Hi everybody! I am the interviewee in this video, Andy! I have been looking through the comments and really appreciate your inputs. All of these scratch-built engines that you see here run on butane/propane mix (70/30 mix). We buy canned fuel from Walmart basically, and the composition is this mix ratio (confirmed via pressure experiments). These engines run at a pressure of 6 psi (0.07 kg/cm2), so very low pressure. They are generally geared about 3:1, so 6 psi may not seem a lot, but these engines are deceptively powerful. It is too bad that no footage of them running was shown. In fact these engines don't even have safety valves. The cylinder is held in via a spring onto the plate, so any over-pressure will just lift the cylinder and vent excess steam. Every part was hand-made except the fuel fill valve. If you have any additional questions feel free to ask!

@MichaelCouture87

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome job! Not only on the trains (of course), but you also did an excellent job explaining everything in a very professional way.

@TheHeavyguns

5 жыл бұрын

@@Cam.Klingon Unfortunately I no longer live at home and therefore don't have access to my dad's machining tools or trains. I can give you an idea though. Major tools needed are a lathe, mill (a normal drill press will work too), and a rather large torch (for silver soldering). A complete build log would fill many pages. You can snoop around the Live Steam forums on mylargescale.com to get a better feel.

@kunalchangoiwala7474

5 жыл бұрын

Sir, I wanted a lot detailed discussion on the build process and working of these engines.. I would be greatful if you could provide me with more of these models (pictures, videos, buid process, anything) and other resources that will be usefull for scratch building model steam locomotives.. Email : kunalchangoiwala@gmail.com Eagerly waiting for your response..

@vermashwetank

5 жыл бұрын

Where did you source the piston and cylinder assembly from? Or did made it based on some existing or your own design?

@chiragsahu4584

5 жыл бұрын

How's difficulty of making these ?

It's a shame that they didn't show the trains running

@stabfellow

5 жыл бұрын

if i had to guess, id say the place they were at wouldn't let them run it inside (for good reason)

@Trahnezor

5 жыл бұрын

Thnx! Looks pretty cool kzread.info/dash/bejne/nK6V3JVymLi7e7A.html But it still would have been nice to see a video of these trains by Andy Sorenson :)

@owenmeschter9888

5 жыл бұрын

Well sometimes you just have to appreciate things for what they are

@LieutenantMuntenia

7 ай бұрын

​@@stabfellowActually, they did. There was another Cracker at the beginning and an Accucraft Mogul at the beginning, both Live Steam.

My grandfather would love this

My great grandad used to build scale working steam trains back in the day, unfortunately, they don't run anymore but they're still a wonderful example of craftsmanship.

@TheClass56xxfan

5 жыл бұрын

Can't they be restored?

@jamesmorten6571

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheClass56xxfan probably however it's a large engine and will be very expensive and sadly we just don't have the space and the track to run it :(

@TheClass56xxfan

5 жыл бұрын

im sure there 'll be a club relatively close by with its track and members that may be willing to help you get them running

Those are incredibly impressive.

This guy and his dad are super clever, those designs are really simple yet complex in their function

Fantastic little locomotives, I really like the speeder locomotive hybrid at 3:52

Tested and stem locomotives?? Brilliant!! I do like that 0-4-2!

Been loving the train stuff

I enjoyed this because the designs were so simplified I could actually understand how they worked. The complete replicas shown in previous videos are beautiful of course, but for a newbie, this was engaging due to the learning.

Scratch building is an amazing skill.

@holodrio1719

5 жыл бұрын

im building a stirling powered grinding wheel atm.... its so fun^^ and when you finally see the engine running you built yourself its like christmas and your birthday at the same time..... the engine is sitting in my room till the some bearings arrive so i can look at it and fire it up any time i want haha ^^

DO MORE!! I love this stuff!!

Very cool, great video to show how a simple steam train can be designed, I guess making them more like the real thing is the next challenge

There is something jewel-like about these little beauties. Love them!

That's pretty cool keep up the good content

wicked engines! I'd love to have a crack at making something similar myself. More train videos please!

I think I can do this, just gotta... _train._

@junolynch1263

5 жыл бұрын

PowahSlap Entertainmint How dare you make me read that with my own two eyes

@overpoweredsteamproduction513

5 жыл бұрын

Wow *wheel* funny

@TheMNrailfan227

5 жыл бұрын

You two are *_firing_* me up

@Francis_thefemtwink

10 ай бұрын

My Train of thought is gone because of that

@LieutenantMuntenia

7 ай бұрын

Well, if you have the necesary tools, skills and patience to produce over 80 individual pieces, screw and solder everything together on the 50/50 chance that it actually runs, assuming you built everything spot on, then yes, you can.

This Is Amazing!

Dudes in the background at 3:05 look like they are having fun!

@johnconklin9039

5 жыл бұрын

Glad I'm not the only one that noticed them lol.

@ATONAL6173

5 жыл бұрын

Uncle Sam and his little brother Terry.

Yes! More Train stuff!!!

You have just made my day better. Now on to 1/8th scale models please?

Actually epic!

At first I thought they were just electric but they're MUCH cooler then that! I want one!

@StaxRail

5 жыл бұрын

A good place to look is the Mamod website. You can buy a live steam loco, some wagons and some track for around £500-600

@Mr_Fancypants

5 жыл бұрын

Or build 1 using meccano. When i get home i will make a video on mine

So COOL!

So beautiful

Antiques Roadshow meets Tested!

Why is everyone complaining about not seeing them run? I bet you can picture it and your head, and just appreciate things for what they are instead of whining

I want to do this when I’m retired. Would definitely be better then watching family feud all day!

@Mr_Fancypants

5 жыл бұрын

You can do it right now without being retired.

This reminds me of the time the Fat Controller built a brick wall in front of Henry for not leaving the tunnel 😢💔

@SpookyMcGhee

Жыл бұрын

You have caused confusion and delay - and terrible trouble for my trousers.

Well done! It would be nice if we can see them in action tho..

Miniaturas fantástica! Rio de Janeiro RJ

*_Beautiful_*

Makes me happy that there's still dad's out there getting their kids interested in something other than the internet. The internet has become this generations babysitter and it's sad to watch.

@Strassenkicker

5 жыл бұрын

So, why are you on the internet?

@NovemberFoxtrotRC

5 жыл бұрын

@@Strassenkicker Because it's my day off morning and I was catching up on some videos while having my coffee. Going fishing... Have a nice day!

@Strassenkicker

5 жыл бұрын

Catching up on something? It sounded more like nagging. Thank you, I wish you a nice day as well!

@sketchesofpayne

5 жыл бұрын

Still beats daytime-television.

@NovemberFoxtrotRC

5 жыл бұрын

@@sketchesofpayne No doubt. That's why I was on here. I have no problem with people on the internet for entertainment. I game/watch movies/browse forums daily. But I'm an adult and know when to turn it off. What I don't like is when parents stick their kid in front of a laptop or tablet all day long just to keep them occupied. Kids are supposed to be outside having fun with other kids and learning from their interactions. I know people at my kids school who's kids don't know anything but getting home and being handed a tablet until bed time. All day everyday. It's sad.

love hand made stuff

I love trains so much

That is pretty cool.

I love them

At least it’s not those Thomas demons I kept seeing a few months ago

@Mr_Fancypants

5 жыл бұрын

What was that even about

@yourfriendlyneighborhoodla2091

5 жыл бұрын

You got a problem with Thomas the Train you genetically modified fog? O-o

@loggior.speedweed4345

5 жыл бұрын

*gasp* Oh sir! If that's a jab at Thomas the Tank Engine in general, then color me greatly offended, you Cross-eyed Inbred Muckspout!!

That's impressive

can you use just a refillable lighter as a way to heat the water? I got these lighters that give a nice jetflame, very nice blue flame. Would be easy enough to take one apart and put the tank somewhere and easy enough to refill. But does it work?

And we don't see them in action?

good video

Where to buy these?

I need to build one, *NOW* ! I'd rather have a 7.5" gauge one though, one I could actually ride on. But these are still cool! Wonder if I could build one in HO scale?

@Mr_Fancypants

5 жыл бұрын

There are in H0 scale but MASSIVE expensive.

Can anyone link me a place to buy that Accucraft Mogul at the beginning?

little engines can do big things!

It reminds me the train Merlin uses in Disney cartoon, sword in the rock xD awesome

Nice

Tested should visit Warley Model Railway Convention at N.E.C Birmingham UK...Holy Cow

I can see a one day build idea there

I have always wanted to make or use a steam engine but the main thing you need most if you want to do anything like this is a Lathe, finely machines parts will be the longevity of the models and now that I have restored one I could make a small steam engine but I don't not have the parts or the plan. Yet.

@Mr_Fancypants

5 жыл бұрын

May i show my model i used without any expensive tools? ; i.imgur.com/EvWbxEDr.jpg

@masterbower6083

5 жыл бұрын

It looks nice, that is very clever how you made that. The one thin I would be very causes with is the boiler and the steam but I feel you know what you are doing. Cool model.

@Mr_Fancypants

5 жыл бұрын

@@masterbower6083 boiler is pre made. I used the Wilesco D5 steam engine kit with Meccano parts.

@masterbower6083

5 жыл бұрын

O my bad, that makes sense. Those kits are well made so you would never have issue. Good luck modeling.

I want a kit of a stationary boiler or that train.

@Mr_Fancypants

5 жыл бұрын

Try Wilesco. It's a german model live steam brand that delivers great quality and is affordable. Or Mammod in the U.K.

@laurenssmith9534

5 жыл бұрын

Michid Miki you could build one yourself from castings if you got them from Stuarts in England I think I does World wide order service. They also do boilers which helps as they are pressure tested but there stuff does cost a lot.

I also build my own live steam 45mm gauge steam engine. I woupd gladly show it if there are people interested.

@NovemberFoxtrotRC

5 жыл бұрын

That name though 😂

@leifvejby8023

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, please! Auch deutsche dampflokomotiven!

@aidenshaw2671

5 жыл бұрын

I’m interested

@Mr_Fancypants

5 жыл бұрын

@@aidenshaw2671 sorry for late reply but i haven't gotten to recording my train sinds i am still working on it. But here he is; i.imgur.com/EvWbxEDr.jpg It's made using Meccano from the 60's and a modern Wilesco D5 steam engine kit.

@narainsamypillayrhungapen8581

5 жыл бұрын

Am madly interested in making a model steam engine and miniature train and the landscape.Thank you.from rhungapen in Mauritius.

They build their own boilers and pressure systems? Where I live, you have to have a license to braze stuff that critical... it is not trivial to do pressure systems right, even if they are that small. Props to you guys!

@Mr_Fancypants

5 жыл бұрын

Where do you live then?

@NochSoEinKaddiFan

5 жыл бұрын

At least if I am correctly informed. I live in Germany. Maybe my dad (who likes to build steam engines as well) just said he is not confident enough in his braizing skills to do the boiler himself so he wanted to see a professional for that job, could be :)

@Mr_Fancypants

5 жыл бұрын

@@NochSoEinKaddiFan why not use the boiler of a Wilesco steam engine kit?

@NochSoEinKaddiFan

5 жыл бұрын

Buying ready made boilers is the current route to take, but thank you for the input. Unfortunately those kits are not on the cheap side ^^

@Mr_Fancypants

5 жыл бұрын

@@NochSoEinKaddiFan i know. I wanted to have 1 to. But i took the cheap route and build my own using a Wilesco D5 engine kit and Meccano parts i found on flea markets. Now i have a live steam 45 mm gauge.

Does anyone know what the fuel used to heat the boilers on these? Propane/Butane/Natural Gas? Just curious :D

@NovemberFoxtrotRC

5 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing propane.

@Mr_Fancypants

5 жыл бұрын

There are different models. Some use actual coal, propane. It's literally what the builder feels like using.

I'm actually thinking of making a Crackpot Engine named "Oracle". She's a Cracker Steam Loco. With a 0-4-2 Wheel configuration and a complete cab.

You can see a quick shot of the yellow one running it the other video they did at the show! kzread.info/dash/bejne/mqptp5WCfrbNlJM.html at 0:42

ight how do I get one

There’s only one quote to describe this ‘ I NEED IIIIIIT !, - spongebob square pants

If you play a Roblox game called “somewhere wales” that blue locomotive is the direct influence for a small green engine named “Saltine” they are identical only saltine is green and has cab controls and honestly I would love to see those as narrow gauge engines that can pull stuff

3:03 look in the background

After seeing these scratch built trains, I think those that find this video interesting might be interested in my friend Charlie Mynheer's scratch built locomotive, "The Virgininian". Here is an (old) video from a steam up in Diamondhead, MS. kzread.info/dash/bejne/g4V7ts2pfs_IkrQ.html That locomotive and tender is 100% scratch built, save for the pressure gauge, valves, and lights. There are a lot more pictures here: www.panyo.com/dh2008/

what train is that in the thumbnail?

The King of Random

the blue one kinda looks like saltine in somewhere wales but blue

Lol "make 'em look more real" they look like cartoon drawings of trains 😂

Mmmmmm these things are so cute. I want to make one myself

Were the fuck is the VR news?? Not had any for weeks. Its the only reason i come to this chanel.

Now DCC them!

But we wanna see them workiiiing

Quite Keen.

I tried this my railway of steam worked

the small real steam engine blue and red one look like James and Thomas

Can you bilde thomas de tank Engine plz

steam-powered flea mk2

I don't know why but i was expecting that James May would pop up in this video.........

where's the MONEY SHOT, lebowski??

It rememberers my of saltine of somewhere,Wales

It is not about running the trains, but about building them, get it?

check out mr pete222's channel on how to build one of those engines

👍Helo

hello

But... why didn't you SHOW THEM RUNNING?!?!?!?!

I thought they were electric model trains at first

Can I buy a custom engine

Saltine from somewhere wales

Should totally build a replica of the train from Harry Potter that takes the Witches, Wiards and muggles to Hogwarts

@erdenwurm7208

5 жыл бұрын

You mean Thomas from "Thomas and his friends" ?

@StaxRail

5 жыл бұрын

The train in Harry Potter isn't Thomas, it is a GWR Hall locomotive. It was renamed Hogwarts Castle for the films.

ok

I mean chip the blu One

LUCKY. ☹

but isn't every train scratch built at some point...

SHOW THEM RUNNING FOR FUCKS SAKE!

Dho

Ernest Glaser's Cracker

Thomas without the face.

@aidenshaw2671

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

I was expecting was more detail. Know one ol' fella who has is own UK-style live steam set, just for himself. The ones showcased in the video here with the flywheels would be regarded as entry level models, which are still expensively dumb. There are some properly serious modelers out there who'll build exact working replicas of locomotives or 1/3 and 1/4 scale steam traction engines. Also, yes, I was expecting to see them run, _booo..._

@darkfoxxbunyip

5 жыл бұрын

Well you gotta start somewhere. Better to make mistakes and have the machine not work on something really simple than on a full scaled replica with all the details, amirite?

Wow a my little pony steam train 🚂

Basically... Actually... Basically.

Bha

Hahahahaha. “Rarity”? The only one that there are two of.....