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Connie (the Millie) had a 75 min run this evening.
Hallie (the Bertie) had a 59 min run a few weeks ago.

A few minor gas adjustments for each to keep at scale speeds, but hands-off otherwise.

 

I decided not to fit the Bertie with R/C since it's been running the way I'd like with little intervention. I instead used the Bertie R/C kit and RCS gear to equip a rather unruly Ragleth, which is now much easier to control. It worked out surprisingly well and I didn't have to remove the Ragleth body or drill any holes.

No word from the 16mm assoc. re: the CO article. Oh well.

I don't have a way to post video, but here are some pics of Eibhlin, an Accucraft Ragleth with newly-installed R/C. The R/C gear battery is outboard for now as I'm waiting for delivery of a battery holder that will fit in the compartment below the footplate. All other electronics are stored there. The servo bracket and regulator control gear shown in the second and third pics are from the Roundhouse Bertie R/C mounting kit. Installation worked out nicely using an existing bolt just above the steps. The reversing lever is still operated manually. This loco also has a TTD regulator valve, Summerlands chuffer and Swift Sixteen safety valve cover. ~27 minute run time. My other, well-traveled Ragleth's run times increased from ~26 to ~40 min, so we'll how things go with Eibhlin.

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Really nice set up, Dave!


Gil

Great loco, Dave. And R/C adds so much to it!