Screwy Nick Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 This is the older sister of the Climax, also by Mike Chaney. Purchased it after it had been 'run hard and put up wet'. The seller sent me detailed pics of it, site glass leak and all. I tore it down to just pieces, sent the motor to Mike and he completely rebuilt it, removing the transmission 'play' that allowed it to take curves. I replaced the stock drive shafts with expanding ones like on a Shay. I treasure the email he sent stating that only two Heisler are like it, his and mine. Far too humid for plumes this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 Forgot to add the cab pic, thought it interesting as each cylinder has a separate steam feed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Nice .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 This machine has very nice wheels, low wheel flanges and fine coupling rods, I have never seen before, thank you. Regards Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 Mike Chaney was a true artist, machinist, modeler, designer and so many other talents. It was an honor to have had the communications with him. I printed it all have it in a folder, old fashioned way, so can only loose it if my house burns down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 I received a PM asking what the stamped printing inside the cab was. Until this pic I couldn't see it clearly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Yes very very nice! And only one of two...well that's just over the top congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 True it is unique, but I think my mods have degraded the value some since they were not made by 'The Creator'. I added a PM adjustable steam oil tank and made a radiant burner. It runs great which is what I was the goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 With just 25lbs boiler pressure. Can see where he was struggling on the curve, then picked it up when it started going straight again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Hello Nick, a suggestion from me, try a load of squared timber, this is easy to build and loosens up the great train a bit. A picture attached as an example, not of me. You may like this :) Regards Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 While that does look good. Would it look strange that some of the trees were sent to a mill uncut, while the location where the trees were felled had the ability to cut them, but didn't?? OR the trees are going to a facility to make something special, like furniture? More thought needed, but beginning to like the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choochoowilly Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Looks like Bug beat the train this time, cut lumber is always nice i made mine out of mini binds cut and painted cut them with a old guillotine paper cutter. great looking engine thanks for the share, BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 Beginning to like the idea of cut lumber more and more. Yea, Bug likes to be out there runnin' with the trains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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