On 22/8/03 6:46 am, "Gary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No Neck? How about Neuron Free Environment? > SuperEgo Absent, Id pilot only? > Jail Time is my time? > Bet No-Neck thought, "How did the shop know the track was stolen?" > > So glad to know this loco will not be delayed going into production! And > an American version coming! WOW! The run times are amazing. > Does it use a radiant burner to help increase run time? > Any pictures of the American to be?
Not yet Gary. I have seen some of the detail parts however, including a superb fabricated pilot built of brass and stainless steel, the smoke stack, turned brass sandbox and safety valve domes. The cab, I believe, will be polished wood on a metal former and it MAY have a vanderbilt tender. Hope I have the terminology right - this is the slope backed one isn't it? In common with other Cheddar locomotives, it uses a ceramic burner supplied by a pressure regulated diaphragm gas tank which is designed for the easily available propane/butane mix rather than plain butane. This means that flow will be absolutely consistent despite changes in temperature of the tank and certainly helps to conserve gas. The burn is near silent. The loco is a delight to run (Okay - I am biased because I am buying one) but it is SOOOO relaxing not having to worry about 20 min run times and to have a copious supply of water for playing with the chime whistle. Last time I ran this model (at Hidden Valley in Launceston, Cornwall) it was in steam for over four hours and was driven by several different people during that time. The visitors to this tourist attraction loved the strong chuff and the loud and evocative chime whistle.... -- Yours Aye Tag Gorton Longlands & Western Railway Trematon Office Saltash Cornwall Directors: T. Gorton, Madame E. Lash
