Your descriptions are making me very interested in this loco. Being able to run for such extended times is a wonderful advance. Having fuel standard Butane/Propane mix is a bonus for sure. No fears of the propane being used in too warm an environment or of radiant heat over exciting the tiny propane molecules and bursting a gas tank. Had that happen just rinsing a loco under 90 degree F water when a bit of Butane/Propane mix was left in the tank. I silver soldered that tank and have had no further problems even with the mix in the tank and water over 180 degrees F. The whistle . . . is there a sound bite available? Gary - Running trains over Terror Trestle in Eugene, Oregon http://www.angelfire.com/or/trainguy http://community.webshots.com/user/raltzenthor
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
