Accucraft Ruby.

• Accucraft Ruby.
  Posted by Tony Bird on 09 May, 2022 07:58
• Hi,
  
  A young friend had bought a new Accucraft Ruby which the cylinders came loose on after only a few runs. It is the first time I have worked on one of these models and I don't think their quality control is that good.
  
  https://youtu.be/m4dpa8dFpn8
  
  Take care Tony.
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by Woe is me on 09 May, 2022 10:20
• That is really too bad that your friend had to go through this with a new engine. Lucky for him
  that he knows you. You did a great job straightening that Ruby out and I'm sure he appreciates it.
  Once again we get to see a piece of your lovely garden area, love it, just love it. Especially
  the spiral bush and the rest of the flora, the way you worked it in with all of the stone.
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by Tony Bird on 09 May, 2022 10:59
• Hi Tommy,
  
  Once again we get to see a piece of your lovely garden area, love it, just love it. Especially
  the spiral bush and the rest of the flora, the way you worked it in with all of the stone.
  
  I wish I could claim credit for our garden but it is down to my wife both for the design and maintenance.
  
  Take care Tony.
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by St Paul Steam on 09 May, 2022 14:06
• Nice work Tony , always nice to see your handiwork. Its unfortunate that you can't trust brand new items to be put together properly with any regularity anymore...I come to expect it.
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by skeptic49 on 09 May, 2022 18:48
• Nice runner after you got it sorted out. I had a Ruby over 15 years ago. It worked well but I thought it needed RC control of the throttle to keep it on the track. I sold it but now I wish I had kept it.
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by Tony Bird on 10 May, 2022 03:18
• Hi,
  
   It worked well but I thought it needed RC control of the throttle to keep it on the track.
  
  This Ruby seems to run well under manual control but I believe its young owner is saving his pocket money so R/C can be fitted.  As I think holes will have to be drilled I will probably be involved.
  
  Take care Tony.
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• #6 Reply
  Posted by Woe is me on 10 May, 2022 21:51
• Quote from: Tony Bird on 09 May, 2022 10:59

  Hi Tommy,
  
  Once again we get to see a piece of your lovely garden area, love it, just love it. Especially
  the spiral bush and the rest of the flora, the way you worked it in with all of the stone.
  
  I wish I could claim credit for our garden but it is down to my wife both for the design and maintenance.
  
  Take care Tony.
  

  
  
  Well Tony, you have your expertise in trains, and your wife has hers in the garden.
  That's a very good pairing, (she's a keeper).
  
  Best regards, Tommy
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• #7 Reply
  Posted by Tony Bird on 11 May, 2022 02:26
• Hi Tommy,
  
  Yes, 54 years, I am very lucky.
  
  Take care Tony.
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