Konrad returns to the Elmleigh Railway

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Andy Worsfold

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After being sent back for repair, Konrad has arrived back sporting a new roof and he's had a good service and repair. In the meantime I've taken the time to realign the track and remove some of the R1's. So on this rainy afternoon, sit back and enjoy Konrad's return to the Elmleigh Light Railway this morning.

Hope you enjoy it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8Y51Yqc-o8&feature=c4-overview&list=UUOMKctlEvsEdHXRPKNRilGg < Link To http://www.youtube.com/wa...OMKctlEvsEdHXRPKNRilGg
 
A still from the new video.

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Andy, is that what was (is?) known as an 'Osmotor' in the Tom Cooper days?
 
Nice little loco and with a nice sedate pace.
 
PhilP said:
Andy, is that what was (is?) known as an 'Osmotor' in the Tom Cooper days?
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Not quite the OS motor was a self contained steam motor which could be used similar to a motor block
 
Nice video Andy, how long does Konrad run for on a fill ?
 
A nice film, I like the roof too! What went wrong with Konrad to necessitate his repair ?
 
Hi all,
To answer a few of your questions:
The loco runs for about half an hour, its got a water top up valve added so the limiting factor is the gas.
I managed to strip the gears underneath the loco. I'm not sure how! Also the front axle was replaced as it was bent slightly? Again not sure how? What I have learned is that you can never used enough oil and that a spray of 3in1 after to clean off any dust is essential. I didn't realise that a paste could form that causes excessive wear. Martin at Martin's Models has been excellent in dealing with the issues and a pleasure to deal with. I have taken the opportunity to realign some curves and ensure that the loco won't derail. I feel that I contributed to the problems by not engineering my railway well enough. I will be much more careful with oiling in particular in future.
 
A very enjoyable trip down your line Andy.
Gritty oil makes a very effective grinding paste.
I wonder if it is possible to use something like GT85 which whilst lubricating the gears with its P.T.F.E. content leaves them without a residue which would attract and retain the dirt?
 
Andy Worsfold said:
Hi all,
To answer a few of your questions:
The loco runs for about half an hour, its got a water top up valve added so the limiting factor is the gas.
I managed to strip the gears underneath the loco. I'm not sure how! Also the front axle was replaced as it was bent slightly? Again not sure how? What I have learned is that you can never used enough oil and that a spray of 3in1 after to clean off any dust is essential. I didn't realise that a paste could form that causes excessive wear. Martin at Martin's Models has been excellent in dealing with the issues and a pleasure to deal with. I have taken the opportunity to realign some curves and ensure that the loco won't derail. I feel that I contributed to the problems by not engineering my railway well enough. I will be much more careful with oiling in particular in future.
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Interesting stuff thanks for sharing:thumbup:
 
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