B4 Shunter Locomotive HO Live Steam

B4 docks shunter locomotive by Lutz Hielscher, Germany. Running on 3 CCs of water and 1 CC of meths.

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Science & Technology

Tags:

• B4
• Shunter
• Locomotive

[Toerme]

Which oil can be used? Does it have to be special steam engine oil?

[calypso22]

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.

[Toerme]

Awesome technology :D Really inspiring video, and I like the fact that you talk and show us how it's working :D

[calypso22]

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.

[lexander5]

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.

[calypso22]

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?

[Toerme]

@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.

[LoserMcBeaver]

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.

[faturesop]

were did u get it from

[lexander5]

@calypso22

Just uploading one. Maybe half an hour or so and then it will be online.

Why do you say welcome to the club?