First run of a Ransomes 2 inch compound traction engine

[@gorcbj]

An amazing piece of machinery, seeing the pistons running so smoothly is just beautiful, though I have to say it seems a bit hard to fine down the throttle. Am glad that you two were able to bring it out for others to see and had a good space to run it.

[@MrBramMoos]

We hope to show it more in the near future and for sure we will bring it to Medemblik next year, the third weekend in September.

[@charleskendall5972]

probably touchy on the throttle because every thing is still new and tight , not broken in

[@davidjames1007]

Great job, beautifully made. Congratulations and thanks for sharing

[@stepht8677]

Beautiful bit of machinery! Always a complete joy when it comes back alive.

[@MrBramMoos]

I can`t agree more, it was a great feeling once she was running again.

[@sSteppingStones]

Very nice! I have my plans set on buying a 4' burrel when i turn 21 (legal age to drive it on the road)

[@MrBramMoos]

Sounds very good to me, good luck with it.

[@rhavrane]

Bonjour Bram, Lucky man to have been there to share this experience with you friend ! Just the perfect machine to avoid gas in a near future :+) And there is a great whistle too ! I would have like to be there to drive it... Perhaps one day... Amicalement, Raphaël

[@MrBramMoos]

Bonjour Raphaël, for sure if you come over one day I can let you have a go with it, no problemo :) Kind Regards Bram

[@gasmith841]

Great video Bram. Quite a powerful machine

[@MrBramMoos]

Thanks Geoff, the rest of the show will follow soon :)

[@danielwinters71]

that thing looks fun to drive

[@MrBramMoos]

Yes for sure it is fun to drive and we will drive it again soon at a model weekend in Holland.

[@MattF12765]

I live in Ipswich and am about 5 mins drive from Ransome rd industrial estate where they used to be.

[@MrBramMoos]

Nice to be so close to where they were built, is there anything axcept for the road name left of the factory?

[@MattF12765]

@@MrBramMoos I’ll have a look but I doubt it. If there is anything I’ll take some photos.

[@MrBramMoos]

@@MattF12765 That would be very nice, a pitty that all this history is gone.

[@Mudsuitable]

I'm looking for good plans to build a stem engine like this, what are the estimated power figures from this model? It is absolutely gorgeous!!

[@MrBramMoos]

I know that here are drawings around for this model. Don`t know about power figures but you can pull three adults with this engine. :)

[@daniepotgieter3276]

Where can you get the plans for a similar built?

[@MrBramMoos]

In Holland there is a live steam group who are publishing these drawings I think. The name is Stoom groep Holland.

[@grahamsengineering.2532]

I'm building one of these in 6" scale. I have a full set of drawings and patterns.

[@MrBramMoos]

Sounds good, will be a lot of work but as you can see it is worth to do it. Keep them building.

[@gerkerkhoven]

Die meneer op de bok kan het best voor z'n verjaardag een nieuwe fluit vragen. Maar voor de rest ZO KNAP GEMAAKT en bereden!!

[@MrBramMoos]

Helemaal mee eens Ger, en we moeten deze machine nog een klein beetje beter leren kennen.:)

[@charleskendall5972]

this is cool, i have a 2 inch allchin

[@MrBramMoos]

I have watched the video, a very nice engine

[@charleskendall6401]

@@MrBramMoos thanks, do you have to drive yours with the blower on? Mine does not seem to do well with anthricite so I run her with pinewood and hardwood..

[@charleskendall5972]

@@MrBramMoos thats a nice jefferies, did you build it or find it second hand from someone may i ask ?

[@MrBramMoos]

@@charleskendall5972 It was traded in second hand and given to a friend :)

[@mattseymour8637]

Lovely engine. Did you build her yourself?

[@MrBramMoos]

I wish I had the time to do such project but no this one is built by a man that isn`t any longer with us For me he was a master builder, such a fantastic job that he did.

[@mattseymour8637]

@@MrBramMoos Fair enough I'm the same but more the fact I don't have the skills and knowledge and the machines to build one. She is a well made engine. You can tell that

[@mattseymour8637]

@@MrBramMoos what coal do you use for this engine?

[@MrBramMoos]

@@mattseymour8637 We are using antrasiet as coal and it works very well with this engine.

[@mattseymour8637]

@@MrBramMoos great choice. Takes some getting going but burns hot. Is that the Welsh anthracite?