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Not really interested in the prototype as for an old narrow gauge diesel white smoke is justifiable!

This is a great example of a G scale Piko loco with a smoke generator using DCC control:



Notice the smoke output variation with the engine noise.

I am fairly new to 5" gauge and bought an unfinished 0-6-0 'Metre Maid' but sticking to my NG roots I am converting it to look more like a 'Wren' type.

Check out the link in my signature for videos of the loco or this thread:

https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 36&t=12484

Scrat wrote: ↑Wed Jun 10, 2020 12:02 pm For my 5" gauge steel boilers I normaly usw strong vinegar and hot water.

I see we have another 5" gauger, welcome!

A great read, thanks for taking the time to document.

Humbrol moved their enamel paint production back to the UK from China in 2012. All new paint tinlets I have purchased are back to the original quality.

I agree with voice narration for your videos Rik.

Isn't a Roundhouse Exhaust Enhancer their take on a Summerlands Chuffer?

My two young male cats regularly catch rats from the areas they roam.

Chris Bird does a good paint guide using rattle cans:

https://sites.google.com/a/gardenrailwa ... e-easy-way

Bang on!

I like the black as well.

Why don't you use hex bolts Dave out of interest?

Glad it is working Andrew!

Brilliant.

Great photos Rik.

The 0-6-0 SSP Slomo will fit a Roundhouse Fowler as it fits into the Lady Anne, Russell and Silver Lady types (I have fitted these devices to these locos).

Air test of the modified steam chest covers, no leaks on air!

Thank you for the kind comments.

I will contact you via PM as this thread is about my loco.

You can run the engine on light machine oil while running on air as there is no need to use steam oil. But if your purpose is to clear the cylinders after a run then you would already have steam oil in the lubricator and pipework. Light oil will have a hard time penetrating the thicker steam oil. Lo...

Clever idea Greg, I watched the long version!