2" Scale Fowler Showmans Traction engine

In this video I have nearly finished the cylinder head casting, machining the safety valve base and drilling and tapping the cylinder head, still need to finish the governor side of things

[@dave420g]

Just checked my photos, I was working on these exact parts 10 years ago and running on air soon after. All done on a Myford lathe as i didn't have a milling ma hine at the time. You'll soon have it running too. Keep it up.

[@jammymowlam1]

Thank you for watching 👍🏻

[@JSmith19858]

One thing we found useful is having two different top covers for the safety valves. Having one machined as on the full size example and another threaded for a pair of 1/8bsp off the shelf safety valves. It makes it so much easier to get it tested and if one fails you can just unscrew it and replace it with another £8 valve from anywhere, and you can swap the top plates for display. You also don't have to put the effort in to trying to set up the original style valves in miniature, which can be a pain

[@jammymowlam1]

I'll have to remember that 👍🏻thanks for the tip, and thank you for watching 👍🏻

[@keithevans9495]

Really impressed with this build you have done a really great job on it i have just fiished watching all videos after about 7 day's and i am looking forward to seeing it in steam in the near future 👍🚂

[@jammymowlam1]

Thank you. There is still a lot to do. She's coming along nicely, and thank you for watching 👍🏻

[@steam_fan]

thanks for the detailed video Julian, the engine is coming on well now

[@jammymowlam1]

Thank you, and thank you for watching, there is still a lot to do 👍🏻

[@RB-yq7qv]

Hi Julian Great to see you back for 2024. The fowler Showman will be blasting down the road this year.

[@jammymowlam1]

Thank you, and thank you for watching 👍🏻

[@derekblake9385]

Loving the longer videos Julian 👌

[@jammymowlam1]

Thank you, and thank you for watching 👍🏻

[@OL6162.]

Hi JULIAN
The traction engine is coming on well. There are still a few steps to go before the first test i hope soon.
👍👍👍👍
Have a good day.
Olivier

[@jammymowlam1]

Yes, she's coming along nicely. There are still a few steps to go. Thank you for watching 👍🏻

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Coming along nicely. Great job

[@jammymowlam1]

Thank you, it is coming along nicely 👍🏻

[@daverichardson5861]

Great vlog Julian, fiddly bits. Stay well.

[@jammymowlam1]

Thank you, yes little fiddly bits😁 thanks for watching

[@bazxl57]

Only just found your channel, got a bit of catching up to do.
Cheers
Baz

[@jammymowlam1]

Thank you, I hope you find my videos interesting Thank you for watching 👍🏻

[@mariansmith3333]

24:22 Hi Julian , I think that you need to tram your mill column because your 2"insert cutter is cutting quite badly on the outgoing side, good luck with your project .Regards bouncer511

[@jammymowlam1]

Yes, I noticed that I will check it since I did it last time. I have moved the milling machine, so it may be out. Thank you, and thank you for watching 👍🏻