Here sharing some photos of a little steam plant that I originally acquired as a set of loose parts, it didn't need much attention aside from assembly and mounting on a sturdy base. All components were very well made, but hardly used at all.
Includes a PMR boiler, Maacsteam gas tank and burner, and a Graham Industries VR1A engine. I have another engine just like it, that I built from a kit many years ago, but never ran on steam. This one really hums, and (unlike my build), reverses perfectly on the fly. Still need to fine-tine the fittings a bit to eliminate some minor leaks, but otherwise it is a nice runner already.
I have set it up so that the piping can be quickly changed, to allow it to be used as a free-standing boiler to run other engines. The VR1A pivots (unattached) on a single large peg below the mount.
Have really enjoyed the coverage of the Cabin Fever meet, would love to attend some day! [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
That's a nice little plant. I'd like to have a good PMR boiler.
Looks great on the block
I also hope to attend Cabin Fever some day...
That looks like a nice setup especially with the PMR boiler able to detach - good work.
Very nice setup. Lovely engine and a sturdy boiler
Crazydoug
Thanks very much for the comments and compliments - sorry about the middle photo, forgot to flip that one! Now that I have figured out how to post photos I will be sharing some more of my various other engines, stay tuned!
Good to see a nice plant with qaulity components, looking forward to seeing more of your collection 😊
Awesome set-up.
Have you steamed it?
Awesome set-up.
Have you steamed it?
Only once so far, runs strong, I need to do a bit of tightening on the steam pipe to eliminate some small leaks.
