First test on steam of this new (to me) 1 1/2-inch scale "Buffalo-Springfield"-like steam roller using a ceramic burner. The roller was built from scratch by Frank Luecke based on plans published in Live Steam magazine. Although originally coal-fired, I'm planning on hiding a Forest-Classics butane tank inside the water reservoir and will make a better video later. Looks like it will have no problem pulling its own weight.
https://youtu.be/LL7TfkS24OU?si=OxFOownZih_ybe1D
Major Congratulations!
That beauty is full on Spectacular!!!
I'd certainly want to find the source of that Bong-bang-chunk rhythmic noise that seems in sequence with the gear ring rotation on the roller.
Thanks. It's gear noise amplified by the phone's camera. Is really mild and I kinda like it.
A wonderful beast Brent.
It's great to see it running.
As I mentioned to you when we spoke, I have seen 4 or 5 of these offered on eBay and not one of them had been completed.
The real question is: will it pull you behind it?
Thanks Charlie. I think even if it has the power it won't have the traction to pull anyone.
marvelous Brent, I have always liked these steam rollers & have had a chance on buying one a time or two, but as you have said "they are rarely complete"
Thanks Bruce.I got lucky on this one as the builder/former owner finished it and ran it on coal. It had been sitting for many years so I took it apart, got the pistons unstuck and did some cosmetic work with a few additions like the ship's wheel, chimney final, and whistle. Let's see how it runs on its own once I get the fuel tank.
My prediction is that it is going to run like a scalded dog!
You sure got a nice roller, Brent. Very well done..!!
I think I'll be able to outrun it--geared down to run slowly.
What an awesome piece Brent!! You sure know how to find them!! I’ve only seen 2 running other than yours (both on air) one at a local show and one at NAMES. while gas is easier and far more convenient, I would have a hard time changing that one over from coal!
Thanks Nick. This one found me--a local RR museum was "deaccessioning" (selling) it. I would have never seen it but a friend let me know about it; was never advertisedx. I don't want to fool with coal, but everything I do to make it run on gas will be reversible.