Office of Steam Forum for Model & Toy Steam Gas & Hot Air Engines

Now, I will present to you this Radiguet Type No. 15 engine. It has been fitted to a nice plinth, and is accompanied by an as-yet-to-be-determined-maker coal fired boiler. While the boiler is fitted completely with Radiguet parts, it does not bear the hallmark and the sizes are incorrect compared to those listed in the catalog scan I have. In addition, there is a water feed tank for the injector pump. The regulator is functional.
 Sadly, this boiler has a loose bung for the blower and the sight glass needs to be sealed so it is not under steam... [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

Great Intro 

Have always loved how realistic that wood flooring looks that you laid at an angle 

Thanks, Nick! After all this is over, I will have to post up the outtakes. It was harder than I thought to shoot a short intro.

Off to a great first class start Benny - looking forward to seeing your great collection in depth. By the way, how's the outdoor railroad coming or has the weather played havoc with your efforts?

Thanks, Larry- the RR is still in progress, but torrential rain has postponed work. Hopefully this wet, cool (i almsot said freezing, then remembered other forum members live in places that actually get COLD)weather will break soon. I have no problem getting rained on, its the cold breeze i cant handle.

Next up, we have a small scale model hit and miss engine. Machined and assembled by Microedge Machine and Tool in Albertville, Alabama (just down the road from me), this small engine is quite well built and tight. It utilizes points and an automotive coil, necessitating a battery box(made from an old Matco coin bank I "won" on the tool truck.).
I have had issues with this engine-mostly what you see in the video. I will soon have to start a separate thread on this and maybe get some help getting it sorted, but here is a taste:
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And a couple treasures of mine I lucked out and won at auction...
E. Wall L-head inline 4 gasoline engine casting kit

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And a two cylinder E. Wall

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I'm almost certain I have 99% of the parts for the 4 cylinder, plus I think most o the 2 cyl cat parts are there also. I have plans for the L head, but haven't found any for the 2 cyl yet.

So, unless I am able to get the combined hour of footage of the Stuart from the clutches of my overtaxed phone memory, that will be all I have to offer. I end the weekend with burnt and scorched fingers, one thumb with a blood blister, and the intense urge to steam something and not worry about filming it. I hope you all have enjoyed it as much as I have.  It's been a hectic and exciting 2 days, and somehow I have added to my "List of Engines I MUST Have" while thoroughly enjoying each and every table.
Thanks to Gil and Simone for the opportunity to enjoy this event; to Nick, Daniel and all the mods for keeping it flowing well; to all the members and presenters; and to all the guests who I hope have enjoyed it all.(Guests: I promise they are not all as strange as I am- at least, it is a statistical improbability)

So, unless I am able to get the combined hour of footage of the Stuart from the clutches of my overtaxed phone memory, that will be all I have to offer. I end the weekend with burnt and scorched fingers, one thumb with a blood blister, and the intense urge to steam something and not worry about filming it. I hope you all have enjoyed it as much as I have.  It's been a hectic and exciting 2 days, and somehow I have added to my "List of Engines I MUST Have" while thoroughly enjoying each and every table.
Thanks to Gil and Simone for the opportunity to enjoy this event; to Nick, Daniel and all the mods for keeping it flowing well; to all the members and presenters; and to all the guests who I hope have enjoyed it all.(Guests: I promise they are not all as strange as I am- at least, it is a statistical improbability)

Fantastic Show Benny!

I really enjoyed your table.

👏👏👏👏👏

You have great taste in engines Benny 

I end the weekend with burnt and scorched fingers, one thumb with a blood blister, and the intense urge to steam something and not worry about filming it.

Haha it does make things easier!

Thanks, Nick! After all this is over, I will have to post up the outtakes. It was harder than I thought to shoot a short intro.

I would love to see the outtakes