Post by: Nick on June 04, 2019, 11:08:57 pm
Post by: starfire on June 04, 2019, 03:47:48 pm
https://youtu.be/DOuR52PYLKQ
Post by: starfire on May 27, 2019, 03:38:11 pm
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on May 27, 2019, 01:40:20 pm
Post by: St Paul Steam on May 26, 2019, 05:50:37 am
Post by: starfire on May 26, 2019, 05:12:28 am
Post by: Nick on May 25, 2019, 09:41:54 pm
Post by: starfire on May 25, 2019, 04:07:53 pm
Post by: Stoker on May 25, 2019, 03:45:55 pm
If it runs that well, I reckon it to be a good engine!
Post by: starfire on May 25, 2019, 03:28:33 pm
https://youtu.be/kcx_EF2VhYo
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on May 22, 2019, 06:59:37 am
Many Thanks for posting these high res images & video Allan. It proves my point that you not get what Mamod is currently offering, as the shop low res images are of a different Stirling!
Your enhancements have certainly improved on the Plain Jane look. Nicely done.
What is going on with the buffer beams? There is a very visible gap between the top of the front buffer beam & the loco's running plate (why?) and they've clearly got the mounting hole for the rear centre buffer coupling in the wrong place as the buffer is mounted above its cutout in the buffer beam?
Interesting to see that here is another Mamod loco that suffers from erratic speed bursts. We experienced these on earlier Mamod locos (William, William II, Mark 1 & Mark II) but a discussion online failed to find what was causing them. What we did discover was that they occurred less when using the thinner ISO 220 steam oil, compared to 460 & 680 steam oil. But those were all externally fired locomotives, whereas Stirling is their first internally fired loco. Maybe something to do with their design of steam turret used which is allowing some water to be carried over into the steam pipe which is being flashed over into steam occasionally? The other common factor is they are all brass boilers - there was a hint that the Stirling may have had a copper boiler but presumably dropped due to cost?
Be interested to see one running in a garden railway environment in due course.
Chris Cairns
Thanks Chris.
As I said earlier, the Stirling is not as refined as either Accucraft or Roundhouse so there are a few things that will probably be tackled as time goes on. This is a completely different beast to what Mamod normaly produce and so cannot be expected to please everyone. I'll be taking it to my mates soon so we'll give it a proper steaming. I've had this rush of steam with some of my Accucrafts as well Chris...Allan.
Post by: Chris Cairns on May 21, 2019, 02:02:55 pm
Your enhancements have certainly improved on the Plain Jane look. Nicely done.
What is going on with the buffer beams? There is a very visible gap between the top of the front buffer beam & the loco's running plate (why?) and they've clearly got the mounting hole for the rear centre buffer coupling in the wrong place as the buffer is mounted above its cutout in the buffer beam?
Interesting to see that here is another Mamod loco that suffers from erratic speed bursts. We experienced these on earlier Mamod locos (William, William II, Mark 1 & Mark II) but a discussion online failed to find what was causing them. What we did discover was that they occurred less when using the thinner ISO 220 steam oil, compared to 460 & 680 steam oil. But those were all externally fired locomotives, whereas Stirling is their first internally fired loco. Maybe something to do with their design of steam turret used which is allowing some water to be carried over into the steam pipe which is being flashed over into steam occasionally? The other common factor is they are all brass boilers - there was a hint that the Stirling may have had a copper boiler but presumably dropped due to cost?
Be interested to see one running in a garden railway environment in due course.
Chris Cairns
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on May 11, 2019, 03:52:42 am
Runs great. I bet it will be a nice slow runner on your layout.
Thanks Dave. I'll give it a go if my knees ease up. It's a pretty smooth runner for a new engine apart from the steam surge now and again but that should ease as it gets run in, it's an amazingly quiet burner as well.......Allan.
Post by: jerseysteam on May 10, 2019, 04:44:58 pm
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on May 10, 2019, 04:19:47 pm
Any link on that tender option you mentioned Allan?
I might could use one to tow some R/C gear behind my Ruby!
No info' yet but I know it's for RC.......Allan.
Post by: Stoker on May 10, 2019, 02:13:41 pm
I might could use one to tow some R/C gear behind my Ruby!
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on May 10, 2019, 01:36:17 pm
Nice loco cant wait to see your reviews have one on order now.
You won't regret it, they should be easy to customise to your own liking. They're bringing a tender out as well. .. :).....Allan.
Post by: starfire on May 10, 2019, 10:16:21 am
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on May 10, 2019, 04:14:37 am
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on May 01, 2019, 05:19:43 am
Looking very nice with the enhancements 8)
Thanks Nick,
I thought it needed something to break the bright red a bit and it seems to work. Got to give it a good workout yet to see how it compares to the RH Bertie and the Accucraft Ragleth. Waiting for my pesky arthritis to ease first though... ???...Allan.
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on May 01, 2019, 05:09:17 am
Nice to see one finally in the flesh. I really like the extra enhancements you fitted Allan, certainly improves it from the standard loco.
Yes it was a bit plain, I thought a couple of boiler bands, a SV bonnet and a tool box would boost it up a bit. :) Allan.
Post by: Nick on April 30, 2019, 10:52:04 pm
Post by: Swift Fox on April 30, 2019, 02:52:19 pm
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 29, 2019, 01:47:32 pm
a stunning Loco, Allan... I really enjoyed this thread.
Thanks Bruce... :)
Allan.
Post by: St Paul Steam on April 29, 2019, 06:58:56 am
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 29, 2019, 03:48:44 am
Very nice Allan your loco looks lovely.
Thanks Kevin.. :).................Allan.
Post by: Kevin68 on April 28, 2019, 09:36:25 am
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 28, 2019, 04:18:07 am
Looks like a great engine😊
Thanks Paul. I haven't tested it properly yet but it's looking promising. My arthritis is my big problem, can't do anything when it plays me up... :(
Allan.
Post by: Belugawhaleman on April 27, 2019, 07:13:08 pm
Post by: starfire on April 27, 2019, 05:46:38 pm
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 27, 2019, 04:18:38 pm
Allan a splendid looking loco with nicely made plates.
Thanks Kevin. Fitted some boiler bands today....Allan :)...
Post by: Kevin68 on April 27, 2019, 04:30:52 am
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 27, 2019, 03:59:06 am
Have contacted Mamod should have a bunker as standard they are waiting for new stock.
Great. I'll order one... ;D.......Allan.
Post by: starfire on April 27, 2019, 03:34:51 am
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 25, 2019, 03:48:23 pm
Thankyou Allan I hope to buy a Stirling in the near future will contact Mamod ref the bunker before I purchase, the plates look great
Thanks.. ;) Allan.
Post by: starfire on April 25, 2019, 03:37:41 pm
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 25, 2019, 01:34:39 pm
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 25, 2019, 01:22:54 pm
It's not quite as refined as a Bertie perhaps but it has a pressure gauge and a filler valve so you can fill the boiler while in steam. It is certainly just as well made as the Bertie and has a very controllable slow speed. I'll try and do a comparative review with Bertie if my arthritis stops playing me up......Allan.
Sorry, dropped a blob ::)
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 25, 2019, 01:19:04 pm
Forgot to ask does it come with the new scuttle they sell for the Telford and Beattie as standard Mamod have said it is going to be standard with new engines thanks.
No, it doesn't come with the scuttle but I hope they give me one.... :)....Allan.
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 25, 2019, 01:15:57 pm
How does it compare to a Bertie Allan ? still not much about the Stirling on the internet and Mamod have been quiet about it recently on their Facebook page no full reviews yet, thanks.
It's not quite as refined as a Bertie perhaps but it has a pressure gauge and a filler valve so you can fill the boiler while in steam. It is certainly just as well made as the Bertie and has a very controllable slow speed. I'll try and do a comparative review with Bertie if my arthritis stops playing me up......Allan.
Post by: starfire on April 25, 2019, 11:17:01 am
Post by: starfire on April 25, 2019, 11:11:33 am
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 25, 2019, 03:52:50 am
Looks like a very fine little loco.
It's got a few teething problems but nothing serious, nothing different to Roundhouse or Accucraft. If someone is thinking about a live steamy I don't think you could go wrong with one of these, they're built like tanks..... :)
Post by: Hero on April 24, 2019, 07:59:28 pm
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 24, 2019, 03:46:54 am
You certainly have another fine addition to your fleet. Congrats! :)
Thanks Dave. :)
Post by: jerseysteam on April 23, 2019, 06:22:09 pm
Post by: starfire on April 23, 2019, 03:19:22 pm
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 23, 2019, 02:55:37 pm
Nice report Allan ... I hope Mamod does well as reward for its efforts in getting this little beauty to market!
Thanks :) I think it will do well, it's got all the right bit's. It can be regauged from 32mm to 45mm and no cheese head bolts either ;D
Allan.
Post by: Stoker on April 23, 2019, 02:38:02 pm
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 23, 2019, 02:29:00 pm
Allan.
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 19, 2019, 02:38:36 pm
Post by: Stoker on April 19, 2019, 02:00:07 pm
But to be more helpful than simple commiseration, let me ask, is it a YouTube video that you are trying to upload? If so I should be able to assist, if not all I can say is that I've never done it any other way or from any other source.
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 19, 2019, 01:52:51 pm
Post by: frazer heslop on April 19, 2019, 01:48:02 pm
Starting to get seriously interested in these small scale models
cheers
Post by: Nick on April 19, 2019, 12:10:13 pm
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 19, 2019, 03:53:14 am
Its certainly a very nice looker Allan.
Thanks Jim. I'll give it a go today, me number plates are dry now. More pic's later....I'll try and do a video if I can but being a computer idiot I can't promise... ;D
Post by: Jim on April 18, 2019, 06:53:49 pm
Post by: Stoker on April 18, 2019, 05:36:59 pm
It's gauge adjustable 32 & 45mm.
Allan.
Even better .... thanks for that info!
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 18, 2019, 04:06:21 pm
That is actually quite handsome and looks like it may prove to be capable as well.
The flanges set at 45mm on this one?
It's gauge adjustable 32 & 45mm.
Allan.
Post by: Stoker on April 18, 2019, 03:59:50 pm
The flanges set at 45mm on this one?
Post by: Nick on April 18, 2019, 03:35:43 pm
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 18, 2019, 11:54:30 am
Allan.
Post by: classixs on April 18, 2019, 11:47:54 am
Very nice addition to the Frog & Ferret Railway, congratulations !
Post by: starfire on April 18, 2019, 11:16:43 am
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 18, 2019, 11:09:04 am
That's a good looking engine, well worth the wait I'm sure. I'll be very interested how it runs and compares to the Roundhouse Basic series.
Thanks Larry. I'll steam it up tonight if I can, just fitted some number plates so they'll have to dry first.
Allan.
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 18, 2019, 10:30:12 am
Post by: jkbixby on April 18, 2019, 07:47:44 am
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 18, 2019, 05:11:36 am
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 18, 2019, 03:47:58 am
Allan.
Post by: starfire on April 17, 2019, 04:52:40 pm
Post by: Stoker on April 17, 2019, 04:29:09 pm
Looking forward to your review a similar engine to Bertie, cant wait to see how they compare.
Welcome starfire .... glad you've jumped right in and found a topic of interest to you!
Hope you enjoy your time here and become a regular contributor and qualified steam junkie like most of the rest of us!!!
Post by: starfire on April 17, 2019, 04:23:32 pm
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 11, 2019, 06:06:08 am
Be very interesting to see what it is like Allan, i must admit i'm keen to see how it would compare to one of the basic RH locos since it is in the same price bracket.
I'm going to compare it with my RoundHouse Bertie because they both have slip eccentric forward and reverse, however, I ordered it last Friday and it has not yet arrived so we'll see >:(
Allan.
Post by: Swift Fox on April 10, 2019, 02:26:07 pm
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 05, 2019, 01:25:19 pm
Best of luck with this new Iron Horse coming into your stable!
I truly wish it to be all that you hope for ... and much more!!
Also looking forward to reviews and seeing it in operation!!!
Fingers crossed.... ;) Allan.
Post by: Stoker on April 05, 2019, 12:22:18 pm
I truly wish it to be all that you hope for ... and much more!!
Also looking forward to reviews and seeing it in operation!!!
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 05, 2019, 11:22:42 am
Be interesting to read your review and thoughts of it. My only complaints from an athetics point of veiw is that it should have done head a keen bolts for the tanks, but this is a minor thing to correct. I'd like to know how it performs more.
You have to take price into account Jon. I don't expect Accucraft or roundhouse detail but I do expect good mechanical and build quality..... :)
Allan.
Post by: Jon Cameron on April 05, 2019, 09:24:41 am
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 05, 2019, 09:17:33 am
Same here, be sure to post up lots of pics and a video would be welcome!
I'll do my best.. :)....Allan.
Post by: Dr.Rev.DelmarMacReady on April 05, 2019, 09:08:28 am
Post by: Nick on April 05, 2019, 08:56:56 am
I've ordered the new Mamod Stirling steam loco. Should be here about Wednesday, can't wait... :)
Can't wait for the review ;)
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on April 05, 2019, 08:06:22 am
Allan.