Manxman
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Yet Another Traction Engine.I've moved these pics from another part of the forum to show you how the TE looked when I got it.
I've now done the first job of making a new back plate. Seems fine and an ok fit. I'm not very good at these things but it seems to work. I've also given the brass a bit of a polish and given the whole thing a coating of black paint. This now seems about right to build upon.
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MTA
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 What do you mean not very good
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Mamodman123
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Looking very nice Manxman!
I like the brass boiler aswell! Glad you got rid of the green colour  . Keep us updated Manxman 
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Dauntless
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looking good Manx
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Manxman
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Thanks for the comments. Going well and I've found a piston that is a good fit in my 'spares box'. I've also got the flywheel. Biggest problem is going to be wheels. At the moment it is either 3 original wheels, 4 standard Wells, 4 standard Mamod, or MTA maybe able to get me something a little different.
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MTA
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Manx,
My teacher was not having the best of days, he was called out during our lesson apparently as his wife was rushed into hospital  Apparently they were expecting, so I hope it's good news! I'll chase it up at a later date when things are calmer at school!!! 
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Manxman
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No problems MTA. I think I may go for the 3 wheels for now and see what happens.
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MTA
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ok, keep us informed
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oldstuff
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Coming along very nicely Manxman, looking good! 
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yosa
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Looks great Manx. How quick was that?
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Steve_S
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Its looking very good Manxman. I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
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Griffin
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Nice restoration Manxman, coming along nicely.
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sparky
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thats well good 
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Manxman
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OK, Now got a piston, flywheel and a safety valve. Tomorrow wheels
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MTA
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where did you get the piston and cylinder from Manx? It certainly looks the part, cant wait for the finished article
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Mamodman123
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Excellent stuff Maxman, those parts certainly fit the bill
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Manxman
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| MTA wrote: | | where did you get the piston and cylinder from Manx? It certainly looks the part, cant wait for the finished article |
Joys of a 'spare parts' box. I seem to keep lots of things, just in case. The piston seem to be a good fit (I'll test at the weekend) and moves fairly freely.
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Wallace
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Great stuff
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yosa
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Looking the part now Manx.
What colour are you doing the wheels?
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Manxman
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Here's the finished engine ready to fire at the weekend.
In the end I've gone for a couple of 'standard' Wells wheels on the front. I think they look alright and they should look ok until (if ever) I can find another wheel to match the original set.
Not a bad engine for £13.00
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Dauntless
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wow manx really good how about a vid of it running on the w/e?
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MTA
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Looks spectacular Manx
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yosa
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Hats off to you Manxman, you've got another goodun. Well done mate.
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SPOKESMAN
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An excellent result!
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Manxman
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Thanks for the comments. I quite like it but I think it will end up as, just part of the collection.
My next purchase is going to be another old engine and I think that will be rather special.
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Mamodman123
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Wow what a transformation Manxman! Very well done
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Griffin
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A job well done, nice one Manxman
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Steve_S
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Really good Manxman. It looks great!
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oldstuff
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Love it, Mankman! She's ready to plow the corn. Well done.
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