WHICH TYPE OF LOCOMOTIVE SHOULD I BUILD? - MODEL ENGINEERING FOR BEGINNERS - PART #38

Model Engineering For Beginners - Part #38.
Deciding which Model Locomotive to build. Don't be too ambitious with your first project.
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[StonyRC]

Very wise words, from someone that really knows!

[Kevin-godw]

It is video's like this which have probably saved me a lot of money.
I have been tempted to buy a used engine, but then I think how am I going to move it? Where am I going to keep it? How can I maintain it without a lathe, any sort of welding gear, and at 60 not much skill in accurate metal work?
Love your videos though.

[jameslaurencesmith]

kieth a "friend " of mine has several milling machines ....about five i think and i know you have in the past been after one.. ..they are all old and big .. i am sure he would sell you one" if your still interested"... keep in touch .. regards laurence

[williamsworkshopuk]

Would you recommend a Don Young Hunslet in the same vein as the sweet pea? It’s under strong consideration for me!

[NathanielKempson]

Whats a good loco to build if you dont have a lathe or milling machine? Im told that Polly engines are very good as they are pre machined and just need bolting together and painting.

[thevioletvalleyrailway]

Hello Keith,
I am building a loco out of steel and now have the frames boiler and cab done. I live in mainline europe and i am strugeling to find parts like the pistons, valves, etc. Do you know anywhere where i could get some of these fittings?
Best regards
Please reply
Sam
VVR

[azlandpilotcar]

Good video. Definitely a suppressed anti-girlfriend joke in "...not the best...but I'm quick."

[matthewbearden]

would there be any practical way to build a smaller 7 1/4 inch gauge loco or even a 5 inch gauge loco as 7.5 inch gauge, i don't know how hard that extra 1/4 inch is to get in and with a 5 inch gauge i imagine the entire thing would need to be put into CAD and scaled up bit by bit but i don't know .

[bruce]

Great message, as you get older you’re friends start to die around you 😂

[JJinspo]

Ok I am only 14 and live in the USA trains are my life and gauge or scale I recently wanted to really get serious about getting so for Christmas asked a mamod and got a TE1A a jubble anniversary g gauge locomotive and soon a steam roller with my own money I could most likely afford a tich from the steam workshop is that a good way to go I wanted to buy a 5 inch gauge American something but I can’t seem to find anything is a maxi Alice in 5 inch gauge a good way to go

[steamboatmodel]

I think if I built one I would start in O or G gauge, with butane firing.

[mcbenman]

An engine that you could build for experienced builders would be an NSB type 18 locomotive.
But for a new builder, a good loco would be a j70