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Accucraft West Side Lumber Heisler #3

Electronics Live Steam
#1
With years holding our breath we finally have a live steam Heisler based on the #3 electric version that Charles build before he passed.
 
Some nice features await:
 
Slide Valve cylinders with drain cocks and full Stephenson valve gear
Wagontop boiler for extended run times with a hand pump for filing under steam
Boiler includes a sightglass.
 
 
More information as its released.  No price is yet set but expect a little higher than the new 3cyl shay.  Currently accepting reservations for a limited run.
 
#2

I like it.

#3

I seen you post that earlier on FB.
What’s the expected sell price going to be? That could move to the top of my list for my first steamer!

#4

Gee she sure is pretty. :slight_smile: But I don’t think the CFO will allow me to get one. :frowning: But she sure is pretty. :slight_smile:

#5

Vincent D’Agostino said:
I seen you post that earlier on FB. What’s the expected sell price going to be? That could move to the top of my list for my first steamer!

Expecting 2700-2900 Its a little more than the 3cyl shay in features and thats 2500. Mostly the differences are in the motor, piston valve vs slide valve and Stephenson valve gear with drain cocks on the Heisler.

#6

I’ve been waiting for an affordable live-steam Heisler all my life - well, a good part of it. Mr Chaney here in UK, who lives about twenty minutes south of me, does not sell his fine products to locals, hence my lack thus far of a Heisler. Alas, this one is also going to be out of my league, but an small lottery win…

Anybody here ridden the two on the west coast? the SVRR [Sumpter] and Pacific Coast Scenic Railroad [Garibaldi] - are both in Oregon.

tac
Ottawa Valley GRS

#7

Jason, can you post a link to the movie, please?

tac
Ottawa Valley GRS

EDIT - not to worry, I found it on YT. Who’s the crazy who gave it a thumbs-down? What’s not to like in a little model steam locomotive?

#8

http://youtu.be/JF7D7hNopiY

#9

Thank you, Sir. That DOES look really tasty, now doesn’t it?

I have expressed my interest with the UK importer/dealer with the proviso that it is less than a certain amount.

tac
Ottawa Valley GRS