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Third set of test runs during August and September 2011

By FransTrein September 25, 2011 October 5, 2020 0

During August and September 2011, some additional test runs took place, again at the track of Rading Spoor. Things are imporving, but sometimes it is two steps forward, and 1 step backwards. Raising steam is not so difficult anymore, but keeping a bright fire sometimes still is. During the last …

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Progress by the fall of 2008

By FransTrein September 4, 2011 October 5, 2020 0

Building started in 1981 for the two locomotives.A long time ago, but many “real life” events happened in between. Including moving overseas twice for an extended period, but we could move (part of) the workshop including one locomotive as well. This is the progress in the fall of 2008: For …

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Second testing on the track, March 2011

By FransTrein March 20, 2011 October 5, 2020 0

After fixing some problems during the winter months, and making more decorative parts, I took the locomotive to the track last week for a second test run. Things improved:Build the water and coal container, which can be placed on the riding car. Added decorative styling around the windows and the …

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