Excellent week-end was had by all. The ILS did a great job getting the track ready considering all the rain that fell just before the week-end got on the way.
Could you please tell me more about the gorgeous PLM 4-8-2 at 3:37 if you know anything about it? Is it a proper four-cylinder compound like the prototype? Thanks.
@@arthurhurst9239 Ah, I see. Thank you for replying. I'd like to reiterate just how gorgeous that model of yours is. It's a very fine piece of engineering. I can't say I've seen many French prototypes in model form, so it's always a treat to see one. Is it safe to assume that you are the builder, then? If so, how long did it take you, and what made you choose that engine to build a model of?
Hi, The PLM was purchased from a deceased estate in a non going condition. It has taken me and my brother over four years to work out all the issues to get the engine to this stage. We haven't finished as yet. The original builder took almost 10yrs to build it and then became sick and was not able to work out the problems. The family put the loco up for sale after he passed. He had built over 5 other locomotives.
Good to see this group still going strong. Visiting was always a great day. Thanks for the coverage.
Excellent week-end was had by all. The ILS did a great job getting the track ready considering all the rain that fell just before the week-end got on the way.
It was a great weekend.
Could you please tell me more about the gorgeous PLM 4-8-2 at 3:37 if you know anything about it? Is it a proper four-cylinder compound like the prototype? Thanks.
Hi there, My PLM is not compound it has two outside cylinders.
@@arthurhurst9239 Ah, I see. Thank you for replying. I'd like to reiterate just how gorgeous that model of yours is. It's a very fine piece of engineering. I can't say I've seen many French prototypes in model form, so it's always a treat to see one.
Is it safe to assume that you are the builder, then? If so, how long did it take you, and what made you choose that engine to build a model of?
Hi, The PLM was purchased from a deceased estate in a non going condition. It has taken me and my brother over four years to work out all the issues to get the engine to this stage. We haven't finished as yet. The original builder took almost 10yrs to build it and then became sick and was not able to work out the problems. The family put the loco up for sale after he passed. He had built over 5 other locomotives.
motivation for building my steam engine lol