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30 November 2009 at 17:05 #45752
Phillip Thrift
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Hi all,

Found this site through a bit of a search on google, and recall the magazine something my grandfather used to buy

anyway, the family still has his 2 steam trains that he built 20yrs ago before he past, and the track still in the garden (although in desperate need of some tlc)

I’ve been inspired to get the trains working again back to their former glory and the family would love to see them move under their own power again

being a complete novice to say the least when it comes to steam power, is there any advice to help? I’m fairly apt when it comes to mechanics, I just need a starting point!

thank you for reading

Phill
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30 November 2009 at 17:05 #4867
Phillip Thrift
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hoping to get grandfathers trains running
1 December 2009 at 00:37 #45768
chris stephens
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Hi Phill,

Just thought I would reply so you don’t feel you have been ignored

Welcome to the wonderful world of splinters burns broken finger nails cuts and bruises and great satisfaction.

I think you are on the first steps of a life long journey, and it would help if you are given the right directions so you don’t head of backwards.

What part of the country are you in? There is bound to be a local club near you with old farts, sorry, hands only too willing to pass on their knowledge. If you can get to Sandown MEX there will be loads of clubs from all over the country.

If you have no experience of any machining you might consider joining the next trainee course run by SMEE. If you just want know how the things work, buying a construction book might help. Do you know what they are models of or whose plans were used?

chriStephens

PS the cognoscenti call them steam LOCOMOTIVES or LOCOs not steam trains, which are a loco and carriages or wagons..
1 December 2009 at 11:23 #45779
Circlip
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And BEFORE you even think about steaming them Phil you need to talk to an active member of a club because the boilers will need to be/MUST be pressure tested. This is for your OWN safety, it ain’t just a case of filling with water, chucking a fire in and away you go.

Regards Ian.

Edited By Circlip on 01/12/2009 11:23:52
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