I'll be posting some picutres of the rest of the building process, but here is a link to see it running on stationary rollers. I'll be taking it to Norm Saley's track next week to give it a proper shake down run. Albeit a short one though as I am still awaiting a piece that will allow me to use the axle pump I have added to the kit. The axle pump will allow water to be pumped into the boiler as it runs which will extend the run as long as I keep the tender filled with water. Aster hobbies has been good at working with me in providing the parts I need.
I needed the bottom sight glass soldered or replaced, but that part is on back order currently so Norm was kind to solder the one I have up the proper way so now it can build steam pressure. Well, I'll be taking a good lengthy video of it's first proper run on track, but until then, enjoy these short clips and if you are a veteran of live steam, feel free to let me know what you think. I can get it running at a pretty low speed, so I think I have the timing near where it should be in forward gear. Notching it back a bit slows it down as well while using less steam.
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