DLR
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DLR's collectionI have been into steam for some time but most of this has appereared ove the past three years. All descriptions are from left to right.
first my locos. the first loco is a MSS side tank and has worked flawlessly for two years. Next is a green SL1, not sure how old it is. Then a roundhouse Bertie. Very impressed with this little loco has proved capable of anything i can throw at it. finaly is a rare Finescale peckett. This loco can run for up to 45 mins but is experiecing technical difficultys at present.
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DLR
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At the back is my mamod TE1a steam crane which works very well. At the front is the much modified wilesco, still going strong. Out of veiwq on the right is another TE1a which is for sale and last is a SW1 ought at christmas and is being run in.
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DLR
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In this photo is my dads SR1a, tends to drift when its run. In the middle is a mamod minor 1 and at the end is my wilesco D5 the kit version of the D6
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DLR
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And the last photo sows the largest of the group the SE3 and whats left of the SEL junior which blew up.
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andysleigh
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great collection, especially the bertie and the bagnall
who makes the little bagnall?
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DLR
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Thanks andy, the little PECKETT was made by Finescale Engineering About 15 years a go and is no longer made
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Les
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That is a nice collection. 
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andysleigh
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| DLR wrote: | | Thanks andy, the little PECKETT was made by Finescale Engineering About 15 years a go and is no longer made |
ah ok, thanks.
i should read before i post, its only till after i post a comment i see that its a peckett.
how much did it cost?
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DLR
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LOTS
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johnreid
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How badly blown up is the Junior? Can it be fixed?
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Nick
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| johnreid wrote: | | How badly blown up is the Junior? Can it be fixed? |
What was it like when it blew up?
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Les
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How did you get it to blow up?? 
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DLR
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the boiler end plate had rusted so when it was fired up the presure just blew a hole in it and short of a new boiler i would say it couldn't be fixed
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Nick
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Just make a new end cap and solder it on.
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johnreid
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So SEL had Steel Boilers? I did not know that.
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Mamodman123
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| johnreid wrote: | | So SEL had Steel Boilers? I did not know that. |
Don't think so John  unless there is something i'm missing
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Les
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I thought they were brass!!
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johnreid
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Must have been dezinkification then, I saw the word rust and that is what caused me to be puzzled. I would think it could be patched then, not a total loss.
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Mamodman123
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| johnreid wrote: | | Must have been dezinkification then, I saw the word rust and that is what caused me to be puzzled. I would think it could be patched then, not a total loss. |
More than likely, brass can go like that if you leave water in boilers for long enough 
These aren't exactly thick brass either!
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DLR
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it had no water in it for thirty years and it is brass but i cant spell dezinfinication any way this is how it looks
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Nick
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How thick is the boiler?
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johnreid
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I would think that could be patched, the patch might not be beautiful, but still useful.
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Les
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| johnreid wrote: | | I would think that could be patched, the patch might not be beautiful, but still useful. |
Patch it on the inside if possible.
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Nick
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What happened when it blew? Did steam shoot out, or was it just a leak?
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DLR
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IT was a jet of steam which made it shoot backwards, got really fun for a minute
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Nick
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Did it get you at all?
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Mamodman123
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| DLR wrote: | | IT was a jet of steam which made it shoot backwards, got really fun for a minute |
Then less fun when the steam cleared and you had a hole in your boiler right? 
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DLR
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No which is a good thing Did put me off steaming the others for a while though
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johnreid
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I do not know why, but of the SEL engines I see, the Junior kind of fascinates me. I hope you can either fix it or find someone who can fix it for you.
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Manxman
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Oh a fine set of engines and loads of fun. Not the biggest collection but full of character and all look loved and looked after.
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Wallace
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I agree, with Manx. Very nice and very well looked after.
Thanks for posting 
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