Wow! I realise I'm a bit late, but thought I would still say, ' That's about the fastest I've seen a 5"" model engine travel". Great little video. Cheers.
@@phildavis2346 Thanks Phil and Thank you very much for replying to my comment. I would love if you could take a quick look at my page and any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
I built 2 of these, the 040 which O converted to 042 and the 060 Achilles. Several modifications to both including ditching the axle pumps for two injectors and a hand pump, hydrostatic lubrication, vacuum fitted for train brakes. I fitted the 060 with steel wheel rims which makes a big difference with haulage. They are super passenger haulers and will go all afternoon.
This still looks really great, Phil! It's been a while, I know. But I finally got my Ajax to make some initial runs back and forth at my home track a couple days ago. Sent you an email. Blessings, and thanks for all your help. I don't know if mine will look this grand, but I'm excited about finally getting it to run under coal fired steam. Stan
This is a very smart looking engine and runs very well. I saw this railway in another video but do not know where the railway is, could you please let me know, and if I am in the vicinity holidaying, I would hope to check the railway out. Thanks.
Thanks for posting. This was great fun to watch. I'm amazed how long you could go between adding more coal. I also am curious....I saw the sight glass...is there an axle pump that keeps up with the boiler use? I did not see you adding water but might have missed it. Last question...I noticed the engine bouncing from the power strokes. Do you have lighter springs/suspension to help with tracking? Is it common to use softer suspension on small engines like this?
Thanks for your comment. This loco has an injector and an axle pump. I mostly use the injector to keep topping up the boiler little and often. It tends to bounce as it is 0-4-0 so tends to rock. She does have light springs to make sure the wheels can keep in good contact with the rail head to ensure she gets maximum traction from her 4 wheels. Thanks
Wow! I realise I'm a bit late, but thought I would still say, ' That's about the fastest I've seen a 5"" model engine travel". Great little video. Cheers.
Lovely little engine!
Wow-- what a fast runner! Awesome footage Phil! Thank you.
I shot this specially for you today, give you some inspiration! Get cracking and send me some of your working ajax (after the 🔥ban) 👍
Thanks so much Phil!
What a little beauty she is ,I would be ver y proud if I was you. Regards Stuart Bell
Phil enjoyed you video today.Hope to see more.
Thank you!
@@phildavis2346 Thanks Phil and Thank you very much for replying to my comment. I would love if you could take a quick look at my page and any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
I built 2 of these, the 040 which O converted to 042 and the 060 Achilles.
Several modifications to both including ditching the axle pumps for two injectors and a hand pump, hydrostatic lubrication, vacuum fitted for train brakes. I fitted the 060 with steel wheel rims which makes a big difference with haulage. They are super passenger haulers and will go all afternoon.
This still looks really great, Phil! It's been a while, I know. But I finally got my Ajax to make some initial runs back and forth at my home track a couple days ago. Sent you an email. Blessings, and thanks for all your help. I don't know if mine will look this grand, but I'm excited about finally getting it to run under coal fired steam. Stan
Could you tell me please what water container you use on the driving trolley. I could use one like that! Thanks Adrian
Is there such a thing as an easy to drive loco for a beginner?
This is a very smart looking engine and runs very well.
I saw this railway in another video but do not know where the railway is, could you please let me know, and if I am in the vicinity holidaying, I would hope to check the railway out.
Thanks.
oh no i missed this . Wasnt here today !
Lovely engine
Great loco! What coal are you using?
Thanks for posting. This was great fun to watch. I'm amazed how long you could go between adding more coal. I also am curious....I saw the sight glass...is there an axle pump that keeps up with the boiler use? I did not see you adding water but might have missed it. Last question...I noticed the engine bouncing from the power strokes. Do you have lighter springs/suspension to help with tracking? Is it common to use softer suspension on small engines like this?
Thanks for your comment. This loco has an injector and an axle pump. I mostly use the injector to keep topping up the boiler little and often. It tends to bounce as it is 0-4-0 so tends to rock. She does have light springs to make sure the wheels can keep in good contact with the rail head to ensure she gets maximum traction from her 4 wheels. Thanks
Just how the hell can this pull someone it just mystifies me