Mamod Model Steam Tractor / Traction Engine. Unbox and review the 1970 model. Fire boiler and run.
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- Salvaged my old 1970 Mamod Steam Traction Engine from a relatives garage. Review the model and fire the boiler. Explain the process to create steam. Running on methylated spirits.
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Going to fulfill a childhood dream. Had two friends who had mamods as a kid. I intend to buy the brass finish traction engine. I am tempted by the stationary engines. Great video thanks.
Hi David, Glad you liked the video. I've noticed some very nice set ups on ebay regarding stationary engines. Plenty of machinery also to add for it to drive. Kind regards, Nigel
I always wanted one as a child...glad to see it still works for you...at least kind of :)
Yes with a bit of fettling it should be fine. Luckily there's still a good supply of spares available. Best regards Nigel
My TE1, TE1A and SR1A run great! But I take good care of mine!
Pretty neat little thing. Reminds me of Trevor the traction engine from Thomas & Friends back in the day.
It does doesn't it LOL. In many ways you need to treat it like the full sized as forgetting to put water in it will cause an explosion. Definitely to be avoided :))
nice vid. got the same model for my son a few years ago, fired her up recently. just built a LIVING VAN to tow behind, one of our many lockdown projects. Stay safe.......
Hi, thanks! Great hobby. Glad your son is interested in steam power. No chance of my grown up children being even slightly interested. Now to try the grandchildren. Take care, Nigel
That is pretty cool. We have a museum about an hour drive away from where I live that has real prototypes and they used to fire one once a year at the annual county fair for the parade. Thanks for sharing! - Jason
Thanks Jason, yes the steam rallies, are a good day out in the summer months. Always liked the pretend tugs of war. Kind regards Nigel
@@SeabreezeStation you can get new washers to replace the old ones
@@eliotreader8220 Hi, thanks for the tip. Will look into it. K regards Nigel
@@SeabreezeStation I believe people can convert the engine to use the Solid fuel made by Mamod.
I converted my three engines because I thought it would be better than the original fuel.
@@eliotreader8220 Definitely a lot safer. In the past nearly set the house on fire a few times with methylated spirit leaks. Got a lot better at it now. :)
Lovely cute little engine. I'm sure my uncle had one that he used to run in the garden. I think it was a bigger though, one you could sit on.
I've seen those larger models at rallies alongside the full sized. Look like they would be a lot of fun to ride.
Just found on in a shop for $40 american dollars. Me and my dad have wanted one for a while and thier hard to get here in the states but i found it in an antique shop, my new problem is finding the methylated alcohol for it.
Hi, you have a bargain there. The cheapest to buy here on say e-bay are £70 upwards. We can still get methylated spirits from DIY stores as well as some substitute liquids which do the job. Hope you have fun with it.
@@SeabreezeStation yes im in a discord group with some people who like steam tractors and other vehicles and such. They told me using Denatured Alcohol was just fine
Hi I have a stationary model for my Meccano set, I believe I had it in 1958 . Not sure if it runs. Also have the original box marked 39/6 shillings (£1.98)
Hello Barry, It probably would but I would expect the seals to be done like mine. Great you still have it and the box. Never understand why people throw them away. Kind regards, Nigel
Very kool 🚂😎👍
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Many thanks. Glad you liked it.
You forgot the oil! You should always oil all the moving parts such as the piston etc with steam oil or another suitable thick oil (not 3 in 1). Your engine will thank me later!
Hi Paul, Good tip! No excuses, because I restore various mechanical contraptions in my spare time. Over eagerness got the better of me :)) Kind regards, Nigel