Archive for The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum The Original Unofficial Toy Steam Forum Established 2006 The biggest, most popular steam forum around! Accept NO imitations! We have a growing community of regular posting members who chat about all aspects of toy and model steam.          The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum Forum Index -> For Sale Stitch David Auld tractor and trailer Hi all, I have been offered this David Auld made tractor and trailer from one of my contacts in NZ. I am sorely tempted, but it is way beyond what I am prepared to pay cry: These are quite rare and only a few hundred where ever made. They certainly seem very mamod inspired, but with a number of subtle differences. If anyone is interested, please PM and I will put you onto the seller. Seller is asking $750 NZ (about 285 pounds). Having trouble adding pics. Will add some as soon as I can get photobucket working again Have just sworn and cursed photobucket and it has responded warmly Graham-Jilly no pictures mate Stitch Graham-Jilly wrote: no pictures mate Have had trouble with photobucket for some time now. *curse and swear*. Do you know how to add pics directly to a posting without using photobucket links? I need help Graham-Jilly Sorry I dont know how I dont think we can do that unles your an admin maybe wallace or james would know photobucket has been working fine for me Stitch Graham-Jilly wrote: Sorry I dont know how I dont think we can do that unles your an admin maybe wallace or james would know photobucket has been working fine for me cheers guys. Have finally managed to upload the pics and paste the links into the original posting. Wallace That's nice But way beyond my range Just a note, I edited your post so the pics would show up in the post Manxman That is very nice but the price is maybe a little high. I do want one of those to go with my Auld Roller but I'd like one with it's canopy for that price. Stitch Wallace wrote: That's nice But way beyond my range Just a note, I edited your post so the pics would show up in the post Thanks Wallace, I appreciate that. Stitch Manxman wrote: That is very nice but the price is maybe a little high. I do want one of those to go with my Auld Roller but I'd like one with it's canopy for that price. I agree. I think it is great, but too pricey. However, it would look good beside your roller Mamodman123 WOW I really really like that! tmuir Too much for me. I have seen one of the traction engines on trade me before but not the trailer. I hope you don't mind but I'm adding it to my collection of NZ engine pictures for future reference. Roly Williams Verry nice. Halve the price and I'm interested Griffin Very nice outfit, and yes it does look very "Mamodesque" Looks well made too. Stitch tmuir wrote: I hope you don't mind but I'm adding it to my collection of NZ engine pictures for future reference. Go for it Let me know if you want a higher res pic. rangerssteamtoys With that picture I will be modifing my wilesco steam roller to have a similar setup. My old one with the pulley going to the wheel is just too fast and unable to run correctly. So now i will try to make something like that as soon as I get soem new rc gear. steamyjim Why dont you just use the gear drive? That traction engine is great. rangerssteamtoys Well sometimes I cant help the urge to make things go faster than they should ....... heh heh http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYFNwwUTXsQ Cranko Hi all, With regard to manxman's comment of wanting this engine with a canopy I don't believe it was ever produced with one unlike his previous tin wheeled models. Regards Cranko tmuir Thanks for the tip Cranko and welcome to the forum, I'm assuming from you login name your a bit of a Cranko fan, our knowledge on a lot of NZ engines is a bit thin on the forum so hopefully you will be able to help fill it in. Tony Stitch Cranko wrote: Hi all, With regard to manxman's comment of wanting this engine with a canopy I don't believe it was ever produced with one unlike his previous tin wheeled models. Regards Cranko Welcome to the forum! Great to see another kiwi on here. Manxman Hi Cranko and great to have you join us. As already said we don't have a great amount of knowledge about these but we have seen a couple of Traction Engines with canopies. Maybe these have been added later? Or maybe Auld did 2 versions, (with and without canopy). Tony (tmuir) is better at having a pic collection on his pc, than I am. Maybe he can find one to show you what we mean. tmuir Manx the traction engines made by David Auld that have wheels made from tin-plate have a canopy but it appears this one with cast wheels didn't and I don't think the steam roller had a canopy either. Cranko Hi to all. To the best of my knowledge the auld roller and late model cast wheeled traction engines never had a canopy. The tin wheeled traction engine with 2" boiler always had a canopy and the tin wheeled T E with 1 1/2" boiler could have been produced with or without. As mentioned by someome previously he made a rather wonderful fibreglass boat and a large range of stationary engine of various sizes, some with reverse. One of the smaller horozontal models was fitted with a crane. cranko also made several stationary engines, a steam roller as I saw pictured on the site and a steam tractor which is not like a traction engine. He also made 4 different o guage steam locos and a small range of coaches and rolling stock as well as at least 3 electric locos and the legendary steam boat as presented to prince charles in 1953. If I ever work out how photo bucket operates I will post pictures. James Welcome to the forums tmuir Here is just a very brief tip on how to post images from photobucket taken from our FAQ 4) How do I upload pictures? You need to set up an account at http://photobucket.com/ Once you do, upload your photos there. Once your pics are uploaded to photobucket you will see thumbnails of your pics Click on the bit that says IMG Code below the thumbnail of the pic you wish to upload to here It will automatically copy the link by clicking on the IMG code, then just paste it in your message that you want the pic in (by pressing Ctrl V) Do the exact same for vids. If you need more hep to post pictures just let us know as I would love to see some pictures of some other NZ engines. I would love to get a Cranko or AUld steam loco to add to my collection. I missed out on a might atom a few months back and have got my eyes out for another one. James This website shows how to upload pics step by step: www.postpics.piczo.com Cranko Hi, I got as far as clicking on the url which was highlighted in blue. where to now please? I wouldn't be have this trouble if computers were steam powered I'm sure. Any help from Mr Muir would be appriciatted, Thanks tmuir Cranko wrote: Hi, I got as far as clicking on the url which was highlighted in blue. where to now please? I wouldn't be have this trouble if computers were steam powered I'm sure. Any help from Mr Muir would be appriciatted, Thanks When you hace the url highlighted you need to copy it. Press and ctrl and whilst holding it press 'c', this will copy the url then click in the message box you se to post a message here and press ctrl and 'v' this will paste it here. Make sure the box you have highlight blue box at the bottom on photobucket that says IMG code next to it. Hope that helps. Cranko [IMG]http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb150/kcranko/auldte Hi, If I did this correctly you should see a picture of a David Auld traction engine with 1 1/2" diameter boiler and canopy Cranko [IMG]http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb150/kcranko/auldte OK try this then tmuir Success! Any idea what the second hole in the canopy is for? Cranko hole in the canopy Hi Tony, yeah just needed a little xtra steam pressure and it all came right. Hole in the canopy is directly above the relief valve so I guess it is to assist with filling the boiler with water. How do I post pictures to the toysteam engine bible site please?Do you have a scorpion truck? tmuir Re: hole in the canopy Cranko wrote: Hi Tony, yeah just needed a little xtra steam pressure and it all came right. Hole in the canopy is directly above the relief valve so I guess it is to assist with filling the boiler with water. How do I post pictures to the toysteam engine bible site please?Do you have a scorpion truck? No unfortunately I don't own a Scorpion steam truck. The closest I am to that is a photo in a book Spring, Spark and Steam. I do own a Renown steam roller though. The steam bible site is run by MC MC, a member here but as far as I'm aware to submit pictures to him just email them to him from his email address on the front page of the bible along with a description and details of the engine to him. Graham-Jilly you can also PM them to him Manxman Excellent model. Now I would like one of those to go with my Auld Roller. Very nice.        The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum Forum Index -> For Sale Page 1 of 1