Ive been building and messing with computers for a few years now, looks to me like a basic computer case fan, readily available and cheap enough that it wouldn't matter if it only lasted a few weeks!
The regulator on this prototype has been re designed on the production models to give you a much more control on the power, once they are run in you can get it to rotate slowly.
We are starting with charcoal soaked in lighting fluid and then running on anthracite. We sell the correct size fuel in 20KG bags for running this engine.
you can also find acceseries ther like the shovel ,blower fan and poker parts nuts,bolts whistles ect.its like a big hobby store for live steam modeling
With pressure at 60psi and plenty of volume I am starting to think the pistons may be missing, it pays to be very careful when buying from a stranger when they tell you that it runs very well, it looks nice on the shelf though.Thanks again.
how long does this take to get into steam from cold and like how long does the water last in the tank and how do you put the water in the boiler is it with a injector or pump and would this be ideal for pulling small things along using the drum winch
What a amazing engine. really liked watching it. How about using the flywheel and powering something? Thanks for sharing it with us. Get steamed and steam on! I do not have a 1" but with my Momods and Wilesco's, I would question using tap water. I use distilled water myself, being that tap water really builds up deposits in the boiler, but it may be different in the 1".s.
+william burgess it should work fine on air, the only point to remember is the cylinder won't get oiled correctly so try to get a thin oil in there, where are you trying to put the air in and what psi, cfm's is your compressor?
Hey your in the Maxitrak company right. Well can you tell your boss or whoever sets-up the new businesses to put one in the U.S. so i don't have to go to Britain to buy one please.
This is the first time we have Run it on coal and were very impressed with the results. despite a leaking blower valve it still ran well.
Ive been building and messing with computers for a few years now, looks to me like a basic computer case fan, readily available and cheap enough that it wouldn't matter if it only lasted a few weeks!
Good news, you can now buy some of our products direct from accucraft ride on in the US! including this Fowler!
Al
Same oilcan and Black & Decker Workmate that I used to use when I ran my Mamod SE2A as a lad.
Beautiful!
Yes it does and we are hoping to source a scale cable to go with it!
@colinthedj123 Yes it sure does, it has a scale one on the back and a hidden one underneath for pulling larger loads!
Yes , a great job getting her moving, “ top Hat “
A credit to you,very very nice.
The regulator on this prototype has been re designed on the production models to give you a much more control on the power, once they are run in you can get it to rotate slowly.
mine does not run slow but stops, does it need running in?
We are starting with charcoal soaked in lighting fluid and then running on anthracite. We sell the correct size fuel in 20KG bags for running this engine.
What is the correct size? Grains or beans?
you guys should have a cable and a miniature plough made for this thing
I wish I had one.
you can also find acceseries ther like the shovel ,blower fan and poker parts nuts,bolts whistles ect.its like a big hobby store for live steam modeling
@Axbent yes apparently that is true, you should use rain or tap water!
With pressure at 60psi and plenty of volume I am starting to think the pistons may be missing, it pays to be very careful when buying from a stranger when they tell you that it runs very well, it looks nice on the shelf though.Thanks again.
How do you set your water pump to fill the boiler?
Do you recommend little and often with firing?
@Axbent no they run on any water, rain, tap, river you name it!
Is it welsh steam coal by maxitrack you are using?
how long does this take to get into steam from cold and like how long does the water last in the tank and how do you put the water in the boiler is it with a injector or pump and would this be ideal for pulling small things along using the drum winch
so where can i find one of those heat resistant fans to draw the fire? anyone who can help let me know
is that motor to draw the air though the fire to steam it up quicker
What coal do you use?
Now THAT'S an rc car! Er, traction engine!
what coal do you use?
Where do you get those coal shovels from?
whats in the glass jar at 0:13
What a amazing engine. really liked watching it. How about using the flywheel and powering something? Thanks for sharing it with us. Get steamed and steam on! I do not have a 1" but with my Momods and Wilesco's, I would question using tap water. I use distilled water myself, being that tap water really builds up deposits in the boiler, but it may be different in the 1".s.
Are you firing with anthracite or bituminous coal?
hi i have just brought one of these and i was wondering were you got your shovle
quick responce woud be apreceated
how did you light the charcoal
hello there i own a 3/4 inch allchin and would like to get the water filling that you showed 1:00
thuroghly impressed, now make a 1942 john deere A model
What size is your coal?
were can i get an inexpensive coal or butain steam tractor online or in the us?
Great little engine! What do you soak your charcoal in?
lighter fluid or you can use fire starters and break them up into little pieces
Do you use dry Welsh steam coal from maxitrack?
@maxitrak can it pull peeople? Thank you
I should have said my 1" scale Maxitrak is up for sale, valves need timing.
I have a 1" Fowler and have tried to run it on air with no luck, any help would be of great help. Thanks.
+william burgess it should work fine on air, the only point to remember is the cylinder won't get oiled correctly so try to get a thin oil in there, where are you trying to put the air in and what psi, cfm's is your compressor?
when you guys commin out with the 2 inch scale fowler? ill be your first customer ;)
has it go enough power to pull a person
great video and engine how much do they cost new
Is this a compound engine?
@TractionAlex
i think its about £3500
where can you buy these??
dose it have a hich
how much can this model pull ?
can you plow a patch of earth with a pair of these models?
How much does this engine cost?
@maxitrak how much for this tractor
@maxitrak how much is it
@maxitrak allways want but there are really deer
Hey your in the Maxitrak company right. Well can you tell your boss or whoever sets-up the new businesses to put one in the U.S. so i don't have to go to Britain to buy one please.
My Markie is up for sale $4000.00 needs a little attention.
Just get a cheap pc cooling fan.