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Paul H
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 Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 5:14 am Post subject: A new acquisition |
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I had told myself that there were to be NO more new loco purcahses this year. However, with cash from a weekend festival gig burning a hole in my pocket, I sprang for another locomotive. I am now the proud owner of a circa 1935 Bassett Lowke Enterprise. The paint is in tatty condition, but it apparently goes like the clappers after some attention by the previous owner. Pics to follow, once I finish with a bit of sympathetic paint touchup. I am hoping to get to the local hobby shop in the next couple of days to match paint for the boiler as it is the only part I have yet to deal with.
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Sounds very cool  . Can't wait to see the pictures! |
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Paul H
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For photos of the loco before retouching go to:
http://sidestreet.info/locos/loco109.html
I hope to sneak off to the hobby shop tomorrow during lunch or right after work to match paint for the boiler. I have also broken down and ordered a second Bing for Bassett Lowke LNWR Corridor-First coach to add to the coach and brake I already own.
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Very nice indeed.
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Lovely engine!  |
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A beauty
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| Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:47 pm Post subject: Re: A new acquisition |
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| Paul H wrote: | | I had told myself that there were to be NO more new loco purcahses this year... |
I would just add that a 1935 Bassett Lowke is not technically a new loco, so you are still good to your word. No guilt.
And what a good-looking loco. Those big spoked drivers look really classy.
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very nice!
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Paul H
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Thanks guys! I have justified this purchase by saying that it was something on my 'short' wish list. And I got a good price on it... I hope to steam it tomorrow at our monthly club meeting. The weather is looking okay for exposed pot boilers, and the venue is fairly well protected. All going well, I shall be steaming both of my Bassett Lowkes.
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Is it O guage 
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32 mm is O gauge so yes it is.
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Today, a few members of the Puget Sound Garden Railway Society gathered for a steamup after the memorial service for a longtime club member. The weather was decent, no wind, and a sheltered layout... in other words, perfect for tinplate steam. I took along both Bassett Lowkes in my collection and both made nice runs. I had not previously steamed the Enterprise, so I did not know what to expect. The first run was a bit weaker than expected, so I did a couple of quick things to boost performance. First, I raised the safety valve's lift pressure, and then packed the wicks a bit tighter and shorter to alter the flame shape a bit. The locomotive last ran at over 5,000 feet in elevation and we were perhaps 1000 feet above sea level. Anyway, the tricks worked, and here are the videos of both engines. Enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcFxvf7M_t0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmPtOMrAwMg
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OOOO that is nice, and I want those coaches 
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The Enterprise runs very well and the Mogul runs really well for a Mogul.
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