5” gauge NSW Z18 loco first run on compressed air

Z18 NSW steam loco in 5” gauge. First run on compressed air.

[@steamview1224]

Amazing what happens with the seals in place! Congratulations!

[@jimmynswgr]

Thanks Warwick, indeed and having everything well oiled.

[@69woodburner]

Sounds great

[@jimmynswgr]

Thanks

[@user-gk8gg1zt7l]

.Nice video. Like me.

[@kalebpeart8458]

That’s awesome! Where’d you manage to get plans and castings for a z18??
I’ve got a simplex chassis I’m tempted to convert into an almost accurate 18 given the wheels and spacing almost suit

[@jimmynswgr]

No castings, all fabricated. Wheels are water cut to a drawing I did in cad. Then machined, built up and brazed together. Cylinders are from a billet of cast iron. Used Greg Edward’s Z18 drawing traced over on autocad.

[@steveedwards9957]

Looking forward to seeing more on this build

[@jimmynswgr]

Good stuff. Might have to do some videos of other bits then?