SuperD

"I do have this tendency to start on a project before I've even got the previously started one even halfway, but I suspect I'm not alone in that." I'm a fully paid up member of this club, LOL! I have about 6 on the go at the moment and must make an effort. If I need some parts I tend to start something else whilst waiting for delivery. Cheers

I've just done one and it didn't smell anywhere near as much as it used too. I filled a glass and stood the loco in it, kept it on the worktop, there was a slight smell when I disturbed it, but nothing much.

Hi Grifone, thank you very much for the in depth reply. For me, very informative. There are no tyres on it, the wheels seem to made from some "Mazac" type material. The crosshead, I think, is cast and the cylinders are black with orange lining, so I assume "Montrose". It is the "horseshoe" magnet and seems to fit the 39mm coarse thread armature. Regards

Dettol. Soak overnight, rub off with a tooth brush.

Hi, I'm reasonably new to the hobby (covid) but I've built a couple of locos on Comet chassis. I've recently acquired a HD rolling chassis. I don't know which loco was on it, but it's a 3 rail chassis. I remember the pulling power of these and would like to run it, but will have to convert. The wheels are pretty horrible anyway and I would need/like to fit Romfords to resolve the insulation problem. As I say. I'm not very experienced and the valve gear seems to be secured by some sort of pin. How would I remove it? Is this doable in such a way as to save and re use the valve gear? Any advice would be appreciated.

Hi Headstock, you've obviously done a great deal of research on this, for which I thank you. I had a project in mind and bought some bogie bolsters, but I was never happy with the chain that I bought so shelved it. If I can get some of this I'll resurrect it. Once again, thank you.

Hi, I particularly wanted to know about the chain gear. Thank you.

They look fantastic! Would you be kind enough to give the source please?

Hi, I've just done my first loco with valve gear, a Comet chassis Scot and finished up with this very same problem. A good bit of chunnering and a lot of patience later I managed it, but it's two halves next time I think.

I've found that 9.5mm spacers most useful.

I'm pleased to have spotted this thread. I acquired a 4f body in a job lot that I bought. I'm new to the hobby (CV19) and I wondered why it was too small to fit a Comet chassis. It weighs a ton and the only use I can think of for it is doorstop!

I think it's a bargain even if I throw the drill bits away!