coach in the same livery. It should be leaving New Zealand within a few hours and be on its way to me...

Paul H

The additional coach is here! I also managed to secure a locomotive that would have originally been sold with the coaches. In less than two weeks I should have in my hands a mid 1920s Bing for Bassett Lowke LNWR Precursor Tank. I should say that this loco is actually clockwork. I was bitten very hard by the clockwork bug last weekend...

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