First steaming of Mamod

On Thursday I tried out the Mamod for the first time and it worked fine. Lots of steam, due to the cold weather, and it ran for 25 minutes so I am very happy.

The loco sitting on blocks ready for its test run

The gas tank is filled and fitted

The boiler is filled and the loco is oiled all round

After a few minutes warm up, away she goes

Running like a goodun

Now it is time to start a few modifications. I aim to add a displacement lubricator plus a longer steam outlet which will feed into the false chimney. Other jobs will be fitting a driver (I got two of them with the loco) plus adding name and number plates. Plenty of work for the winter months