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Re:Leader 0-4-2ST, new live steam loco from Accucraft
03/08/10 01:47 PM
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You don't have to be mad to play trains on the TVBL....but it helps if you're a little loco! Being long retired, I've discovered that now I work a lot harder than before, it's just that nobody pays!
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Re:Leader 0-4-2ST, new live steam loco from Accucraft
03/08/10 02:48 PM
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It would appear that as many Excelsoir parts/jigs are to be used for Leader as possible.
Still not sure what Garry doesn't like about the cab arrangements, unless it's the positioning of the reverser. There is little reason why it shouldn't be repositioned a little further forward, with minimal modification, a couple of new holes and shorten the reach rod. That might then make it a bit more difficult for the manual chaps. The cab shape is much the same as a full size Brazil.
You are right BOBG, as many Excelsior parts as possible are being used, it is this fact (not needing to tool as many parts) that makes Leader the lowest cost prototypical live steam loco in this scale that I know of. As ever this is a compromise but we are talking about an almost "half price" loco compared to many other offerings. I guess if someone wanted they could make a replacement beautifully crafted reversing lever with a round polished steel handle and catch lever. First I guess someone should check a picture of the prototype  Happy steamings, John
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Re:Leader 0-4-2ST, new live steam loco from Accucraft
03/08/10 03:13 PM
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A steamy fan from the Isle of Man
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Re:Leader 0-4-2ST, new live steam loco from Accucraft
03/08/10 03:19 PM
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Then you understand perfectly, I'm sure. 
You don't have to be mad to play trains on the TVBL....but it helps if you're a little loco! Being long retired, I've discovered that now I work a lot harder than before, it's just that nobody pays!
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Re:Leader 0-4-2ST, new live steam loco from Accucraft
04/08/10 09:21 PM
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Just paint the reverser black and it'll disappear...
Matt not in Plymouth any more. Still Brian after all these years...
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Re:Leader 0-4-2ST, new live steam loco from Accucraft
05/08/10 05:23 PM
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Much as with the pony truck from the earlier post Matt. Why not? It does glare a bit.
You don't have to be mad to play trains on the TVBL....but it helps if you're a little loco! Being long retired, I've discovered that now I work a lot harder than before, it's just that nobody pays!
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