Mamod Slate Train - 16mm Live Steam

Here is an old kit-built Mamod probably dating from the 1980's. I bought it secondhand to make a quick video and have had a major stuggle with it. It is now running OK, but I have had more than a little difficulty getting it to run slowly! It has a Summerlands Chuffer fitted, as well as a replacement, high pressure boiler, PPS cylinders and a meths burner. It needs a gas burner as well as a tidy up, but here you can see it running (often a bit too fast) on the Summerlands Light Railway.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Mamod
• sm32
• g scale
• garden railway
• summerlandsteam
• summerlands chuffer
• chuff pipe

[TheJacko6910]

mine went too fast and came straight off the tracks

[Summerlandsteam]

@TheJacko6910 - Ah yes, the usual Mamod problem! This was the only video I got at a decent speed - most was at take off velocity ;-)

Cheers

Chris

[DebenValleyLightRail]

Well you can't blame it for wanting to get the slate there as quickly as possible! Lovely sound...

[Summerlandsteam]

@DebenValleyLightRail - Thanks Zach - but if you think that is quick, you should see all the footage on the cutting room floor (or the Apple equivalent)! I agree though - the sound makes it worth all the effort ;-)

Cheers

Chris

[omnibus360]

very nice chris!!! it needs a little bit of work but im sure you can manage it!

[Summerlandsteam]

@omnibus360 - Thanks Tulki - and I appreciate your confidence!! If you hear a crash, it has gone out of the window ;-)

Cheers

Chris

[Summerlandsteam]

@Firrboxfryup - Thanks Jamie - and I wish I knew why they like to stop! I am still working on that puzzle.......

Cheers

Chris

[Summerlandsteam]

@DELTA1DSV - Thanks Roy - but still a lot of work to do yet. Might even go R/C!

Cheers

Chris

[Firrboxfryup]

Great video Chris.

Good to see old Mamods still going strong.

I wonder what it is about those engines, they always like stop when going round corners! ;-)

Jamie

[DELTA1DSV]

Hi , Well thats sure is a sweet little ru

Hi Chris,, Well that's a sure nice , neat little runner, Excellent work again, it sure paid off !!!