AZURE RANGE RY -- 0-6-0T LOCOMOTIVE #5 -- STEAM-UP (Oct. 2023)

[@TRAINBUILDER]

Great video! Amazing locomotive 🚂

[@ken.mp372]

THANK YOU for your kind comments! Oh yes, my 0-6-0T #5 is a sweet steamer, a keeper! Modifying or altering the Roundhouse-Engr'g Chassis & Boiler Kit Modules, without upsetting the basic Module mechanical design, are great ways to "Freelance" design & build your own Lokey with every assurance it will run well. My # 5 utilizes slightly modified R-Hs "Lady Anne" Boiler & Chassis Kit Modules, along with my own Body & Cab construction, and I am more than a little pleased with the outcome! I have all the Parts for another Lokey using the same "L-A" Kit Modules awaiting a build, it will likely be a 2-6-0 or 2-6-2 either with or without a Tender (I haven't yet decided which.....). :-)

[@TRAINBUILDER]

@@ken.mp372 Tyats awesome! Have fun and thanks for sharing 😊🚂

[@WeldonGrainElevators]

Thats Awesome!

[@ken.mp372]

Thank you for your comment! As an old-timer, my amateur attempts as a Videographer are pretty shaky..... my apologies!

[@artfulldodger5597]

Love it! This is the type of engine Roundhouse needs to add to their range of models and give the high end prototype models a break for a year. The new Harrogate is proving to be a slow seller right out of the gate. Something like this would sell better than the Davenport, which really needs outside valve gear vs the inside it comes with. Great work!!!

[@gammr3227]

honestly i think roundhouse should focus more on basic series locos. They sell much more than the classic series but they seem to have been pretty much neglected in recent years. Now you can only buy 2 or 3 based on what you consider different locomotives

[@ken.mp372]

THANK YOU for your kind reply! This Loco was designed by myself in 1997, but didn't get built until 2017-2018. I do like the durability and robustness of Roundhouse products..... especially with the Walschaerts gear, and I do prefer Counter-Balanced cranks on any outside-framed Loco. I too have always wished R-Hs offered a simple U.S. style Loco like my 0-6-0 #5. With some patience & talent and the proper tools, it is a fine experience to build a "Freelanced" design using the R-Hs Kit Modules. I have all the parts to build a Loco very similar to my #5, except it will be a 2-6-0 or 2-6-2 (with or without a Tender.... I haven't yet decided.....). I hope to start the build in 2024..... 🙂 Keep Steamin' !!

[@johnwalker3263]

Are roundhouse models easier to run compared to accucraft? I’m new to the live steam scene.

[@ken.mp372]

Both brands usually steam & run smoothly. Accucraft models are usually more highly detailed, and most Roundhouse models are not too highly detailed. Accucraft produces more selections of models, especially in the U.S. Style. Roundhouse has fewer models in the U.S. Style. Accucraft does not supply much in the way of Repair or Servicing Parts, where Roundhouse has a complete range of Repair & Servicing Parts, as well as a selection of Fully Machined, Unpainted, Locomotive Kit Modules, to suit the whims of the "Freelance" DIY Locomotive Builder. Chassis, Boiler, and Body Kit Modules are available individually. I have found Roundhouse Locomotives to be very robust and more durable machines compared to Accucraft. Search out the Online Catalogs for both brands, and patiently view a lot of YT Videos before making any hard decisions. ;-)

[@johnwalker3263]

@@ken.mp372 thank you for that.

[@stevenj9414]

Cool garage layout. Like the kit you did. Is that a Lady Anne kit you used? It's really nicely done. I have a four Roundhouse engines, three have been fully turned into American prototypes.

[@ken.mp372]

Hi Steven-- Thank you for your kind comments & interest! I have two "R-house" Lokeys, #5 is my own design, and a "Katie" (my #1) built in 1999. Ran Katie with a few simple mods for over 20 years, then "Americanized" her about a year ago, she now bears scant resemblance to the original, and I really like her better! Roundhouse makes very fine Lokeys & has lots of parts to "Bash" with. I'm not too fond of Accucraft Locos & lack of parts supply. I own 3 A-Craft, an old "Ruby" is worn-out & dismantled, a 2-4-4T is also worn-out, and scheduled for a chassis replacement using a R-House 0-4-0 "Sammie" Chassis, my 2-6-0 is still running well. -- Yeah, I used modified L. Anne Chassis & Boiler Kit Modules on #5, and some Trackside Details detail castings, many of the details are "scratched-up".....all of the bodywork is mine. I raised the boiler 1/4" higher off the frame to look more American. #5 and my #1 are my favorites! Also have a design and all R--House parts on hand to build either a 2-6-0 or a 2-6-2, likely a side-tank lokey, similar to #5..... I need to make a start on that project soon. -- You can tell I am a bit long-winded when I get yakking about steam Lokeys & stuff. You might be able to access my E-mail address from the "About" portion of my YT Channel..... it would be fun to swap some tales! CHEERS! Ken S. --

[@ken.mp372]

Hi again, Steven! To E-mail me, you might try this: [e-mail]

[@stevenj9414]

@@ken.mp372Do you post yout projects on mylargescale or similar webform? I appreciate the detail but it's easy to loose valuable information like this on youtube comment. I used to own Accucraft engines I ended up selling them. I do miss the 4-4-0 American I owned though. I had the Forney and Nevada Baldwin Mogul too. I'm not crazy about piston valve reverse engines. I have a Ian Pearse Colorado that uses a piston valve reverse. Outside admission always runs worse than inside, same thing with the Accucraft engines using a piston valve reverse. I guess you could get a Ruby kit to fix your Forney eccentrics since it's the same loco. I am sure the boiler could be mounted to a basic series 0-4-0 frame the steam line would need to be modified as the Accucraft boiler uses metric compression nut and Roundhouse uses Imperial compression nut and bolts. You can see some of my Roundhouse engines I worked on, on my channel. I also post regularly at Mylargescale and the Mamod Unofficial Form..

[@ken.mp372]

Hello again Steven..... I thought I would catch up with you. Although I have been "Steaming" in the smaller scales since the late 1990's, and am not a "Noobie" (Ha!), I never paid much attention to MyLargeScale until recently..... -- I find it very interesting to read through the various Topics and Discussion Comments posted by other "Experienced" Live-Steamers..... so I joined a month ago!! I have only posted a couple of items on MLS so far. I do not have much to "Post", and will likely make only a few Comments in the Discussions as time goes by. I did notice Steven, that you welcomed me when I joined MLS..... THANK YOU !! I have noticed your name & comments in several MLS discussion topics. -- Over the past few years, I have also written a few "Articles" in collaboration with Daris Nevil (IBLS Secretary) and he has published them on the IBLS-wiki website (try a google search for "Ken Scheer IBLS")..... although geared toward "Riding Scale" steam interests, I think you might also find it an interesting resource of Live-Steam technical topics, clubs, people, and histories! Stay Well & Steamy !! "Vaporo In Fraternitate!" ;-) -- Ken S.

[@stevenj9414]

@@ken.mp372You're welcome Ken. KZbin is great but for in depth discussions on hobbies nothing beats a traditional UBB message board and Mylargescale has been around for decades and is very good. I wish it were more active.That's impressive you wrote some articles I'll have to search IBLS, thanks a lot.