11:20 AM
Subject: RE: Accucraft vs Roundhouse
My Roundhouse Colonial sees far more running than my Ida and Exclesior for
these same reasons, It will run for 30 minutes with only an occasional stop
for some more meths. I do a lot of cussing when I run the gas burners,
once the wicks are initially
My Roundhouse Colonial sees far more running than my Ida and Exclesior for
these same reasons, It will run for 30 minutes with only an occasional stop
for some more meths. I do a lot of cussing when I run the gas burners,
once the wicks are initially adjusted on a meths burner they have a very
co
Hello Group,
Since we're on the subject, I'll air my only real complaint with
Roundhouse...
They have no functioning crossheads on the cylinders.
Because of this, the rear covers wear oblong and quickly develop leaks.
(particularly if you run frequently and pull heavy trains, as I did with
mine)
On 12/11/02 2:21, "Gary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Thanks to Trot the opinionated, I now know RH manufactures models made for
> continued operation, while Accucraft manufactures a working model, that
> requires higher repair costs to keep the model operational as wear exacts
> it's inevitable t
Just to add to that, Accucraft has already replaced one set of pistons for
free. I don't know what the future will hold in that regard, but I can't
imagine them doing it forever. ;]
Trot, the fox with another leak... somewhere... {:(
At 08:21 PM 11/11/02, you wrote:
Thanks to Trot the opinio
Thanks to Trot the opinionated, I now know RH manufactures models made for
continued operation, while Accucraft manufactures a working model, that
requires higher repair costs to keep the model operational as wear exacts
it's inevitable toll.
My hat is off to Accucraft. While I feel their quality still lags behind
Roundhouse ( I have 2 Accucraft & 2 Roundhouse) I believe they have come a
long way in the short time they have been in the live steam business. And
they seem to be committed to improving their product quality.
More impo
Sure I can. The Roundhouse Sammie doesn't seem to have the issue I've
seen. :) That's RH's lower-end loco. So far I haven't seen anything
different in any of the Accucraft offerings in the say of piston-rod seals
than what the Ruby has. Does the superior offer something other than a
metal-
Of course Tag is right about the RH's dropping oil between the rails. The
first day I ran my SR#24 I found myself being concerned that the lubricator
wasn't working correctly. When I checked the reservoir it was going down and
the engine was working well. It wasn't until I took it off the track to
The Accucraft v. Roundhouse debate can't be answered right now. That can
only be answered in a few years, after the earliest Accucrafts (of which
I have one) have been run into the ground the same way Roundhouse locos
have been over the years.
It's a lot like those "initial satisfaction" statemen
On 11/11/02 18:35, "Landon Solomon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'd have to vote for Roundhouse being best. My Ruby leaks like a sieve...
> but I don't even have my RH engine together yet so I can't say much. ;]
>
> Trot, the slowly-planning, fox...
Cannot really compare a bottom of the range
I'd have to vote for Roundhouse being best. My Ruby leaks like a sieve...
but I don't even have my RH engine together yet so I can't say much. ;]
Trot, the slowly-planning, fox...
At 02:36 PM 11/10/02, you wrote:
Chuck's "My Best" "we should be arguing that Roundhouse is better than
Accucraft
On 11/11/02 5:31, "Phil Paskos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> O.K. I'll bite on this one too. I've never seen any Roundhouse that spewed
> oil all over the track. Also, the expression" runs like a Roundhouse" is a
> compliment on their design and quality control that they deserve.
> Phil
>
Hmmm.
O.K. I'll bite on this one too. I've never seen any Roundhouse that spewed
oil all over the track. Also, the expression" runs like a Roundhouse" is a
compliment on their design and quality control that they deserve.
Phil
> Chuck's "My Best" "we should be arguing that Roundhouse is better than
> A
Chuck's "My Best" "we should be arguing that Roundhouse is better than
Accucraft "
OK Chuck, I'll bite. How is Roundhouse better than Accucraft? I was
drooling over the new Accucraft Shay. If I am better off saving a bit more
for a Roundhouse #24 or Forney, please wax eloquent and make your res
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