RMweb Gold tom shaw Posted December 11, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 11, 2020 On 10/12/2020 at 09:25, Ian Blenk said: Thanks Tom & Neil. Looking forward to seeing some progress photos of South Shields Victoria and Neil, the Forest of Dean in 7mm! Had heart surgery in Oct. and am feeling much better. . Compliments of the season to you both Ian B Thanks Ian, I'm so pleased your feeling well. You've shamed me into sharing some progress on my layout. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all. Let's hope next year is better than this one. Tom 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Blenk Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Staiths pilots running up from Stanhope Drops. The ES1 ready for another riverside trip 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted December 11, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 11, 2020 Great news Ian. I did a FoD layout update on The Night Mail last week, I still haven't got a thread, too busy being retired..... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ian Blenk Posted December 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2020 Q6 with van traffic from Monkwearmouth to Tyne Dock 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Blenk Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 K3 61987 with freight for transfer to the Riverside waits the departure of 539 which has come off the York train, it will run light to Gateshead 15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Blenk Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Had a fun day going through the WTT on Tynebank and debugging bits and pieces. Not so happy with the performance of the ES1 which although is well ballasted has very little haulage ability. The Harton No15 needed some maintenance and No 2 deputised for it. In fact I preferred this as it gives room for an extra wagon. The TT is far too intensive for me to run, especially having to wield cassettes about all the time, think I will have three diff. TT of about 30 mins playtime each. Less hassle! Shame no-one can come round and help out! Thanks for your interest. Ian 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Blenk Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 J77 68427 is relief loco on the Riverside branch whilst the ES1 is on the workbench. It is an Owen Lancaster kit, probably the best whitemetal kits produced. Under the bonnet it has a mashima plus flywheel and a fully sprung chassis. Not really needed in 00, but fun to do back in the day, runs very well. The naughty ES1 is having its Black Beetles removed and I am replacing them with Tenshodo bogies, which by happy chance I have in stock. The Harton EE may go down the same path as i am not too happy with it's running. I know spuds can be lively, but needs must etc. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 20 hours ago, Ian Blenk said: Shame no-one can come round and help out! Thanks for your interest. Ian I've got my passport stamped, permit to leave the house of SWMBO, just waiting till it's all safe!!!!!!! Ian, hope your keeping well and safe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Blenk Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, long island jack said: I've got my passport stamped, permit to leave the house of SWMBO, just waiting till it's all safe!!!!!!! Ian, hope your keeping well and safe Hi Ray, good to hear from you, all well here hope you both are well. Looking forward to when we can all get together & play trains! Edited January 17, 2021 by Ian Blenk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Blenk Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 ES1 back from the shops, superb running now. It wasn't until I looked at the photo and saw the ladder I had been searching all over for! 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ian Blenk Posted January 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2021 A couple more from this morning. That's it for a while, don't want to bore you all. 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Great photos. The black and white really capture the North East atmosphere. The 0-4-0 tank reminds me of this photo I took of a NCB 0-4-0 at Crofton Mill Pit sidings, Blyth 1967. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Fox 34F Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 On 16/01/2021 at 16:38, Ian Blenk said: K3 61987 with freight for transfer to the Riverside waits the departure of 539 which has come off the York train, it will run light to Gateshead Ian, This is a fantastic photo. It was only when I zoomed in on the image did I appreciate it was the models. Keep them coming. Paul 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Blenk Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 25 minutes ago, Alcanman said: Great photos. The black and white really capture the North East atmosphere. The 0-4-0 tank reminds me of this photo I took of a NCB 0-4-0 at Crofton Mill Pit sidings, Blyth 1967. I remember this, my grandfather knew the driver and used to take me down when I was small would be early 60's I think. In truth I don't know if this was the loco. We went to what I know know were the exchange sidings 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Blenk Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 (edited) Carcass for Harton No.1 taking shape, No. 2 for comparison Duties will be taking wagons to and from Hilda Sidings and Tynebank, a bit more prototypical than No.14. Having a crack at No.3 next, 4' 9'' wheel base bogies maybe a challenge. I reckon I could get a horizontal mini miser on one of the inner axles and make the motorised bogie fixed. Wot larks. Edited January 23, 2021 by Ian Blenk Bad Speeling 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted January 23, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 23, 2021 What did you use for a drawing of No1? Don't forget if you need another ex Sunderland tram pantograph they are available separately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Blenk Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 15 hours ago, Michael Edge said: What did you use for a drawing of No1? Don't forget if you need another ex Sunderland tram pantograph they are available separately. Hi Mike, no stash of Siemen's drawings tucked away I'm afraid. I used Monk-Steels outline in Hatcher's book plus the table of dimensions therein. I'm guessing it's close enough, certainly for my purposes. I also had some measurements from No.2 which I took at Beamish. Thanks for the heads up about the pantographs, I have a couple which have been in the cupboard for a few years now! One thing you may be able to help me with is sourcing the correct buffer pattern? Many Thanks hope all is well with you both IB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tom shaw Posted January 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2021 No. 1 is looking good, as for a bogie have a look at this site: https://www.locosnstuff.com/Motor-Bogie-and-Chassis-kits.php Wheelbase down to 16mm but using an 'O' ring transmission. I've not used them so can't comment but I think I'll try a couple for my Harton Bo-Bo. Tom 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted January 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2021 We can do the lost wax buffers from the kit for No1/No2 but I'm not sure of cost - if they are any use email us about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Blenk Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 hour ago, tom shaw said: No. 1 is looking good, as for a bogie have a look at this site: https://www.locosnstuff.com/Motor-Bogie-and-Chassis-kits.php Wheelbase down to 16mm but using an 'O' ring transmission. I've not used them so can't comment but I think I'll try a couple for my Harton Bo-Bo. Tom Thanks Tom, well who knew that was out there! i wonder if I send him a 4mm diagram if he can do something to fit. Hope your model is going well, loved the station building and looking forward to updates. When all this is over come visit, we can play trains! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Blenk Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, Michael Edge said: We can do the lost wax buffers from the kit for No1/No2 but I'm not sure of cost - if they are any use email us about it. Great, thanks for that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted January 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 hour ago, tom shaw said: No. 1 is looking good, as for a bogie have a look at this site: https://www.locosnstuff.com/Motor-Bogie-and-Chassis-kits.php Wheelbase down to 16mm but using an 'O' ring transmission. I've not used them so can't comment but I think I'll try a couple for my Harton Bo-Bo. Tom They look very interesting, let us know how you get on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Blenk Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Some progress on No1 and No3. Wish now I'd put them in numerical order. 6 or 7 next? 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted January 29, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 29, 2021 7 and 8 are likely to be the next Harton subject in our kit range. I don't want to discourage you from scratchbuilding but thought you might like to know.... If you're feeling really ambitious have a go at No.9. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Blenk Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 31 minutes ago, Michael Edge said: 7 and 8 are likely to be the next Harton subject in our kit range. I don't want to discourage you from scratchbuilding but thought you might like to know.... If you're feeling really ambitious have a go at No.9. Thanks for that! I shall look forward to being one of the first purchasers. No9 is way beyond my capabilities, but having said that...... Got the buffers today, cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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