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Langford Lane & Marlingford - GWR 1940s Oxfordshire
Siberian Snooper replied to The Great Bear's topic in Layout topics
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Mid-Cornwall Lines - 1950s Western Region in 00
Siberian Snooper replied to St Enodoc's topic in Layout topics
With the gearbox you have, how does the motor look if you mounted it vertically in the firebox? you will need to shorten the end of the motor shaft. -
I spoke to Dave yesterday, he has finished casting and all the moulds have gone to storage. All the castings he has are boxed up and ready to go to Brian. So far there has been no interest in anyone buying the business, but he remains hopeful.
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Mid-Cornwall Lines - 1950s Western Region in 00
Siberian Snooper replied to St Enodoc's topic in Layout topics
After soldering connecting wires to the motor and testing that all was good, I wrapped insulation tape around the end with the terminals to ensure that they wouldn't come into contact with the firebox. -
Mid-Cornwall Lines - 1950s Western Region in 00
Siberian Snooper replied to St Enodoc's topic in Layout topics
I can do that, but it will be on Monday, as I'm off to a couple of gigs and a couple of nights in the Smoke. I forgot last night, as I got accosted on arrival at the club last night to sort out electrical faults on a couple of layouts. -
Mid-Cornwall Lines - 1950s Western Region in 00
Siberian Snooper replied to St Enodoc's topic in Layout topics
Probably the small China clay trains. -
I don't see why they can't run at least a few trains into Paddington, during the Old Oak Station build. During initial construction it ought to be possible to keep the mains open and once stage one is complete, open the reliefs and close the mains. There's no need to open the station. During the Reading rebuild, the station remained mostly open, I don't think there's been any dramatic changes to elf and safety, since then.
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Painting wooden sleepers info.
Siberian Snooper replied to mswjr's topic in Modelling Questions, Help and Tips
Most woodwork weather's to a silvery grey colour, only new sleepers and timbers are original creosote brown the rest of the trackwork is various levels of rusty brake dust and other contaminants, especially if you model the pre- retention tank era. -
Mid-Cornwall Lines - 1950s Western Region in 00
Siberian Snooper replied to St Enodoc's topic in Layout topics
I have used have mounted the High Level gearbox on the rear axle and the gearbox vertically in the firebox, I think it's a 12 x 20 motor, I can check later, if I remember. It's a snug fit, it won't need to be torque restrained. The chassis has been primed and had a coat of mat black, I need to weather it and fit the wheels etc. I'm currently fighting the bodywork. -
Nu Cast 2021 Pannier - Construction
Siberian Snooper replied to Erudhalion's topic in Kitbuilding & Scratchbuilding
I too have found that the tank castings and the joint with the front casting to be a bit of a mess, I'm going to wait until I get some primer on it before deciding what to do about it. For the injectors, I used lost wax castings from Alan Gibson. -
Take it one step at a time, draw your 1st plain line track from end to end and then add the 1st turnout or crossover, just a couple of clicks these days. If it's a crossover, you can extend the track in either or both directions. If you want to add another turnout you split the plain track from the original turnout, you can then put a new turnout in the new bit of plain line, repeat as required. It's been a lot easier to make diamonds, single or double slips and even tandem turnouts, with just a couple of mouse clicks, these days.
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With the lack of space in central London, I think that with the connectivity that Stratford has these days, shift the whole lot out there to a new station with more than enough capacity to handle todays requirements and to expand to take care of future needs. St Pancras can then be given over to domestic travel. I can't see that solution happening in my lifetime.
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I tried to ring, both Brian and Dave on Friday, but I forgot that they may be at the Ally Pally, this weekend. I will try again on Tuesday, to give them time to wind down after the weekend.
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After I posted my question, I did wonder if you would have the loco at your current location. Thanks, anyway.
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Hi Mike, Could you please measure the gap, between the cab side sheet and the bunker, please. I have two panniers and a saddle tank on the go and the initial gap that I got was 4mm, which is obviously too small. Many Thanks.
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I have found it a real pain to build, I have 3 on the go, they have all been in the boiling water at least once and one has had 3 baths because I dropped it and bent various bits of it. Most of the problem is getting the bits to fit snugly together to get a gap for the cab door wide enough, my 1st attempt the gap was 4mm, it's getting close to 7mm now! I need to check the drawing to see what it should be, again!
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Mid-Cornwall Lines - 1950s Western Region in 00
Siberian Snooper replied to St Enodoc's topic in Layout topics
Maybe, not much help, but reading the various reviews of the Kernow steam rail motor, several have had the same problem with that and the various fixes. Seems to start around here. https://www.rmweb.co.uk/forums/topic/92927-kernow-gwr-steam-rail-motor/page/50/ HTH. -
Nu Cast 2021 Pannier - Construction
Siberian Snooper replied to Erudhalion's topic in Kitbuilding & Scratchbuilding
I found that it was easier to fit the sanding gear and reverser reach rod to the running plate, and the injectors to the panniers before fitting the panniers. Note fit the chimney, dome and safety valve before fitting the top, The other tank top fittings can also be interesting if using soldering construction. -
Nu Cast 2021 Pannier - Construction
Siberian Snooper replied to Erudhalion's topic in Kitbuilding & Scratchbuilding
A bit late to this party, I have mounted the motor vertically in the firebox, I have used Mashima 16 X 20 motors, with the shafts cut off. I have had the motors in stock for years. I have found that a lot of work is needed to get the bits to fit together snugly. I have assembled and disassembled the bodies several times to try and get things right. I have a saddle tank and 2 panniers on the go. -
Hitachi trains grounded
Siberian Snooper replied to great central's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
The result of Whitehall desk jockeys with no engineering experience or knowledge only specifying just enough, but no provision for eventualities.