That No 1 was your FIRST engine? Lovely work! No wonder you're capable of building the 9F! I model engineer too - it took me ages to get going because I lived in a rented house share and had no workshop but now I do, like you, I'd recommend it to anyone as a pastime. Keep up the good work!
Ah yes Leeds, i remember once giving a despatch rider a lift home after he broke down in London. As the afternoon drew on he looked at his wstch and apologised that we would hit the centre of town in the rush hour. Shortly after we had to stop at some lights and there were four cars ahead of us and he said pointing to them"i told you we would hit the rush hour!"
@@littleworkshopofhorrors2395 Alas no. I did live in London for four years though - late 80's . Going home was like visiting the countryside in comparison.
A pleasure to see your set up and all rhe models. My incentive to ME was the London exhibition where Bill Carter had his %"" G atlantic on display I spent hours talking to him and I was hooked.
Hi, I'm slowly getting through your excellent slides of the 9F, your work is superb and a real inspiration to model engineers. I have just completed your Stuarts baby brother a 10v and want to move onto bigger things, maybe a locomotive, maybe a traction engine. How long have you been at it, and do you belong to any clubs or societies? where do you go if you need advice? Thank you for sharing your time on here.
Thank you Mark. I have been doing this hobby since 2014 where I started with a Stuart No1. Join your local model engineering society. Great source of advice. I was a member of a model engineering society but unfortunately I never had time to attend. I also found you tube an excellent source of information and skills learning.
A 9F was a pretty brave choice but it look's beautifull!. Lack of space is a common frustration. I restore old bikes in a very limited work space while some of the double garages around here are choked with junk and useless.
@@no23mk2 Near me in Solihull there's a live steam club with outdoor running lines which I'd like to visit for a chat and a closer look. I really admire the knowledge and skills involved in biulding these complex, beautiful mashines.
I'm envious, having all those machines, it has been many years ago since I used those machines. But it seems you don't have any casting equipment? So casting is probably out of reach?
Hi. Just curious do you know a guy called Peter Carr ? He used to work for Oddy Bakery Machines back in the 80,s and built steam locos as a hobby. Cheers
I was a chimney sweep. And I sweped. His chimney for 10 years. He was engendered on a ship. I never met him. But he made steem engines. Every time I went there. I would look. And say wow. Amazing. 20 or more steem engines. And some train's. I mean steem train's amazing. How can you he that? I asked his. wife? But a friend she told me. Wanted to borrow a tool. And where is it? He replied ok yes is ok. It was a very small tool. Top shelf 3rd from the left. And that's egsaktly where it was. M
That No 1 was your FIRST engine? Lovely work! No wonder you're capable of building the 9F! I model engineer too - it took me ages to get going because I lived in a rented house share and had no workshop but now I do, like you, I'd recommend it to anyone as a pastime. Keep up the good work!
Thank you.
Cracking little workshop Craig, the A3 is fantastic.....Allen
Cheers Allen - that A3 and its builder is what set me on this road. He's cost me a bloody fortune ;-)
Very impressive set up. Neat and tidy! I like how you have the drawings pinned up on the wall.
Thank you
Great video, interesting to hear how it all began.
Cheers mate.
Ah yes Leeds, i remember once giving a despatch rider a lift home after he broke down in London. As the afternoon drew on he looked at his wstch and apologised that we would hit the centre of town in the rush hour. Shortly after we had to stop at some lights and there were four cars ahead of us and he said pointing to them"i told you we would hit the rush hour!"
Yes - I recognise that dry sense of humour!
@@no23mk2 it wasn't you i recovered to Leeds was it?
@@littleworkshopofhorrors2395 Alas no. I did live in London for four years though - late 80's . Going home was like visiting the countryside in comparison.
@@no23mk2 i trust you have fully recovered by now.😉
@@littleworkshopofhorrors2395 Yes thanks - took 30 years though!
A pleasure to see your set up and all rhe models. My incentive to ME was the London exhibition where Bill Carter had his %"" G atlantic on display I spent hours talking to him and I was hooked.
Cheers Laurie - It's a very addictive hobby!
Good to hear the voice. Great project.
Thank you
Hi, I'm slowly getting through your excellent slides of the 9F, your work is superb and a real inspiration to model engineers. I have just completed your Stuarts baby brother a 10v and want to move onto bigger things, maybe a locomotive, maybe a traction engine. How long have you been at it, and do you belong to any clubs or societies? where do you go if you need advice? Thank you for sharing your time on here.
Thank you Mark. I have been doing this hobby since 2014 where I started with a Stuart No1. Join your local model engineering society. Great source of advice. I was a member of a model engineering society but unfortunately I never had time to attend. I also found you tube an excellent source of information and skills learning.
A 9F was a pretty brave choice but it look's beautifull!. Lack of space is a common frustration. I restore old bikes in a very limited work space while some of the double garages around here are choked with junk and useless.
Thank you Doctor. 9F was my favourite loco from childhood so 9F it had to be. Bravery had nowt to do with. More like jump in and hope for the best!
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Near me in Solihull there's a live steam club with outdoor running lines which I'd like to visit for a chat and a closer look. I really admire the knowledge and skills involved in biulding these complex, beautiful mashines.
I'm envious, having all those machines, it has been many years ago since I used those machines. But it seems you don't have any casting equipment? So casting is probably out of reach?
Thank you. Yes - one day I would like to have a go at casting - out of sight at the moment though!
Just found your channel and enjoying watching your videos. Strikes me that you should rename this channel 'Nar Then'!
Nar then, glad you're enjoyin' 'um!
Great explanation, am always interested
Cheers Andy
I was watching you do some lathe work . It looks like a nice machine, a Myford I think. Could you tell me what model No. it is?
It's a Myford Super 7B. Great machine.
Hi. Just curious do you know a guy called Peter Carr ? He used to work for Oddy Bakery Machines back in the 80,s and built steam locos as a hobby. Cheers
Sorry, never heard of him.
from where i can buy the plans for steam loco, i do not want to build big model gauge 1 is my preference. not to big not too small.
Thanks for your kind comments. The Drawings are available from Blackgates Engineering
www.blackgates.co.uk/catalogue.html
how did you haul all the heavy machines to place?
All but the mill was a two man lift so not too difficult. The mill was manoeuvred into place with a pallet truck.
You did not move far with that 6” boiler build, I’m going to catch up very soon 😁
Well done - let me know how it goes
I would love help with my 5” Britannia 😊
Nice story!
Thanks Craig
Hii..I am from Indonesia🇲🇨,Where can I get picture of the steam train model work plan
Blackgates Engineering
alas i live in a 4th floor flat...!
I know folk that turn their kitchens into workshops! (Best check with significant other first though!)
I was a chimney sweep.
And I sweped. His chimney for 10 years. He was engendered on a ship. I never met him. But he made steem engines. Every time I went there. I would look. And say wow. Amazing. 20 or more steem engines. And some train's. I mean steem train's amazing. How can you he that? I asked his.
wife? But a friend she told me. Wanted to borrow a tool.
And where is it? He replied ok yes is ok. It was a very small tool. Top shelf 3rd from the left. And that's egsaktly where it was. M
He was well organised!