B233 - CIE 'C' Class chassis trials

[NoelG]

Short video clip of B233 undergoing chassis trials which is really a Murphy Model (Bachmann) 141 chassis with a SilverFox 'C' class body kit on it.  The 141 chassis is a near perfect fit with minimal cutting needed at cab ends to get a snug fit.  It is actually less expensive to sacrifice an MM141 as a donor chassis than buy a pair of 27:1 ratio gear box black beetle power bogies, or commission a Hollywood Iron foundry centre drive chassis. (Btw the sound is not the C class, its a 141 station pilot in the background. Spud drives with 15:1 ratio gear boxes would not have suited because they are too fast for low speed shunting and prototypical smooth start/stop speeds.  This particular Bachmann centre drive AWD/AWP chassis is one of the smoothest.

 

 

New arrivals B233 'C' class and B121 GM switcher

 

In paint shop awaiting coat of matt varnish after decals applied

 

 

141 chassis with 4mm of front cut off each cab end

 

Carborundum mini cutting disc used to shorten each end of the chassis

Edited July 3, 2017 by NoelG

[61666]

I could covet a C class for Arigna Town, makes an ideal branch line loco for the early diesel era. Are there any drawings available? Am guessing nobody is going to produce a 7mm scale kit anytime soon...

[NoelG]

Decided to change the bogie sides on B233

 

B233 C Class - Removed GM bogie sides from the Bachmann/MM 141 chassis and replaced with Silverfox resin sides (Metrovic Irish C class).  The Bachmann/MM bogie frames snap fit onto the bogie truck, act as a seal on the gear box, and host the NEM pocket.

 

GM top LHS removed, and on top bogie

MV bottom LHS being added, and on lower bogie

Edited July 3, 2017 by NoelG

[NoelG]

I could covet a C class for Arigna Town, makes an ideal branch line loco for the early diesel era. Are there any drawings available? Am guessing nobody is going to produce a 7mm scale kit anytime soon...

 

This is the only drawing I've seen.  I am planning to do a green 'flying snail' era livery one next now that I have sourced a perfect drop it fit centre drive chassis.

Edited July 3, 2017 by NoelG

[fletchj1]

Noel G,

 

I see a tin van behind the C class.    That must be scratch built?.

 

 

Jeremy. 

[NoelG]

Noel G,

 

I see a tin van behind the C class.    That must be scratch built?.

 

 

Jeremy. 

 

Hi Jeremy

 

No its an RTR item from Irish Freight Models.  

 

http://www.irishfreightmodels.com/index.php/shop.html#!/Rolling-Stock/c/6789991/offset=0&sort=normal

 

Noel

Edited May 31, 2017 by NoelG

[NoelG]

B233 almost finished.  Bogie side frames replaced, need weathering.  A bit of work left on battery boxes, buffer beam and then she's done.