Rynino Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 On YouTube I have seen people with live steam trains but not the ones Hornby sell, I would like to know if any one knows how to make them or if they know people who do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazy Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 If you look through some of the topics on the live stream section you should find some pointer the oo live steam group which will be able to help. Sorry I didn't know much more than that. What I think some people are doing is buying hornby A1/4 and chopping them about building what they want to end up with. However if you're not too bothered about the scale the typing model engineering into your browser then there's a lot of companies able to provide parts kits and drawings for other scales from O to 7inch and groups to oo might be available but never looked myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rynino Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Thanks for the info, I will look into it ang if I end up making one you'll the first too know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go_West Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 [reply]Rynino said: Hi as has been said by taking an A3 and a brass kit it is possible to build an engine this will depend on your skills? but would be ok if you use the same wheel arrangment i have 4 engines built from A3 Hornby engines which are on youtube Hornby have made such a good job of the A3 that it is a great buildng block to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rynino Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 gowest said: [reply]Rynino said: Hi as has been said by taking an A3 and a brass kit it is possible to build an engine this will depend on your skills? but would be ok if you use the same wheel arrangment i have 4 engines built from A3 Hornby engines which are on youtube Hornby have made such a good job of the A3 that it is a great buildng block to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rynino Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Thank you for the info, but where would I get a brass kit from and how much will the kit cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 As we are not really supposed to mention other companies I suggest you do a search on the web for 4mm loco kits, you should find plenty. Cost depends on size but a 4-6-2 will be about £200 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyCube Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 If you're making a brass kit for the first time, don't start with a 4-6-2. Do something smaller and simpler first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyCube Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 If you're making a brass kit for the first time, don't start with a 4-6-2. Do something smaller and simpler first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I think he wants to make a live steam loco SkyCube. I wouldn't attempt that until I'd made at least a couple of large locos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyCube Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Well yes, but I reckon he should try something small before going for the large locos that come before attempting a live steam engine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go_West Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 SkyCube said: Well yes, but I reckon he should try something small before going for the large locos that come before attempting a live steam engine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go_West Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 He Rynino has said how uch will it cost? or how long s a bit of string? kits are from £30 to £130 o you might like to build a ready made one from say £150 to £400? then you will need to fix this body to the A3 which will mean chopping it about then making fixing points i do not think he (Rynino) will be able to complete the engine for under £600 and that is leaving out the time spent but have a go if you have the money and the skill. best of luck PS do nottry this with an A4 chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 SkyCube said: Well yes, but I reckon he should try something small before going for the large locos that come before attempting a live steam engine! I agree SkyCube. I think you need to be a very accomplished modeller before trying to make a live steam model. Gowest obviously is one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go_West Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 walkingthedog said: SkyCube said: Gowest obviously is one of those. No i'm not one of those walkingthedog i'm married and she's got me decorrating when I should be getting on with my LS railmotor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Very funny Gowest, you know what I mean. Decorating instead of modelling eh, tell me about it. You are not alone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazy Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I am not going to say one way or the other which is best way to do this. But after thinking about this. I have built a few kits and scratch built some too. It's down to what locomotive you would like to build. Depending on the wheel axle di ie how much work would be involved in changing them for others such as boxtpop etc using other makes of wheels or sticking with the ones it comes with. i Would start with a scratch build body as the fixing plates can be designed into the build. Unlike a kit which you may have to move them which could make the kit useless not too mention the work evolved to make it fit. Also would save £100-200 kit half of which won't be used anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightstar Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Rynino said: Thank you for the info, but where would I get a brass kit from and how much will the kit cost. Hi Rynino, Take a look at http://www.livesteam.com. Some of outr members have used the Hornby 00 Live Steam chassis to build new locos, by using brass kits. One member has made a SR Merchant Navy. More Information is available from the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go_West Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 [reply]Brightstar said: SR Merchant Navy. More Information is available from the site. Was good to here how some like me has built an engine from an A3 what was it like did he have any problems? i would like to know having built a West Country. I think that this type of engine would be an easy engine for hornby to reissue one day with and with out the casing would give 2 for the price of 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightstar Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Brightstar said: Rynino said: Thank you for the info, but where would I get a brass kit from and how much will the kit cost. Hi Rynino, Take a look at http://www.livesteam.com. Some of outr members have used the Hornby 00 Live Steam chassis to build new locos, by using brass kits. One member has made a SR Merchant Navy. More Information is available from the site. Hi everyone, I have given you the wrong URL it should be http://www.00livesteam.com or http://www.oolivesteam.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rynino Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Thank you for your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 How to make a live steam loco - first take a dead steam loco, and give it the kiss of life - - and now I'll run away before someone gives me the kiss of death! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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