Steaming the Burrell?!

[@Tinsil88]

Fantastic - I just found this series in 2023 and I have always wanted to build a 6" Burrell. Well done mate, from New Zealand

[@StaxRail]

I really wish I had the time, money and machinery to build one of these, top quality engine mate!

[@bandgeeklee82]

About bloody time! I was enjoying the build videos but then you went all quiet, thought you had died in a boiler blast or something crazy 😂 well done mate, top job!

[@chriscrockerwhite]

Haha thanks for sticking around!

[@andrewwebster3775]

have you go a full video of the traction engine start to finish or not like with putting the fly wheel on to the engine

[@BasBoyRC]

That looks fantastic and love the paint job. But what happened to all the other build updates seems like ages since a video.

[@chriscrockerwhite]

Thanks! Not really sure how to explain that one... I just decided to 'get on with it' one day and then it was in steam before I knew it :-)

[@andrewwebster3775]

hi is they a bracket for BU41408-Ashpan Retaining Pin that fits on the hornplate and one on the ashpan thank

[@doublereefed]

So... how do you go back down that hill with regard to keeping water over the crown sheet? Uphill would be easy to do that... but how to safely go back down the hill? Great videos!

[@chriscrockerwhite]

There are a few techniques I use. Put a lot of water in so it's fully covered - downside is that you then probably have too much water when you're at the bottom. Instead put a reasonable amount of water in such that it's sloshing about and covering the crown as the engine moves - you can force it to slosh about with the reverser if required. Also damper fully closed and firehole door cracked to bring a protective buffer of cold air between the fire and the crown. Probably in reality you use a blend of all three depending upon the situation, environment, weather etc., there's a lot of 'feel' and intuition in running an engine as I am sure you know :)

[@doublereefed]

@@chriscrockerwhite very interesting! As usual... experience counts! Nice vid!

[@dylanpike]

When are you gonna do more driving or an update of the engine if you have put anything else on

[@jimoc2045]

Nice one Chris. Congratulations on a cracking build. Have missed your build videos, thought you had given up. Can see it's not quite finished, but almost there. Did like the wheelie. Jim

[@chriscrockerwhite]

Cheers Jim, a few bits like the gear guards and motion cover plates to do and a bit more pinstriping on the rear wheels, but nearly there!

[@dylanpike]

Could you do more driving videos and how to fire it up as well

[@andrewwebster3775]

what paint did you use for the smokie box bec i am bulding an 4 inch burrell arg engine

[@chriscrockerwhite]

It's the plasticote bbq paint, still going strong!

[@marekswan5093]

Looking good Chris She's got a lovely bark as well

[@fatphill1234]

Hope to be seeing you around a few shows in cornwall Chris... can't wait for mine to be behind my Massey ferguson 35x when it's ready

[@chriscrockerwhite]

Thanks Phillip, we shall see what happens next season!

[@markpritchard]

Love it, There's nothing like cruising around on something built by yourself, and it looks like you've done a proper job to. I would love build one myself but I've been on the web site and the monthly costs are more then my mortgage so if I'm honest. I'm going to be looking at building something a little bit cheaper as I would struggle to afford the 2 model never mind the 4 inch one. I've been looking, and dreaming about the 6 inch (half size) which if were honest will defiantly be out of my price range but there are very impressive. Might just stick to my old grey fergie instead.

[@timvaile8012]

Well done Chris, you got there in the end ! engine looks great.

[@gasmith841]

Congratulations on your build. Brilliant.

[@chriscrockerwhite]

Cheers Geoff

[@40spinup]

Congratulations on finishing Chris. Been here since the first video and all the way along. Enjoy it, she’s turn’t brilliantly. 👍

[@chriscrockerwhite]

Thanks for sticking with me the whole way

[@doobypoppop7850]

Amazing stuff Chris, after completing your build would you still recommend one of the Steam Traction World kits?

[@chriscrockerwhite]

Absolutely - the kit enabled me to build an engine in the time I had available. People (used to?) talk a lot of shit about STW, but I'd just have a half completed engine now and for the foreseeable future if it wasn't for them. As it stands there are a few jobs to do to keep me busy but in the meantime I can enjoy steaming whenever I get a chance, which isn't very often these days.

[@doobypoppop7850]

@@chriscrockerwhite that's really good to hear, thanks for getting back to me. I've been watching your videos and honestly I'm finding them genuinely inspiring, even my wife is on board with me building an engine. How did you find the fit and ease of build on the STW kit? That's where I've heard there are problems!

[@chriscrockerwhite]

@@doobypoppop7850 I thought it was fine. Maybe that's where the ideas that they are bad come from - if you treat it like Lego you're going to be disappointed (or at least would have been back in 2013), but if you treat each part as something to have your input on, and finish and fettle to the standard you want before fitting, you'll be fine. Honestly I wouldn't want to just bolt things together out of the box, the final engine will be so much better if you give each part some time and attention.

[@doobypoppop7850]

@@chriscrockerwhite that makes perfect sense and I completely agree. Thanks again for your advice, would love you to post a video of you steaming the engine again in the near future!

[@bw_digitalphotography]

Congratulations on completing and steaming :) fantastic work

[@andrewwebster3775]

what colour is the engine bec it is a nice colour

[@chriscrockerwhite]

Craftmaster ex-mayor blue

[@steamtractionspotter8799]

you should be proud of that she looks amazing absolute beauty.

[@chriscrockerwhite]

Thank you 😊

[@barnabyhills4078]

Taking her to weses next year?

[@chriscrockerwhite]

Not sure what I am doing next year yet but hopefully get to some local shows at the very least!

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Beautiful great job

[@mattseymour8637]

Lovely engine. How long did it take to build ?

[@jamescecil-jones8012]

You did a really good job it looks amazing also I was wondering where did you get the kit from I'm looking into getting one but I don't know where to get one from

[@dylanpike]

James cecil-jones it’s from steam traction world

[@tonybrooks1724]

There is no sign of a chimney extension in the video, can you fire the engine without one please. Brilliant job.

[@mandypowell4722]

How much did this project cost in total because it looks fantastic!

[@chriscrockerwhite]

Hi Mandy thanks for the compliment! I have no idea really as it's more than just the kits - you need a fair amount of paints and other bits and pieces to do the work to a good standard. I was lucky enough to get in on the first run of the SCC kits which meant they were a little cheaper than the current list price.

[@mandypowell4722]

ChriX Builds Thank you for the info but without paint and other bits what range would I be looking at my son has got quite a few tools and help to do the job now just need a rough price!!! As I don't know how to find one......... He has said that it would probably be better if he started with the 2 inch and over time upgraded to the 4 inch when he is ready!!!

[@chriscrockerwhite]

I definitely wouldn't recommend getting a 2 inch if you really want (and have space etc. for) a 4 inch. It's a much different miniature, far less able to go on the road and round the rally field, although not impossible! As for prices try contacting Steam Traction World to see what the current deals are, they have various different options including a roller now which looks really cool.

[@caliskansamet]

çok güzel olmuş. bu traktöre ait planları bana gönderebilir misiniz ?

[@steam_fan]

lovely engine, the colour is fantastic. well done! (the flywheel key terrifies me tho)

[@chriscrockerwhite]

Thank you! You can rest assured the key is properly fitted now haha. :-)

[@clivecro4971]

Chris you have to name it Traction McTraction face hahaha

[@robindolan1117]

Hello mate have you still got the engine?

[@chriscrockerwhite]

Yup, had her in steam a couple weeks ago!

[@robindolan1117]

ChriX Builds would love to see it I only live in bodmin

[@Wolfsbane115]

This could be my retirement project, also from NZ

[@teabagteabag8048]

Top job chris now can I have it 😊😊😊😊 videos been brilliant enjoyed everyone, what did u name it ?

[@chriscrockerwhite]

It is as yet unnamed... TBA

[@dylanpike]

Put more content on your channel like this please cris

[@twostroketom]

Are you the first to pop a wheelie on a traction engine? 😉 Congrats man, job well done.

[@KrisDouglas]

shonpog you should see a full size one do a wheelie!