hello, i have been looking for one of these for a long time and cant find them, can you post a link to a website that sells these ho scale live steamers
I normally use steam oil on my engines, but this engine is so tiny that steam oil is too thick and tends to slow it down. A small drop of light oil seems to work best.
@calypso22 Great :) Models are enjoyable on a whole other level when they are powered the proper way instead of going for the simple and boring electric motor option.
Lovely video! I'm amazed at how the whole system works! Simply brilliant! I also like the fact that there's 'natural' weathering at the back due to the heat.
Just bought my own B4. Got it as a kit and just finished it. There will be a video soon coming up (it's in german but that's not so important. Very nice, smooth runner. And it's so powerful. I was amazed. Great video, John.
Excellent little runner for its size...it's very hard to get 4 wheel shunters to run that well as electrics, much less a live steamer. Thanks for the very informative video---now to find one....
I wanted to buy one of these but as I could get no info from the makers or sellers,I gave up.Seems a good tool though,thanks for showing us what one looks/works like.
hello, i have been looking for one of these for a long time and cant find them, can you post a link to a website that sells these ho scale live steamers
thanks
mrawesome34978 3 days ago
hielscher-dampfmodelle.de/cms/index.php
calypso22 3 days ago
@calypso22 thank you man:)
mrawesome34978 3 days ago
Which oil can be used? Does it have to be special steam engine oil?
Toerme 2 weeks ago
I normally use steam oil on my engines, but this engine is so tiny that steam oil is too thick and tends to slow it down. A small drop of light oil seems to work best.
calypso22 2 weeks ago
Awesome technology :D Really inspiring video, and I like the fact that you talk and show us how it's working :D
Toerme 2 weeks ago
Thanks. I just spent most of yesterday stripping it down and giving it a good service. Works like new again after a couple of years of regular use.
calypso22 2 weeks ago
@calypso22 Great :) Models are enjoyable on a whole other level when they are powered the proper way instead of going for the simple and boring electric motor option.
Toerme 2 weeks ago
Lovely video! I'm amazed at how the whole system works! Simply brilliant! I also like the fact that there's 'natural' weathering at the back due to the heat.
LoserMcBeaver 1 month ago
were did u get it from
faturesop 5 months ago in playlist trains
Just bought my own B4. Got it as a kit and just finished it. There will be a video soon coming up (it's in german but that's not so important. Very nice, smooth runner. And it's so powerful. I was amazed. Great video, John.
lexander5 6 months ago
Way to go! Welcome to the club LOL.
My B4 always manages to bring a smile to my face whenever I run it.
Any chance of a video?
calypso22 6 months ago
@calypso22
Just uploading one. Maybe half an hour or so and then it will be online.
Why do you say welcome to the club?
lexander5 6 months ago
are you English?
and how much did you pay for that
ShaurntheSheep 7 months ago
cool engine. I want to buy myself a "grasshopper" from hielscher. did you buy yours as a kit?
lexander5 10 months ago
I bought me a B4 as well now. Very much fun!
lexander5 9 months ago
whats 3 ccs
ShaurntheSheep 11 months ago
@ShaurntheSheep
Thats 3 cubic centimeters (3 mililiters)
lexander5 9 months ago
oh wow i want one is that a wilesco on the desk as well?
ShaurntheSheep 11 months ago
No, that's a Märklin 4149/7 from about 1919.
calypso22 11 months ago
What a neat little toy! Better than the electric train I had as a kid!
MudRFunR 1 year ago
shame it didnt have actual side pistons working like the hornby live steam 00 stuff.
tpvalley 1 year ago
Too small I suppose. Hornby models are much larger.
calypso22 1 year ago
@calypso22
theres space I reckon.
Still a cool model.
tpvalley 1 year ago
@calypso22 u bcan get pistons that size well nowdays u can
pyronathanpyro 1 year ago
Excellent little runner for its size...it's very hard to get 4 wheel shunters to run that well as electrics, much less a live steamer. Thanks for the very informative video---now to find one....
shaygetz1960 1 year ago
These Lutz trains are the coolest, I just ordered the western American style loco with the cow catcher. I can't wait!
TheElsadogge 2 years ago
Where do you get denatured alcohol?
TheElsadogge 2 years ago
Your local hardware store should have it.
calypso22 2 years ago
Thanx, nice video. This video is the reason I purchased one of these.
TheElsadogge 2 years ago
what do those weigh and how much can they pull?
birdmankustomz666 2 years ago
I wanted to buy one of these but as I could get no info from the makers or sellers,I gave up.Seems a good tool though,thanks for showing us what one looks/works like.
silver760 2 years ago
What a cute little engine, John! Is this a lone specimen or are they manufactured and for sale? I'd prefer mine all black though. ;)
JonatanGronoset 2 years ago