Impressive - it's especially quiet (apart from the compressor) when running, to say that it is suspended in mid air and not on a rolling road - well done - !
Thank you Keith. The suspension springs are not fitted. I have shimmed the axle boxes to the specified ride height 1/8" above the horn stays so even though its in the air, it is running at it's design ride height. Now I know that it goes - the next job is the braking system. Cheers Craig
Congratulations on reaching the compressed air “Milestone.” Not only are you tackling one of the most handsome locomotives ever built, but it runs as well as it looks. My compliments and well done from Germany!
I just watched all your videos up until this point. I have to say, very nicely done! I waited in anticipation for the wheels to start rolling. I'm sure this was a much bigger moment for you as it was for me, but I was excited! Congrats and I look forward to watching more of your videos...
Thank you Sir. It was a huge relief when it ran for the first time - although I didn't expect it to burst into life so vigorously - I jumped a mile! The engine will improve as it 'runs in' and the bearing surfaces become less tight.
Congratulations on reaching this milestone! Having built a 9F myself I can well appreciate the effort you have put in and the quality of the work. It will be a fine runner, no doubt about it. Regards Don
Thank you Don, that is good to know - especially coming from and experienced loco builder. How long did it take you to build yours? Do you have any photos? Cheers Craig
Hi Craig, I started building mine in 1984 and ran it in steam but unfinished, for the first time in May 1988....took a bit longer to build the tender and complete it. I reckon there was about 3100 hours involved (kept a diary). Sorry but not really got any photos from those days but I am currently overhauling it, as it hasn’t run for nearly 22 years and I have a thread running on the modeleng.proboards forum, with “present day” photos if you wanted to see it. I became heavily involved with the group that restored the real 92214 to working order....hence why the model unfortunately became “stored out of use” due to not much spare time! Cheers Don
Hi Don. I have had a look on Proboards - very interesting. A lot of your earlier photos were showing 'photo not found' for some reason? but i saw the later posts. Super loco and I can now see just how much more work is ahead of me! Your photos and commentary will make a great reference guide - thank you. Cheers Craig
Yes unfortunately those early photos were lost when Photobucket stopped 3rd party hosting on forums etc. (I have still got them myself). I now use Imgur which works ok at the moment but who knows how long for? The forum does not “store” any photos itself, just links to sites like Imgur. Happy to help if you need anything specific during your build, although not sure how to contact you outside youtube! Cheers Don
Very kind of you Don. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions ahead of me that a 5" and 4'8.5" 9F builder/restorer could help me with! This is my email that I use for model engineering contact etc. no23mkii@gmail.com Cheers Craig
Awesome workmanship brilliant to watch your work of art come to life slowly but surely and if I was to pay a man to build me one it would be you pal brilliant
Thanks Andy. Just shy of four years since I started this project and you have in effect been there from the start - or at least since I started posting on You Tube. Can you handle another 4 years???? Cheers Craig
Cheers Owen, More loco - the tender is well on the way - see earlier slideshow videos. I started on the tender - theory was - whilst learning, if I bugger up the tender its a lot less expensive than buggering up a loco!
Superb. Really well done. It is a milestone when it runs for the 1st time. I can see you have loads of patience and you need them to undertake such a project. Next milestone is when it runs on steam and it will be sweeter. Don't you hate it when the compressor kicks in? lol.
Thanks Steve - Yes it was a huge relief when it ran. The compressor noise is a real pain - I always jump a mile when it goes off. I have the boiler for it, but it will be a good while before she runs on steam. Cheers Craig
IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!! Congrats you've brought a 9F to life. Now give it a fiery heart and steam for blood. You should have it finished by the end of the week. LOL. Well done anyway.
In the works the correct timing was achieved by measuring the valve piston position at top dead centre with the cover off, and having a selection of different length return crank rods. Several runs with different rods before selection made.
Fantastically engendered but I couldn't take my eyes off the painting of the wheels and the engine that woukd niggle the shit out of me 🤦♂️ please can you have a think of re-painting it just to put my mined at ease...... As you can probably tell my ocd levels are through the roof but..... I wish I could do what you can I would be proud to call my self an engineer but you have the time and patience to take engineering to a totally top class level.... I take my hat off to you........ Well done mate 😁
Cheers Martyn. Painting is not my forte really. Although the video makes it look a lot worse than it is. The runs that can be seen are only excess oil running down the wheels and frames. Once it is complete and tested on steam, I intend to strip the whole thing down for cosmetic 'fettling' which will include some re-painting. The main reasons for painting early doors was to prevent rust and to get at least some paint into areas that would inaccessible later on. Hopefully you should be able to sleep soundly now 😉 Cheers Craig
I assume you have a suitably equipped workshop. If you are a novice then start, as I did, with something relatively simple like a Stuart stationary engine. That will allow you to cut your teeth and see whether or not you're cut out for this type of work. If you are ready to take on a loco then, buy the drawings and study them for six months. Then as per full size, start with construction of the frames and then build it from the ground up.
@@no23mk2 looking at the tools you're using I have nothing comparable, simple plumber here 🤷♂️🤦🏼♂️ they're a thing of beauty and probably something unobtainable with the sheer lack of knowledge, keep up with the vids though I might just learn something with this trade, thanks 👍🏻
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Impressive - it's especially quiet (apart from the compressor) when running, to say that it is suspended in mid air and not on a rolling road - well done - !
Thank you Keith. The suspension springs are not fitted. I have shimmed the axle boxes to the specified ride height 1/8" above the horn stays so even though its in the air, it is running at it's design ride height. Now I know that it goes - the next job is the braking system.
Cheers Craig
Congratulations on reaching the compressed air “Milestone.” Not only are you tackling one of the most handsome locomotives ever built, but it runs as well as it looks. My compliments and well done from Germany!
Thank you Philip - there is a lot of opportunity for error with a ten coupled loco... So it was a huge relief when it ran sweetly!
Cheers Craig
What a fabulous engineer, I'm proud to be able to count you as a friend.
Cheers old pal!
Great learning from you dear.. keep it up. Nice presentation.great great job, love it👍👍
Gorgeous Graig, what an accomplishment seeing it come to life, well done mate
Cheers Derek -Yes, it was quite a moment when it burst into life. Plenty of beer was downed that evening!
Fantastic job! I am completing the expansion link on my 9f. This is very motivating! Thanks
Thanks Andrew. Good to see another 9F on the go!
I just watched all your videos up until this point. I have to say, very nicely done! I waited in anticipation for the wheels to start rolling. I'm sure this was a much bigger moment for you as it was for me, but I was excited! Congrats and I look forward to watching more of your videos...
Thank you Sir. It was a huge relief when it ran for the first time - although I didn't expect it to burst into life so vigorously - I jumped a mile! The engine will improve as it 'runs in' and the bearing surfaces become less tight.
Congratulations on reaching this milestone! Having built a 9F myself I can well appreciate the effort you have put in and the quality of the work. It will be a fine runner, no doubt about it.
Regards Don
Thank you Don, that is good to know - especially coming from and experienced loco builder. How long did it take you to build yours? Do you have any photos?
Cheers Craig
Hi Craig, I started building mine in 1984 and ran it in steam but unfinished, for the first time in May 1988....took a bit longer to build the tender and complete it. I reckon there was about 3100 hours involved (kept a diary). Sorry but not really got any photos from those days but I am currently overhauling it, as it hasn’t run for nearly 22 years and I have a thread running on the modeleng.proboards forum, with “present day” photos if you wanted to see it.
I became heavily involved with the group that restored the real 92214 to working order....hence why the model unfortunately became “stored out of use” due to not much spare time!
Cheers Don
Hi Don. I have had a look on Proboards - very interesting. A lot of your earlier photos were showing 'photo not found' for some reason? but i saw the later posts. Super loco and I can now see just how much more work is ahead of me! Your photos and commentary will make a great reference guide - thank you.
Cheers Craig
Yes unfortunately those early photos were lost when Photobucket stopped 3rd party hosting on forums etc. (I have still got them myself).
I now use Imgur which works ok at the moment but who knows how long for? The forum does not “store” any photos itself, just links to sites like Imgur.
Happy to help if you need anything specific during your build, although not sure how to contact you outside youtube!
Cheers Don
Very kind of you Don. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions ahead of me that a 5" and 4'8.5" 9F builder/restorer could help me with! This is my email that I use for model engineering contact etc. no23mkii@gmail.com
Cheers Craig
That looks absolutely amazing. It’s a joy to watch the progress.
Thank you Paul.
Brilliant Craig. Absolute smooth as can be
Thanks mate!
Well done - a real milestone achievement there
Thanks Chris - Nearly four years to get to this point. A big milestone!
Cheers Craig.
Love the classical music along with the video. 😊
Awesome workmanship brilliant to watch your work of art come to life slowly but surely and if I was to pay a man to build me one it would be you pal brilliant
Mark that is a compliment indeed - It'll be a few more years before I take yours on - assuming I finish this one! Cheers mate.
@@no23mk2 oh I'm sure you'll finish it mate just keep taking your time well not too much time really enjoying the video's like haha
Wow! That’s really something now. Well done!
Thank you! It's getting there....
Deffo worth the wait, really pleased for you you've come this far .... 10 out of 10
Thanks Andy. Just shy of four years since I started this project and you have in effect been there from the start - or at least since I started posting on You Tube. Can you handle another 4 years????
Cheers Craig
Superb quality .
Thank you.
Kudos! Boy is it quite. Great job!
Thanks Craig. Yes it surprised me how quiet it was - until the bloody compressor kicked in!
no23mk2 : Yeah I jumped at that too.
Inspired by the video and music is pure bliss ❤️❤️
Parabéns!!! Esse foi o melhor vídeo que já vi sobre a montagem do mecanismo que movimenta as rodas de uma locomotiva.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Muito Obrigado
Well done it looks great
Thank you.
Beautiful to watch
Cheers Derek.
Smooth as silk Congratulations!
Thanks Terry - Much smoother than I expected for first run!
Great work,A nice feeling when it all works, What is next ,more on the loco or Tender start.
Cheers Owen, More loco - the tender is well on the way - see earlier slideshow videos. I started on the tender - theory was - whilst learning, if I bugger up the tender its a lot less expensive than buggering up a loco!
Nice beat. Top work!
Cheers Jonny!
Fantastic Craig....
Cheers Allen - now that it goes - need to think about stopping it!!!!
Superb. Really well done. It is a milestone when it runs for the 1st time. I can see you have loads of patience and you need them to undertake such a project. Next milestone is when it runs on steam and it will be sweeter. Don't you hate it when the compressor kicks in? lol.
Thanks Steve - Yes it was a huge relief when it ran. The compressor noise is a real pain - I always jump a mile when it goes off. I have the boiler for it, but it will be a good while before she runs on steam.
Cheers Craig
IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!! Congrats you've brought a 9F to life. Now give it a fiery heart and steam for blood. You should have it finished by the end of the week. LOL. Well done anyway.
Thanks Dave, 'Alive' is the word. When it first set off it certainly woke up! It woke me up too !!!!
In the works the correct timing was achieved by measuring the valve piston position at top dead centre with the cover off, and having a selection of different length return crank rods. Several runs with different rods before selection made.
Very interesting - Thanks.
Beautiful.
Thank you!
Excellent!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you Hannes.
Fantastically engendered but I couldn't take my eyes off the painting of the wheels and the engine that woukd niggle the shit out of me 🤦♂️ please can you have a think of re-painting it just to put my mined at ease...... As you can probably tell my ocd levels are through the roof but..... I wish I could do what you can I would be proud to call my self an engineer but you have the time and patience to take engineering to a totally top class level.... I take my hat off to you........ Well done mate 😁
Cheers Martyn.
Painting is not my forte really. Although the video makes it look a lot worse than it is. The runs that can be seen are only excess oil running down the wheels and frames. Once it is complete and tested on steam, I intend to strip the whole thing down for cosmetic 'fettling' which will include some re-painting. The main reasons for painting early doors was to prevent rust and to get at least some paint into areas that would inaccessible later on. Hopefully you should be able to sleep soundly now 😉
Cheers Craig
great work, now does it go backwards as well?
Blimey - with all the excitement n'all, I forgot to record it in reverse. Watch this space.
Cheers Craig.
Lol
Perfect
Thank you Mark
How and where to start 🤦🏼♂️
I assume you have a suitably equipped workshop. If you are a novice then start, as I did, with something relatively simple like a Stuart stationary engine. That will allow you to cut your teeth and see whether or not you're cut out for this type of work. If you are ready to take on a loco then, buy the drawings and study them for six months. Then as per full size, start with construction of the frames and then build it from the ground up.
@@no23mk2 looking at the tools you're using I have nothing comparable, simple plumber here 🤷♂️🤦🏼♂️ they're a thing of beauty and probably something unobtainable with the sheer lack of knowledge, keep up with the vids though I might just learn something with this trade, thanks 👍🏻
@@pizzamad3334 Colin Furze was a simple plumber!!!
nice :D
Thank you!
imagine i can do this then i won't be stuck here in a damn middle school in the united states
Imagine it - then do it. It may take some time and planning but at least you have a dream. Most kids are clueless as to what they want to do.