MarcD Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 I couldn't find a reason they faced towards Ravenglass when the logic would have been to face Boot. They couldn't even use the excuse of that was how they were delivered as at various times they were sent to Lowca and Moor Row for repairs. Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 (edited) i asked this to peter kazer when i last saw his layout at a show, and he said it was because of the gradients arent gradual towards boot like we would asume, theres a hill in the middle (cvant remember the specifics) the steepest part is in the ravenglass direction, so the locos face it Edited January 5, 2018 by sir douglas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 some pics of the 3ft ratty being posted on a facebook narrow gauge group recently heres some of them 3 of Eskdale Devon at boot C1890 devon nab gill 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 Thought I should post an update on the progress on the layout. The baseboards and the track gauges are in the post so I can start building the layout shortly. The locos are about 50% there on the design first batch of wagon have been built. Marc 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted April 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 30, 2018 i asked this to peter kazer when i last saw his layout at a show, and he said it was because of the gradients arent gradual towards boot like we would asume, theres a hill in the middle (cvant remember the specifics) the steepest part is in the ravenglass direction, so the locos face it There's a gradient profile on this page: http://www.pastpresented.ukart.com/eskdale/railwaymag1915.htm showing the uphill section from Eskdale Green to Irton Road, but also showing that the steepest section is the final climb from Beckfoot to the Boot terminus, with about half of it at 1 in 37. Cheers, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I wonder if the new Manning Wardle K class (standard gauge) will lend itself to conversion for 21mm gauge. It would probably require a new scratch-built chassis, but it may be possible to retain most other components. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 I think they were designed to be built in multiple gauges. However it's easier to print the correct tops in this case. My major worry for operating at exhibitions is that there were only 2 locos which does mean that there isn't a lot of scope for loco failure. Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 it would be prototypical as the real ones failed or derailed often Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signalman Rich Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Marc - It was good to meet you and your Dad at the Bristol show and chat over the barriers about Lowick, birdsong, Gosport, D&T etc.. I look forward to seeing further progress with Eskdale Green (must be a candidate for some atmospheric background birdsong) as well as the completed new and very smart locos on Lowick. Best wishes Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 Due to a change of family circumstance I have withdrawn from the competition. I don't think I could have done the job justice within the time scale. I'm still going to build the layout but in slow time. As I build the stock I will post photos here. Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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