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SJN
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hehe...I need a higher pressure safety valve...or modify the stock one, and I need to "RC" it to control the speed better  |
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Mamodman123
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| SJN wrote: | | hehe...I need a higher pressure safety valve...or modify the stock one, and I need to "RC" it to control the speed better |
Safety valve and meths burner will mean you can actually go round and round without stopping 
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SJN
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| you just wait...ill have this thing running so smoothe, that you will think its electric |
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Mamodman123
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| SJN wrote: | | you just wait...ill have this thing running so smoothe, that you will think its electric |
I used to have your enthusiasm  then i bought Rosa 
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James
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LMAO!
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SJN
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| Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 12:57 am Post subject: |
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Mamodman123
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| SJN wrote: | | haha |
they do get smoother! Just need a few runs
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It is a really nice loco SJN, I wouldn't mind it, that's for sure!
The way you make these engines run is a credit to our hobby!
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It is a really nice loco SJN, I wouldn't mind it, that's for sure!
The way you make these engines run is a credit to our hobby!
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SJN
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Thanks James
I have already been on the lookout for something else.
I love the LNER A4 Mallard from Aster, but 6000£ is a little steep 
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Mamodman123
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Now that's a beast of a loco I bet that doesn't stop after 3 yards like Rosa did in her early days!
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Mallard! My favorite loco!!
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tmuir
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If you want something a bit fancier there is a Lady Anne like mine on ebay at the moment.
I'm guessing it will make between 800 and 900 pounds.
Here is the link.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Roundhouse-...ategoryZ14737QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
My Sl2 was a bit sluggish after I fitted the new cylinders but it gets better with each run as it runs in, yours will be the same.
As for derailing at the points. I dont know about the MSS wheels but I know the original Mamod wheels have fairly small flanges which can cause derailments. Maybe fitting new steel wheels will stop it.
Once you get a meths or gas burner and uprated safety valve the engine will perform better aswell.
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SJN
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| Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:41 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Tmuir.
How do you take the wheels and axles off, when the time comes ?
Are your wheels also 43mm apart from each other ? |
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| SJN wrote: | Thanks Tmuir.
How do you take the wheels and axles off, when the time comes ?
Are your wheels also 43mm apart from each other ? |
I just put a Vernier on my Lady Anne and my Mamod.
The Mamod 42.5mm, Lady Anne 43.5mm.
This is measuring from the outer side of the flange. (The bit that rubs on the side of the rail).
If you have standard Mamod style wheels you just need to remove frame spacer.
rear beam and front smokebox and steam regulator so you can bring the two frames closer together to allow you to pop the brass bushes out from the frame and the the wheels just slide out of the frame.
Have a read of my thread when I upgraded my SL2 and I recommend joining the 16mmngm Yahoo group going to the files section on theier website and look at the Mamod hint section especially the PDF file as it has some great hints to get the most out of your loco.
My upgrade thread
http://modelsteam.myfreeforum.org/about1251.html
16mmngm homepage
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/16mmngm/
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