Can you run a steam locomotive of this size in cut off with the valve gear? or is it still too small that the steam expansion principal does not apply?
@Thomas24train, I'm sorry but you are incorrect. This is 1 1/2" scale. It is 7.5" gauge.
Scale is the ratio of inches to the foot to full size.
Gauge is the distance between rails. Here in the west, it's 7.5 inches. In places on the east coast, it's 7.25 inches. But they are both considered 1 1/2" scale. Some locos in the hobby are 1.6 scale, and there are also some 2 1/2" scale narrow gauge.
@521wurlitzer There is a gauge that shows the amount of fire, and a light that comes on signifying of the water is low in the boiler, wwhen it is low, you flip a switch and the pump comes on ans injects water
I've seen a couple, if it was big and articulated you can bet that someone has built it or is building one. I'm curious as to how he keeps an eye on the water, runs his drain cocks, throttle, and reverser.
Wow, I'm truly impressed! I live near to Hunter Park in Riverside, which has a live steam club affiliated with it, and a couple of years ago, some one built a model of a Big Boy and was running it there...did I have a camera or video with me? NO! Big Dummy! I carry one now for just such of an emergency.
I got a video of it on Youtube as well, just type in Sacramento Valley Live Steamers Railroad Museum and skip to the 1:42 mark and you'll see it's runby, but the sound is pretty bad because I was using my old camera, and BTW, can you post that video from the website of the 1973 Golden Spike Celebration???? It won't work on my computer, and if you get to looking at my channel, check out all my other great videos of the SVLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@MrWizard53 I had planned on building a Mallet to my own design if i ever had the money. Did he haul that on a gooseneck trailer though? she looks to be about maybe half a ton in weight.
Some buy them from suppliers, others build from scratch. I suspect this one was probably built from scratch, as the rest of the locomotive was, as I understand it.
I should mention (if anyone cares) that the whistle blowing on this run was at my prompting. Ever time they saw me with the camera, I would work my arm like I was pulling a whistle cord, and they would reciprocate as you can hear. I think it's a great sounding whistle.
...Nine miles per hour actual...because that's the limit on our track!
Actually, I'm sure it would go a lot faster than that. None of the locomotives on our track ever run with their throttle wide open, and usually just barely crack them open. They would be capable of quite a bit more speed.
Hello. The engineer's controls on this model are actually located at the rear of the tender. The controls available there are forward/reverese, throttle, and an electric water pump for filling the boiler. An "idiot light" comes on when the boiler water level gets down to a certain point. The pump adds water until the light goes out. The Whistle is controlled by a long string that goes across the tender to the locomotive. The throttle and reverser use motorcycle cables to operate them.
Oops! I think I deleted your last comment accidentally!
Anyway...SVLS runs its track for public run days the first Saturday and third Sunday of each month between March and October. We also have special member runs at meets twice a year. The Cab Forward is there sometimes for the meets, but that's the only time I've seen it there.
What the smallest scale that people can ride on? 5"?
zacrs4 1 month ago
thats my uncles train ed he lives near galt i dont remember he also has a daylight
riogranderailfan 2 months ago
fantastic, one day i wish to do similar
c5173 3 months ago
what is the live steam club?
BOB37ize 3 months ago
Beaut mate!
formerparatrooper 3 months ago
COOL ENGINE!!!! I would kill for even one a 1.5" scale steam engine. that one is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BOB37ize 4 months ago
Cab foward #4242 was one of the 40 AC-10's
mark10788 4 months ago
@dashrs9 i saw the controls at 2:36 look on the tender.
mark10788 4 months ago
That engine is so much fun to run, really smooth.
strokedmustang66 8 months ago
@strokedmustang66 You said it bro, it actually derailed back in October, I got footage of that
trainboy94 5 months ago
Can you run a steam locomotive of this size in cut off with the valve gear? or is it still too small that the steam expansion principal does not apply?
IndianaPentecostal23 9 months ago
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What does it burn?
Dinosorable 9 months ago
Sure beats my HO scale cab forward.
ChristianJDavis1 9 months ago
Brings back the good memories!
Dinosorable 10 months ago
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Dinosorable 10 months ago
sould make a N&W CLASS 611 engien thast would be cool to see
grizzleybearz282004 11 months ago
@dashrs9
The operation of the controls is described elsewhere on a previous comment. Please look through them....
Thanks!
MrWizard53 11 months ago
this isint 1 1/2 scale it is 7.5 scale
Thomas24train 1 year ago
@Thomas24train, I'm sorry but you are incorrect. This is 1 1/2" scale. It is 7.5" gauge.
Scale is the ratio of inches to the foot to full size.
Gauge is the distance between rails. Here in the west, it's 7.5 inches. In places on the east coast, it's 7.25 inches. But they are both considered 1 1/2" scale. Some locos in the hobby are 1.6 scale, and there are also some 2 1/2" scale narrow gauge.
MrWizard53 1 year ago
can these blow upif you dont watch the water level .like a real train and if so what would happen could u get hurt
trackspike64 1 year ago
Wow!! "What a Beautiful Engine, 100% Grade A, haha"!!
48alfaone 1 year ago
i don't know how he got this, but i'll say its one of the best i've seen--nice run!
Fireheart528 1 year ago
How are boiler functions monitored from tender operating position?
521wurlitzer 1 year ago
@521wurlitzer There is a gauge that shows the amount of fire, and a light that comes on signifying of the water is low in the boiler, wwhen it is low, you flip a switch and the pump comes on ans injects water
trainboy94 5 months ago
eds my uncle
riogranderailfan 1 year ago
Strange, but nice!
Vorahk3985 1 year ago
what would somethinglike this cost 10 -20 thousand
trackspike64 2 years ago
Probably north of 80 thousand, if you could find one!
tburzio 1 year ago
@trackspike64 you're probly looking at over $100k if you have it custom built, and probly around $90-110k if you find one as a production run.
Fireheart528 1 year ago
Super sweet.
I want one.
vettebecker 2 years ago
very cool..
wisdomstar1981 2 years ago
gas as in propane
silver760 2 years ago
what kind of fuel, or kind of engine uses these models?
raulamx 2 years ago
this is gas
silver760 2 years ago
I want to ride these ones!!!!
FUCKYOURMOTHER916 2 years ago
whats the weight of it?
Russ4114 2 years ago
4000 lb
trainboy94 2 years ago
@trainboy94 my railway engine weigh 1 tonne
TheBrett56 2 years ago
do they have any big boys?
jasonvoorheesF13 2 years ago
I've seen a couple, if it was big and articulated you can bet that someone has built it or is building one. I'm curious as to how he keeps an eye on the water, runs his drain cocks, throttle, and reverser.
emmasweeny 2 years ago
what big boy?
FUCKYOURMOTHER916 2 years ago
when are they going to run trains again
twiggs24 2 years ago
I really don't think this was modeled after the one in the museum, because the engine in the museum is an AC-12, and this is an AC-10
trainboy94 3 years ago
I love to strattle the tender rather than sit behind the tender
PLSteamer 3 years ago
Think of the time one would have to spend to build a locomotive like that. A lot of skil went into building it. It is truly a work of art!
Trainbrain1949 3 years ago
Man, that's sweet.
ThomasnBear1D3 3 years ago
HOLY SHIT!!!
JefferyWimberly 3 years ago
Wow, I'm truly impressed! I live near to Hunter Park in Riverside, which has a live steam club affiliated with it, and a couple of years ago, some one built a model of a Big Boy and was running it there...did I have a camera or video with me? NO! Big Dummy! I carry one now for just such of an emergency.
turnoutjim 3 years ago
I got a video of it on Youtube as well, just type in Sacramento Valley Live Steamers Railroad Museum and skip to the 1:42 mark and you'll see it's runby, but the sound is pretty bad because I was using my old camera, and BTW, can you post that video from the website of the 1973 Golden Spike Celebration???? It won't work on my computer, and if you get to looking at my channel, check out all my other great videos of the SVLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
trainboy94 3 years ago
A Cab Forward live steam.... What will they think of next... lol.
Nice locomotive. I would love to have a real steamer.
dgmarklin 3 years ago
I wish I had one of those
MrDaylight844 3 years ago 2
You and me both.....
MrWizard53 3 years ago
LOL. I have the land to do it, but not the money, the expertise, or the security
MrDaylight844 3 years ago
@MrWizard53 I had planned on building a Mallet to my own design if i ever had the money. Did he haul that on a gooseneck trailer though? she looks to be about maybe half a ton in weight.
Fireheart528 1 year ago
they sure like to blow the whistle on that thing.
speaking of which, where do people get the whistles that they put on these models?
ronthecyborg 3 years ago
Some buy them from suppliers, others build from scratch. I suspect this one was probably built from scratch, as the rest of the locomotive was, as I understand it.
MrWizard53 3 years ago
I should mention (if anyone cares) that the whistle blowing on this run was at my prompting. Ever time they saw me with the camera, I would work my arm like I was pulling a whistle cord, and they would reciprocate as you can hear. I think it's a great sounding whistle.
MrWizard53 3 years ago
@MrWizard53
how is the fire and water monitered and how is the regulator controlled? electronically or cable?
tpvalley 1 year ago
Should get an SP 6 chimer on that sucker!
Hyce777 3 years ago
Beautiful live steam locomotive.
-Alex
AODProds 3 years ago
How fast can the little guy go?
EvilFartHead69 3 years ago
...Nine miles per hour actual...because that's the limit on our track!
Actually, I'm sure it would go a lot faster than that. None of the locomotives on our track ever run with their throttle wide open, and usually just barely crack them open. They would be capable of quite a bit more speed.
MrWizard53 3 years ago
Our limit is 7 mph, but most people do 9 or 10, I alway try to go a bit faster.
trainboy94 3 years ago
How does the rider access the controls?
-Oskar
chappybolo 3 years ago
Hello. The engineer's controls on this model are actually located at the rear of the tender. The controls available there are forward/reverese, throttle, and an electric water pump for filling the boiler. An "idiot light" comes on when the boiler water level gets down to a certain point. The pump adds water until the light goes out. The Whistle is controlled by a long string that goes across the tender to the locomotive. The throttle and reverser use motorcycle cables to operate them.
MrWizard53 3 years ago
what about the fire? i see the LPG tank behind it, does it have some little dodad thing that runs the fire for the rider?
way neat though, where is the railroad?
horseguy1 3 years ago
Well...that's not an LPG tank; it's just a model tank car. The loco actually burns diesel, and it's kept in the tender.
The railroad is Sacramento Valley Live Steamers track in Hagen Community Park in Rancho Cordova, California, near Sacramento.
MrWizard53 3 years ago
Oops! I think I deleted your last comment accidentally!
Anyway...SVLS runs its track for public run days the first Saturday and third Sunday of each month between March and October. We also have special member runs at meets twice a year. The Cab Forward is there sometimes for the meets, but that's the only time I've seen it there.
MrWizard53 3 years ago
Amazing!! Too bad though the Air Compressors didn't make the distinctive Cab Forward sound.
adfgfds 3 years ago