Screwy Nick Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Needed a steam fix, and this little guy was sitting there minding his own business. Outside temp 37'F and a little windy. We had fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 That is a cool little engine. Does it take long to get going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 It has a ceramic burner, the full diameter of the boiler, that produces a lot of heat. Even in today's temp it rose 40 lbs pressure in about 3 minutes. The hardest part of getting it going is spinning the fly wheel to clear the condensate from the cylinder. Once it's warmed up just a 1/2 turn will get it going or changing direction. I originally purchased it to power a model of the African Queen I intended to build. Liked the little guy so much, never built the Queen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 That is cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Cool would be an understatement .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Sure boogies along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 Thank you for the encouragement. Those who know me, are aware that I can never just leave well enough alone. Had some Teak Deck planking from the Salvage Tug I build a while back, finally put it to good use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Nice touch ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 Just havin' fun guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 Couple observations concerning the Brunel: I sometimes fire up my LS in the utility room, which has CO and Gas detectors. All of my other locos will start showing gas withing 10 minutes of firing and if left alone they will start screaming in about 5 minutes more. The Brunel will come to a boil and spin along on rollers for about 20 minutes before any detection is made. Also, found the jet in the Roundhouse Praririe appear to be interchangeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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