I have carefully read tuning tips by Andrew Pullen of Aster on the Battle of Britain loco. I carried out modifications accordingly ( meths pipe extension, wick trimming, adjustment etc). The loco was run again on my rolling road. My viewing mirror revealed a healthy flame from all the wicks , more steam was produced this time & the loco ran faster. There is certainly a level of proficiency needed when running meths fired locos that can only come with plenty of practice. The plan is to run the loco on Richard's track this afternoon, hopefully with coaches, so we will see.
Later...
Well, the Aster did not run as well as hoped, although it has potential once properly managed/sorted. Richard's 80000 tank, my Black Five & my gas powered Accucraft Prairie performed really well pulling Richard's impressive rake of coaches.
Steve