Casselman ON: FIRST RUN! - Accucraft’s new 13T Shay (Please like/subscribe/comment/share)

[@sakumar]

I was over at the Accucraft Union City warehouse earlier this week and noticed that they had a dozen kits and another dozen Ready-To-Run 13T Shays in boxes stacked up with shipping labels. Checked KZbin today to see whether there were any new videos yet and you didn't disappoint! Congratulations -- it runs great!

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Thanks!! 😊 I started filming as soon as the thing arrived. Lol

[@davidfletcher5591]

Looking great and running beautifully. Thanks so much for showing it. I love this little Shay, but then I'm biased!

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

I’m a tad biased too! 😊

[@cellar2008]

Just wanted to thank you for your nicely done and informative videos, especially about the Accucraft Shay. The unboxing, first run and the others of the Shay motivated me to buy one too 😊 Will see how mine will run and hope similar to yours. Thanks again.

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

@@cellar2008 oh awesome! Thanks so much for your kind words. ☺️ Please let me know how it goes.

[@stevesoscaletrainchannel.1901]

Awesome new Shay Locomotive. Great first run! I loved the close up of the drive train in operation. The RC addition will make it even more fun. Thanks for sharing.

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Thanks Steve. ☺️ the drive train mesmerizes me.

[@everett86]

She is gorgeous! The first time firing an engine is the most fun and also when you learn the most, so it is important to film it. Mistakes are nothing to be ashamed of. I make many in my recent first firing of my Mamod. Live and learn.

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

So true about mistakes. ☺️

[@johnjohnston9661]

I love Shays and I'm absolutely fascinated with live steam! It's amazing to see a scale model operate pretty much like the real thing; foibles and all. Love the various hues of green. Of course the variations can also be attributed to age, sun, and the high temps on a boiler. Thanks for sharing your latest acquisitions!

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Thanks John! ☺️ I also just can’t settle on a choice of green. So the variations have become a thing - part of the story of the line. Lol

[@johnlazar7582]

What a beautiful locomotive! Well worth the price! I'm sure you will get a lot of enjoyment with it, Terry!

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

No doubt I will. My Accucraft 0-6-0 has gotten tons and tons of use and I already like this one more. I am looking forward to it having 10+ years of oily grime, brass tarnishing, wood darkening, paint scorching, natural weathering on it too!

[@johnlazar7582]

@@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks I bet you will!

[@GartenOval]

Wow what a really nice Shay Locomotive! I like it 😍 Beatiful, thanks for sharing 👍🏼 Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Thanks from Eastern Ontario, Canada. 😊😊 🇨🇦

[@mikeportjogger1]

Another great video Terry and very timely for me as I have one in "planished iron" on order. FYI the answer I got from Graham at Accucraft UK to my query about minimum radius on 45mm track was "We tested it on a layout at the Llanfair show Mike and I'd say 3' would be the minimum, it started to bind on 2' 6" radius! " Can't wait for mine to arrive.

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Thanks! You are the second person to mention it running on tighter curves than 8 foot diametre. It is advertised with 8 as the minimum. That’s good to know. It looks great on 8 though.

[@timvrip]

That's a very nice engine and it runs so well. I've enjoyed watching your videos, especially the commentary from Marge and Henry. Anyway, you've inspired me to get back into the hobby now that I'm retired. Keep up the good work ... its very entertaining.

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Your text was an additional Christmas present. My dad died not long into retirement. But he didn’t have a hobby. So glad to hear you are getting back into the hobby.

[@davidwhite1864]

Awesome.She runs really well straight out the box and as you say will get even better as things bed in. Jack was so pleased with his first appearance.Thanks for that Terry. Im sure were going to see a lot more of this engine. Oh and nice shot from AJs corner😊

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Go back to the original recording of Jack. For some reason he says just the word “green” so dim I could barely hear it. So I cut just that work out and doubled it’s volume. Oh the fun you can have with editing! 😊 You are known as the fellow that is always pouring tea. Jack will always have a green paint bucket. The engine is a jewel and a marvel.

[@JLF2025]

Loving your videos chap!

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Well that’s awesome! ☺️ Thanks for telling me. 😊

[@WeedMIC]

Ty u 4 sharing.

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

You’re very welcome.☺️

[@markoregan6656]

Yes nice it has some local modifications made localy by the timbermill to its stack and had a local made spark arestor at some stage

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

One day I’d love to see it. There is so much down under I want to see! Some great train stuff.

[@BlackforestSweet]

Surely a beautiful little engine, runs gracefully, and will be great while pulling a short train of log cars.

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

True! Now I have to get some log cars! Unless I use it on a tourist run…

[@huntercoleman460]

Amazing shay Terry.

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

@@huntercoleman460 thanks Hunter. I am very pleased with this engine.

[@chicagolandrailroader]

Awesome shay

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

It is! I am in love with it. 😊

[@associatedblacksheepandmisfits]

❤

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Yes. ❤️ Indeed. Paid for by a small legacy I received several years ago.

[@jebbthetrainkid1281]

30 minutes of run time would be great. Nice and Successful First Run. She did Great Terry.

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Thanks Matt. 😊

[@MattKonsol]

What a nice shay locomotive you have especially in live steam. Henry and marge seems like they have there doubts about that engine.

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Henry and Marge generally know their engines well. 😊

[@markoregan6656]

I also have just bought this engine and its full size proto type is less than 1 hours drive from my place !

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Cool! 😊

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

How do you like your engine?

[@tylerdewein856]

Hi there! Very cool. Where do you get those little switchers engines too? Thanks!

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

I got the Mamod Boulton from Mamod in the UK. www.mamod.co.uk/shop-categories/boulton You can get the PIKO loco from various places. Just google PIKO 25 ton with sound. I repainted mine.

[@tylerdewein856]

Thanks for the tip! Great videos by the way thank you so much

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

@@tylerdewein856 You’re welcome! ☺️

[@duanedrouillard2495]

How do you slow down and or stop. Cool modeling though. Lots of work,fun

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Thanks Duane! Installed a small servo and connected it to the reverse lever. There is a hidden receiver and 4 x AAA rechargeable batteries. When pressure is up I set the steam regulator to open and use the reversing lever back and forth with radio control to move the loco.

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

I show exactly how I added RC in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6bOiGifZsqVlassi=GmWDJo7U8Vny4J98

[@lyndonfoster1090]

Wonderful as usual. I have been following accucraft for years. I wish they would do more in all electric but I am glad you've done the live steam too. I always thought that live steam was beyond me but your video is an inspiration! Can't wait until you do a video in r/c conversion! Does it have a burner cut off if the water gets low? Just curious. Thanks for a other great video!

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Thanks!! There is no burner cut off but, generally, the loco is designed specifically to run out of butane before the boiler lever approaches dry. And like any machine the sight glass is handy and a few squirts of water here and there can be added via the goodall valve. These engines are not as tricky I I supposed they would be before I launched into live steam. I had my worries.

[@Emanlivesteam]

Love it!! I need it! But I don’t have R8 turns 😢

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Someone just told me they tried it on 6 foot diameter and it worked. If I had 6 foot curves I’d try and let you know, but I don’t, sadly.

[@ЛЬВИНИ]

Good video, like.😁.

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Thanks! 😊

[@sylar1989]

When you buy this is it ready to run or is there some assembly required?

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Hi. You have the option to but it as a complete kit or already built. The already built one does require that you add the trucks and linkages yourself.

[@sylar1989]

Is it hard to assemble the trucks and linkages? Had my eye on this locomotive but I dont trust myself to assemble a loco. To expensive to get something wrong.

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

@@sylar1989 i found it fairly straightforward. I was a bit worried to but found it needn’t have worried.

[@vanbc19631963]

Hi Terry, serious question this time... Why the warm tap water? I've not seen that before. I have to say that's a little more sophisticated than the steam engines I usually mess around with. Wonderful video as ever. I hope Henry and Marjory are adjusting to your weather there.

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Henry and Marge do miss the milder climes of Vancouver Island. But they are adjusting ok. I’ll let them know you asked. ☺️ Most of my engines have the butane tank adjacent to the boiler (in the cab). Butane cools fast as the tank empties and becomes less efficient as a result. With the tank adjacent to the boiler the radiant heat keeps the butane efficient. This loco does not have room. The bath helps regulate the warmth of the tank and helps keep the flow efficient. On a hot summer day outside I often did not add water to my other loco’s water tank. But cool to cold weather without water the loco was lethargic at best. Some people buy those small battery operated hand warmers from outdoor stores and stuff one down beside the tank.

[@vanbc19631963]

Very helpful. Thank you.@@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

@@vanbc19631963 no prob. 😊

[@garygriffiths9905]

Why do you put water where the gas tank is?

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Hi Gary. As butane vacates the tank the tank temperature drops rapidly and that causes less efficiently in butane vaporization and flow. This is mitigated in live steam engines where the tank is adjacent to the back of the boiler in the cab, as the heat from the boiler warms the tank. When the butane tank is away from the heat of the boiler hot tap water put in at the beginning of each run helps the tank with flow which aids much better firing. After a run the water is fairly cold. You can run the engine without the water bath but the engine would suffer some power loss. Especially so if running outdoors in cool to cold weather.

[@FeckHallBahn]

Lovely. I am, or rather my bank balance is, very glad that the minimum radius is 8’!! The FeckHallBahn is 2’…

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Hahahahaha. Indeed. But I just HAD to have a Shay. When I designed my indoor layout (for our brutally cold winters) I specifically made it 8 foot because I was on the list for this engine. I’d like to see Roundhouse make one.

[@stevenj9414]

It is very nice engine. All piston valve engines are like that in this scale, the cylinders are hard to clear condensation. Well if you wanted to you could leave the steam regulator open and use the piston valve reverser as the throttle and direction. Keep it well oiled.

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

You know, I have been thinking of adding RC by just doing that, using the reverse lever. Hmmmm

[@stevenj9414]

@@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks Ian Pearse setup his live steam locos that way. He made them piston valve reverser and the reverser would come r/c controlled but not the steam regulator. Since the shay is geared it would be very forgiving. Still keep watch on the valve gear. The older two cylinder shays from Accucraft, the valve gear could wear badly. The company has gotten a lot better since they acquired Aster.

[@RhBKeith]

Yes I agree using the reverser is the way to go, and in fact many Accucraft locos already have the pushrod hole already there in the lever. The LGB/Aster Frank S is also set up to work this way. What a gorgeous little Shay and it seems to run very smoothly!

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

@@stevenj9414 i’ve noticed that too. Aster apparently made key components in Japan that were then sent to China.

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

@@RhBKeith funny but this is the approach I tried first with my Accucraft Sabrina but the loco was barely controllable. It just didn’t like it at all. But the Shays being geared down would be much better.

[@laaity]

What a beautiful locomotive How powerful is she? And will you ever build an engine shed for your locos?

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

I have yet to test how powerful. But it walked away with those railcars without noticing. Did you hear I now refer to the driver with your name?

[@laaity]

@@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks haha ja thanks Im proud to be a character in your videos One thing you should know about me Is a dispise the use of gloves You never see me with gloves on a steam engine

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

@@laaity hahahaha. Well, my figure has gloves. Maybe in a future vid you can be grumpy about it. Lol

[@laaity]

@@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks hahahaha Ja lol

[@deweyhall712]

The hobo union approves of this video, and will be hopping live steam trains on a layout near you.❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Hahahaha! Awesome! I need to get a set of hobo figures. ☺️☺️☺️

[@deweyhall712]

@@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks that was the idea behind the comment....

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

@@deweyhall712 i shall keep an eye out… ☺️

[@SwiftSlots]

Nice!

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Yeah, and the loco isn’t too bad either. 😝 (Nice railcars)

[@SwiftSlots]

@@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks Yes, think you chose well for the first wagons 🤣

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

@@SwiftSlots hehehe

[@Elliottblancher]

is this a Class A, B, or C shay?

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Class A. Two cylinders, two trucks.

[@northernutahlivesteam]

👍

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

☺️

[@fabrizioviscardi40]

Great running of Shay, but you are better then Federico Fellini about edithing of footage! with my compliments, ciao Fabrizio - like 10

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

Ohhhh no Fellini was a master! 😊😊 But thanks for the compliment. ☺️☺️

[@fabrizioviscardi40]

Yes, as Fellini I think, you are a master in this matter, ciao Fabrizio@@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

@@fabrizioviscardi40 😊😊😊❤️

[@fabrizioviscardi40]

@@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks

[@k.b.o.7514]

Noticed that Accucraft lists superheater for this shay, anyone know if this is different from the older runs of shays and if it provides an improved steaming performance?

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

My shay does not have a super heater. There is precious little room in the small flu. Waaaay back when this loco was first announced it also listed a hand pump in the tender. At some point during development that was dropped.

[@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks]

And to sort of answer your question my loco’s steam is a bit wetter than my locos with a super heater.