Thanks for the comment. They are designed by Maxitrak but made by Accucraft at their factory in China. I think in the US they are just sold as an Accucraft product.
A good draught is required with anthracite so when running at slow speed you will need the blower on. Also, using the right sized coal lumps makes a big difference. For smaller engines I use "grains" which are about the size of a peanut.
Probably a bit big. The ones I use are about the size of a baked bean. I've used larger sizes in the past and while they work the fire doesn't burn hot enough to maintain pressure (too many holes in the fire letting cold air through). It's a fine balancing act getting smaller engines to run well. For a more relaxing run you could try wood as it doesn't need a large draught.
I'm altering the regulator setting off camera for the big speed changes. Sometimes there is a small amount of speed instability at slow speeds when using a constant regulator setting due to priming.
This 1" scale traction engine and the 1" scale Case are probably the worst value for money I have ever had, and I have bought many engines over the years, keep clear of these.
why bother writing something like that. pointless. im sure its a great model and that he has a lot of fun steaming it. and thats all that matters right ?
I have one of them, sent to me by Maxitrak, since many year ago and it run very well again! cheers Fabrizio
Amazingly detailed model.
Don't you just love how Maxitrak make and sell these with an Accuraft builders plate? Still wish I could get one, beautiful runner
Thanks for the comment. They are designed by Maxitrak but made by Accucraft at their factory in China. I think in the US they are just sold as an Accucraft product.
Nice video from a wonderful model, a great engine.
ziet er ontzettend glad lopend uit. wat leuk met die kolen erbij
Will try breaking it up smaller then as got grains but obviously not small enough
Thanks for the advice. Will try that. Think mine are beans. So about the size of small chicken nuggets. Is this size ok?
Probably a bit big for a 1" traction engine. Try breaking them up a bit with a hammer.
Is 20mm a good size?
When using anthracite I can't keep the fire lit and poor steaming. Have you got any advice?
A good draught is required with anthracite so when running at slow speed you will need the blower on. Also, using the right sized coal lumps makes a big difference. For smaller engines I use "grains" which are about the size of a peanut.
When using welsh steam coal. Is it best to use some blower when running slowly?
@@damasw thanks will give it a go on grains. What type of coal do you recommend and what were you using here?
They aren't that big actually same size as a peanut in a shell. Is that ok size?
Probably a bit big. The ones I use are about the size of a baked bean. I've used larger sizes in the past and while they work the fire doesn't burn hot enough to maintain pressure (too many holes in the fire letting cold air through). It's a fine balancing act getting smaller engines to run well. For a more relaxing run you could try wood as it doesn't need a large draught.
Why does this engine just randomly speed up like that? Is that usual?
I'm altering the regulator setting off camera for the big speed changes. Sometimes there is a small amount of speed instability at slow speeds when using a constant regulator setting due to priming.
damasw
Thanks for the info. Yeah. I kinda figured as much.
This 1" scale traction engine and the 1" scale Case are probably the worst value for money I have ever had, and I have bought many engines over the years, keep clear of these.
why bother writing something like that. pointless. im sure its a great model and that he has a lot of fun steaming it. and thats all that matters right ?
good for you,some of us happen to like 1" scale.