Gary,
The Regner locomotive you found looks great and probably runs fine
also, but for a first locomotive I would try purchasing one from a US dealer
who speaks english and can give you first hand personal assistance if you
have any problems. I have nothing against Regner and agree that they are a
top-notch firm in Germany, but that is just the problem---IN GERMANY. If
you have any problems with damage during shipping, defective equipment, etc.
you will be tearing your hair out trying to get everything resolved to your
satisfaction. It just might sour you on live steam forever. You also might
want to enquire as to the cost of shipping and insurance to get it to
Oregon. That might add up to a tidy sum in addition to the engine, etc.
I bought my first engine (Roundhouse) from a nearby dealer and I went
to his house where he demonstrated all the in's and out's of Live Steaming
on my new engine. I did not regret that decision. Your choice of a Mallet
with four cylinders, and all the associated hardware that goes with 4
cylinders, for a first engine is a brave one. I don't think I would have
chosen that engine for my first try at Live Steam.
Whatever you decide, welcome to the growing list of gauge 1 live steam
owners and I wish you the best of luck with your new engine. Whatever your
decision, you will always have this list from which to garner lots of
helpful information.
Pat Darby
Timber & Tallow Branch RR
Covington, LA
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Message Number: 3
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 10:36:49 -0800
From: "Gary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Regner steam engine
I have discovered a small mallet to be made by Regner. Total price is
$2010.43 as near as I can figure converting Euro dollars to US dollars.
Regner 20850 Kit 99633 Württembergische Tssd, USD $1765.65
Regner 20860 Axlepump for 99633, USD $88.28
Regner 20870 Real working Brakes for 99633, or USD $ 112.36
Regner 20880 Steam Cleaner (works with real steam from the loco) for
99633, USD $44.14
Total USD $2010.43 or Euro 2,296.58
http://www.mbv-schug.de/english-version/Products/Regner/regner.htm picture
of the loco
A German shop answered some questions about the loco:
What fuel? Butane
What is pop off boiler pressure? 3,5 bar
How long does the average run last? 25 minutes without Axlepump, with
axlepump longer
Is it possible to R/C? yes
Does anyone on this list have experience with Regner locos?
Has anyone seen a Regner run?
Any advice for me if I decide to try to purchase from Germany?
Gary - considering this small mallet as a first loco in Eugene, Oregon
