I'm just now finding this thread & love it ! I am very inspired by this ...I like every aspect of it 
Very ingenious isn't it Bruce.
Seriously thinking of copying this to some extent 😎
Probably go with a #70 engine though , much better quality & twice the power.
I'm excited to see what you come up with Bruce. I think you need to quit truckin' and start up a sub branch of Jensen Inc. in St. Paul Indiana
I'm just now finding this thread & love it ! I am very inspired by this ...I like every aspect of it
Very ingenious isn't it Bruce.
Seriously thinking of copying this to some extent 😎
Probably go with a #70 engine though , much better quality & twice the power.
I would love to see your version of this
Were I looking to go this route, I'd certainly want to consider reversing capability and perhaps a bit roomier cab to allow for the possible addition of R/C. Also oscillators are a bit tougher to successfully route all exhaust steam up a stack, though this guy obviously did a fantastic job of it, but still, I'd be looking at basing mine on a Jensen 75 I think, as that would offer reversing, with a bit more power. Better yet would be a Jensen 55 style twin cylinder set-up, as that would also offer self starting and much more power!
However, for a first effort, maybe this really is a better way to go.
I'm just now finding this thread & love it ! I am very inspired by this ...I like every aspect of it
Very ingenious isn't it Bruce.
Seriously thinking of copying this to some extent 😎
Probably go with a #70 engine though , much better quality & twice the power.
I would love to see your version of this
I have been flirting with purchasing a live steam loco for some time Nick, I wish I could have picked up that bargain Ruby you got awhile back, I've been steered towards the Roundhouse loco's as the engine to own....but they are pretty expensive & the waiting list is about a year behind. making my own seems like the logical start into this foray & I have Jensen stuff galore , I wouldn't have even considered a Jensen #60 as a plant engine for a steam loco, but it certainly does the job.
I will am looking forward to watching this project develop!
Were I looking to go this route, I'd certainly want to consider reversing capability and perhaps a bit roomier cab to allow for the possible addition of R/C. Also oscillators are a bit tougher to successfully route all exhaust steam up a stack, though this guy obviously did a fantastic job of it, but still, I'd be looking at basing mine on a Jensen 75 I think, as that would offer reversing, with a bit more power. Better yet would be a Jensen 55 style twin cylinder set-up, as that would also offer self starting and much more power!
However, for a first effort, maybe this really is a better way to go.
I have considered a few of those things you have suggested Daniel , the bore & stroke of the #70 & the #25 are the same & I've always considered the #70 to be more powerful & a bit more efficient than the #25/75, reversing is not important to me for a 1st build. the #55 might be overly heavy & they don't always reverse consistently , although I think with the center flywheel/drive gear that would be advantageous. , a PMR #8 is probably ideal though. after seeing that little #60 do a fair amount of work with pressed on friction gears & nylon chain & no bearings ,I feel pretty confident that I can make something suitable for a 1st try. I am no stranger to remote controls. I don't even have a piece of track right now , but 45mm seems like the way I'll proceed...now I just need to find a supplier for the trucks/wheels & maybe a few of train items
this post is an inspiration for me, thanks for posting Jim
Whatever you come up with, i'm sure it will be something very special Bruce!
I'm just now finding this thread & love it ! I am very inspired by this ...I like every aspect of it
Very ingenious isn't it Bruce.
Seriously thinking of copying this to some extent 😎
Probably go with a #70 engine though , much better quality & twice the power.
Looking forward to it Bruce!
Bruce:
Jason Kovac at the Train Department should be able to provide the needed parts.
He is a vendor at Cabin Fever every year.
https://www.thetraindepartment.com/A very nice fellow.
Bruce:
Jason Kovac at the Train Department should be able to provide the needed parts.
He is a vendor at Cabin Fever every year.
https://www.thetraindepartment.com/
A very nice fellow.
Good resource Charlie, thank you 😉👍