Have just finished watching this series and now time for a comment...... Keith me ol' mate you and your series of videos are absolutely awesome, your narration is second to none, it's very clear, light-hearted, informative and a pleasure to listen too. Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to post this series, I'm looking forward to watching more. Once again many thanks......
Good job, great series. Not only have you turned a pig's ear into something respectable, you have given us all the feeling that it is indeed possible. Thank you.
Thanks Keith for the lesson in blowing down an old boiler before trouble ensues. I bought a 7 1/4" loco project, and the boiler had been fired a few times. It was then stored poorly. I'm going to blow it down several times before I start testing any other part of the project!
And on our Day off I go and drill holes in the Clubs new carriage for the ground level! We come home and sadly watch the last episode of the CHUB REBUILD!! Totally enjoyed it Keith and Thank You! During the week I discovered I had got myself a Bahco 4 5 6 7 mm ratchet spanner? Yes tiny little thing and what a good idea! Yes the holding parts go half way through and there are tiny levers to change direction! Undo a bolt or screw with 1/2 inch of space! Thanks again. David and Lily Reading.
Wow! The old girl really has come a long way! And you did quite a brilliant job fixing it up! I like your choice in colors, btw. Always a joy to watch you work!
Sir, your series on this engine was absolutely smashing! Honestly, loved every minute. I appreciate your instruction and guidance, helpful hints and tips, and attention to detail. It's quite safe to say, I'm addicted to your channel and one day, hope to build a steam train.
Absolutely wonderful work Keith. I must say I've been having a bit of a binge watch of all your videos over the past few weeks and I just cant get enough. To hear about the amount of rude comments you get is outrageous. Your work is truly something to behold and something i hope to be able to achieve soon enough. I've recently bought a 5" simplex as a box of bits which is currently slowly going back together so its wonderful to watch something like this and learn so much and be able to apply the same methods to my little engine. I'll be sure to take a look at your patreon. Thanks again for your hard work to make these videos, they really are wonderful. All the best.
Here in the US that traction engine would be said as "in basket case condition". Basket case refers to all the parts are found in baskets and bins. Looking forward to the traction engine rebuild.
Lovely job Keith. I really enjoyed watching this series of videos. That's a really interesting adjustable wrench that you showed us during the series. Thanks for sharing your videos with us.
What a lovely chubby little chub-chub. :) It's very nice, Keith, well done. I'd love to see it on the track someday, hopefully whoever buys it has a youtube channel. ;)
What a wonderful job you did on this engine. It s really very attractive and would certainly be a joy to run. Thanks for all your efforts to share your work and expertise with us. Looking forward to the traction engine!
Bravo Zulu, I love your videos you are a fine Engineer and a wonderful personality, cannot wait for the Garrett engine saga I remember these from days when South African railways operated them so then it's an, Hey up lad can thee get stuck in or it's your round.
Bonjour Keith, BRAVO ! Another great job fnished, I sincerely envy your skillness and your desire to share. 40 kilos instead of 80 remains a heavy model. Your next job will be a real challenge, there are so many pieces, cool for the road movie. And I am happy to learn that you are not incontinent :+) Amicalement, Raphaël.
Nice timing ....... I am just about to do exactly that on my 4 1/2 inch scale Showman's Engine }:-))) The video won't be public of TH-cam for a while as every video that I produce goes on www.patreon.com/keithappleton
You can treat your boiler water with Trisodium phosphate that will turn your hardness in the water to a better blowdown mud . We used this in our large boilers to keep hard minerals from sticking to the hot fire sides . The chemical here in the USA can be found at Paint supply outlets for cleaning stuff before painting . Maybe a 1/8 tsp to a gallon might do it .
At 3:50 I appreciate that you left the talking in the sound track, I've often wondered what your voice sounds like. A very fine 24 part series, thank you for the adventure. Your next task will be a grand journey. Over the decades I have had the (mis)fortune of assembling a good number of basket cases for folks. As you well know, it's one thing if you are familiar with the machine, but quite another if it's foreign to you. Perhaps a wee flask of fine single malt will be a valuable addition to your tool box for this?
Thanks for this latest series, really good , as always .Have you thought of using the gas torch to raise steam for workshop testing?much simpler than lighting a fire , and you don't need go out in the rain, it works fine for me. Regards
Fantastic series sir and what a great result, really enjoyed it. Looking forward to the traction engine series, I love traction engines me. I find your videos extremely useful, informative, and very entertaining. I even took your advice when buying a stationary steam engine... well actually I went completely against it, lol. Bought a Stuart No.8 off the internet auction site we all know and love, painted in Mamod colours!! But turns out it is a really nice, well made model and runs fantastically on just a breath of air. So just need to give it a clean and repaint it. Where can I get one of those un-painting brushes from?! Lol. Anyway, thanks for the videos and look forward to the next... ...Cheers then!
The engine looks fantastic Keith well done. I am also looking forward to the traction engine rebuild your videos remind me of the born series that Mark Evans used to make. So a model traction engine is born again, good title?????
Have you ever seen a Shay logging engine that is a large stream engine like the size you are rebuilding? I just found out that a park around 28-35 miles away from me has a large track that circles the park. I always wanted to get involved but have know idea how to or where to find a engine?
Congrats on a well executed restoration, not without a few small hurdles but beautifully finished. I was about to say you've passed your baptism of fire with that engine considering the state it was in when you started but then you showed the next project they've assigned you. EGAD !! That WILL be "fun" for all. Will the Chub have any writing on the tanks denoting it's railway or will it be left blank ? It just seems like a really nice cake missing the icing.
Thanks for the kind comment. With reference to nameplates etc, Simon often leaves the steam locomotives blank and will fit plates to the new owner's specification . . .
Keith if you would like another of the little minicraft Drills i have one i do not use , it has sat in a box in a cupboard unused and i hate having things that i dont us it also has its wall plug power adaptor You can have it for free but will need to pick it up from barnsley, if you would like it let me know
Hi Keith wel done on your completion of the the little locomotive!!! I am a model traction engine man myself and can't wait for the garrett series to start!!!! Just out of interest what scale is it ? Best wishes jonathan
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Have just finished watching this series and now time for a comment......
Keith me ol' mate you and your series of videos are absolutely awesome, your narration is second to none, it's very clear, light-hearted, informative and a pleasure to listen too.
Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to post this series, I'm looking forward to watching more. Once again many thanks......
Thanks Ben }:-)))
she looks absolutely supperb ..well done sir!!
And the little engine that could, does so again! Thanks to The Steam Workshop and Keith's efforts. Thank you. Cheers.
Good job, great series. Not only have you turned a pig's ear into something respectable, you have given us all the feeling that it is indeed possible. Thank you.
Thanks Keith for the lesson in blowing down an old boiler before trouble ensues. I bought a 7 1/4" loco project, and the boiler had been fired a few times. It was then stored poorly. I'm going to blow it down several times before I start testing any other part of the project!
And on our Day off I go and drill holes in the Clubs new carriage for the ground level!
We come home and sadly watch the last episode of the CHUB REBUILD!!
Totally enjoyed it Keith and Thank You!
During the week I discovered I had got myself a Bahco 4 5 6 7 mm ratchet spanner? Yes tiny little thing and what a good idea! Yes the holding parts go half way through and there are tiny levers to change direction! Undo a bolt or screw with 1/2 inch of space!
Thanks again.
David and Lily Reading.
Wow! The old girl really has come a long way! And you did quite a brilliant job fixing it up! I like your choice in colors, btw. Always a joy to watch you work!
Sir, your series on this engine was absolutely smashing! Honestly, loved every minute. I appreciate your instruction and guidance, helpful hints and tips, and attention to detail.
It's quite safe to say, I'm addicted to your channel and one day, hope to build a steam train.
Absolutely wonderful work Keith. I must say I've been having a bit of a binge watch of all your videos over the past few weeks and I just cant get enough. To hear about the amount of rude comments you get is outrageous. Your work is truly something to behold and something i hope to be able to achieve soon enough. I've recently bought a 5" simplex as a box of bits which is currently slowly going back together so its wonderful to watch something like this and learn so much and be able to apply the same methods to my little engine. I'll be sure to take a look at your patreon. Thanks again for your hard work to make these videos, they really are wonderful. All the best.
Thank you so much for that series. Looking forward to following the Traction engine.
I have watched the entire series and I must say I absolutely love your humor and work ethic. You do such a great job of explaining what you do.
Excellent as always!
Excellent video sir. I never realize how complicated a simple steam engine could be.
Here in the US that traction engine would be said as "in basket case condition". Basket case refers to all the parts are found in baskets and bins. Looking forward to the traction engine rebuild.
Smart lads at the Steam Workshop. That was a interesting series. Looking forward to the traction engine series too.
Excellent restoration. Can’t wait to see the work on the traction engine.
What a wonderful and exciting conclusion! Thanks very much for all the time and detail you've put into the series.
Thank you
Lovely job Keith. I really enjoyed watching this series of videos. That's a really interesting adjustable wrench that you showed us during the series. Thanks for sharing your videos with us.
Thanks Keith...really looking forward to the Traction Engine...
A lovely little engine, and a great set of videos showing the rebuilding of it.
A beautiful engine. A lot more than I was expecting.
What a lovely chubby little chub-chub. :) It's very nice, Keith, well done. I'd love to see it on the track someday, hopefully whoever buys it has a youtube channel. ;)
What a wonderful job you did on this engine. It s really very attractive and would certainly be a joy to run. Thanks for all your efforts to share your work and expertise with us. Looking forward to the traction engine!
Looking forward to the Garrett! My dad's friend is in the process of finishing his full size Wallis and Stevens traction engine
Really enjoyed this. Looking very much forward to the locomobile project.
Simon was right, great set of videos, thank you!
I've got to had it to you Keith, it's looking marvellous.
Bravo Zulu, I love your videos you are a fine Engineer and a wonderful personality, cannot wait for the Garrett engine saga I remember these from days when South African railways operated them so then it's an, Hey up lad can thee get stuck in or it's your round.
This is a Garrett traction engine though, unfortunately not a Beyer Garratt locomotive . . .
looking great little engine that keith. made a fantastic video. keith you could put that back together blind fold no problem
Spectacular! Beautiful engine. Well done.
Great job. Looking forward to the next series.
Truly amazing. Beautiful work as always.
came out great she was really rough ! another good job buddy !
I very much enjoyed this series! i look forward to what's next!
Great Job, Keith. I have one of these engines under my bench which need a bit of attention. This should spur me onto getting on with it. :)
Another great video, thanks Keith! Thanks for reading, I hope you found it useful. Sorry, I couldn't resist! ;-)
Bonjour Keith,
BRAVO ! Another great job fnished, I sincerely envy your skillness and your desire to share. 40 kilos instead of 80 remains a heavy model. Your next job will be a real challenge, there are so many pieces, cool for the road movie.
And I am happy to learn that you are not incontinent :+)
Amicalement, Raphaël.
:-))
Sweet little whistle!
Thanks for this video series very interesting. Looking forward to the next one.
Awesome job and thanks for making the series, it's really informative and enjoyable!
Great video series Keith I’m really looking forward to the traction engine series as I have a 4” Foster. All the best John
Should consider using O ring seats in Clack valves. Easy to maintain without re machining the seat.
Nice timing ....... I am just about to do exactly that on my 4 1/2 inch scale Showman's Engine }:-))) The video won't be public of TH-cam for a while as every video that I produce goes on www.patreon.com/keithappleton
@@keithappleton Ace, people spend so much time with Clacks and an O ring really just makes life so much easier.
Is this engine going to be featured on the steam workshop channel? It proves your capability Keith!
It will be for sale on there I presume . . .
Can’t wait to see the traction engine in my mind there the best part it will be a very good project
You can treat your boiler water with Trisodium phosphate that will turn your hardness in the water to a better blowdown mud . We used this in our large boilers to keep hard minerals from sticking to the hot fire sides . The chemical here in the USA can be found at Paint supply outlets for cleaning stuff before painting . Maybe a 1/8 tsp to a gallon might do it .
At 3:50 I appreciate that you left the talking in the sound track, I've often wondered what your voice sounds like.
A very fine 24 part series, thank you for the adventure. Your next task will be a grand journey. Over the decades I have had the (mis)fortune of assembling a good number of basket cases for folks. As you well know, it's one thing if you are familiar with the machine, but quite another if it's foreign to you. Perhaps a wee flask of fine single malt will be a valuable addition to your tool box for this?
🇦🇺. Great result Keith thanks for sharing
I love small steam locomotives i think ther more interesting then large steam locomotives
But at least theirs Moore content coming. 😀
Noooo I loved that series
Gonna have fun with the next engine haha.
Thanks for this latest series, really good , as always .Have you thought of using the gas torch
to raise steam for workshop testing?much simpler than lighting a fire , and you don't need
go out in the rain, it works fine for me. Regards
Are you going to show you running the engine down the tracks?
Fantastic series sir and what a great result, really enjoyed it.
Looking forward to the traction engine series, I love traction engines me.
I find your videos extremely useful, informative, and very entertaining.
I even took your advice when buying a stationary steam engine... well actually I went completely against it, lol. Bought a Stuart No.8 off the internet auction site we all know and love, painted in Mamod colours!!
But turns out it is a really nice, well made model and runs fantastically on just a breath of air.
So just need to give it a clean and repaint it. Where can I get one of those un-painting brushes from?! Lol.
Anyway, thanks for the videos and look forward to the next...
...Cheers then!
The engine looks fantastic Keith well done. I am also looking forward to the traction engine rebuild your videos remind me of the born series that Mark Evans used to make. So a model traction engine is born again, good title?????
Have you ever seen a Shay logging engine that is a large stream engine like the size you are rebuilding? I just found out that a park around 28-35 miles away from me has a large track that circles the park. I always wanted to get involved but have know idea how to or where to find a engine?
Congrats on a well executed restoration, not without a few small hurdles but beautifully finished. I was about to say you've passed your baptism of fire with that engine considering the state it was in when you started but then you showed the next project they've assigned you. EGAD !! That WILL be "fun" for all.
Will the Chub have any writing on the tanks denoting it's railway or will it be left blank ?
It just seems like a really nice cake missing the icing.
Thanks for the kind comment. With reference to nameplates etc, Simon often leaves the steam locomotives blank and will fit plates to the new owner's specification . . .
Will you continue working at the steam workshop and if you do will you video it
yes, hopefully ..... I really like working there and the rest of the Steam Workshop team are great too :-)))
At 1:30 i thought you were holding a tiny fire extinguisher... i got to get my eyes checked
{-)))
I had the same exact thought! :-)
Btw. really liked the sum up of the build where you showed the previous state and some fast forwarded parts of the rebuild process
Apicalis Gaming let me see... 👀 yup you have 2 eyes! 👍 good job 😇
I just went back and had another look at that. DAMN IT, it DOES look like a fire extinguisher. :o)
Keith if you would like another of the little minicraft
Drills i have one i do not use , it has sat in a box in a cupboard unused and i hate having things that i dont us it also has its wall plug power adaptor
You can have it for free but will need to pick it up from barnsley, if you would like it let me know
That would be great thanks - please email me your address and phone number on: keith@mainsteam.co.uk
Hi Keith wel done on your completion of the the little locomotive!!! I am a model traction engine man myself and can't wait for the garrett series to start!!!! Just out of interest what scale is it ? Best wishes jonathan
I think it's 3 inch scale, but I will check on that when I start the job on Friday the 20th of April.
You certainly know your stuff and it's a great little engine, but it's not as reliable as the Hornby 0-4-0 'O'guage clockwork.