Hello, I'm new here.

Trog · Hello, I'm new here.

Hello,

My name is Daniel Brooks, but all of my friends call me Trog (it's a long story!).

I found this forum partly due to recommendation. I then searched Google and found Mooseman's superb website, leading me to this Forum.

One has a little green SEL steam engine, which runs very well indeed.I'm hoping that you can answer some of my questions, if you would be so kind.

This Forum is very large, and seems a little daunting, but I'm hoping I'll fit in fine.

Thankyou very much
Dan (Trog)

Nick

from Minnesota, USA.

If you can't find something, just post a new topic, the forum is very helpful.

Trog

Gosh, that was quick, Nick.

Thankyou very much

I've been previously informed that my late father's engine is an SEL (Signalling Equipment Limited, I believe) 1520 Minor.

I don't know an awful lot about these wonderful machines, and even struggle to name some of the parts on the engine

If one has to ask a question, it might be worded fairly basically

Thankyou very much!

Nick

You will get many responses shortly I bet.

I know nothing about SEL, I only have a grinder accessory, but many other members have these engines.

johnreid

You came to the right place, ask your questions and wait for answers, I bet you get a lot of information. It is like a big family here and the more the merrier.

Trog

Why thankyou!

Two American members replying. Golly

This Forum really is international!

Nick

The great part of it being international is you can get responses 24 hours a day.

I have only had it happen one time that I know of, where I was the only member signed on. It only lasted about 2 minutes.

Trog

Really?

That's amazing!

Where else do the members live?

I live in jolly old Hertfordshite

Rob

welcome mate. you certainly are at the right place.

bessytractor

Hi Trog!!

welcome to the forum! You aren't in any way affiliated with this beasty are you?

http://www.stationroadsteam.co.uk/stock%20pages/2669/pages/2669-a.htm

Trog

Blow me down!

Would you look at that

I see some members have little pictures below their names on the left, how does one put it on?

Trog

Must dash now. I shall return soon

Thankyou very much for your warm welcomes

toxx

A million times welcome from Vienna, Dan!

TRAPPERKEEPER

Welcome to the forums!! You can change the picture under your name by going to your profile

Mamodman123

Welcome to the forum Trog!

MM

James

Welcome to the Forum!

IndianaRog

Trog...I love that name!!! When I was a kid "The Trogs" were a favorite musical group!

Welcome aboard from Indiana, USA... as you have seen, we have folks from all over...no question is dumb...ask whatever you need be it info on engines or navigating this forum.

cheers,
Roger

Nick

That would be, "The Troggs"

IndianaRog

I guess I was too young then to know how to spell "Trogg"...whatever a "Trogg" is!!!

Nick

Sandman

A big Scottish welcome Trog.

Les Marsh

Hello and welcome from Bournemouth.

Kritika

Hello Trog, from Hampshire in the South of England

Steve_S

Welcome to the forum Trog. Quite a few of us have SEL engines, so anything you need to know, just ask and we'll do our best!

Les Marsh

Hi Trog, here is a good thread on SELs.

http://modelsteam.myfreeforum.org/about8096.html

steamgranny

Hi, Trog & a big

kusuchi

A big warm welcome, Dan, from St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. This forum is a goldmine of information. When I first joined a little over a month ago I didn't know a Mamod from a Mocha!

Now I have just completed my first steam boat.

Andrew

from Andrew in the US Virgin Islands.

Atticman

Hi Trog, welcome from Gloucestershire.

SEL engines are great fun, and dont be embarrassed to ask the most basic seeming of questions. Even the most expert (of which I am not one

) are tripped up sometimes

Ive not seen anyone being bitten for asking basics.

Besides most topics vere

after about a page anyway- its all good fun

Stilldrillin

Good Morning Trog, from a bright & breezy Derbyshire!

I love my little SEL`s.
They are happy little engines.

Ask away........

xlchainsaw

welcome from brisbane australia

Wallace

Welcome to the forums Trog.

If there are any questions about your engine, just ask. Amongst all the members there is a wealth of knowledge

barry1946

from Bonnie Scotland!
I too have an SEL 1520, also its bigger brothers - they made 4 different engines in all as well as parts for other makers such as the plant for the Mamod ME3 (marine engine).

Andy

welocome to the forum

Bingoswestry

Welcome to the forum Trog, from Oswestry in Shropshire.