Chuffer for Vale of Rheidol arrived on Tuesday. Fitting took less than 5 minutes. Great sound, better of course than any expensive Digital system. The really cool thing is to control the sound level of chuff using the cylinder cocks control. Open the cocks and it sounds as if the driver has closed the regulator and the loco is coasting: great when approaching station stops. How real do you want it?
Summerlands Chuffer
- Thread starter Curlew
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Great piece of kit, fitted one to my Fowler, took longer than 5 mins to fit, but well worth the effort, best thing about it is the fact that you can tell where it is on the track, some of my layout is out of site. Have a Carrie would like to fit one to but alot more complicated.
I totally agree. They are a superb addition - and at a very reasonable outlay. Gets my vote every time! 
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The chuffer fitted to my Fowler blew out the chimney last weekend!!!!
really not looking forward to taking the engine apart again.
looks like i will have to solder or glue it in place. :brokeheart:
The engine wasn't happy just prior to it coming off so something wasnt right.
really not looking forward to taking the engine apart again.
looks like i will have to solder or glue it in place. :brokeheart:
The engine wasn't happy just prior to it coming off so something wasnt right.
Thanks for the kind words guys - I have to say that my work with the Chuffer has converted me to a love of R/C driving. I had gone on record as a manual only man, but being able to drive by sound, when the loco is out of sight, is very special.
Keith I am sorry to hear that yours blew off, because I remember that you didn't enjoy the fitting process. Please do not consider either solder or glue as it is just not necessary. Soft solder would melt and glue would soften in the heat. Check that you had enough straight pipe for the adapter to seat correctly - and when pushed fully on, give it a light tap to seat it. You should be able to pick up the front of the loco when it is fully seated. On my demo I had put it on and removed it hundreds of times before someone at a show insisted on buying it as I had run out of stock. Perhaps you could contact me direct when you come to do it and I will be happy to replace it if you are the least bit concerned that it is the adapter.
Cranford - the Carrie is pretty straightforward really - I have just never put any fitting notes on the website. My broadband is playing up bigtime but if it works, I will put some notes on. The only difficult bit is cutting the pipes inside the boiler wrapper with a cutting disc - though some have used a cut down hacksaw blade. Carrie was one of the first locos we tested and the chuffer was fitted by a friend at a garden meeting. He had never undone a single screw on it before!
You can hear what we heard here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbId...s of all that have followed. Cheers Chris
Keith I am sorry to hear that yours blew off, because I remember that you didn't enjoy the fitting process. Please do not consider either solder or glue as it is just not necessary. Soft solder would melt and glue would soften in the heat. Check that you had enough straight pipe for the adapter to seat correctly - and when pushed fully on, give it a light tap to seat it. You should be able to pick up the front of the loco when it is fully seated. On my demo I had put it on and removed it hundreds of times before someone at a show insisted on buying it as I had run out of stock. Perhaps you could contact me direct when you come to do it and I will be happy to replace it if you are the least bit concerned that it is the adapter.
Cranford - the Carrie is pretty straightforward really - I have just never put any fitting notes on the website. My broadband is playing up bigtime but if it works, I will put some notes on. The only difficult bit is cutting the pipes inside the boiler wrapper with a cutting disc - though some have used a cut down hacksaw blade. Carrie was one of the first locos we tested and the chuffer was fitted by a friend at a garden meeting. He had never undone a single screw on it before!
You can hear what we heard here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbId...s of all that have followed. Cheers Chris
Carrie fitting notes are now here:
http://www.summerlands-chuffer.co.uk/#/14-rh-pooter-carrie/4538488857 < Link To http://www.summerlands-ch...oter-carrie/4538488857
I hope this helps!
Cheers
Chris
http://www.summerlands-chuffer.co.uk/#/14-rh-pooter-carrie/4538488857 < Link To http://www.summerlands-ch...oter-carrie/4538488857
I hope this helps!
Cheers
Chris
As requested I will try and post a clip if I can figure out how to do it. Do you have to do it through U Tube?
The great thing about the chuffer is that it widens the gap between steam and electric. In my view no electronic system can equal the clip of Carrie thrashing through the woods. This is real railway operation with terrific atmosphere.
The great thing about the chuffer is that it widens the gap between steam and electric. In my view no electronic system can equal the clip of Carrie thrashing through the woods. This is real railway operation with terrific atmosphere.
Curlew said:
I find the easiest way is to upload the video to Youtube and then you simply copy and paste the address into your posting. The advantage is that there is no huge attachment - as even a short video runs into megabytes.
Cheers
Chris
PS Glad you liked Carrie in the woods
Thanks for help Chris.
Have uploaded part 1. Where do I find the carrect URL so that I can copy and paste?
Have uploaded part 1. Where do I find the carrect URL so that I can copy and paste?
Curlew, all you need to do is:
Display the video, click on the address at the top of the sceen (this will highlight it), then 'right click' on the mouse and select 'copy'. Then do a paste (press Ctrl and then the letter 'v') on the quick reply section of this thread.
PM me if these instructions don't make any sense to you. We can always use the phone if need be.
Display the video, click on the address at the top of the sceen (this will highlight it), then 'right click' on the mouse and select 'copy'. Then do a paste (press Ctrl and then the letter 'v') on the quick reply section of this thread.
PM me if these instructions don't make any sense to you. We can always use the phone if need be.
This link works, but not for part 1. When time permits I will delete part 1 and upload again. Thanks for your help.
Ok, Ok,....Ok!!!! Let me go; I submit!!!! Honest!
You've all convinced me! (Didn't take much really,
)
I've just ordered one for my "Countess".........as well as a couple of other useful things, like an extra 3rd/composite coach, so nice shiney boxes later this week.
You've all convinced me! (Didn't take much really,
)I've just ordered one for my "Countess".........as well as a couple of other useful things, like an extra 3rd/composite coach, so nice shiney boxes later this week.
fitted 2
Russell and Katie
both quite straightforward, and sound great - esp from a distance when you can tell what its doing - regular exhaust beat, uphill in the sun, lovely accompaniment to birdsong etc
Russell and Katie
both quite straightforward, and sound great - esp from a distance when you can tell what its doing - regular exhaust beat, uphill in the sun, lovely accompaniment to birdsong etc
Oh no Paul - am I supposed to sing as well???owlpool said:
Great sound on the videos Curlew - I tried to respond this morning, but just as the engineer fixed my phone, the broadband went down..... I like the Part 2 best - especially the bit when VoR is really working on the curve. Thanks for posting them.
And Bob - I think (hope!) you will be pleased with the result ........
Cheers
Chris
Chris - I was thinking of the feathered variety
we get Buzzards flying over our house and garden
hence naming our Katie "Buzzard"
havent had a Russell flying overhead yet
we get Buzzards flying over our house and garden
hence naming our Katie "Buzzard"
havent had a Russell flying overhead yet