Bob Wild

Does anyone know where I can get drawings of Locomotion No 1 ? I know they are available from Reeves, but they have refused to supply them to me since I had an issue with them a few years ago. Strange way to run a business. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I'd be interested to know if anyone else has had problems with Reeves.

Bob

Thanks again chaps for your interest and comments. Hope my barrel looks as good as your bucket. Made a start on the frame of the tender. Soldered together and a few screws.

Bob

Thanks chaps for your encouraging comments. Not sure about quality workmanship though. You should see my scrap bin !!

After spending ages trying to get Rocket to run, fixing lathe problems and a major house project, I have finally decided to finish the engine. Lots of pipe work and a bit of touching up and it is finally finished. Next up the tender with that dreaded barrel!

Bob

Thanks Per, Kim and Paul. Thanks to my brilliant son-in-law the lathe problems have been solved. The most likely candidate for the final problem is a sub-standard fuse holder. Tried another from the same batch and the machine is working fine now. Not that I am accusing the well known online retailer from selling poor quality stuff, heaven forbid!

Bob