It is a shame that some early owners decided to sell or 'trade' in what has turned out to be a very desirable live steam model.
Some well documented modifications have made to the engine and it now steams well and is 'easy to drive' and very predictable.
RC is a useful addition to my own Garratt although it could be 'hands on' with the raised tracks where I normally run.
Everything fits OK into the large cab and links in with the regulator, forward and reverse and a low throaty whistle.
On the you tube video you will see that there is no shortage of steam. I do not run with the gas fired burners on high. Personally I think that if they are noisy then they need turning down. I always use a good quality sparking gun when lighting through the smoke box door and this virtually guarantees that you will get both burners alight immediately
My Garratt will run for 30 minuets without having to use the 'goodall' although one is fitted to the water feed on top of the boiler.
I see nervous drivers topping up after 10 mins. into their run and then wonder why the pressure has dropped!
The gas tank is generous enough to last for that 30 minute run, though I do confess to 'top up' after initial steam has been raised and before you leave the yard. I never top up or refill on the main line. You may have spirit or coal fired loco coming by in the opposite direction.
If you have ever had a gas cannister ignite you will know what I mean
One further comment on the video. There is a section of running track when the engine sounds that it has a 'chuffer fitted.
This is not so. The wheels of the leading vehicle are touching the chairs. (something else to fix!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPYLblGCpjs&list=UUjUA51QsBdV8jf0f2fUIfBA&index=1
Some well documented modifications have made to the engine and it now steams well and is 'easy to drive' and very predictable.
RC is a useful addition to my own Garratt although it could be 'hands on' with the raised tracks where I normally run.
Everything fits OK into the large cab and links in with the regulator, forward and reverse and a low throaty whistle.
On the you tube video you will see that there is no shortage of steam. I do not run with the gas fired burners on high. Personally I think that if they are noisy then they need turning down. I always use a good quality sparking gun when lighting through the smoke box door and this virtually guarantees that you will get both burners alight immediately
My Garratt will run for 30 minuets without having to use the 'goodall' although one is fitted to the water feed on top of the boiler.
I see nervous drivers topping up after 10 mins. into their run and then wonder why the pressure has dropped!
The gas tank is generous enough to last for that 30 minute run, though I do confess to 'top up' after initial steam has been raised and before you leave the yard. I never top up or refill on the main line. You may have spirit or coal fired loco coming by in the opposite direction.
If you have ever had a gas cannister ignite you will know what I mean
One further comment on the video. There is a section of running track when the engine sounds that it has a 'chuffer fitted.
This is not so. The wheels of the leading vehicle are touching the chairs. (something else to fix!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPYLblGCpjs&list=UUjUA51QsBdV8jf0f2fUIfBA&index=1
