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Re: CONWAY 0-4-0 3 1/2" GAUGE LOCO
« Reply #1245 on: April 23, 2022, 11:34:02 PM »
Hi

I tried several of my previous videos that had posted ok but got the same result. ??????

After a fair bit of messing about I had the video running on YouTube and then right clicked on the video. From the drop down box I selected     copy video URL      and posted that.

It seems to work

Cheers

Rich


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Re: CONWAY 0-4-0 3 1/2" GAUGE LOCO
« Reply #1246 on: April 24, 2022, 05:20:39 AM »
Excellent video!  Thanks for getting it posted.   :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: 

Sorry it was such a pain though :(

Hey, isn't it missing something?  Like drivers?  You won't get far without those!  :Lol:

Kim

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Re: CONWAY 0-4-0 3 1/2" GAUGE LOCO
« Reply #1247 on: April 24, 2022, 10:56:27 AM »
Hi

Thanks Kim, I'm glad the video works now.

Julian is putting the finishing touches to a riding car he is building and has built about 20 meters of track so fairly soon it will be another testing session.

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Rich

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Re: CONWAY 0-4-0 3 1/2" GAUGE LOCO
« Reply #1248 on: April 24, 2022, 09:55:15 PM »
Great video  :ThumbsUp:  looking forward to the next on Track version  :)    :cheers:

Per

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Re: CONWAY 0-4-0 3 1/2" GAUGE LOCO
« Reply #1249 on: May 07, 2022, 05:22:46 PM »
 :whoohoo: :cartwheel:
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YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUFqEiTDBXo" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUFqEiTDBXo</a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwjoqY0jRaE" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwjoqY0jRaE</a>

After a few teething problems were sorted out I actually got to drive her.

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Rich

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Re: CONWAY 0-4-0 3 1/2" GAUGE LOCO
« Reply #1250 on: May 07, 2022, 06:33:40 PM »
Woah - it is certainly not lacking Power (but perhaps a bit more weight on the driving wheels  :thinking::ThumbsUp:

Great to see a happy smile after the test  :whoohoo:   :cheers:

Per

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Re: CONWAY 0-4-0 3 1/2" GAUGE LOCO
« Reply #1251 on: May 07, 2022, 08:21:22 PM »
Top notch Rich! Well done!  :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp: :cheers:
"I've cut that stock three times, and it's still too short!"

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Re: CONWAY 0-4-0 3 1/2" GAUGE LOCO
« Reply #1252 on: May 07, 2022, 08:23:27 PM »
Awesome! Congratulations on a puller (and a pusher)! :ThumbsUp: :cheers:
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Ron

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Re: CONWAY 0-4-0 3 1/2" GAUGE LOCO
« Reply #1253 on: May 07, 2022, 08:23:37 PM »
Hi Per

You noticed the wheel spin  ::)

A bit of pilot error, opening the regulator too quick.

The front springs are too weak as well. They need to be changed as the loco has bottomed out.

One or two more minor niggles but all in all a successful day.

She is booked in for the boiler inspector on Wednesday. She has to have another hydraulic test at 1 1/2 times working pressure, i.e. 120 PSI followed by a steam test. If all is well a certificate will be issued then maybe a trial run around the track.

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Rich

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Re: CONWAY 0-4-0 3 1/2" GAUGE LOCO
« Reply #1254 on: May 07, 2022, 08:24:33 PM »
Hi

Thanks CNR and Ron  :ThumbsUp:

Cheers

Rich

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Re: CONWAY 0-4-0 3 1/2" GAUGE LOCO
« Reply #1255 on: May 07, 2022, 10:11:14 PM »
Woo Hoo!   :cartwheel:

That's fantastic, Rich!  Such fun to finally get to steam it up and make it work for a living!  Congratulations!

Kim

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Re: CONWAY 0-4-0 3 1/2" GAUGE LOCO
« Reply #1256 on: May 08, 2022, 02:40:52 AM »
A solid gold moment, terrific!!! 

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Re: CONWAY 0-4-0 3 1/2" GAUGE LOCO
« Reply #1257 on: May 10, 2022, 08:07:15 PM »
Excellent  :praise2:  :praise2: You must be proud of that  :) :) :wine1:
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Roger

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Re: CONWAY 0-4-0 3 1/2" GAUGE LOCO
« Reply #1258 on: May 25, 2022, 09:23:05 PM »
Hi

Took her to the club track today and gave her a spin around the raised track











<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07xWM8FzSlA" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07xWM8FzSlA</a>

A very enjoyable day out

Cheers

Rich

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Re: CONWAY 0-4-0 3 1/2" GAUGE LOCO
« Reply #1259 on: May 25, 2022, 10:52:04 PM »
Thanks for the Cab-Ride - nice track too  :cheers:  How long is it (or have I asked before) ?

Per

 

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