The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum

pauly · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:36 pm Post subject: HELLO

Just thought Id say hello. I have been browsing this site daily for a couple of months and have finally got round to joining

. My interest in steam started when I was little with thomas the tank engine since then I have loved all things steam. Over the years I have had many 00 layouts have have just started building a garden railway but my interest in mamod, wilesco and SEL steam engines started 3 years ago on my 13th birthday when I recieved this thing called a wilesco showman. I couldnt wait to steam it but when I did my young mind was completely overwhelmed by burning stuff to make steam this and the fact that I couldnt control the engine terrified

me so the engine was put back in the box and forgotten about for 3 years but a couple of months ago I found the engine in my cupboard put it on my shelf I wanted to steam it but decided I should start with something simpler the next day I was in my local model shop and saw up on a dusty shelf a mamod sp5D WITHOUT THE DYNAMO reduced from £120 to £100 I asked why it had been reduced and was told it had been there for 4 years so I bought it took it home and steamed it and I loved it I soon started buying more and more until I had 2 long shelves full which I now call the wall of steam. I now think this is 1 of the greatest hobbies in the world

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sorry about the long post.
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Mamodman123 · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:40 pm Post subject:

Hi and welcome to the forums!

A great story, and I like the SP5, it's a great engine!

Pictures of your collection would be nice if possible

always good to see what others collect!

Have a great time here, i'm sure you will!

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James · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:42 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the Forum!!

Your collection sounds great! what models do you have? Any chance of a pic?

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pauly · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:42 pm Post subject:

Thanks mamodman I love the sp5s to and I will post picture of the wall of steam shortly p.s. how do you put your avatar picture under your screen name.

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is something lost if you know where it is
'no
'oh then its not lost, its in the lake
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pauly · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:43 pm Post subject:

thanks James I bought my TE1A off you.

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is something lost if you know where it is
'no
'oh then its not lost, its in the lake
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James · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:45 pm Post subject:

Ahhhh!!

Was that the one with the wrong level plug??

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My chicken and ham
I shear my own fleece and I wear it!"

Les · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject:

It sounds as if you have been bitten by the steam bug, it has happened to us all, pictures of the wall of steam would be nice and

to the forum from Bournemouth.

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pauly · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject:

how do you post pictures sorry unless you burn something to make it go I cant use it very well.
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is something lost if you know where it is
'no
'oh then its not lost, its in the lake
:david from Heartbeat

James · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:51 pm Post subject:

Here's how you post pics:

www.postpics.piczo.com
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"The wealthy and great
May roll in their state
I envy them not, I declare it
I eat my own lamb
My chicken and ham
I shear my own fleece and I wear it!"

pauly · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:56 pm Post subject:

sorryI dont have photo bucket

I will sort it out tomorrow.
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is something lost if you know where it is
'no
'oh then its not lost, its in the lake
:david from Heartbeat

Lewis · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:59 pm Post subject:

welcome mate

Join the club

Cant beat an Sp5 nice n powerfull

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pauly · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:03 pm Post subject:

Thanks everybody I feel really welcome here, and trust me thats a rarity for me as I usually stick out like a cow in a bacon factory

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is something lost if you know where it is
'no
'oh then its not lost, its in the lake
:david from Heartbeat

johnreid · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:09 pm Post subject:

Welcome aboard, also, Photobucket is so easy to sign up to.
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pauly · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:13 pm Post subject:

Im sure it is but stuff like this is up to my father and he is busy rigth now besides Im so bad with computers Id proberly end up buying a car by mistake!

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is something lost if you know where it is
'no
'oh then its not lost, its in the lake
:david from Heartbeat

Les · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:16 pm Post subject: