Wow! I realise I'm a bit late, but thought I would still say, ' That's about the fastest I've seen a 5"" model engine travel". Great little video. Cheers.
@@phildavis2346 Thanks Phil and Thank you very much for replying to my comment. I would love if you could take a quick look at my page and any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
I built 2 of these, the 040 which O converted to 042 and the 060 Achilles. Several modifications to both including ditching the axle pumps for two injectors and a hand pump, hydrostatic lubrication, vacuum fitted for train brakes. I fitted the 060 with steel wheel rims which makes a big difference with haulage. They are super passenger haulers and will go all afternoon.
This still looks really great, Phil! It's been a while, I know. But I finally got my Ajax to make some initial runs back and forth at my home track a couple days ago. Sent you an email. Blessings, and thanks for all your help. I don't know if mine will look this grand, but I'm excited about finally getting it to run under coal fired steam. Stan
This is a very smart looking engine and runs very well. I saw this railway in another video but do not know where the railway is, could you please let me know, and if I am in the vicinity holidaying, I would hope to check the railway out. Thanks.
Thanks for posting. This was great fun to watch. I'm amazed how long you could go between adding more coal. I also am curious....I saw the sight glass...is there an axle pump that keeps up with the boiler use? I did not see you adding water but might have missed it. Last question...I noticed the engine bouncing from the power strokes. Do you have lighter springs/suspension to help with tracking? Is it common to use softer suspension on small engines like this?
Thanks for your comment. This loco has an injector and an axle pump. I mostly use the injector to keep topping up the boiler little and often. It tends to bounce as it is 0-4-0 so tends to rock. She does have light springs to make sure the wheels can keep in good contact with the rail head to ensure she gets maximum traction from her 4 wheels. Thanks
Wow! I realise I'm a bit late, but thought I would still say, ' That's about the fastest I've seen a 5"" model engine travel". Great little video. Cheers.
Lovely little engine!
Wow-- what a fast runner! Awesome footage Phil! Thank you.
I shot this specially for you today, give you some inspiration! Get cracking and send me some of your working ajax (after the 🔥ban) 👍
Thanks so much Phil!
What a little beauty she is ,I would be ver y proud if I was you. Regards Stuart Bell
Phil enjoyed you video today.Hope to see more.
Thank you!
@@phildavis2346 Thanks Phil and Thank you very much for replying to my comment. I would love if you could take a quick look at my page and any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
I built 2 of these, the 040 which O converted to 042 and the 060 Achilles.
Several modifications to both including ditching the axle pumps for two injectors and a hand pump, hydrostatic lubrication, vacuum fitted for train brakes. I fitted the 060 with steel wheel rims which makes a big difference with haulage. They are super passenger haulers and will go all afternoon.
This still looks really great, Phil! It's been a while, I know. But I finally got my Ajax to make some initial runs back and forth at my home track a couple days ago. Sent you an email. Blessings, and thanks for all your help. I don't know if mine will look this grand, but I'm excited about finally getting it to run under coal fired steam. Stan
oh no i missed this . Wasnt here today !
This is a very smart looking engine and runs very well.
I saw this railway in another video but do not know where the railway is, could you please let me know, and if I am in the vicinity holidaying, I would hope to check the railway out.
Thanks.
Lovely engine
Is there such a thing as an easy to drive loco for a beginner?
Could you tell me please what water container you use on the driving trolley. I could use one like that! Thanks Adrian
Thanks for posting. This was great fun to watch. I'm amazed how long you could go between adding more coal. I also am curious....I saw the sight glass...is there an axle pump that keeps up with the boiler use? I did not see you adding water but might have missed it. Last question...I noticed the engine bouncing from the power strokes. Do you have lighter springs/suspension to help with tracking? Is it common to use softer suspension on small engines like this?
Thanks for your comment. This loco has an injector and an axle pump. I mostly use the injector to keep topping up the boiler little and often. It tends to bounce as it is 0-4-0 so tends to rock. She does have light springs to make sure the wheels can keep in good contact with the rail head to ensure she gets maximum traction from her 4 wheels. Thanks
Great loco! What coal are you using?
Just how the hell can this pull someone it just mystifies me