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Saturday, April 8, 2023

on video Cracker Steam Loco Part 4 Running on Steam


 The Cracker was designed (not by me) as a very simple live steam loco for 32mm gauge track.

It has an oscillating engine and a geared drive to the wheels and is  based on an industrial engine.

It can be customised in many forms. I have made a larger T boiler to resemble the Byers engine the model was based on. The chassis is changed also. A water gauge and safety valve fitted and gas tank concealed under the footplate.

I am just going to show how the engine was made in these videos not a complete build. I liked the simple design and how the bottom of the cylinder is extended as a trunk guide.


 The Cracker was designed (not by me) as a very simple live steam loco for 32mm gauge track.

It has an oscillating engine and a geared drive to the wheels and is  based on an industrial engine.

It can be customised in many forms. I have made a larger T boiler to resemble the Byers engine the model was based on. The chassis is changed also. A water gauge and safety valve fitted and gas tank concealed under the footplate.

I am just going to show how the engine was made in these videos not a complete build. I liked the simple design and how the bottom of the cylinder is extended as a trunk guide.

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