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Post by gwilson on Jun 12, 2014 23:37:29 GMT -5
I am thinking of build the 1"scale "Marie E" 0-4-0 locomotive from Reeves 2000. I was wondering if anyone has tried building this engine, what kind of problems if any did they run into, did they finish it, happy with it, etc. I ordered the plans, they look simple enough but I am looking for other options. Thanks
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Post by AndrewP on Jun 25, 2014 15:35:59 GMT -5
I have a Marie E but I didn't build it. I have rebuilt the valve gear with some considerable help and got it running better.
Observations:- very shallow fire box makes keeping a fire going interesting, non superheated and big cylinders so uses water at a prodigious rate. Find somewhere to add some ballast, about 20 or 30 pounds would help.
I love mine and it looks different to everything else here ( I am in the UK).
There are other locos that are significantly better runners and passenger haulers.
Andy
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Post by gwilson on Jun 25, 2014 23:40:41 GMT -5
Thanks Andy,I even emailed Reeves about it, they said there are some being build but could not tell me anything. Never thought about having to add weight. Thanks again
Gary
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