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Tried running the engine off the car tire pump even, at 3 bar - still not working.
The parts need significant modifications to be used in pneumatic engine, as explained on youtube. The kit as is proves useless.
Well packaged, easy to assemble and runs well without any drama. The burner tends to wobble about when running, easily remedied with some tape around the base to keep it steady, otherwise all good
Awesome little engine. Runs great and is a lot of fun to tinker with. Highly recommend.
It arrived with dents and paint smudges on the boiler covering as well as loose parts..
It was very poorly assembled..
Quite honestly it looks as it was a used locomotive..
I haven’t tried to run it yet because I reached out to Engine DIY hoping they would make it right..
It been over a week and no response..
I was hoping that they would replace the locomotive with an acceptable item..
The least they could do is offer parts to fix it..
I’ve done business with them before and this time I’m very disappointed..
Looks Good, runs good, arrived well packed.
Ordered direct, shipped, door to door to UK, in 7 days, fully tracked
All on-line aspects re purchase and tracking, easy to follow and user friendly, supported by great communication.
Beautifully packaged kit, with all parts listed and clear, easy to follow assembly instructions.
Engineering quality of component parts is outstanding, facilitating easy and accurate assembly of a live steam model, that is both functional and aesthetically pleading, to display.
I have been looking at this for a long time and finally ordered it. I was completely surprised at how well it was packed. Looks amazing and a great project for busy hands.
I've never seen such a beautiful beam engine model with a fully working flyball governor, so I absolutely needed to buy this kit. Assembling was easy and great fun. And the little engine runs perfectly even for the first time! This is really a great high quality model that brings so much joy - I would buy it again without hesitation.
youtube video (assembling and running): https://youtu.be/WUc1dygBdMY?si=PIiukdShecSa_aTp
Loving putting it together, and the pdf instructions is a winner can't wait to finish and see it run 🙌
A very difficult & challenging build but a lot of fun building this set.
Good instructions. Definitely value for money.