Indomitable026 Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Like last night I’ve been searching for photographs of locos that were based at IS in 83 and again more specifically ones I spotted. Tonight I’ve been looking at 47s with not so much success. Most shots being out of period and in Large Logo livery. However I did turn up this little gem which amongst other things is a good reference shot for the refuelling area. https://www.flickr.com/photos/roddymacphee/16505648108/in/photolist-r9xL8N-2jaMF2t-pJYGHP-rNE71M-r2rjkb-rAFSZK-reGp9o-ca6uLj-2jmJkph-foBF1P-2jCCDLi-2eXvwaL-ady6MN-YwTVZ3-29mEpJQ-oEK3ov-2iKk3Du-foQZTU-dB2VSj-c141Xj-nosPPH-a6Y2rx-pAhGrh-akBZQd-Li2ouj-feXuwU-uUAkg-efMnV8-efMkrn-j7SNyg-fbNUDo-h2DzFd-dMan91-fc6jFQ-HE9ps8-ZYaup1-2ceZvub-ZbkivZ-MHTzrr-ga41zw-XbiDwH-Qovas1-25QBEKL-25sw2ik-CJwzyb-rMWbTh-2k4UL6q-othvNv-9Psg9q-2eMEEKA/ I’ve still not worked out what all the pipes do and what would be under the shelter. If anyone understands these things I’d appreciate your wisdom on such matters. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, Eddie R v2.0 said: There is fuel, lub oil and coolant hoses visible (provided they use the same connectors nowadays). In the early 80s then there would also be a water supply for the loco boilers. These days we have various other things in the fuel bay such as AdBlue for the Zoomers. We also now have the CET pumps. HTH Eddie That’s a great help. If you don’t mind, can I ask which is which? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Just now, Indomitable026 said: That’s a great help. If you don’t mind, can I ask which is which? You beat me to it! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 On 19/01/2021 at 20:56, Indomitable026 said: 37 261 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:07.06.83_Thurso_37261_(6447372785).jpg The Scottish Rail Preservation Group Diesel working away bringing 37261 back to life, sure she'll be a read credit to the group as per all the other 37s they've done. Boness 37261 Restoration 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 On 21/01/2021 at 18:49, millerhillboy said: The Scottish Rail Preservation Group Diesel working away bringing 37261 back to life, sure she'll be a read credit to the group as per all the other 37s they've done. Boness 37261 Restoration Just had a look at that. They’ve done a lot of really good stuff over the years - I get their FB updates. Really respect the engineering effort that goes into all their projects. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2021 Back in the day of proper numbers D6961 was a Harwich - Manchester boat train regular. Mike. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Inbound... This a gas torch. I’m sure you properly know this. After some subtle prodding from Geoff and Mark I’ve bitten the bullet and bought one. This is in order to silver solder the droppers to switchblades for the points. The silver solder has also arrived in a syringe. I’ve not done this before.... Oh and you need a microscope to read the instructions... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 30, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2021 You're far too easily influenced, I blame that Forrest bloke, oh, and your inherent weakness! Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said: You're far too easily influenced, I blame that Forrest bloke, oh, and your inherent weakness! Mike. I have many weaknesses - I enjoy the variety. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 53 minutes ago, Indomitable026 said: I have many weaknesses - I enjoy the variety. By chance, looking at the table in front of me here’s some of them.... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2021 Namedropping,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,again! Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted January 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2021 14 hours ago, Indomitable026 said: Inbound... This a gas torch. I’m sure you properly know this. After some subtle prodding from Geoff and Mark I’ve bitten the bullet and bought one. That’l be handy to finish off the top of your creme brûlée’s too... 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 6 hours ago, Enterprisingwestern said: Namedropping,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,again! Mike. Thats the last time I show you my “Nik Naks”... 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 I’ve had a couple of goes at silver soldering the dropper wire to a rail today. Heres a picture. Not the prettiest - in the wrong place etc, but I’ll get better once I’ve worked a good way of clamping things in place. However, it’s an incredibly strong joint! Quite pleased. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted February 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Indomitable026 said: I’ve had a couple of goes at silver soldering the dropper wire to a rail today. Heres a picture. Not the prettiest - in the wrong place etc, but I’ll get better once I’ve worked a good way of clamping things in place. However, it’s an incredibly strong joint! Quite pleased. Looking good. I've not had much chance to do any more with mine, but defo think some sort of jig to keep everything in the right position would help 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Mark Forrest said: Looking good. I've not had much chance to do any more with mine, but defo think some sort of jig to keep everything in the right position would help I’ve just had a fiddle around and have come up with the following (slightly unorthodox I know...) The sprung wire is, well, fiendishly springy so I had to put it in its syringe tube to calm it down a bit. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted February 6, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2021 5 hours ago, Indomitable026 said: but I’ll get better once I’ve worked a good way of clamping things in place. Don't you got fingers? Mike. Asbestos fingered ex plumber! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 Just now, Enterprisingwestern said: Don't you got fingers? Mike. Asbestos fingered ex plumber! Didn’t know that. Explains a lot. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted February 6, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2021 4 hours ago, Indomitable026 said: Quote ex-plumber Explains a lot. Particularly the strange sucking noise when you ask him how long something will take… 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted February 7, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2021 8 hours ago, Regularity said: Particularly the strange sucking noise when you ask him how long something will take… That was a simple answer, It depends. Mike. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 Right then, It’s time to install the switchblades. First jobs are I’ve put two slide chairs in to support the rail and I’ve silver soldered a dropper on to the switch rail. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 And now installing the switch blade... 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Indomitable026 Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 Now the second rail. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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