Bowande A4

[cocobear1313]

Thus far, very impressed. It runs steady at a variety of speeds and the axle pump works a treat. Clip from the first run below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaxFPp2qero
David Johnson

 

[Gizzy]

Very nice....

 

[Elmtree Line]

Stunning piece of engineering

 

[annieshalt]

oi likes it.

 

[ntpntpntp]

Lovely. Must admit I'd be so nervous of expensive stuff falling off a high-level track though.

 

[cocobear1313]

More video with a little Peveril and Lady Anne thrown in.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFOWa6o-tQI&feature=youtu.be

 

[Elmtree Line]

its missing the distinctive chuff that all steam engines should make :thinking:

 

[cocobear1313]

Yes, you are correct. I need to get some measurements to Chris Bird to take care of that.

 

[Chris Bird]

Yes, you are correct. I need to get some measurements to Chris Bird to take care of that.

I just spotted this! I would be delighted to see what can be done, but I need some measurements. The crucial ones being the chimney internal diameter and length. There is a chart on my website here:
http://www.summerlands-chuffer.co.uk/#/design/4577601513 < Link To http://www.summerlands-ch...uk/#/design/4577601513
Cheers
Chris

 

[cocobear1313]

I took the shell off and fine tuned the timing, much smoother, particularily at low speed. I also added Rc to the throttle, reverser, and the whistle. New video below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMi0jprAKYY&feature=youtu.be

 

[trammayo]

Yes you can tell the difference - it is smoother running - although I had to alternate between the two videos to pick this fact up. Such a wonderful loco and great rake of stock

 

[Old Buffer]

I recently acquired a Bowande A4 and would be very grateful for some tips on valve timing and radio control fitting. I gather some members have addressed this and would like to hear from them. Thanks Robert.