Thank you Graham, hope you had a good one too. Beautiful day in Yorkshire today - bright Sunshine and sub zero temperatures. All the best for the new year to you all. Cheers Craig
Really good. I liked the cold forming of the copper pipe. So patient and great bends. Always like brazing and soldering and the purple disclosure coat is just a great reveal. Have a great Christmas and New year. Look forward to the next instalment. Regards Stephen.
It's the first time I have seen a build like this, the attention to detail and skill is unbelievable. If I could be a hundredth as competitant as you I'd think I'd won the lottery. This is a wonderful set of videos, please carry on. 😎 👍 😁
Hey_ How nice to see you back again. Glad you are Okay. Wonderful job of piping. That took time and patience. Look great. Several steps close to pressure test. Hope you are olay, stay well, stay safe. Waiting for more.. Thanks for a wonderful presentation.
G'day mate good to see her again she is terrific a real credit to you, you have done a superb job and I liked the photos especially the making of the super heaters and brackets. Everything is alright over here but I know that the UK has taken a real hit with COVID 19 but it's good that the vaccine is being rolled out. The other house must be nearly ready to move into and that must be looking very nice, I'll ring you soon have a very happy Christmas and a prosperous and safe New Year to you and the family kind regards John
Eh up John, Thanks you and good to hear from you! Bloody virus is a right pain in the arse - cant have overnight stays - so work on house has stopped yet again! Not to worry - plenty of 9F to do! All the best to you all for 2021. Speak soon. Cheers Craig
Thanks for the update, you've done some cracking work there. Remember it's not a race. Wishing you and yours all the very best for the Holidays and look forwards to hearing from you in the New Year. Keep Safe.
Fantastic work as always. Was wondering what had happened as you haven’t posted anything of late. After this year glad all is well and have a good Christmas. Look forward to see more of your amazing work.
Really impressive work so far and the videos are brilliant source of helpful information, I am building my own 9F and when I get a problem your are the first point of call and lets be honest Warnett did cause a few problems for builders of this beautiful locomotive.
@@no23mk2 Craig, here is a run down of where I am so far. I have a rolling chassis of the tender and some of the tank is done. On the loco, the main fame is fully riveted, all wheels, axles bearings completed, coupling rods almost fully completed. Plus I have loads of parts are ready to be bolted on to the frame, I basically bought every part for the 9F from Malcolm high at Model Engineers laser, so spent quite a bit of time silver soldering all of the parts together, actually worked out ok. Over the last 2 weeks I have finally machined the cylinder blocks and all covers, just doing the Rear valve guides which are proofing to be a pain, I am using the Blackgates castings, they are not a good as lost wax castings which you used. Looks like I will need to make a turnover fixture soon as its getting a bit heavy. Still not decided on completing as Evening Star or 92134 or possibly one on the 9F's that worked the Shotton iron ore line. Keep up the great work with the vids.
@@allanpowell3460 Apologies Allan for my late reply, but I've been very busy with none 9F stuff lately. That is - renovating an old house and upping sticks and moving to it - workshop, machines, 9F and all. Busy settling in at the moment. Hope to be back 9F building in the near future. I trust your loco is going well? Cheers Craig
Hi Craig, great to see progress on your 9F....I eventually got the overhaul of my own finished and got a few runs in before having a knee op. in October! Just a thought for the future....if you intend fitting a working steam chest pressure gauge in the cab, you could provide for a take-off from one of the main steam pipes at this stage. The real thing had a pipe from the RH steam chest to the exhaust injector, with the pressure gauge tee’d into that. All the best for 2021! Don
Thanks Don. Great that you finished the overhaul - bet she ran like a dream - and so will you when your knee settles down ;-) Good idea regarding a steam chest pressure gauge I will give that some thought. All the best to you too mate, and I look forward to hearing about your 2021 steaming days! Cheers Craig
Nice to see you back Craig, fantastic copper work or is It coppersmithing... you should put some pics up on the FB 9F group page, you and yours have a great Christmas mate... (was Noktamus Digamus)...
The fitting is for a pipe that is connected to the snifting valve. This is to prevent the superheater elements and lubrication oil from overheating when the regulator is shut. It allows ambient air into the steam passages.
Well first of all congrats this looks amazing, but If you dont mind I would like to ask you kind of a personal question. How do you keep your motivation going for such a long time and for such a big project?
Thank you and a good question. Firstly I have a deep interest in railways and mechanical engineering. Also as Robert says, looking forward to seeing it run and the satisfaction of achieving that goal. It is also very absorbing and takes you away from the everyday world. However, in a strange way I'm not looking forward to the day of completion. I receive most of my motivation knowing it is there to do and knowing that every piece is going to be a learning opportunity. I consider every component to be a model in itself so the project is full of 'little achievements' if you get my drift. I suppose its all about the journey rather than the destination...maybe? Cheers Craig
Super looking work! Is the superheater a radiant one? I was going to go with stainless steel but yours looks superb and I may well do something similar for a replacement on my 5" Jubilee. Thank you for sharing.
Sorry for the late response.... It is not a radiant superheater. After consulting a mate of mine with extensive steam experience, both model and full size, I decided against that method for two reasons. Firstly, radiant superheaters suffer an intense environment which can limit their longevity and more importantly they shield the firebox crown plate from the radiant heat. The crown plate is where a very significant amount of the heat transfers to the water. Cheers Craig.
@@no23mk2 not a problem mate my locos are down to the chassis still got all bit I need just been mad at work. 2021 I'll do it I've plenty of holidays to take carried over from this year. Must say though mate your locomotive is the most accurate I've seen. My brit has had a few extra detail bought I had a old badge of shooting star 70029 so going to make it into a nameplate. Just thought I'd share that lol hope you and yours had a good Christmas mate well as good as can be
Monsieur, je ne sais pas si vous comprenez le français ! mais, je voulais vous dire ceci : Ce que Mozart est à la Musique, vous, vous l'êtes en Mécanique !… Merci, Monsieur, de me permettre d'enrichir ma retraite avec Votre Travail .
Thank you, I was dying here! It’s been worse than stopping smoking! 😁👍
Cheers Graham.
Can’t agree more!
Don't sell yourself short my friend... looks like a hell of a lot has been accomplished.... Congratulations!!
Thanks Terry - much appreciated.
Wish I had half of your work quality !
Love these live steam locomotives ! Works of art ! 🙏 Thankyou for sharing !
Glad you like them!
Such skill, truely remarkable.
Joy to watch someone that can produce something so wonderful with their own hands👍
Thank you Glenn.
Merry Christmas Craig, to you and yours, in the best city in Gods country. From all of us here in New Jersey 🗽, stay safe.
Thank you Graham, hope you had a good one too. Beautiful day in Yorkshire today - bright Sunshine and sub zero temperatures. All the best for the new year to you all.
Cheers Craig
So much detail goes into those components - fabulous 👍
Thank you Robert
Great to have you back. The 9F looks brilliant!
Cheers Connor
Cheers Connor
Really good. I liked the cold forming of the copper pipe. So patient and great bends. Always like brazing and soldering and the purple disclosure coat is just a great reveal. Have a great Christmas and New year. Look forward to the next instalment. Regards Stephen.
Thank you Stephen,
All the best to you too!
Cheers Craig
The superheater is a work of art well done 👍 👏
Thank you Robert.
It's the first time I have seen a build like this, the attention to detail and skill is unbelievable. If I could be a hundredth as competitant as you I'd think I'd won the lottery. This is a wonderful set of videos, please carry on. 😎 👍 😁
Many thanks John.
Good to see you back Loco looking fantastic.
Many thanks Michael
"it's been a while". No shit! Good to see you again.
Thank you Doctor,
Sometimes life has an annoying habit of getting in the way!
So glad to see you back, you've done loads and done it brilliantly thank you for taking the time to share it here, it is truly inspiring.
Thanks Mark, Pleased you enjoyed it.
Hey_ How nice to see you back again. Glad you are Okay. Wonderful job of piping. That took time and patience. Look great. Several steps close to pressure test. Hope you are olay, stay well, stay safe. Waiting for more.. Thanks for a wonderful presentation.
Thank you Robert - much appreciated - more on the way!
Cheers Craig
G'day mate good to see her again she is terrific a real credit to you, you have done a superb job and I liked the photos especially the making of the super heaters and brackets. Everything is alright over here but I know that the UK has taken a real hit with COVID 19 but it's good that the vaccine is being rolled out. The other house must be nearly ready to move into and that must be looking very nice, I'll ring you soon have a very happy Christmas and a prosperous and safe New Year to you and the family kind regards John
Eh up John,
Thanks you and good to hear from you!
Bloody virus is a right pain in the arse - cant have overnight stays - so work on house has stopped yet again! Not to worry - plenty of 9F to do! All the best to you all for 2021. Speak soon.
Cheers Craig
Thanks for the update, you've done some cracking work there. Remember it's not a race. Wishing you and yours all the very best for the Holidays and look forwards to hearing from you in the New Year. Keep Safe.
Thanks Dave and all the best to you too - more on the way!
Good to see your progress. Your videos are always a welcome treat!
Glad you like them!
Comming along nicely, thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas.
Thanks Craig, and Merry Christmas to you!
Very good workmanship.
Superb craftsmanship, thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Much appreciated.
Absolutely brilliant thanks so much for posting
Fantastic work as always. Was wondering what had happened as you haven’t posted anything of late. After this year glad all is well and have a good Christmas. Look forward to see more of your amazing work.
Cheers Paul - sometimes life gets in the way!
That is an incredible Locomotive!
Thank you Sir!
Really impressive work so far and the videos are brilliant source of helpful information, I am building my own 9F and when I get a problem your are the first point of call and lets be honest Warnett did cause a few problems for builders of this beautiful locomotive.
Thanks Allan, Yes I'm currently coming up against one of the problems you describe. I will document it. How far on is your 9F?
Cheers Craig
@@no23mk2 Craig, here is a run down of where I am so far. I have a rolling chassis of the tender and some of the tank is done. On the loco, the main fame is fully riveted, all wheels, axles bearings completed, coupling rods almost fully completed. Plus I have loads of parts are ready to be bolted on to the frame, I basically bought every part for the 9F from Malcolm high at Model Engineers laser, so spent quite a bit of time silver soldering all of the parts together, actually worked out ok.
Over the last 2 weeks I have finally machined the cylinder blocks and all covers, just doing the Rear valve guides which are proofing to be a pain, I am using the Blackgates castings, they are not a good as lost wax castings which you used. Looks like I will need to make a turnover fixture soon as its getting a bit heavy.
Still not decided on completing as Evening Star or 92134 or possibly one on the 9F's that worked the Shotton iron ore line. Keep up the great work with the vids.
@@allanpowell3460 Apologies Allan for my late reply, but I've been very busy with none 9F stuff lately. That is - renovating an old house and upping sticks and moving to it - workshop, machines, 9F and all. Busy settling in at the moment. Hope to be back 9F building in the near future. I trust your loco is going well?
Cheers Craig
Hi Craig, great to see progress on your 9F....I eventually got the overhaul of my own finished and got a few runs in before having a knee op. in October!
Just a thought for the future....if you intend fitting a working steam chest pressure gauge in the cab, you could provide for a take-off from one of the main steam pipes at this stage. The real thing had a pipe from the RH steam chest to the exhaust injector, with the pressure gauge tee’d into that.
All the best for 2021! Don
Thanks Don.
Great that you finished the overhaul - bet she ran like a dream - and so will you when your knee settles down ;-)
Good idea regarding a steam chest pressure gauge I will give that some thought.
All the best to you too mate, and I look forward to hearing about your 2021 steaming days!
Cheers Craig
Thanks for sharing before christmas. Impressiv project!
Thank you too!
Thanks for another video.. I've been looking for another for ages! 👏👏
Cheers Mike
It’s such a beast, it’s going to be amazing
Cheers Derek
Nice to see you back Craig, fantastic copper work or is It coppersmithing... you should put some pics up on the FB 9F group page, you and yours have a great Christmas mate... (was Noktamus Digamus)...
Eh up Allen, good to hear from you.
Thanks and all the best for 2021!
@@no23mk2 same to you and yours Craig...
Great project.
Thank you Rob.
Great content!
Thank you Hannes
What is the compression fitting on the top part of the superheater for?
I'm searching high and low for the answer. 😂
The fitting is for a pipe that is connected to the snifting valve. This is to prevent the superheater elements and lubrication oil from overheating when the regulator is shut. It allows ambient air into the steam passages.
Great job)
Amazing.
Cheers Mark
Well first of all congrats this looks amazing, but If you dont mind I would like to ask you kind of a personal question. How do you keep your motivation going for such a long time and for such a big project?
Dreaming of hearing the monster working. and the wonderful feeling of - I Did IT!!!
Thank you and a good question. Firstly I have a deep interest in railways and mechanical engineering. Also as Robert says, looking forward to seeing it run and the satisfaction of achieving that goal. It is also very absorbing and takes you away from the everyday world. However, in a strange way I'm not looking forward to the day of completion. I receive most of my motivation knowing it is there to do and knowing that every piece is going to be a learning opportunity. I consider every component to be a model in itself so the project is full of 'little achievements' if you get my drift. I suppose its all about the journey rather than the destination...maybe?
Cheers Craig
Super looking work! Is the superheater a radiant one? I was going to go with stainless steel but yours looks superb and I may well do something similar for a replacement on my 5" Jubilee. Thank you for sharing.
Sorry for the late response.... It is not a radiant superheater. After consulting a mate of mine with extensive steam experience, both model and full size, I decided against that method for two reasons. Firstly, radiant superheaters suffer an intense environment which can limit their longevity and more importantly they shield the firebox crown plate from the radiant heat. The crown plate is where a very significant amount of the heat transfers to the water. Cheers Craig.
Exquisite
Many thanks Pierre.
What a beauty
Cheers Mark
@@no23mk2 not a problem mate my locos are down to the chassis still got all bit I need just been mad at work. 2021 I'll do it I've plenty of holidays to take carried over from this year. Must say though mate your locomotive is the most accurate I've seen. My brit has had a few extra detail bought I had a old badge of shooting star 70029 so going to make it into a nameplate. Just thought I'd share that lol hope you and yours had a good Christmas mate well as good as can be
Nice one Mark - Be sure to make good loco time with your holidays - don't fritter it away on DIY, Decorating, Gardening etc! 🤣
@@no23mk2 hahaha nope none of that shenanigans lol
Also lucky for me I font have to build the parts as you have done i lack that ability lol
Monsieur, je ne sais pas si vous comprenez le français ! mais, je voulais vous dire ceci : Ce que Mozart est à la Musique, vous, vous l'êtes en Mécanique !… Merci, Monsieur, de me permettre d'enrichir ma retraite avec Votre Travail .
Bernard,
Merci pour vos très aimables paroles. Je suis heureux que vous appréciez ce projet de locomotive 9F. Bonne retraite mon ami.
Craig
@@no23mk2 J'ai hâte de la voir vivre sur les rails… Bonne et heureuse année 2021.
yeees!
Cheers!