Ready to jump off the Forth road bridge! I
I just cannot get to grips with running my newly serviced A4 Mallard. On a rolling road,with direct tender lead fitted,I start with a full head of steam and moving at a good speed I only get around 10 minutes running with the loco slowing down constantly to a stop.
Even on the plus setting with safety valve blowing I cannot get moving again. Any ideas what is going wrong?
kind regards.
Andrew.
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It now sounds like the new seals are expanding. Check the gland nuts. They may be too tight hindering the path of the pistons. They need to be done up to a stop and then backed off 1/4-1/2 turn.