Maxitrak 1.5" Allchin - Overview Part 1

Alex walks you through the setting up of a new 1.5" Allchin, demonstrating some of the things you might encounter when running in your locomotive for the first time.
The model in question 'Merlin' is a Maxitrak showroom model that has been used for donor parts, so definitely gives Alex a run for his money when trying to steam it for the first time. This model is available in three livery options, Green, Maroon or Black and can be viewed on the website www.maxitrak.com or in person at our Staplehurst showroom.

[@fabrizioviscardi40]

Hi, great tractors you made! I have, since many years, Fowler Coal Fired that run again in perfect condition! Thanks and cheers Fabrizio

[@henrya3530]

Splendid stuff!
I think gas fired is the best choice since unlike coal fired it can be run indoors.
A hinged smokebox door would be nice.

[@TheModellersMess]

Beautiful, can you do another one of these in the future with the 3/4 scale version please and Alice. They are two amazing engines

[@anythingoldmechanical]

A beautiful looking engine, but the repetitive retopping up of the gas, and the time it takes to get steam up, would irritate me.
Although gas is very clean, i think that in this case with this engine, you would be better off with a proper fire box with a grate, and run on Coal beans..
The only problem then of course, is it has no boiler feed pump to keep the boiler supplied, as unlike gas- coal cannot be extinguished quickly and easily if the water level gets low!
So im at a loss for an answer!😅

[@MaxitrakMes]

I'd advise checking out part 2, turned out Alex was trying to fill up with an empty can! Once set up correctly it ran for a solid 30-40 minuites on one tank of gas.

[@anythingoldmechanical]

Oh dear, poor Alex!
I know exactly where he's coming from there, as I do uploads for a group that I run- and make many mistakes during filming, that I was unaware of, until after it was uploaded!
😅😅😅