Hi Geoff,
Met with David, the new steamer with the Scotsman in Santa Rosa late
last Thursday, and had a good chat on live steam topics etc.
Very nice engine in BR dark green colours, which I prefer over the apple
green model. Personally I would dispense with the "german" smoke deflectors,
but liked the double blast chimney. Probable because that was the way I saw
some of the originals.
I plan on stopping by again one evening with a rolling road this coming
week, as David has no track. (my own is in sad shape also, no free daytime
now).
Question-During quick inspection, I could not find the cylinder
lubricator drain cock/valve. Instructions not very specific, tell where to
fill but no drain info. Thought it would be under the oil filler, but not
so. Where be it?. Do you have to draw the lube back out through the filler
cap?.al.la KGV/U1.
Have a great day,
Regards,
Tony D.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Geoff Spenceley (by way of Dave Cole)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2004 6:21 PM
Subject: Re: New steamer
> Hi Tony,
>
> Many Thanks--I don't know him, I just received a call from him as Jim
> Pitts gave him my name--he bought the A3 from Jim.
> He sounds like a nice fellow, hails from Bournemouth. It would be great
if
> you gave him a call--I don't know if he has track or not, but you steam it
> across his living room floor. Let me know how you fare. He'll learn well
> from you and you could both have fun while yer away from home.
>
> P.S--I just phoned him and he tells me you have contacted
him--fantastic--I
> also warned him about you!!
>
> Geoff
>
> >
> >Hi Geoff,
> > Although living in Livermore, 90+ miles from Santa Rosa. I am
working
> >on a project at a company in Petaluma for 3-4 days week, which is only
> >about 10-12 miles from Santa Rosa. I could call on David and arrange to
> >meet one afternoon/evening.
> > Does he have a track to run on locally?. Mine is a little beat up
as I
> >have to work!, and not runnable at this time.
> > Would be happy to help and relax for an hour or so.
> > Regards,
> > Tony D.
> >
> > At 07:12 PM 10/1/04 -0700, Geoff Spenceley wrote:
> >>Ladies and Gentlemen of the Live steam world,
> >>
> >>I have been contacted by a gentleman in Santa Rosa ( a fellow ex Brit)
who
> >>has just acquired an Aster BR Flying Scotsman and he has been referred
to
> >>me by Jim Pitts as a possible assist for his first steaming. However, I
> >>live about 200 miles north of Santa Rosa--so is there any steamer close
by
> >>to Santa Rosa who could have fun with him on the first steaming of this
> >>lovely loco. He talks funny like me but is also charming like me. OK.
OK-
> >>I'll say no more!
> >>
> >>Name: David Fry tel. 707-539-3714.
> >>
> >>Thankyou steamers, please let me know.
> >>
> >>Geoff.
> >>
> >>
> >
