There's four different classes of Shay. This one's a Class-A - two trucks, two cylinders. Unlike the other classes these weren't actually that powerful, they were really more of a budget locomotive for logging lines with tight corners and rough trackwork. They're still cool locomotives, though, just not powerhouses like the bigger Shay classes.
Nice engine and video, but I would recommend a drop of oil on each of the moving parts as part of the setup routine if you want it to last and keep running smoothly.
nice loco, nearly bought one myself years ago, burner could be turned down once steam is up , I believe there is a mod that can be done to quieten the burner. Lovely bit of kit sir. Many thanks for posting
How long does it take to warm up to operating temperature? How long will it run on a full water tank or fuel tank? Which one runs out first, gas or water supply?
A newer upgraded transmitter is now employed called a OMNI Tx-3. Very similar to the one in the Video. It costs £60 and £21 for the receiver. Available from peter Spoerer model Engineers. See contact details at end of video. Pete
This is very nice, but two friends and I built a class A shay in 15" gage, 5" scale for less money than this cost. 5" scale is about 45% of full size, pleanty big enough to ride upon.
Just to note, this is a Class-A shay. Unlike the bigger classes they weren't actually that powerful. The real benefits to Class-A shays were their low costs and ability to handle rough, poorly laid track.
Great video thank you very much. I never heard of accucraft till I stumbled upon one will looking up LGB's Your video has taught me more these trains then Accucraft's own website :P They should have you make a video for them lol. I have ridden a shay in person they are pretty wild. Thanks again I look foward to collecting accucraft in the future when I have a house with a proper yard.
im disappointed i live in an area littered with these Shay locomotives in the 2 truck and 3 truck configurations and there are more (no offence) brits buying model Shays then descendants of the people who built them and i live where not only where the Lima Locomotive Works are but where Neil Armstrong was born (people dont even have Saturn V rockets) i blame Facebook
What a well behaved steam locomotive. Very Cool!
Jack
Great setup and masterfully run
La locomotive est intéressante, le film est de très bonne qualité et le circuit est varié. Les commentaires sont parfaits. Félicitations.
Very nice RC, little and suitable for trains! Compliments!
I love the Shay-type locomotive. Just so small and powerful for their size.
There's four different classes of Shay. This one's a Class-A - two trucks, two cylinders. Unlike the other classes these weren't actually that powerful, they were really more of a budget locomotive for logging lines with tight corners and rough trackwork. They're still cool locomotives, though, just not powerhouses like the bigger Shay classes.
Nice engine and video, but I would recommend a drop of oil on each of the moving parts as part of the setup routine if you want it to last and keep running smoothly.
nice loco, nearly bought one myself years ago, burner could be turned down once steam is up , I believe there is a mod that can be done to quieten the burner. Lovely bit of kit sir. Many thanks for posting
Very very cool 🤓 amazing 👍
Now that’s the right proper puttering of a reciprocating engine!
Nice yard, perfect for a model rr layout
Awesome train and awesome video thanks
How long does it take to warm up to operating temperature? How long will it run on a full water tank or fuel tank? Which one runs out first, gas or water supply?
Where can one acquire one of those radio controllers
Do you sell that TX23 RC system? or individual parts? Looks really nice
Are the home build or brought engines.
do you think this would be a good beginner loco?
Hi Peter,
Nice loco and video. What's the remote controller and who makes it?
Thank you,
Eric
A newer upgraded transmitter is now employed called a OMNI Tx-3. Very similar to the one in the Video. It costs £60 and £21 for the receiver. Available from peter Spoerer model Engineers. See contact details at end of video. Pete
I want that rc set up for my accucraft
This is very nice, but two friends and I built a class A shay in 15" gage, 5" scale for less money than this cost. 5" scale is about 45% of full size, pleanty big enough to ride upon.
shays don't have a 'gear box', just drive shafts and bevel gears. Climax's have a gear box.
Just to note, this is a Class-A shay. Unlike the bigger classes they weren't actually that powerful. The real benefits to Class-A shays were their low costs and ability to handle rough, poorly laid track.
Gearbox?
Peter, what is the grade between your harbor section and your elevated track? Looks to be fairly steep grade.
Great video thank you very much. I never heard of accucraft till I stumbled upon one will looking up LGB's Your video has taught me more these trains then Accucraft's own website :P They should have you make a video for them lol. I have ridden a shay in person they are pretty wild. Thanks again I look foward to collecting accucraft in the future when I have a house with a proper yard.
Nice.
Thanks
Youre a cool guy
This camera is extremely crappy
im disappointed i live in an area littered with these Shay locomotives in the 2 truck and 3 truck configurations and there are more (no offence) brits buying model Shays then descendants of the people who built them and i live where not only where the Lima Locomotive Works are but where Neil Armstrong was born (people dont even have Saturn V rockets) i blame Facebook
Because we love 'em ! There is nothing like a Shay . Wales UK land of narrow guage .