The 765 does some neat tricks

When the weather conditions are right (very light or no wind) and we are moving slowly (less than 15 mph) the 765 will do this. I have seen videos on Youtube where the 765 emits 20 to 40 smoke rings in a row.

The exhaust stand, exhaust nozzle, petticoat pipe and stack are in absolutely perfect alignment. That's why she does this every once in a while.

SP 4449 does the same thing at slow speed. Must be a Lima thing.

My Lionel 765 model does the same thing from time to time.  Glad to see that it is prototypical.

Andy

Braggert

No brag...just fact. It is what it is. 

Yes, it must be a Lima craftsmanship thing. They built 'em good at Lima.

......and they rebuilt 'em even better at Fort Wayne.

Craftsmanship.....just great craftsmanship. 

I never noticed any smoke rings during the 765's "Second Career", 1979-1993.  But I have noticed it a number of times during her "Third Career".  Perhaps the parts inside the smokebox are in better alignment now.

They were there during the second career as well.  We may have to get her a smoking jacket now.