WaysideWorks Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Yes the Caley Pug is quite a smooth runner though it will go like a rocket if you turn the power up too far ! Unless you use thick plasticard I would make sure you brace it well inside to prevent warping in the future - I made a body for Kerr Stuart KS4421 when I was about your age and 35 years later it's a bit wavy.... Got it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ruston Posted November 26, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2018 I have done some more work on the Neilson pug that I started in October. It now has a boiler and a lick of paint on the bodywork. The running plate is finally attached to the frames and the bodywork is also attached to the running plate. I glued some pieces of thick styrene into the floor of the smokebox and the coal bunkers so self-tapping screws could be screwed in to hold the body to the running plate. The firebox is full of lead off cuts and there are some pieces of lead in the saddle tank. It's already up to the weight of the original Hornby model. If I had used an N20 motor I would cram every nook and cranny with lead, and get the weight up as much as possible, but the motor I'm using is tiny and completely untried, so I don't want to overdo it. I suppose it's turning into more of a scratchbuild than a proper pugbash. 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaysideWorks Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 I suppose it's turning into more of a scratchbuild than a proper pugbash. Who cares? It's absolutely wonderful! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestTom Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 This might be a silly suggestion, but if cash is a factor, then what you could do is make a cardboard mock-up using cereal packets etc, so you can work out exactly how much styrene you need, and how you plan to mount it on the chassis, and you can get all that development work out of the way without using the styrene etc. which costs money? What I'm thinking is you could get your eye in with the cheap cardboard as practice? Wilko, Poundland and The Works often stock cheapo packs of card for craft projects, could be an idea? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbowilts Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 This might be a silly suggestion, but if cash is a factor, then what you could do is make a cardboard mock-up using cereal packets etc, so you can work out exactly how much styrene you need, and how you plan to mount it on the chassis, and you can get all that development work out of the way without using the styrene etc. which costs money? What I'm thinking is you could get your eye in with the cheap cardboard as practice?If you are really hard up (or a tight fisted Yorkshire pensioner like me) why bother with the plastacard at all? There have been other threads on RMWeb about modelling with card so one can always continue down that road Tim T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobach47 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 added buffer beams 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaysideWorks Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 added buffer beamsDSCF0292.JPG I like the numbering! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted November 29, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2018 added buffer beamsDSCF0292.JPG Very nice!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNWR18901910 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 added buffer beamsDSCF0292.JPG Can you imagine Hornby re-releasing this model with a more up-to-date DCC-Ready Chassis like with their 0-4-0s in their Railroad range? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted December 2, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2018 I'm imagining it right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold highpeakman Posted December 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 6, 2018 (edited) The current version of the Railroad 0-4-0 chassis does have somewhat slower running than the previous scalded cat behaviour (or startled rabbit if you prefer). I think the change came considerably after the move to China, though. An old post above but, if possible, can anyone identify when the change over happened and which models are the later, smoother version? Hattons are offering a R3292 for just £16 at the moment (Sale of the Century). It's very tempting but, as I already have one of the older versions, I would prefer the later chassis so does anyone know which version this is? Hattons note that it is a 2014 club edition. Having looked at so many brilliant conversions on this thread I am very tempted to have a go myself now. I have "tamed" my old one to a large extent by putting a DCC chip inside but it would be nice to get any further improvement with the later chassis. Any help would be much appreciated, Thanks. Edited December 6, 2018 by highpeakman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 An old post above but, if possible, can anyone identify when the change over happened and which models are the later, smoother version? Hattons are offering a R3292 for just £16 at the moment (Sale of the Century). It's very tempting but, as I already have one of the older versions, I would prefer the later chassis so does anyone know which version this is? Hattons note that it is a 2014 club edition. Having looked at so many brilliant conversions on this thread I am very tempted to have a go myself now. I have "tamed" my old one to a large extent by putting a DCC chip inside but it would be nice to get any further improvement with the later chassis. Any help would be much appreciated, Thanks. The new chassis has been on the go a few years so the 2014 model should have the new one in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullygrainey Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Hattons are offering a R3292 for just £16 at the moment (Sale of the Century). It's very tempting but, as I already have one of the older versions, I would prefer the later chassis so does anyone know which version this is? Hattons note that it is a 2014 club edition. I've just taken delivery of one of these from Hattons. Straight out of the box it runs smoothly and is much less "startled rabbit" than any of the older secondhand ones I've bought on eBay. As a result I've now ordered two more. At that price, too good to miss. And if the planned Pug bashes don't pan out well, at least it won't have broken the bank! Go for it! Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold highpeakman Posted December 7, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 7, 2018 I've just taken delivery of one of these from Hattons. Straight out of the box it runs smoothly and is much less "startled rabbit" than any of the older secondhand ones I've bought on eBay. As a result I've now ordered two more. At that price, too good to miss. And if the planned Pug bashes don't pan out well, at least it won't have broken the bank! Go for it! Alan Thanks very indeed much for the information. As you say, too good to miss. I have placed my order now and look forward to a bit of Pug Bashing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold highpeakman Posted December 8, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 8, 2018 Thanks very indeed much for the information. As you say, too good to miss. I have placed my order now and look forward to a bit of Pug Bashing. Just running this model on my rolling road and the running is in a different class altogether to the originals. A fantastic value model that, as seen from the above posts in this forum, cries out to be worked on. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 My pugbash is going even further into scratchbuilding. I had the rods from the Branchlines chassis kit made up and trial-fitted them but the front wheelset was wobbly, so I took the rods off and removed the wheels. I then lost the rods and a wheel. I have since found the wheel but despite almost turning the shed upside down in looking for them, the rods are still AWOL. I'm going to have to make a set from scratch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barclay Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 They will, of course, turn up, but only once you've made the new ones.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 was fitting crankpin bolts the other day and lost one, which only turned up after i had ordered some more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullygrainey Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I have a particularly devious carpet monster which spirits small things away and then places them prominently in the middle of the floor weeks later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I have made a new set and have had the chassis running but the wheels are still wobbly. I'll finish the cosmetic work and see how long I can stand the wobble before I buy some more wheels, bin the Branchlines chassis and build my own instead. Photos, tomorrow. Probably. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Nearly there now. It needs brakes, brake handle, couplings, motion bracket and weathering. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Nearly there now. It needs brakes, brake handle, couplings, motion bracket and weathering. Neilson1-1.jpg Neilson2-1.jpg Very nice Ruston. Very smart little Pug you have there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catkins Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Hi,Does any one have a photo of the Hornby 0-4-0 chassis?I would like to see which end the motor drives.Ta. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted December 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2018 It drives the front axle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNWR18901910 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Nearly there now. It needs brakes, brake handle, couplings, motion bracket and weathering. Neilson1-1.jpg Neilson2-1.jpg What company would it represent - North British, LBSCR, M&GN Joint Railway or private owner? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now