RMweb Gold Corbs Posted February 1, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2019 Ah yay it arrived! You are welcome, I saw it while browsing the 'bay and thought 'I know who could do with one of these to chop up'! 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Thanks man. I really appreciate it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickon Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Hi Red You'll find some very inspiring pictures and drawings of Garratts in David Joy's book 'Engines that Bend' which is a wonderful source of information on types of articulated locos from around the world. Though mostly about narrow gauge locos, it's a very worthwhile read and you can pick up a copy quite cheaply on eBay. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 17 minutes ago, Dickon said: Hi Red You'll find some very inspiring pictures and drawings of Garratts in David Joy's book 'Engines that Bend' which is a wonderful source of information on types of articulated locos from around the world. Though mostly about narrow gauge locos, it's a very worthwhile read and you can pick up a copy quite cheaply on eBay. Hmm. I'm only building the one but could be an interesting read. Thanks. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) The workbench opens up once again, as Tortoise, the 0-4-0+0-4-0 Garratt owned by the KLR workshops at Berkham, begins construction, probably to be the final KLR locomotive built in my current house. Big thanks to Corbs, as one way or another he provided nearly all the parts you see above. Now to work out how exactly to go about this. Edited April 26, 2019 by RedGemAlchemist 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted April 27, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 27, 2019 Nice one Red, I can't exactly remember how to take the 'notPercys' apart but I do remember it's quite unusual and involves taking the cab roof off. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 34 minutes ago, Corbs said: Nice one Red, I can't exactly remember how to take the 'notPercys' apart but I do remember it's quite unusual and involves taking the cab roof off. Thanks for the heads up, Corbs. I knew about removing the roof, but not about anything else. I hopefully should be able to work it out. At least the bodies themselves will provide some nice parts fodder. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 Tortoise update. The basic idea is now there. However, I'm still not sure how to attach the two chassis to the boiler. Either way, I have some idea now what I'm doing structurally speaking. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted April 29, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 29, 2019 It's gonna look great when it's done Red!! I wish I could help with ideas for sticking it all together! Can't wait to see it finished though!! Gary 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sem34090 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 If you had a spare £60 (not many of us do...) I'd suggest this to provide a suitable running plate and firebox: https://www.hattons.co.uk/350503/Heljan_H4_GarrattSpare_Centre01_Beyer_Garratt_centre_chassis_body_tested_livery_may_vary_for_replacement_of_f/StockDetail.aspx But I think the ROD gives you a much nicer boiler, and the whole assembly looks much less 'LMS'. Might you be able to post some details of the chassis measurements, particularly towards the rear? I might be able to do some CAD for a running plate for you, which may or may not be suitable but it's worth a try. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, sem34090 said: I might be able to do some CAD for a running plate for you, which may or may not be suitable but it's worth a try. You are perfectly welcome to try, my good man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sem34090 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Well, if you have the measurements I'm happy to give it a shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, sem34090 said: measurements 112mm (4.45") from smokebox to the back of the cab. There's also a 4mm gap of the end of each chassis, which could be of use for attaching the footplate. So maybe 120mm length for the footplate? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 Tortoise now has most of its water tank constructed. At the moment the front chassis is sat on the shelf I keep my 40k Sergeants on in order to keep the cats off the wires. Peter is included in the photo for comparison. As you can probably see, the tank itself is half of an old Triang tank wagon that was amongst the job lot that Sem gave me. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sem34090 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Glad you're still finding uses for some of that stuff. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 You're welcome mate. Still have quite a bit of it knocking around. I expect I'll find use for it all eventually. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickon Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, RedGemAlchemist said: As you can probably see, the tank itself is half of an old Triang tank wagon that was amongst the job lot that Sem gave me. Much as I appreciate that you want to use as many bits and pieces that you already have; it looks as though your water tank is going to be as tall if not taller than your boiler. I think that you would be better off with a lower rectangular water tank which would hold just as much if not more water (traction being important on a Garrett) and also give your driver much better forward visibility. Just a thought. Edited May 3, 2019 by Dickon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Dickon said: Much as I appreciate that you want to use as many bits and pieces that you already have; it looks as though your water tank is going to be as tall if not taller than your boiler. I think that you would be better off with a lower rectangular water tank which would hold just as much if not more water (traction being important on a Garrett) and also give your driver much better forward visibility. Just a thought. Thanks for the advice, Dickon. However, I'm a little reluctant to do something like that because that would mean dismantling and messing around with the motor housing, which I'm very reluctant to do as I don't want to damage the tiny motor or break the very fragile wires. But I will take what you said about visibility into account. I'll need to give this all some thought. Edited May 3, 2019 by RedGemAlchemist Spell checking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Big thanks to u/Obblebobblenom on Reddit for these. Some gorgeous Peco metal wagons, a lovely Airfix brake van that just needs new couplings, and some kits that I can definitely get some use out of. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 A WIP photo from before I head off on my usual bi-annual trip to Corfu early tomorrow morning. Obblebobblenom's brakevan, partially painted and with scavenged couplings added. Replies may be sporadic because Greek internet. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 The beast that Sem linked me to in PMs has arrived, ready for painting into KLR passenger livery. Ladies and gentlemen, introducing KLR No.10 Admiral Horatio Nelson, an unusual 4-6-2T built for the KLR by Beyer-Peacock and Co. Model-wise, this thing is hefty, brass and clearly scratchbuilt. I always find it nice whenever I can give someone else's hard work a loving home like this 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted June 19, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 19, 2019 HEFT 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 33 minutes ago, Corbs said: HEFT INDEED, 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scots region Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 On 19/06/2019 at 21:29, RedGemAlchemist said: The beast that Sem linked me to in PMs has arrived, ready for painting into KLR passenger livery. Ladies and gentlemen, introducing KLR No.10 Admiral Horatio Nelson, an unusual 4-6-2T built for the KLR by Beyer-Peacock and Co. Model-wise, this thing is hefty, brass and clearly scratchbuilt. I always find it nice whenever I can give someone else's hard work a loving home like this I had that on watch, good to see it went to a good home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 35 minutes ago, scots region said: I had that on watch, good to see it went to a good home. Thanks. It'll fit right in with the rest of my oddball freelance fleet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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