Your stuff is WAY out of my league, so useful, probably not, I'm too much of a hack. But your videos are great and your skill and workmanship are exquisite. Thank for taking the time. Tim
I don't even work on steam engines, but I have started playing with Lego pneumatics which are pretty similar... i just built my first running 2 cylinder pneumatic engine and I'm really starting to figure out valve timing and stuff. It's really fun.
I think you are incorrect about not being a machinist or an engineer. If you consider yourself only a musician, you must be quite remarkable at it. Beautiful work sir. Thanks for sharing and putting out such excellent videos of it so we all can enjoy. Very nice.
Great videos Keith I have learned a lot from them. I have a 4" Foster traction engine that I would like to check the valve timing on. Would be able to point me in the right direction? Thanks. John
+Keith Appleton Thanks Keith. Yes I did watch that one thanks and it has helped a lot. Bye the way did you ever make the video for valve timing on a reversing engine? John
There is one about a Stuart 5A in the "Steam Engines for beginners" The 5A was originally no reversing but I added Stephenson's link reversing gear and describe the setup.
Brilliant! The old gaskets that I took out did look like brown paper. Have a look at my video I did on the engine, I think it my be Stephens model dockyard or some parts. I havnt managed to get a definite ID from anyone before.
I've been interested in live steam engines for some years now. I used to volunteer as a live steam locomotive society, but soon it became too much effort to travel there every week. I really fancy having the knowledge and ability to run and maintain (if not build from scratch) a live steam railway engine. Where did you learn your considerable knowledge from? What would be a good place to start for a complete novice like me if I were planning on getting into the live steam engine scene? As always, love your videos. Can't wait to get a chance to watch them all.
I really like how you share your failures and turn them into victories when other people don’t have to repeat them. Cheers.
to err is Human ..... }:-)))
Your stuff is WAY out of my league, so useful, probably not, I'm too much of a hack. But your videos are great and your skill and workmanship are exquisite. Thank for taking the time.
Tim
Good solid advice, clearly done and well demonstrated . 👍🇬🇧
Glad you enjoyed it {:-)))
Hello!
So smooth and pleasant to look and listen!
Thanks MrAppleton. This is always a pleasure to watch your videos. A lot to learn.
Regards
KBIO
I don't even work on steam engines, but I have started playing with Lego pneumatics which are pretty similar... i just built my first running 2 cylinder pneumatic engine and I'm really starting to figure out valve timing and stuff. It's really fun.
Melody yeah LEGO pneumatics are fun. I just finished a pneumatic V8. Almost have it running
What gauge gasket material do you use? I am restoring an antique model mill engine at the moment.
I think you are incorrect about not being a machinist or an engineer. If you consider yourself only a musician, you must be quite remarkable at it. Beautiful work sir. Thanks for sharing and putting out such excellent videos of it so we all can enjoy. Very nice.
Wood Wright Thank you for your kind comment.
Great videos Keith I have learned a lot from them. I have a 4" Foster traction engine that I would like to check the valve timing on. Would be able to point me in the right direction? Thanks. John
Have you seen the video that covers steam engine timing? The principle is exactly the same for a traction engine.
+Keith Appleton Thanks Keith. Yes I did watch that one thanks and it has helped a lot. Bye the way did you ever make the video for valve timing on a reversing engine? John
There is one about a Stuart 5A in the "Steam Engines for beginners" The 5A was originally no reversing but I added Stephenson's link reversing gear and describe the setup.
I use some quite thin stuff that I have had for ages . . . you can use brown paper too.
Thank you for the excellent and informative video, I am enjoying looking at all your steam engines. Regards Ed.
What a great series of video's do you have one on setting up the timing on twin cylinder Stephenson's Valve gear as this is on the loco I am building.
I am almost jealous. Stunning videos and advice, and great engines.
Brilliant! The old gaskets that I took out did look like brown paper. Have a look at my video I did on the engine, I think it my be Stephens model dockyard or some parts. I havnt managed to get a definite ID from anyone before.
I've been interested in live steam engines for some years now. I used to volunteer as a live steam locomotive society, but soon it became too much effort to travel there every week. I really fancy having the knowledge and ability to run and maintain (if not build from scratch) a live steam railway engine. Where did you learn your considerable knowledge from? What would be a good place to start for a complete novice like me if I were planning on getting into the live steam engine scene?
As always, love your videos. Can't wait to get a chance to watch them all.
Build a Stuart Models Victoria first - that is my recommendation.
Very nice commentry, thank you for sharing. :)
thank you so much for these videos they have helped me tremendously.
Is there any use for babit bearings in steam engines, be it model or full size?
I've never seen any ......
Sir.
Me from far distance.
But very much interested in making òne of this.
How can me ask for help.
So lots of fine machines, my ayes are dry .
Loco engine is awesome!
I would love to make a steam engine