@adriannash2705 Hi Adrian, she does, she is called Evening Star no 92220. The loco is a fully operational model of the real loco currently at the National Railway Museum in York UK. Thanks for the comment 👍

@@garybrown593 I have a Hornby one of those, it’s really cool that you have this in 5” gauge

@adriannash2705 Ah great stuff! I too have 00, just bought a 9F too! I am very lucky to have been able to have the 5 inch gauge locos, tools and the ability to operate and build them, at times it is difficult but very rewarding 😀

@@garybrown593 oh man that’s awesome. How many engines have you made?

@adriannash2705 in 5 inch I have the 9F which I have rebuilt and replaced some parts on, I also have a Manor loco I'm completely rebuilding from a part built project and a 15 xx Speedy I am building from a chassis part built. It's in my videos. Cheers

@julias-shed Thanks Julia, yeah pretty spot on I think, took a few runs to settle the valve and piston rings in once I had the Die blocks sorted out. She sounds the same in reverse too!

@@garybrown593 impressive 😀

@RobertBrown-lf8yq Thanks Robert, she certainly is and am very lucky. The club track also has an up and over element with a steep grade so will see about giving that a go next visit. Thanks for commenting

@mrmrst9020 Thanks Glen, she is sounding pretty good these days, I think I had her notched up a bit too for these runs. Going to try to get some other shots at the club this weekend with some friends bringing their locos too! Fun time

@@garybrown593 look forwards to seeing some footage I was going to run my loco this weekend but me and my wife both got the flu 🤧 so it’s nice catching up on you tube to pass the time 👍🏻

@mrmrst9020 Oh no! Well I hope you both are feeling better soon, I'm trying to get my wife to drive the loco but no joy yet.. maybe this weekend if I can get my daughter to let her have a go! 😊

@@garybrown593 thank you Gary yes really not liking this flu my wife not interested in the hobby as I’ve taken over our garden with my railway when I have a steam up at home she pops out to have a look 👍🏻👍🏻

@mrmrst9020 I had a flue too and was difficult to shake, well at least the wife is not hostile to it! Mine likes to photograph and do arty type shots so keeps us all happy, I'll take that as a win!

@JohnRich1415 Thanks John and glad you like the content, if you ever fid feel the urge to 'up scale' then some or maybe all your 7mm scale skills would transfere, I for one am keen to look at building some coaches in 5 inch but the only source of building info for coaches is Gauge 1 that I have seen so far.

@@garybrown593 Gauge 1 to 5 inch coaches I am assuming could be the same process but scaled up with sturdier materials that 5 inch would demand, be interesting to see how you get on with that project.

​@JohnRich1415 it's the closest I can find for reference material for the building, I have drawings for the bogies in 5 inch already. The best source of information so far is the Gauge 1 Handbook for coaches, a worthwhile read!

@julias-shed Thanks Julia, I want to get her back on her wheels and start fitting up the motion over the winter, will do a Project walk around once 9F is sat on her servicing stand as she should be!

@brianclark2370 Thanks Brian! Was a bit mismatch but wanted to have that footage out this week so just pulled some bits together. Will be more running soon if thecweather holds off but then it's probably workshop content again. Thanks for your support and interest really appreciate it 👍

@camedia1992 Ah thank you, glad you enjoy them. This sort of comment makes producing them worthwhile!

Thanks Mr Mrs T, hopefully a few more as the year windes down to come. But the days are drawing in and my lathe is calling me to do those jobs I need/want to do!

@@garybrown593 hi Gary yes not many good days for running I am hoping to run my loco hopefully next weekend depending on the weather regards Glen 👍🏻

@julias-shed Hi Julia, very comfortable actually for the footpegs, need to put a pad on the seat but again pretty comfortable. I was worried it might be a bit cramped up but is fine so far!

@@garybrown593 glad to hear it, it looked a bit like your knees were up by your ears! A padded seat will make all the difference.

@julias-shed A little yes! But wasn't uncomfortable, maybe a scale type riding car will come into play in the future but it works OK for now, Have we all got another Brit video to watch this weekend?

@@garybrown593 of course, it’s a really good one tomorrow 😀

@julias-shed As always then! Great stuff keep them coming

@mrmrst9020 Very much so! The seat was also pretty comfortable as is but will sort a pad out too, was having 'lubricator fun' tonight bit seem to have sorted out now

@@garybrown593 definitely got to be comfortable Gary The fun of live steam always something to keep a eye on glad it’s sorted it’s self out

@kevintheilen9643 Hi Kevin, yes I do have shakes hands always had and apologies its come through on the videos. I was once told by my RAF Doctor to have a shot of sherry in a flask at work if it ever got too bad 🤣 not sure that would have gone down too well with my superiors however! Key thing is yes they do shake but I still enjoy working with my hands so do it anyway. Cheers 🍻

@kepamurray1845 welcome! Ah yes will try to do that, I do most of it in landscape but will try to keep that orientation 😀

@brianclark2370 Hi Brian, welcome and thanks for commenting. Its a new channel but looking to add more soon. ☺️

Thanks flippop glad you enjoyed it 😀

@@garybrown593 I really did, thank you also for subscribing! All the best, Philip

@flippop101 first thing I saw was the 9F on your page, how could I resist!

@@garybrown593 I‘m attracted to 9Fs like a magnet 🧲 sorry, I have to admit I love BR standards. But please don’t tell anyone!

@@flippop101 your secret is safe on the Internet 🤣

Thanks Martyn hopefully keep you entertained and thank you for commenting 😊

@julias-shed Maybe but your getting closer every week, it will get there!

@julias-shed No spoilers but have another too show this week too, needs a bit of a better whistle however 😅

Thanks Glen and thank you for sharing your work too, there are a few of us now sharing our steam and engineering interests, which will hopefully keep our passions going! Great stuff 👏

@@garybrown593 thank you Gary can’t wait to watch more of your video’s And it’s a really lovely hobby Your 9F is a lovely loco I know what you mean about driving 5 inch on the ground it can be quite challenging but worth it 👍🏻👍🏻

@mrmrst9020 It really is, weirdly I had never driven her backwards until recently! But it does go that way 😆 it is a great hobby and hopefully more will want to come and get involved.

@@garybrown593 totally agree I try and let different people from my club to drive my loco it really keeps them interested for the future 👍🏻👍🏻

@mrmrst9020 That is a nice way to get involved, I started in a similar way. Keep that up 💯

Oh and I’ve subscribed 🤣

Thanks Julia - erm... yeah I guess it is! I did just place all that there ad hoc but yes that is probably a straightforward efficiency win! Thanks for pointing that out and subscribing!

@matthewnaylor4412 Hi Matthew, yep that was the same for me! My Grandad and I got the Mamod Roller and Traction engine one Christmas and that was it! Key thing is now if you wanted to get involved your already in a good starting point here on KZbin, lots going on. Hope you enjoy the content 😊

Hi Desmond, thanks for viewing and commenting! I really want to show that you can build and maintain these sorts of hobbies if you want too, Let me know if there is anything you want to see and will try to pull a video together (another skill I am working on) 😂😂

@karlalton3170 I didn't build it from scratch as I just don't have that sort of time but I must have spent 50+ hours since I got her just sorting bits out already! At our club there is a chap who has a 5 inch loco built at Derby works! An 080 Black loco with tender, I wonder if it is the same one??

@@garybrown593The guy my dad worked with would be in his late 70's now i guess as my dad was older than him and he would be 90 now if he was still alive , the chaps name who ran it and built it was a guy called Len Smith from Ambergate .

@@karlalton3170 I know the owner now has a different name, you can see it on the videos at Gilling East on KZbin if you search for that, you might spot it??

@johncrosssteam Hi John, now you tell me 😅. That is a very good idea, the foot pegs are within the Sourthern and GL5 standards so hopefully they are OK for most lines, had her (9F) around the track today testing the tender out, will get a video up at some stage.

@jonathanparle8429 Yes I need to sort that out!

@@garybrown593 Thanks. That makes sense now! The new dies were an enormous improvement and with sorted valve timing it will be as smooth as the full sized version!

@jonathanparle8429 there is a few shorts on there of her running around, I also believe one of the valves was blowing by a bit but that seems to have settled after some long steady runs, the work to fix the lubricator has also helped her alot.

@tonydewey3023 Thanks Tony, full disclosure I did not build this one but am building a 5 inch Manor, similar size wise and that's taken 3 years so far. Also must have spent 30+hours on this easily since purchase just sorting things out, they are resource sponges but very worthwhile ones I think!

@@haroldpearson6025 She was both! The loco had been the previous owners third "go to" loco due to her size, so she needed a bit of work to the motion and some running in (see the other videos) air wise it always takes more air than you think! Steam has a much better expansion rate

@@garybrown593 Hi, thanks for the response. I have built 7 live steam locos of various gauges. I remember running the chassis of a 3.5 in gauge Juliet on my 3hp compressor. The loco brought the compressor to a standstill. One tip, it's a mistake to have very close tolerances on running parts such as con and coupling rods and valve gear components.

​@haroldpearson6025 Most of my steam experience is standard gauge although I am also building a 5 inch gauge Manor. Yes making them too tight is easily done, especially given the need for parts to expand with heat etc. I have had to re-work some of the components such as the die blocks. Things need to be close and smooth not tight.

@jwatson9732 Thanks for the comment, I have some footage of her running uploaded if you want to see. Hopefully get her out again soon as I have been busy sorting some issues out.

@NOELTM Thank you, I did get it sorted in the end, have been making more progress since but need to get a video sorted. It's a great hobby to be involved with.

They take alot of work to get right as do all such projects, but it's very satisfying as you build and improve them.

@MrAsBBB Thanks Mr A! In fact that is what I did do, sounds much more even now. Have been working on some improvements on her so need to get a video up again soon.

It's an old trick BUT it's cleaning it out after that's the bugger.

King is a massive loco BTW,

@@steamon2 I remembered today that heritage steam do sell a lapping paste for that job, comes in fine and medium and safe to use while the steam engine is running

That's partly what has happened with this one, it's had pistons, valves and liners all made in cast iron and was not the previous owners "go to" loco so had not run a great deal.. see her running around the track etc in my other videos for the changes

Thanks Joel, you do get a fair amount of that sort of thing in this and most hobbies as I'm sure you already know. I just like being a part of the hobby and make my own mind up about people and their level of "knowledge". Just keep learning and improving is the key.

@Stoomraider I also have another lubricator to fit to her, it's been OK so far but it's clear that any disruption to oil flow effects these locos alot.