Hornbysue Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Good morningFirst I confess to knowing very little, but my Dad was a train enthusiast. We found a Stephenson's Rocket in the loft, 3.5 inch gauge, 25 feet of track in a black box. G100-9140-00523. We'd love to get it working, but we have two problems. 1. The instructions were stuck together at the bottom, so we can't read some of the text. Would any of you lovely people be able to help with a copy please? 2. It doesn't seem to have anywhere to put the lighter propellant. We wonder if Dad blew up the boiler? Is it possible to get a replacement at all? Any other hints and tips appreciated and thank you for your help.Best wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Our resident Live Steam expert will get back to you Sue when he spots your post.You are not being ignored, it is just that live steam is rather specialised for the majority of the forum members to comment upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Spare Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 I am not the expert referred to by RAF96 but if I remember correctly, the gas tank is concealed below the water barrel on the tender. The gas tank seal was one of this 40-year old model's achilles heels. Replacement metal gas tanks are available via Forest Classics (www.forest-classics.co.uk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornbysue Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 We don't seem to be able to get the water barrel off the tender either - does it just pull? We don't want to break it! The gas tank is definitely not in there so will see if we can get one. Thank you for your help, much appreciated. Has anyone got a set of instructions as well please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 This thread may help with the gas tank.https://www.hornby.com/us-en/forum/stephensons-rocket-g100-live-steam-model/?p=1 amd thishttp://rolywilliams.com/hornby_rocket.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gowest Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Hiits all bin said the gas tanks are replaceable with a better designed unit that is all I know about the Rocket as it's a model I have not dealt with my knowledge is limited if RAF 96 is thinking as me as the expert then sorry no is the answer 00 gauge steam maybe and as for expert remember an EX is something that was? And a SPERT is a drip under pressure!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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