16mm photo-plank - shed inspiration
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A trip to Thelkeld gave an opportunity to get some more inspiration for my 16mm photo-plank. It was a rather windy and rainy day and being out-of-season trains were being operated by a Hudson diesel giving Sir Tom a rest.
The shed doors were shut against the wind and the sky 'somewhat overcast'.
A request in the office and the helpful folk were more than happy to let me take a look inside. Before going in I took a look at the inspection pit which is covered over by boards and a grate. I'd not seen this before as this is usually where Sir Tom sits between duties.
Inside the shed Sir Tom rests and we get our first view of the inside of the shed, I'm sure the good folks at Thelkeld won't be offended if I describe it as 'workman like'.
I took note of the sign inside the door, which was lucky as obviously I would have started tampering with machinery unless I had been specifically told not to!
Every space is used for something in this shed, the bench grinder is on one corner of a clutter workbench with racks for files behind, hung off the beam are a large variety of hacksaws.
Looking up in the far corner of the shed you can see the belt rollers which power an old lathe, against the wall behind the lathe is a pair of large bellows. I suspect that the umbrella may be required given the state of the roof.
Opposite the lathe there is a belt driven pillar drill, the different pulleys gave different speeds.
A little further along the wall is a belt driven milling machine, the old ammo boxes appear to hold various bits and machine tools.
Looking back to the door the forest of timbers, drive shafts, belts and pulleys looks fascinating, there are additional milling and drilling machines at various positions in the shed.
This belt driven lathe looks rather interesting.
To provide a bit of heat the shed has a Tortoise stove, I've spotted that these were made in Halstead so maybe I also need to make some in 4mm as a wagon load for Clare! The top features a molded tortoise and the legend 'Slow but Sure Combustion'.
I have a few more pictures if anyone is interested. As always I'd thoroughly recommend a visit to Thelkeld if you get the chance. There is so much there if you are interested in narrow gauge industrial railways and/or vintage industrial plant.
David
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