MODIFYING A 5 INCH GAUGE GWR 14XX STEAM LOCOMOTIVE - PART #22

Modifying A 5 Inch Gauge Gwr 14Xx Steam Locomotive - Part #22 - Running the Model Steam Locomotive ..... The Coal Fired steam test on the picnic table in the garden. The time has come for a proper steam test, I know that all the methods of pumping water into the boiler are working so I can now proceed with confidence - with a proper coal fire in the Locomotive's firebox .... IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP ME AND BECOME A PATRON OF MY KZbin CHANNEL VIA "PATREON", OR IF YOU WISH TO SUPPORT ME VIA 'PAYPAL" TO HELP FUND THE PRODUCTION OF THESE SPECIALIST MODEL STEAM ENGINE TUTORIAL VIDEOS - PLEASE GO TO:
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[@GRAHAM1514]

Thanks Keith for a excellent series ,I watched all 22 of them ,I can fully understand what you have achieved here they are the basis for a good loco, with some modifications and tweaking you can polish the brass as they say ,I have just purchased a Kingscale 61xx and I have similar work to to to that thanks again , All the best Graham

[@danharold3087]

Reaching the end of your work on this engine is a bit like finishing the last book in a good trilogy. Well done !

[@phoenixrising4573]

Almost sad to see this one end Keith. *quick, someone get him a basket case locomotive to start on ;) *

[@ScottRuggels]

Beautiful little jewel. Running so smooth. I hope the manufacturer is taking notes.

[@timjones825]

What a wonderful job you have done on the loco I’m very Im very impressed thanks tim

[@keithappleton]

Many thanks!

[@JoelHudson]

She turned out quite a sweet engine, nice work Keith!

[@randynovick7972]

It sounds so plucky and merry under steam. I really can't wait to see it on a track. Thanks for showing us this test, Keith!

[@callumhardy5098]

Woohoo runs like a beauty!! Well done Squire!!

[@JohnnySteam]

This is an excellent series Keith, thank you very much.

[@andygray9285]

Thank you Keith another good series.

[@owenmeschter9888]

Such an absolutely gorgeous little engine! Runs beautifully, thanks to your careful craftsmanship and tinkering of course.

[@kcaskmelater5079]

Another beautiful model, well done

[@mickd6942]

Just want to say what an excellent job youve done on this loco

[@nikond90ful1]

Thanks for the video Keith, Nice looking engine.

[@ianc4901]

It's always sad to see a series come to an end but I'm looking forward to what you start next !

[@kevinbyrne4538]

Gorgeous little locomotive. Runs like a Swiss watch.

[@ponkkaa]

Smooth runner. Can't wait to see it on the tracks.

[@user-sw1vr9sn2g]

an excellent work of craft . . . better than a work of art!

[@raincoast2396]

That really is a good looking engine Keith. Congratulations. Money in the bank so to speak.

[@JonatanGronoset]

Very nice engine now, Keith. It's been an interesting series. Looking foreward to seeing her on the track. :)

[@johnkinnane547]

G'day Keith I will state the obvious ......its bloody terrific and all the work you put in really paid off! It's Chinese but when you consider that the Chinese were building and maintaining those huge QJ's it's no wonder! John

[@NathanielKempson]

Sad to see this series come to a close, but Im CHUFFED that the loco runs so sweetly. Cant wait to see you nipping round a railway with it! I hope one day to own my own miniature steam locomotive (when I can afford one that is XD) So these videos are a god send, and also as a trainee fireman I find the steam up video most useful as I learn the ropes. Cheers Keith!! -Nathan

[@theothertonydutch]

Grand!

[@amascia8327]

Did the manufacturer ever thank you? This series is priceless to them ! ! !

[@keithappleton]

No, not a word ...... but I did buy it from the manufacturer at a discounted price }:-)))

[@amascia8327]

@@keithappleton OK... but what they [should have] learned from your series is the difference between "sort of OK" and "exceptional" ! ! Further, it [your approach] can be applied to any product to make it exceptional. Oh well... Maybe it's just as well if they are asleep at the wheel.

[@MysteryManBob]

the color looks a lot better now that it's outside, it's not as dark as the real one but it's still a lovely green

[@tjofmaine1]

Thank You Keith for a great series. She is a beautiful engine. It was enjoyable to watch you test and talk about and carryout the modifications. By The Way, how is the heat over there?

[@keithappleton]

The heat is pleasant - it makes a change from wet & miserable }:-)))

[@peterhanson5138]

Thankyou Keith, for a very informative series of videos and I look forward to obtaining all the necessary parts from Blackgate Engineering and put time aside to modify my own 14xx to a standard likely not as good as yours but hopefully a lot better than it is right now. Maybe you could ask blackgates to make a package of the necessary parts you used to make ordering easier. Kind Regards Peter Australia

[@keithappleton]

Glad you found the series useful - I already sent a list of the parts that I used to Blackgates Engineering ......

[@schwarzalben88]

Fascinating Keth Im not a fan of the GWR ( LNER Man her) but I have to say Ive always found the 14XX class interesting. This one seems to be very free steaming I await the Vido of it running under load with anticipation

[@keithappleton]

Me neither, I like GNR and LMS engines best. But ever since I saw the 14XX loco that was featured in the old film "The Titfield Thunderbolt" I like this particular class of GWR engine {:-)))

[@DAKOTA56777]

I think I tend to lean a bit toward LNWR, but really I like engines from most the railways. Along with the 14XX, another one of my favourites from the GWR is the broad gauge Rover class single. With the green and red Victorian livery they look quite nice indeed.

[@CarroBelga]

Keith, you would be more then welcome to run your engine at the model engineers track here in Southampton, when you are next down in the south. On the first Saturday of each month. Thanks

[@keithappleton]

That's very kind, thank you. I occasionally visit a friend of mine who lives in Portsmouth, so it is a possibility I could call in ..... camera in hand }:-)))

[@hegegerhardt8008]

When I see your and other steam locomotive I've get a song on my mind called.. the train from bloemfontein.. beautiful locomotive to.. and is it a 0-4-2 locomotive??

[@simonbirt6121]

Your summary of the engine echoes my thoughts on a lot of Chinese products. Often very good machining, but somehow they seem to loose interest when it comes to assembly and finish. I have a Chinese milling machine, same problems, now I have fixed them its a great machine. I suppose it is the final assembly and careful felting that takes time and costs money. For the price you get a lot of metal.

[@steamboatmodel]

Well done, What are the common Gauge's of track in UK? I just checked one of our local tracks and they are 3 ½”, 4 ¾” and 7 ¼” tracks.

[@keithappleton]

3 1/2, 5 and 7 1/4 inch gauges in the UK usually . . .

[@christophervause3061]

Is it possible to use compressed air or steam through the blower instead of a fan to draw the fire.

[@keithappleton]

yes ....

[@AustNRail]

At least it runs smoothly without oscillation.

[@JintySteam1]

I notice you are using CMD Rolling roads :) What are these 14xx's like to oil up since everything is between the frames? Are they are good starter engine?

[@keithappleton]

The 14xx is easy enough to lubricate with an extension pipe on the oil can. Please watch the entire series and judge for yourself whether or not you should buy one . . . . .

[@amanofmanyparts9120]

Hang on. Previously you said your track was 7 1/2". Unless you've added a third rail to give you a dual gauge railway, how are you going to run it? Ps. In my yoof I used to lay full size railways for all the local steel works plus some for British Rail, NCB and some quarries.

[@excession777]

But will it reach 88 miles per hour? (/Back to the Future III) :P

[@stewartdavis8618]

Keith, do you know what spring rates you have on your 14XX ?

[@keithappleton]

No Idea, I used the ones that it was originally fitted with on the Driving wheels and used a pair from Blackgates Engineering on the trailing wheels.

[@rhavrane]

Bonjour Keith, You say it is a great locomotive but you rebuilt it almost completely...This is not exactly what I would have said. Even if the original price is low, a final user should take care the work done by a specualist, and the work of a specialist has a significant and justified cost. Never mind, this is your work and it is perfect, as usual would I say. And I am impressed to see you mini injectors work at almost 100 PSI (> 6 bars). Amicalement, Raphaël

[@Lucknoexist]

Is there going to be a video of you running it?

[@keithappleton]

did you not watch the part of this video where I mention it ???

[@ELPaso1990TX]

What sort of price range do these Chinese built locos cost?

[@keithappleton]

Please look on Google.

[@DeepPastry]

I'm hoping that their great engineering starts to be reflective in the build quality. I assume they're a new manufacturer who're just having a bit of a shaky start is all. Though I hope the reason Blackgates had it was for some advice from a third party to correct some of the issues, and that they'll get something out of these videos too.

[@keithappleton]

They are not a new manufacturer - far from it , they just couldn't figure out how to make an injector work . . .

[@southern207hobbies]

Now all you shaken all the bugs out of this 14xx she runs better then a swiss made watch

[@bluefoxy6478]

I wonder if that Chinese mamufactor has watched this and realise they need to fix there production line to avoid all the issues and include the modifications that you have done.

[@bullettube9863]

It's almost as if the manufacturers did not realize that people who buy replica steam engines actually wanted to steam them! I bet the people back in China, if they watched this series, will change their minds.

[@mzakaria9509]

Is oliver

[@atcoflyer1756]

Fancy selling it?

[@keithappleton]

not at the moment }:-)))

[@atcoflyer1756]

Don’t blame you! How much is it worth second hand roughly?