Re: Bassett Lowke Live Steam LMS Mogul
In a message dated 12/30/00 3:01:05 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Trent, go: www.bassett-lowke.com/ See facts and figures. I have one in transit in Maroon. Can anyone suggest suitable passenger cars for loco? I used to run a large gauge O english railroad in my Massachusetts basement, and I had quite a few Lima O-scale coaches. They are plastic and quite attractive - but have been out of production for many years. I sold mine to a canadian gentleman on the west coast. Look for the LMS Maroon or "blood and custard" (red and cream) livery. There should be some available secondhand. Sources: GOG is a very active organisation (Gauge O Guild) and they probably know some sources. I think they are on the web ? Garden Rail magazine has adverts - I subscribe. There are also several manufacturers of scale coaches that match the loco. The least expensive way of ordering (in my experience, which is a little out of date) is to phone a UK store directly and order on a credit card. They will deduct VAT, and that will cover the shipping! Kittle Hobby in Swansea used to be very reliable. Shall I go and search my archives for more sources? Pete
Re: Bassett Lowke Live Steam LMS Mogul
Well, I fired up 'dogpile' and found GOG straight away... Also found a lot more clubs and links to Gauge O stuff. Enjoy! http://www.gauge-o-guild.demon.co.uk/ Pete
Bassett Lowke Live Steam LMS Mogul
Hello Everyone, I've only recently been hearing about the Bassett Lowke LMS Mogul live steam engine that is available. It's for O gauge so it really wouldn't be of use to me other than for the joy of having it. They seem relatively inexpensive, but having not seen one personally for a close inspection, I can only assume that it lacks details to keep the price down. I have been around an older (early 1900's?) Bassett Lowke and it really was "toy-like". Then again, most of the live steamers from that era were similarly constructed. Anyone seen one and given it a good evaluation? I'd really like some thoughts on this. Later, Trent
Re: Bassett Lowke Live Steam LMS Mogul
Hi I am the proud owner of an lms mogul No. 94 I've only recently been hearing about the Bassett Lowke LMS Mogul live steam engine that is available. It's for O gauge so it really wouldn't be of use to me other than for the joy of having it. They seem relatively inexpensive, but having not seen one personally for a close inspection, I can only assume that it lacks details to keep the price down. In reality it looks far better than the pictures which I must admit look a bit toy like - I have fired mine once so far on a 10 foot inside test bed - It ran like a dream. Plenty of power. I have been around an older (early 1900's?) Bassett Lowke and it really was "toy-like". Then again, most of the live steamers from that era were similarly constructed. It may be a copy of the 1930 s BL moguls but I think the build quality is excellent. I originally bought mine as a must have just to own, but am now building a garden railway just to run it . I cant stand the idea of things being just owned and never given a chance to show what they can do. BTW if you can get the LMS version in black then get it in preference to the maroon LMS version even though they are basically the same loco the maroon looks more toy like . Anyone know of any other 0 gauge live steam locos - my mogul needs company Mike Nelson
Re: Bassett Lowke Live Steam LMS Mogul
Hello Mike and list, Thanks for the input on the Bassett Lowke. Hope you don't mind, but I really want to pick your brain on a few things. What about the detail work? Is it up to today's quality standards? I'm not expecting "Aster quality", but am hoping for exceptionally good value for the money. How is the engine fired? I read somewhere that they were butane, then only a while later was told that they were meths fired. Neither source spoke of whether the boiler was internal or externally fired. Does it come with everything needed for running? By that, I mean does it come with a displacement lubricator, pressure gauge, sight glass, etc., or do items need to be purchased or built to bring it to the typical running configuration of most of our steamers? Is the tender an actual working model or simply for show? Any other amenities such as a whistle, hand water feed, or Goodall valve? I haven't been able to find any good pictures or detailed spec sheet on the engine. Anyone know of information residing on the web somewhere? Any other information that you or anyone else wishs to share will be much appreiciated. Sorry for so many questions, but for some odd reason this particular engine sparked a serious interest. My interest usually lie within gauge 1 American narrow gauge logging or industrial. Oh well, so much for standardization, huh? I'll just call it, "broadening my interest". Thanks, Trent
Re: Bassett Lowke Live Steam LMS Mogul
Trent, go: www.bassett-lowke.com/ See facts and figures. I have one in transit in Maroon. Can anyone suggest suitable passenger cars for loco? Try: www.acetrains.com/Try: www.THESIGNALBOX.COM/. Tale a look at ebay u/ "livesteam". Jim Burns Trent Dowler wrote: Hello Mike and list, Thanks for the input on the Bassett Lowke. Hope you don't mind, but I really want to pick your brain on a few things. What about the detail work? Is it up to today's quality standards? I'm not expecting "Aster quality", but am hoping for exceptionally good value for the money. How is the engine fired? I read somewhere that they were butane, then only a while later was told that they were meths fired. Neither source spoke of whether the boiler was internal or externally fired. Does it come with everything needed for running? By that, I mean does it come with a displacement lubricator, pressure gauge, sight glass, etc., or do items need to be purchased or built to bring it to the typical running configuration of most of our steamers? Is the tender an actual working model or simply for show? Any other amenities such as a whistle, hand water feed, or Goodall valve? I haven't been able to find any good pictures or detailed spec sheet on the engine. Anyone know of information residing on the web somewhere? Any other information that you or anyone else wishs to share will be much appreiciated. Sorry for so many questions, but for some odd reason this particular engine sparked a serious interest. My interest usually lie within gauge 1 American narrow gauge logging or industrial. Oh well, so much for standardization, huh? I'll just call it, "broadening my interest". Thanks, Trent
Re: Bassett Lowke Live Steam LMS Mogul
Trent: There's some Bassett Lowke's for sale on ebay. They've got pic's and I'm sure more information for the asking. http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResultht=1Sort Property=MetaEndSortquery=live+steam Jim
Re: Bassett Lowke Live Steam LMS Mogul
Trent, Their ad. in November "Continental Modeller" says: Spirit-fired, O-gauge, sprung buffers, operating whistle, measuring container, funnel, luboil, forward/reverse controller, instructions, leatherette presentation case, length of display track, £699. There is also a picture, but no doubt it has been "rendered", Peter Trounce. -- From: Trent Dowler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Bassett Lowke Live Steam LMS Mogul Date: Friday, December 29, 2000 3:04 PM Hello Mike and list, Thanks for the input on the Bassett Lowke. Hope you don't mind, but I really want to pick your brain on a few things. What about the detail work? Is it up to today's quality standards? I'm not expecting "Aster quality", but am hoping for exceptionally good value for the money. How is the engine fired? I read somewhere that they were butane, then only a while later was told that they were meths fired. Neither source spoke of whether the boiler was internal or externally fired. Does it come with everything needed for running? By that, I mean does it come with a displacement lubricator, pressure gauge, sight glass, etc., or do items need to be purchased or built to bring it to the typical running configuration of most of our steamers? Is the tender an actual working model or simply for show? Any other amenities such as a whistle, hand water feed, or Goodall valve? I haven't been able to find any good pictures or detailed spec sheet on the engine. Anyone know of information residing on the web somewhere? Any other information that you or anyone else wishs to share will be much appreiciated. Sorry for so many questions, but for some odd reason this particular engine sparked a serious interest. My interest usually lie within gauge 1 American narrow gauge logging or industrial. Oh well, so much for standardization, huh? I'll just call it, "broadening my interest". Thanks, Trent
RE: Bassett Lowke Live Steam LMS Mogul
Trent, Just an FYI! there have been many of the new Bassett Lowke Live Steam LMS Moguls on eBay lately from a company in England! Great prices, ranging from $750.00 to $900.00. Might be worth a look see! Chuck Walters http://home.twcny.rr.com/cnylsrs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Trent Dowler Sent: Friday, December 29, 2000 1:09 PM To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam Subject: Bassett Lowke Live Steam LMS Mogul Hello Everyone, I've only recently been hearing about the Bassett Lowke LMS Mogul live steam engine that is available. It's for O gauge so it really wouldn't be of use to me other than for the joy of having it. They seem relatively inexpensive, but having not seen one personally for a close inspection, I can only assume that it lacks details to keep the price down. I have been around an older (early 1900's?) Bassett Lowke and it really was "toy-like". Then again, most of the live steamers from that era were similarly constructed. Anyone seen one and given it a good evaluation? I'd really like some thoughts on this. Later, Trent
Re: Bassett Lowke Live Steam LMS Mogul
James, Well, how 'bout that! I actually found a few links to Basett Lowke, but it was listed as www.bassettlowke.com (one word) and so I got the dreadful, "Unable to find server" error box. I went to www.THESIGNALBOX.com a few days ago but didn't find the engine in their pages anywhere. I'll go back and give it another look. Found their page because of the eBay listings that they had concerning the Bassett Lowke. I'll try acetrains.com this afternoon sometime. I generally have good luck (knock on wood) with eBay transactions but there's just something about sending that much money to someone overseas (The Signal Box) to buy a locomotive sight unseen that bothers me. Care to divulge where you purchased your Bassett Lowke from? Thanks, Trent
Re: Bassett Lowke Live Steam LMS Mogul
I have a link to Bassett-Lowke's new pages on my steam site. You can go to the "What's New" page and it will be towards the top of the new listings. (That's always the place to go to catch up on significant changes to my site.) regards, -vance- Vance Bass Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Small-scale live steam resources: http://www.nmia.com/~vrbass
