Progess

Progress

As of August 2018 most of the major parts have been completed, these include:

1. Frames and Running Gear;
2. Cylinders;
3. Valves and Valve Gear;
4. Footplate;
5. Smokebox;
6. Cab and Tanks;
7. Bunker; and
8. Gas Burner.

Locomotive as of August 2018

The main jobs now:

1. Attach main components to footplate;
2. Gas Tank;
3. Fitting of Displacement Lubricator;
4. Pipework;
5. Assembling Connecting and Coupling Rods:
6. Valve Timing;
7. Consideration of radio control;
8. Etc - (all I have probably forgotten).

Update:

Of course I forgot the trifling matter of painting let alone valve setting.  Doh!