Rain Coast I’m hoping to have this out and about next year for people to see. It is absolutely amazing and I couldn’t of wished for anything better. Keith’s work is an absolute joy to behold.
You could do a 100 part series and I'd watch them all. There is something about machinery working well and this series personifies this. Excellent build and series ;)
i must say that after watching this series that what yiu have done was truly a labor of love for this customer. well done and look forward to more of these facinating videos.
Beautiful looking and a beautiful running steam plant. It shows that you love working on these and your craftsmanship shows. Thanks for sharing with us.
Just beautiful. By taking the time to do each part correctly is the reason it runs so smooth. Without these videos, most of us would never get the chance to see how these engines function and all the work that goes into building and maintaining them. Bravo!
G'day Keith I know that I said it before but what a feast for the senses, there is something happening every where. A truly thing of beauty and engineering at its best, fantastic! One day I would love to do the same. Thanks Keith it's been a real treat watching all the videos. Kind regards John
Beautiful work Mr. Appleton, when I was a young man I used to work on a steam yacht in Washington state. It had an 85HP Sisson compound steam plant and Scotch boiler. Best training i ever had for a career in the Coast Guard.
Hi Keith, that was awsome you certainly are a talanted man, thank you for all the time you put into these videos, the engines you build are fantastic. Kind regards Steve Dalrymple
Superb job, loved this series. Thanks for making these videos. The owner of that plant is one lucky person to have had you wave your magic wand over it. :)
Thanks Keith for another fascinating series...wonderful workmanship coupled with a very dry wit...what more could you want? I've just spent some time in hospital and there are two things I seriously missed (and neither was the missus!)...one was your videos...cheers Dave
Thank you for the series . As someone who knows nothing about model engineering, I found the whole series fascinating . There is something bewitching about steam engines . It was so quite running I had to turn the sound up to hear it !
I see each and every piece that you've worked on. I roll my eyes at the thought of how much that plank of wood is now valued at (and of course the V.A.T.). I'll never be able to own a set-up like that but I am most grateful for you allowing me to watch it here. Thank you so very much and give my best to Charlotte.
Loved this series: so many of your ideas will be incorporated in my soon to be finished Bassett-Lowke 1915 boiler and Stuart Beam setup. BTW I'm a time served traditional machinist who agrees with just about everything you say! I've never heard you use the expression 'Armchair Engineers', but I bet that you have been tempted... Simplyloco Southampton
Another beautiful piece of workmanship. I know nothing about steam engines or plants, but instead of having valves all over the place, would it be possible to build a control panel of sorts so all the valves would be in one place?
Just found your u tube channel and really enjoyed this build, intending to do a stuart plant myself, can you tell was thestuart gas tank used in the end on this build, and if so was it big enough for the job, can't see it in the video did I misswhere you decided not to use it?
Hooray , finally the completed build . very nice assembly Keith but I have a sneaking feeling you have an electric motor hidden away running it as it's much to quiet for steam.( just joe king )
Thank you for a delightful series Keith. As a novice, I’m keen to test out the new things I’ve learned from you. Does my ear sense the Twin Victoria is slightly out of beat? And is that a knock once per rev, louder at higher speed?
Mr Keith, how can you know that the boiler is filled with "half a glass" of water? Have you measured the volume of the boiler counting glasses of water? Outstanding work, your videos are my medicine!
Really beautiful model. Three questions: (1) Did you get the £5 that I sent you? (2) if the condenser drain is open all the time, what keeps the steam from flowing out the drain? (3) I have no idea what prices are for models, I expect this one is pretty expensive since its so nice. Can you give a rough estimate? I'm thinking at least £1000, is this close?
Yes, thanks Pat. Question #2: the end of the water drain pipe is submerged in the water and steam always takes the easy way out - up the chimney .... I can't really discuss prices on here - but you are getting nearer if you triple your estimate :-))))
Hi. Really like your videos; not only for the content but also for your humor and your voice. I could listen to you reading a dictionary. Please relate your reasoning for not wrapping the steam pipes just before the steam chests. On the video it looks like your finger is very close when you are adjusting the valve. Also, on the video it looks like there is a leak at the fitting on the steam chest.
Why is the steam supply line to the engine steam chests not lagged. Wouldn’t the reduced steam pressure after passing through the regulating valve drop its temperature and cause condensation?
It makes very little difference in a small model and the pipes are easier to clean without lagging. I only lag steam piping that is close to the operator to avoid burns to the hands.
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Are there steam shows/gatherings that award prizes in England? If so, this marvelous steam plant should win a first place.
Rain Coast I’m hoping to have this out and about next year for people to see. It is absolutely amazing and I couldn’t of wished for anything better. Keith’s work is an absolute joy to behold.
That is a lovely plant. Whoever gets to play with this is very lucky.
You could do a 100 part series and I'd watch them all. There is something about machinery working well and this series personifies this.
Excellent build and series ;)
I'll miss seeing the steam plant in the workshop too. Was a great series and looking forward to the next.
That really is a thing of beauty, mesmerizing to watch. Can't imagine getting the same feeling of awe watching an electric motor go round
Raymond Ore Fine Art
Not unless its an electric motor powering a compressor, compressing air for a steam engine!
You got the coolest hobby ever ! Really outstanding work you did
wow no drips, no steam from odd places, well done. i would have liked to see some steam though, i guess she used it all up!
i must say that after watching this series that what yiu have done was truly a labor of love for this customer. well done and look forward to more of these facinating videos.
Beautiful looking and a beautiful running steam plant.
It shows that you love working on these and your craftsmanship shows.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Just beautiful. By taking the time to do each part correctly is the reason it runs so smooth. Without these videos, most of us would never get the chance to see how these engines function and all the work that goes into building and maintaining them. Bravo!
Poetry in motion great videos many thanks
That's just beautiful. Can't wait for what coming up next.
Another beautiful plant wish I could afford one of your systems
Great series, great finished product. A thing of beauty to see on display, and a joy to watch in motion.
G'day Keith I know that I said it before but what a feast for the senses, there is something happening every where. A truly thing of beauty and engineering at its best, fantastic! One day I would love to do the same. Thanks Keith it's been a real treat watching all the videos. Kind regards John
Beautiful work Mr. Appleton, when I was a young man I used to work on a steam yacht in Washington state. It had an 85HP Sisson compound steam plant and Scotch boiler. Best training i ever had for a career in the Coast Guard.
Mr. Appleton, thank you for a most informative series.
Keith, Good job on the steam plant, small details make the difference
Hi Keith, that was awsome you certainly are a talanted man, thank you for all the time you put into these videos, the engines you build are fantastic. Kind regards Steve Dalrymple
Superb job, loved this series. Thanks for making these videos. The owner of that plant is one lucky person to have had you wave your magic wand over it. :)
That is a thing of beuty indeed.loss for words! Just exeptional
Great work Keith
poetry in motion Keith !!!!!! :-)
Very nice plant
Thanks Keith for another fascinating series...wonderful workmanship coupled with a very dry wit...what more could you want? I've just spent some time in hospital and there are two things I seriously missed (and neither was the missus!)...one was your videos...cheers
Dave
Thank you.
Thank you for the series . As someone who knows nothing about model engineering, I found the whole series fascinating . There is something bewitching about steam engines . It was so quite running I had to turn the sound up to hear it !
Beautiful plant, and a very enjoyable series.
Well done, Keith.... Very well done...!!! The Victorias ooze elegance and you have built a fine steam plant around this twin.
this plant looks perfect. everything works so smooth
I found it more than useful, it was a a marvellous series
Thank you {:-)))
wow your up early lol its 4:00 am in the USA good morning the last one on this beautiful engine love it looks great !!
I'm up early ??? and what are you doing up at 4:00am? are you one of the "Undead" or something ..... {:-))))))
im always getting up in the middle of the night so i watch your videos then go back to sleep lol have a great day MR Keith .
A machine of great beauty Keith, many thanks for letting us see it.
Thanks You for the series.
Excellent as per usual Keith, well done
What a thing of beauty. My favourite part is the water pump :) Thanks so much for sharing.
Very good series. To me it is living history. Well done sir.
Great work!
Loved this series. Looking forward to the other Stuart projects you have.
Thank you.
A most enjoyable series it has been, thank you Keith.
Great series, thanks very much.
I see each and every piece that you've worked on. I roll my eyes at the thought of how much that plank of wood is now valued at (and of course the V.A.T.). I'll never be able to own a set-up like that but I am most grateful for you allowing me to watch it here. Thank you so very much and give my best to Charlotte.
This has been a great series, possibly my favorite of the ones you have done. This will be good to rewatch when it's a playlist!
Beautiful engine and job, Mr. Appleton.
Beautiful work.
Beautiful. Art.
Very interesting. You did a good job on the steam plant. It is both beautiful and functional. I am looking forward to the next project.
Impressive! Hopefully you'll do another series like this one. I truly enjoyed watching it and listening to your music.
Thank you Keith for another fascinating series.
Top notch job Mr. Appleton.
Great job!
Looks Very nice, thanks for sharing this Keith!
Love it! Timeless looks and total work of art!
Your usual good work which I greatly admire, as I am sure a lot of others do as well.
Great job Keith it's beutifull, I think if I had a steam engine I'd have to leave it going all day as I would be mesmerised.
I seriously enjoyed this series so much. Absolute work of art. Very well done, you should be really proud of yourself :)
Loved this series: so many of your ideas will be incorporated in my soon to be finished Bassett-Lowke 1915 boiler and Stuart Beam setup. BTW I'm a time served traditional machinist who agrees with just about everything you say! I've never heard you use the expression 'Armchair Engineers', but I bet that you have been tempted...
Simplyloco
Southampton
Loved the series, and would like to thank you.
Fantastic!!
Beautiful...art in motion.
Amazing work, the steam plant looks amazing and makes me want to get into building one of my own some day.
Beautiful work. Lovely engines
A really nice steam plant! Very Well done!
A real thing of beauty.
A wonderful series Keith!
Thank you Lonnie {:-)))
Awsome!!!
Very well done sir. Symphony of moving parts. How long does the oil in those little glass oilers last?
Mr. Appleton, do you have a video on timing the valves of a duplex pump? possibly like the pump in the video or a southworth 6/8 inch or a 4 inch?
No sorry.
Another beautiful piece of workmanship. I know nothing about steam engines or plants, but instead of having valves all over the place, would it be possible to build a control panel of sorts so all the valves would be in one place?
Yes, it's called a Steam Turret - like in this video: th-cam.com/video/TbuPlILp_J4/w-d-xo.html
So what exactly is the point of the condenser? You're not reclaiming the condensed exhaust, it just gets dumped overboard. So what does it do for you?
it stops the oily exhaust from gurgling up the chimney and generally helps the engine to run more smoothly.
Just found your u tube channel and really enjoyed this build, intending to do a stuart plant myself, can you tell was thestuart gas tank used in the end on this build, and if so was it big enough for the job, can't see it in the video did I misswhere you decided not to use it?
the owner decided to us a larger gas canister - the small tanks are a waste of time . . .
Can the waste water from the condenser be filtered and returned to the water supply tank ?
Hooray , finally the completed build . very nice assembly Keith but I have a sneaking feeling you have an electric motor hidden away running it as it's much to quiet for steam.( just joe king )
{:-)))))
Keep up the good work. Really fascinating. Is there a way to show us how powerful these engines are ???
Not really, I don't have the necessary measuring equipment.
Thank you for a delightful series Keith. As a novice, I’m keen to test out the new things I’ve learned from you. Does my ear sense the Twin Victoria is slightly out of beat? And is that a knock once per rev, louder at higher speed?
how much power would a little plant like this put out?
I don't know, maybe a viewer will help ????
Great videos just wish we could hear more noise between talking. Sound awesome running!
Just as a guess, what would you say the horse power is of this engine?
I really have no idea, it is very dependent on the boiler pressure.
Mr Keith, how can you know that the boiler is filled with "half a glass" of water? Have you measured the volume of the boiler counting glasses of water? Outstanding work, your videos are my medicine!
Really beautiful model. Three questions: (1) Did you get the £5 that I sent you? (2) if the condenser drain is open all the time, what keeps the steam from flowing out the drain? (3) I have no idea what prices are for models, I expect this one is pretty expensive since its so nice. Can you give a rough estimate? I'm thinking at least £1000, is this close?
Yes, thanks Pat. Question #2: the end of the water drain pipe is submerged in the water and steam always takes the easy way out - up the chimney .... I can't really discuss prices on here - but you are getting nearer if you triple your estimate :-))))
See, I know nothing about prices, I can easily see it being way higher than my uninformed guess. It is a beautiful piece of work. I love it.
Hi. Really like your videos; not only for the content but also for your humor and your voice. I could listen to you reading a dictionary.
Please relate your reasoning for not wrapping the steam pipes just before the steam chests.
On the video it looks like your finger is very close when you are adjusting the valve.
Also, on the video it looks like there is a leak at the fitting on the steam chest.
the "steam pipe" nearest the steam chest is actually the pipe union nipple. Yes, I fixed the leak. I don't video everything that I do ....
Why is the steam supply line to the engine steam chests not lagged. Wouldn’t the reduced steam pressure after passing through the regulating valve drop its temperature and cause condensation?
It makes very little difference in a small model and the pipes are easier to clean without lagging. I only lag steam piping that is close to the operator to avoid burns to the hands.