| Archive for Freesteam For collectors and enthusiasts of all steam engines |
| Nick |
My New Marklin LocoI'm guessing this is a Marklin Loco, but I am not sure (can anyone help me out? : )
More pictures can be found on the auction page: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI....RK:MEWAX:IT&item=360150968893 It took about 3 or 4 runs on some blocks before it was ready for the track. These are it's first two runs on some track, and it's getting smoother the more times I fire it up. When it's running well, I'll make another video. You'll have to ignore the phone on this one. 
And a shorter run: |
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| Spokesmann |
A very nice gem like creation! | ||
| Nick |
It has now been confirmed by another that it's a Marklin. 
Here's three more quick runs. 2 laps and it came to a stop right in front of me 
It really takes of on this one!  And almost makes 3 laps.
And as the burner & boiler ran low, it came to a stop: |
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| silverfoxsteam |
Isn't that just great? Never seen a Marklin live steam loco before - excellent! | ||
| Mamod Collector |
What are you using as fuel, thats the fastest toy loco I've ever seen
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| Nick |
Our meths is better over here. It's denatured alcohol (clear/no dye added, and clean burning/no soot ):
I was surprised it never derailed!
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