WD Baldwin - slow goods train

[Chris Bird]

Hi folks
Here is a little video showing Roy wood's Accucraft WD Baldwin, now fitted with R/C on the regulator, hauling a rake of Binnie granite wagons. I have included some footage at the end at half speed, which suits this loco I think.
The exhaust beat seems a bit strange - but is clearer at half speed.....
You can see it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSdUAY_shuw Cheers Chris

 

[garrymartin]

Lovely stuff Chris , I like the Baldwin, but the fact the real ones had such a poor reputation puts me off. Daft I Know!

 

[MRail]

Another nice one, Chris!

 

[Redtail]

Another nice film Chris. Could I borrow the Sun please

 

[jameshilton]

That looks a lovely model - I wonder if we'll see an electric version for us non-steamies!?

 

[Don Gilham]

That's terrific Chris

 

[ge_rik]

I actually thought the slow-down version sounded more realistic - errrr - am I allowed to say that? I also took a peep at the slowed-down 7/8 Mamod video which looked and sounded really impressive given its origins.

Oh dear! Am I imperceptibly being drawn to live steam ......................??

Rik

 

[Richie]

Lovely video Chris

 

[Chris Bird]

Thanks for the kind words guys - I have to say that I enjoyed making it and could become a bit of a slow-motion addict! This Baldwin did take a lot of running in, but it has been transformed by the R/C as it was a bit tempremental on any sort of gradient before.

Rik - I think you might be being "perceptibly" being drawn to steam- and you know it makes sense
Cheers
Chris