Salmon Trout on a Running in Turn at Sutterby Junction

O Gauge Gresley A3 “Salmon Trout” on a running in turn at Sutterby. Following an extensive major overhaul, which included the re bushing and beefing up the coupling and con rods along with new horn guides etc, the engine was given a long running in turn at Sutterby. Having previously completed over 350 REAL miles around the garden layout over the last 7 or 8 years the engine was well in need over attention, although surprisingly enough the main components were not that worn. The footage here is, I’m afraid, a little shaky in places as it was quickly “grabbed” on my phone, so apologies here. Hauling a mixture of teaks built from scratch, Kirk Kits and the superb Sparmac Kits plus a couple of the late Garth Patrick’s GP Models “Barnums”, Salmon Trout completed a couple of hours running in, which equated to approximately 3 real miles, running as smooth as silk with no problems. A4 “Seagull” is currently in the works for a “major” as she has done some 250+ REAL miles over the last few years. As you can see, engines and stock on this line have to work for a living.