The Leufortin Project PART 7

The trials (and tribulations not over) After now over three years of mostly enjoyable and satisfying work I am looking justifiably (well I think so) proudly at something I had designed and made, unpainted but ready to run. Just how wrong can you be? The truism of pride coming before a fall was roaring down the tracks at me and I was blissfully unawares. Leufortin 1 goes up on blocks, fuel goes in, system primed by pulling starter with finger over exhaust, air filter oiled, fully charged batteries for receiver, servo checks completed and fully charged glow plug heater fitted. Pull the cord and it will start. No! This engine would not start. Glow plug checked. Looked fine with bright white/orange glow from filament. Turned locomotive over and drained all…

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