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KEB1 · Hello

Hi all,

I am new to live steam having recived my first model, a Wilesco D405, in the post yesterday. While looking for info online, I came across this group and thought I should join (a post about the Black Crows helped as well

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As it only arrived yesterday, I have yet to steam the model but I am impressed so far. However, I received a set of road tyres this morning from Forest Classics which I fitted and really look good as well as pretecting the road wheels from the concrete outside.
Being a huge Fred Dibnah fan, I have fancied a live steam traction engine for many years but for some reason never got around to it, untill now.
I look forward to taking part in future discussions and if anyone has any advice about steaming a D405 for the first time, I would be very pleased to hear it.
Just so you know, I have several packs of Esbit soild fuel and a can of distilled water to get me started.

Cheers,

Kristian.

pauly

Hi

steamyjim

Welcome to the forum!

Compound

johnreid

Welcome aboard from Indiana USA

pauly

also it helps if we know what part of the world your in.

Sandman

Hi Kristian, and welcome to the forum. The mobile guys will be on soon to deal with your query.

You started in the same way I did a few years ago, and I have to say I've had a great deal of fun with the toy steam hobby.

You'll find, like the rest of us, that this hobby is very addictive, and can be somewhat money intensive.

You've come to the right place here where you'll find all the help and encouragement you'll ever need.

I look forward to talking plenty of steam with you soon.

Sandy.

Bugsy

Welcome, Kristian, from a chilly Sweden!

KEB1

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the welcome. I did forget to mention I am in Essex, UK.

Cheers,

Kristian.

MooseMan

Welcome from Cardiff mate!

Graham-Jilly

a big

from the great land down under.

redryder

Welcome aboard !!! from Connecticut USA

Best to follow the intructions that came with it.
The distilled water will help you keep it working like new.
Be sure to lubricate the steam cylinder with steam cylinder oil and use other oil on all other moving parts. I generally use a synthetic clock oil or sythetic motor oil on all parts not inside the cylinder.

Most of all...... Enjoy !

Gil

Les

Hi and welcome to the forum from Bournemouth.

IndianaRog

Hi Kristian,

Another steamer from Indiana, USA here...wishing you well and hoping you stick around. We're a chatty bunch and more than willing to help with any questions.

cheers,
Roger

metalhead100

Welcome again from Indiana!!!!!!!! USA.

Only thing I can add to the info you have received is keep the oil off the firebox sides of the model.

The fire will darken the paint when you run it...just part of it...but if there is oil on the sides it bakes and gets dark quick.

At least mine seemed too....

So don't be sloppy with the oil around the firebox (between the back wheels )....

And don't skimp and use tap water...as the TE's sight glasses are hard to clean when they get scummed up.... Unless you use a vinegar solution and then rinse it out very well....followed by a steam - up to make sure its vinegar free.

And do not store it with water in it...empty the boiler and leave out the safety valve so it can air dry.Clean dry and oil then store...

Jim

newsteamer123

a big southern

from mississippi of usa

Steamfan

Hello and

from Illinois!

madeinenglang

Ross

A warm Welcome!

KEB1

Hi Guys,

Many thanks for the very warm welcome. Also thanks for the tips Gil and Jim. The instructions are not as comprehensive as I would have hoped but I think I have grasped the basic principles and as soon as the weather picks up, hopfully at the weekend, I'll give it its first run.
As a matter of interest, has anyone any views on the remote control system ? It would appear at first glance to be a good idea and I am tempted to fit one before I steam it.

Cheers,

Kristian.

Atticman

Welcome from Gloucestershire.

I believe Mirko one of our members has tried RC on an old Smokey- I think it worked OK.

I expect he will be along in a while.

Bugsy

KEB1

Hi Phil,

Thanks. I looks like it works really well and I take it that it is not to difficult to fit ?

Cheers,

Kristian.

kevininasia

Welcome to the forum, from Singapore.

Ah, the D405 - nice engine, you'll love it. Smooth and powerful, and they really lend themselves to modifications if you're into that.

Bugsy

TE1DRIVER

Welcome from Otley

Alf

mogogear

Hey Kristian

Welcome--I feel proud to have posted about the Black Crowes...The lyrics about not mentioning the word "addiction" in certain company is apropos here --the steam addiction is rampant among us

Have fun with your first engine

Kevin Klein

Welcome.

You will like the Wilesco D405. It as plenty of power and has many possibilities for dressing up.

If I use esbit in mine I usualy only use two pieces, saves on fuel and is plenty enugh once it is steamed up.

barry1946

Any fan of Freds is

here!

jakesm

hello kevin

from a slightly damp johannesburg, south africa

Steve_S

Welcome to the forum!

kusuchi

A warm welcome from Richard and Andrew in the US Virgin Islands.

Ironically, I'll be in Essex this weekend. Good luck with the steam up!

dampfmaschinenjoe 1967

Hi, Kristian, a big welcome from Germany. A little late but better than none!

cheers Joe

Burnmafingers

Hope you enjoy the site

logoman

welcome from London town.

zzubnik

And a warm welcome from Norwich, UK