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I was just GIVEN a new live steam engine. It was given to me from Art, Who is probably the nicest person on earth! :):)

It is an Mkl Roundhouse Engineering Sandy River & Rangely Lakes #24 2-8-2 wheel arrangement. it should get here in 2-3 weeks. I am very excited!!!!:D

i will sign up to PLS and bring her to the Turkey Trot in november.You know what they say, "nothing runs like a roundhouse":cool:

Some info on the Locomotive:-6-2 outside framed chassis with two double acting slide valve cylinders operated by simplified Walschaerts type valve gear.
Exhaust enhancer.
Internal gas firing using the ROUNDHOUSE 'FG' gas system.
Controls fitted as standard are :- steam regulator, safety valve, pressure gauge, displacement lubricator, water gauge, gas regulator and reversing gear.
Water gauge and top-up system fitted as standard
-6-2 outside framed chassis with two double acting slide valve cylinders operated by simplified Walschaerts type valve gear.
Exhaust enhancer.
Internal gas firing using the ROUNDHOUSE 'FG' gas system.
Controls fitted as standard are :- steam regulator, safety valve, pressure gauge, displacement lubricator, water gauge, gas regulator and reversing gear.
Water gauge and top-up system fitted as standard
 
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you can say that again steve!
to recap, he paid for about $100 of my ruby, he bought me a goodal valve and bottle, sent me 3 large boxes of brass track, (174 feet in total- i sat down and figured it all out one day), he has given me plent of good advice, and now he's giving me one of his engines- and for all this he has not charged me a penny. Art, you are a truly generous man indeed!
I am very excited for my new engine!:D

Here is a video of her running recently at Zube park(skip to 7:32)
 
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Nate, that is a fantastic gift from Art. He is a very kind and generous man to help you out in such a way.
Now, you better look after the 2-6-2 and service it well. You are now the official custodian and they don't usually come so easy.

Andrew
 
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WOW!! Nate, that is just plain extraordinary. What a wonderful example Art is giving to all of us in this hobby. Truly fantastic way of sharing the hobby, supporting and teaching younger fellows. Nate, SR&RL #24 is not an ordinary engine, for many years this has been the flagship of Roundhouse. You may find it interesting to know that Roger Laxley, the Company Director of Roundhouse has a larger copy of this engine
The #24 has been his favourite, and this is why Roundhouse built this engine, as their top of the line model. For many people it is only a dream, but for you it is going to be a reality, to have one of these! Enjoy it, and be as generous and helpful as Art in the future. Best wishes from Tokyo, Zubi
 
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Great photos and video Ric, thank you. I am looking forward to #23 replica being built at Pant workshop of Brecon Mountain Railway. But it is taking time... Still, the Pacific class #2 has been running there for years and it is a beauty. There is something very classy about these 2ft Baldwins. Best wishes from Tokyo, Zubi
 
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