First steaming of a 3" scale Hunslet quarry-locomotive "Jennifer Ann"
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- Опубліковано 27 жов 2020
- With construction started in 1985 and completed 35 years later, this video documents the first steam-test of the Alice-class Hunslet locomotive "Jennifer Ann" on Friday October 23, 2020.
The model, based on the diminutive locomotives once used in the slate quarries of North Wales, runs on 7-1/4 inch-gauge track and is to a scale of one-quarter full size. Designed by Alan Ruston, it runs on coal and water just like the full-size engines.
The prototype for this model, "Elidir", is preserved and operates on the Llanberis Lake Railway in Wales. Visit Greatlittletrainsofwales.co.uk for more information on this and the many other wonderful narrow-gauge steam railways of the region. - Авто та транспорт
I really like the idea of having it on a moving platform. Must make it so much easier to work on.
Indeed it does, Tyler!
35 years in the making, unbelievable.
35 years in the making?! Must’ve been worth the effort that thing is HUGE
Wow, what a beautiful "big" little narrow gauge tank loco. Stephen, it's immaculate! The richness of golden brass all over with the red of the paint is stunning!
Very nice, lots of blobs and gadgets. Great you're sharing the 1st steam-up.
It's a master piece.
Congrats. 👍👏
Lovely job, especially liked your water glasses.
Beautiful work! SUPER for a first steaming!
Thanks David!
Excellent work!
Many thanks
The paint and the details on this model is exceptional. British people always impress me with their live steam locomotives. I just hope the next generations will get involved into this too. I mean it's some kind of cultural heritage. Just look at the amount of live steam clubs in the uk. Here in switzerland we only have something like 4-8 clubs. The biggest club has become a theme parc haha (swiss vapeur park bouveret).
Superb invention
Completely glorious!!
Thanks Joseph
You have made a beautiful job of your Elidir. I finished mine six years ago and running her (Glaslyn) has been an absolute joy. Elidirs are workhorses and I'm sure that yours will be a great success. Lovely job!
Many thanks Greg
What a beautiful engine!
Thanks Kai!
Very nice detail and engineering.
Many thanks Geoffrey.
Beautiful engineering you must be very proud
Thanks Derek.
Best regards,
Steve
Awesome little engine.
Thanks Harlan
what a beauty
Magnificent
She looks amazing,I bet you cannot wait to get out on track a Stephen.We also have a 3" scale Hunslet,they are very good loco's.We bought ours a few years ago now,we have enjoyed every run with her "King of the Scarlets".....Enjoy your runs.....Best wishes Chris.
Thanks Chris!
Superb
Thanks Tony
Neat! Hope you had a successful run yesterday!
Thanks Paul - yes, things went well on Saturday until the spark arrestor in the smokebox clogged up. It's now been removed and filed in the "failed experiments" bin!
You must have the patients of a saint .
Great video! Can you make part 2 of her running around a track pulling?
Very well done! ...and I thought spending 20 years on my Shay was a long build...
Thanks Tim!
Hi Stephen I stumbled on your video whilst looking for all things Hunslet Engine Company (worked their as a mechanical engineering apprentice from 1961 to 1967)
What a fantastic piece of engineering. I thought you were very cool when you got up steam and it started to run on the rolling road, with what appeared to be so few problems.
I would have been jumping around with excitement & joy (typical UK restraint and modesty from you)
You say that its a 35 year project. I am sure the public would be interested to know a bit more about it!
Could you please elaborate on the process. What made you choose this loco? Where did you get your spec etc? did it involve many visits and measurements of the full size loco?
What problems did you have along the way? Who helped?
sorry if you have already explained this somewhere else. Please point me in the right direction if you have published elsewhere
Yours in admiration .
Len Hoyland of Leeds West Yorkshire
Many thanks Leonard.
The engine is essentially to the "Elidir" design by Alan Rushton, with drawings and castings being available from AJ Reeves in Birmingham. I've made quite a few modifications and additions along the way to suit my tastes however.
The Quarry Hunslets have always appealed to me, and I originally chose the Elidir design because the machining should be almost (but not quite) within the capability of my small workshop. I figured I could fudge my way around the bits that were too big, and that proved to be the case.
The engine has been built throughout using the relatively basic tools and equipment that I originally started with as I wanted to prove that it could be done. My main machine tool is a George Adams round-bed lathe from the very early 1900's. All of the turning and milling has been done on that lathe - I don't own a milling machine.
Some more information and pictures are available on the Model Engineer website (model-engineer.co.uk) under the thread "Elidir - 3 inch scale Hunslet" in the Live Steam Locomotives forum: see www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=132966. Some details and pictures of the lathe are on the lathes.co.uk website at lathes.co.uk/georgeadamsroundbed/
Best regards
Steve
Hi STephen. Nice video! I love your hydraulic platform on wheels. Could I ask where you got it from? Thanks!
Many thanks. The wheeled hydraulic platform is a "1000 lb Capacity Hydraulic Table Cart" from Harbor Freight . Best regards.
I'm guessing there was long periods of 'not' working on the Hunslet? Great job anyway!
Well done.Looks fantastic. I see you have quite a large garden so now is the time to build your own garden railway!
I built my 7/4 railway a few years ago and it’s the best thing I could have done. I am a member of Evergreens Miniature railway, however in these lockdown days I can just pull out a loco and have a days steaming at home. Have a look at my channel if you need some inspiration !
Many thanks! I'm fortunate to have a club track close to where I live, and am currently building a driving wagon and two goods vans, all loosely based on Lynton and Barnstable Railway prototypes, to tow behind the loco. All being well I'll be able to get everything to the track in the spring. Wish me luck!
Very very nice loco. Brilliant detail and paint work! What coal were you using to fire her that day?
Thanks Matt. I use a 50/50 mix of anthracite and bituminous coal.
@@stephengoodbody1837 That's a good idea and when you say bitamous do you mean house coal?
@@mattseymour8637 Back in the 1970's in England I remember there being different coal options available at our local coal merchant. I think you're correct that we mostly burned bituminous coal in our home fireplace, it's easier to light and will keep burning once lit. Anthracite is denser and harder to light, and needs more air to keep going, but gives out more heat once lit. I imagine it was more commonly used for industrial applications than residential. The bituminous coal that I'm burning in the video is from West Virginia I believe.
@@stephengoodbody1837 That's very true as you say bitoumous coal gets going easier and keeps alite well with little draft. But anthracite once going burns very hot and consistent. But for starting bitoumous is handy as easy to light.
Have you tried the Welsh dry steam coal (soft version) on your locos?
Beauty
Just think, you could do a full size one... just do the same only bigger lol. All the parts are basically the same, just get yourself some bigger tools. Skill set is definately there
7 1/4"?
That's correct.
I thought elidir is 3.5”?
Elidir is to 3" scale, Jonathan.
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