Maxitrak 1" Scale Burrell Traction Engine Pulling 180lbs And More
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- čas přidán 15. 05. 2015
- I was very lucky to find this Maxitrak 1" Burrell traction engine. I tried all the usual places, then found a chap in the Republic of Ireland who had this one for sale. When I contacted him he told me that he was in no rush to part with it, but he then changed his mind, thank goodness. I had a long wait from Wednesday afternoon till the following Monday, it arrived no worse for it's journey.
I have run it 6 times, the most recent pulling me a trailer and a gadget box, no problem providing its on the level or slightly down hill. The first run was a bit of a learning curve, how much water to put in the boiler, the correct working boiler pressure, keeping the cylinder drain cocks open all the time. I contacted Maxitrak who sent me a pdf of the original instruction booklet that had been sent out with the kit version, very useful indeed. I now know how to set up the steering chains correctly!
What can I say about this TE, it's fantastic fun, at around 26lb in weight it can be carried and it can pull an adult for short runs. If you have any questions about the TE please email me. - Krátké a kreslené filmy
Love it. I had no idea the 1" models had that amount of power. Enjoy it sir, it looks brilliant.
Hi Anthony, thanks for your comments, yes it is a very surprising TE. Regards Pete
@Harry Robinson it's because steam engines have lots and lots of talk so even ones this size have a punch!
Looks and sounds good!
I want one of those to take me to work every day on the freeway ;-)
Hi John, thanks for watching, sounds a great idea but you might be late for work.😂👍
I recently acquired a Markie Road Engine in the same scale. It was built to very exacting standards for display only, but I'm in the process of converting it from meths to gas with the intention of running it as it was meant to be run: On steam. It's nice to see that a model of this size can haul a decent load even if it is only on concrete/tarmac. However larger (way out of scale) pneumatic tyres fitted to the trailer might help to overcome rolling resistance on irregular ground. Only time and experimentation will say.
Thanks for watching the video. I am so happy that I managed to get the Burrell, second hand, Maxitrak show them in their catalogue but never seem to have them in stock. That's a good idea about the tyres. Cheers Pete
@@ghostontheline Have you checked eBay recently? There are several models of the 3/4" scale allegedly ready for dispatch.
Getting the Markie ready for steaming is being delayed by the lack of a powered water pump. There isn't any practical way of fitting a mechanical one as it has two gears, so there's nowhere on the crank to fit a drive cog.
I'm looking into fitting an electric one (rated @ over 130psi) from Microcosm. £94 inc. postage on eBay.
Then there's the lack of a blow down valve to consider.
Fun.
Innit?
Im afraid that your Markie will not pull that weight. Not a very powerful engine,I know I had one!!
That is quite incredible!! Nice one :)
I must try it again with 90psi on the clock, I think it might be a bit more spectacular, thanks for watching.
Very cool! No idea a 1 inch scale model could do this
Hi Luna, thanks for watching the video, yes it is a bit of a beast. If you have a look at the Maxitrak website they list several traction engines. Cheers Pete
@@ghostontheline Okey thank u! Im thinking of buying a 1,5 inch scale myself :D
Have you looked at Station Road Steam, they have a large selection of second hand TE of different scales?
What a power man
Hi Sarika, thanks for watching, yes she is a powerful little engine. Cheers Pete
How do the cylinder and valves receive oil?
Hi John, thanks for your question and of course for watching the video. Steam is taken from the regulator and passes through the oil reservoir, it then runs through the boiler out of the base of the chimney and into the cylinder block. Regards Pete
Amazing,,
where can I buy something like this?
Im from indonesia
A good place to start would be Maxitrak Ltd, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0QY. (01580 893030 ) www.maxitrak.com
They manufacture and sell traction engines and large scale garden railways. Hope this helps. Regards pete
Online is where u should look
Lockdown Effect me,mi have one, £3k and its yours
All I can say is WOW. Nice video great color what camera do you use?
Charles Sanson Hi Charles, for the first part of the video I used a Panasonic FZ1000 in 4K, and for the second part I used a iPhone 6+.
theghostontheline I just ordered a fz1000 hope my videos turn out as nice.
theghostontheline The craftsmanship is amazing on these trains. We have a steam tractor festival here in central Illinois, USA. Full size tractors from the 20s', 30s' and 40s
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Charles Sanson Yes it's a great camera, very versatile, I sold several cameras including a Sony SLR after buying the FZ1000. I always have my iPhone 6+ with me for for those unexpected moments, the Pani does the rest, great 4K videos. Will be posting a video shot recently on the Ffestiniog railway using the FZ1000.
How I am I supposed to get my hands on one of these?
Hi Wes, contact Maxitrak on 01580 893030 or www.maxitrak.com, they make all sorts of goodies. Regards Pete
@@ghostontheline think you I always wanted a big one where you can sit on them since I was a little boy my dad got me the little green steam Engine the little tiny one then I want to a big fair full of them one time and that’s how it all started
If you want one in a larger scale take a look at the kits from Steam Traction world, they Sell kits in 2 inc, 4 inch and even 6 inch scale!
What is the maximum grade this engine can pull you up?
Hi John, thanks for watching. Pulling me and the trailer theTE would only manage a level surface, it would not pull me up the drive. Cheers Pete
Does this model have injectors?
+Why Not? No injectors but it is fitted with a one way valve on the filler plug so can be filled while running with a top up bottle.The engine will run for up to 45 minutes, the boiler holds about 700ml of water.
+theghostontheline Thanks for the info. :)
use gas or coal for heating
Hi, thanks for watching, it uses gas. Cheers Pete