Puffing Devil

[rtibbs]

This model locomotive is based upon the very first steam locomotive ever created. This was invented by Richard Trevithick in Cornwall, England in 1802, and was given the nickname of "Puffing Devil"
It was constructed from Clayton Boyer plans.

I exercised artistic as well as historic license by Painting in John Deere colors and adhering rubber tires to the wheels.
The boiler section is made from 5 sections of 3/4" wood with center cut out to accommodate the electric motor, battery switches etc.

I also have a model railroad smoke generator to provide realistic smoke puffing from the stack.

Ron

[highpockets]

I like it!!! Great job!!! The paint job is really nice.
What kind of wood did you use?

Thanks for sharing...

[rtibbs]

Pine for the boiler, Maple for the wheels and most everything else is Plywood. (Neoprene for the tires)

[highpockets]

Would be great to see some video of it running....

[mtylerfl]

This is a cool project, Ron! I love the short history lesson, too. Makes it even more fun and interesting!

[Leo]

I love old steam engines and this one is a beauty for sure.

If you do a video I would love to see it as well.

[TReischl]

Real Steam without the Punk!!! Nice job. Things with gears are great.

[rtibbs]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1ld7fvilhx7n1 ... 2.MOV?dl=0

Thanks guys. Hopefully the link above will get you to a short video

Ron

[SteveNelson46]

Now that's really cool.

[highpockets]

Fantastic!!! I watched the video several times. Made me smile....

Very well done...

[rtibbs]

The "Hitch in it's get along" has been eliminated. One of the pitman arms was hitting the brass axle