Dave's Cracker Loco

[dreeves]

I have been trying to get caught up on the many engine projects I have going. I thought I would do some rework on the Cracker Train. I decided to change the power plant to one more like Elmers Standby. I had to modify several parts to make it work. I will add some more detailed pictures when my camera battery is charged.

Hope you like

Dave

 

[dreeves]

Here is a video of the new powerplant of the Cracker

Dave
http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/video/modified-cracker-11.html

 

[maverick]

Dave,
You've got quite the runner there. Very nice work and the engine mods look great. A cracker has been on the build list for some time and all the
examples on here will help me get going on it. Will you build a track for
it or can it run on a suitable flat surface?

Regards,
Maverick

 

[dreeves]

I hope to do a small dia track with a pivot air supply fo it. I dont plan on running it on steam. I had put this on hold till I got the motor sorted out. I will complete the cab and other little items in between the team build.

Dave

 

[Motormagican]

Great looking project. Very nice!

 

[cheepo45]

Nice Job, Dave! I like the way you modified it to use the crankshaft valving rather than making it a wobbler.