REPAIRING A MARKIE TRACTION ENGINE - PART #1

[@laurenssmith9534]

Slip eccentrics are very interesting I had never encountered these before and so wondered how some engines were able to go in both directions despite having only one eccentric. Thanks for showing this type of valve gear .

[@Chlorate299]

That is a lovely little model. Thanks for demonstrating the eccentric mechanism, simple and effective.

[@tjofmaine1]

Looks like another good project Keith. Looking forward to it.

[@patmancrowley8509]

Always fascinating, Keith.

[@wi11y1960]

Sounds to have some blow by. Do you ever bother to diametrically time the engines?

[@willybee3056]

Thanks for another good job. There are a lot of slide valve engines. But did they ever make a rotating valve engine?

[@raymondj8768]

really nice engine and a very cool video to thanks buddy !

[@StaxRail]

I have been thinking about buying one of these engines, but are they worth it?

[@willi-fg2dh]

pretty much depends on what *it* is. [ to quote a former US president ]

[@harryrobinson2901]

I would recommend a DR mercer traction engine. If you look the up you can find them for sale at Minsteam. They are quite simple and relatively cheap.

[@kerrygleeson4409]

A bit like a Ernst plank ????

[@mickd6942]

Simple but a bit clever yes thats my missis lol

[@banjax66]

Keith, I think we shared the same girlfriends. Or maybe I had your sloppy seconds? :)

[@rogercrier]

So how many girlfriends did you have ! ? :o)

[@keithappleton]

Never enough ......