Ian G Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I am building a 7mm G6 loco from Connoisser models, few items are supplied to fit out the footplate area with large amounts of open space to be filled. Could someone point me in the right direction for photos please. Regards Ian G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbishop Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Ian, My two standard references are Don Bradley's LSWR Locomotives, The Adams Classes (Wild Swan) and the Bradford Barton Southern Steam Locomotive Survey, The Adams Classes. Neither show cab detail, but the G6 cab details would have been similar to the O2 class, with one preserved on the Isle of Wight. Also have a look at Laurie Griffin's catalogue. Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWCR Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 As stated above the G6 would have a very similar cab to an O2, plenty of pictures availble on the internet for this, Google "Calbourne" for the preserved example. The bolier (hence backhead) is identical. Handbrake and reversing levers similar Differences to watch are: G6 has a higher cab roof, as did the last batch of O2's, not however "Calbourne". "Calbourne" is air fitted, the G6 would not have the air brake drivers valve but would have a vacum ejector in the R/H corner of the cab. Also no auxillary air resorvoir under the roof at the rear R/H side. The G6 cab is slightly shorter at the back, probably has a straight rear bulkhead rather than stepped over the coal space as the O2. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thank you Paul I have managed to fit the brake gear tonight after a spot of swearing its all fine, the wheels are slaters, as this is my 1st steam loco its a big learning curve for me, as I am used to building diesels. Ian G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 There is a drawing in the August 1997 Railway Modeller, and I guess photos and a drawing in Russells Pictorial History of Southern Railway Locos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Paul I have 3/16 & 1/8 reamers amongst others, the chassis was built in a hobby holidays jig just to make sure or hope it's square, I test fitted the wheels Friday and checked for squareness before soldering the brake gear together, I always like a challenge but wanted to build this one loco out of the box, if I am still not happy with the run of the chassis I will either strip it down and fit horn blocks Iraq ask connoisseur for a replacement etch. One thing I an very thankful for is all the advice and information from everyone, I have a beattie to build with loads of shedmaster castings but they are having trouble getting the slide bar arrangements the right tolerance so I may have to scratch build that as I don't like white metal moving parts. Regards Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 My build thread is here http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/1961-ian-gs-work-bench/page-5&do=findComment&comment=960169. Most of my tools I have picked up over 30 years as my dad is an toolmaker, so all the little drills/reamers i have borrowed over the years and yet to return make a up a good set, broaches small and large I have the best set coming fro a jewelers supplier in Edinburgh 20 odd years ago and have lasted longer than the trade stand ones. Ian G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian G Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Job for tonight is sorting the wheels out in fitting sets Ian G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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