John lewsey Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I have an idea for a layout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted October 11, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 11, 2013 I have an idea for a layout Don't keep us in suspenders now........ Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2mm Andy Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 You'll need to send the WD wheels away for turning (assuming you're in the 2mm Scale Assoc. the contact details for the wheel-turning service are in the Yearbook). Not sure how the newest (motor mounted in loco) design of chassis comes apart though (I'm waiting for the Ivatt 2MT and J39). The 37s are an easier prospect - drop-in wheels are available for these. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nig H Posted October 11, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 11, 2013 You'll need to send the WD wheels away for turning (assuming you're in the 2mm Scale Assoc. the contact details for the wheel-turning service are in the Yearbook). Not sure how the newest (motor mounted in loco) design of chassis comes apart though (I'm waiting for the Ivatt 2MT and J39). The 37s are an easier prospect - drop-in wheels are available for these. Andy I am half way through finescaling a WD Austerity. I've got Assoc wheels in the chassis, sort of quartered. Next step is reattaching the connecting rod and return crank. I am waiting for etched parts for the tender chassis, and for various bits for the Ivatt 2-6-0, which has a chassis designed similar to the WD for finescaling purposes. I am hopeful that the approach I am testing on the WD will work, and on the Ivatt too. Nig H Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Sounds interesting what area will the area be set in ? Watching with intrest Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Izzy Posted October 11, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 11, 2013 You'll need to send the WD wheels away for turning (assuming you're in the 2mm Scale Assoc. the contact details for the wheel-turning service are in the Yearbook). Not sure how the newest (motor mounted in loco) design of chassis comes apart though (I'm waiting for the Ivatt 2MT and J39). The 37s are an easier prospect - drop-in wheels are available for these. Andy After asking for info re the 2MT on the Farish forum I checked out Bachmann's site and discovered the service diagrams in PDF for the WD. It would appear from these that the new steam chassis roughly mirrors that of the more recent diesel chassis except with regard to the split-axle wheel pick-up via axle bushes, but it's not clear how these parts (wheels/axles) actually fit together. I presume the 2MT and J39 loco chassis will be similar, although the latter is still tender drive. I am half way through finescaling a WD Austerity. I've got Assoc wheels in the chassis, sort of quartered. Next step is reattaching the connecting rod and return crank. I am waiting for etched parts for the tender chassis, and for various bits for the Ivatt 2-6-0, which has a chassis designed similar to the WD for finescaling purposes. I am hopeful that the approach I am testing on the WD will work, and on the Ivatt too. Nig H Are you using the original Farish WD loco chassis as the basis or a replacement etched one? Izzy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Nice Hi Brian the intention is the LMR of BR in the sixties it might stretch each way a bit but that's the theme I'm hoping that the viaduct is the selling point of the layout I'm not sure at the moment whether to find someone to laser cut it once I've drawn it out or whether to go the Pendon route with scribed card I'm doing this in 2mm as I want the railway to be part of the landscape and to be honest I've been looking at 2mm for some time Regards john Great stuff ,I like the thought of long coal trains crawling along a viaductAnd your a braver man than me to be scribing in 2 mm lol I'll definitely be watching with interest , can't wait to see this progress. Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
autocoupler942 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Should give quite a punch to the system then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted October 16, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2013 I suppose I had better join the 2mm association . John You better had John! A good friend of mine and well known 7mm modeller also sent his cheque and membership form in today so you're not alone in having a dabble on the dark side. I shan't mention any names, I'll let him 'come out' in his own good time Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sykes Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 There's a reproduction of the relevant OS map in the Oakwood book on the Sirhowy Valley railways, which shows the track plan together with the neighbouring colliery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-missy- Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Lets see some pictures John. Post some pictures and a little description of what you have done and you get lots more interest. Im very interested in seeing what you are upto and Im sure Im not alone. Missy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethashenden Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Just out of interest is there a kit for a LNWR coal tank in 2mm No there isn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djgriff Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) Just out of interest is there a kit for a LNWR coal tank in 2mm Try n brass although n gauge Nick did, does one, not etched but milled brass I purchased one at this years expo he also has the castings. Dave forgot its a body only kit and comes with a turned brass boiler Edited October 18, 2013 by djgriff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Alex Duckworth Posted October 21, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2013 (edited) Yes, I'm watching with great interest. Alex. Edited October 21, 2013 by Alex Duckworth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-missy- Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Same here. Try to add a little more to your posts John. Take a look at other blogs / threads and you will gt an idea on what works and what doesnt. Its a little hard to comment on an entry with just one picture and / or one sentence of text. Its absolutely fantastic to see you are giving it a go. Im sorry Julia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-missy- Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Fantastic John. Im REALLY looking forward to seeing your stuff in the future... Thanks M. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branwell Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I'm following along too. Keep up the good work, John! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Just discovered this and now following with interest! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 65179 Posted October 23, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 23, 2013 Hi Julia no need to say sorry I'm new here and didn't want to say too much but if your all interested I've phoned Bachman today and ordered two jubilee bodies and will be ordering two chassis kits and another tender from Nigel hunt I thought I'd do the tender first as it always seems harder to start after building the loco I've drawn a track plan of the layout and will post that when I've done all of the colouring in (I'd put a smiley in but I can't see how to do it ) John Probably a silly question John, but as I don't know your plans, do you actually need to buy the tender kit? The chassis kits come with a tender chassis for the Farish 4000 gallon tender body. My Jubilee (and the two more in the very slow process of being built) have the smaller 3500 gallon tender (fitted to fifty or so Jubilees) which you are now building because I wanted to model particular Jubilees that worked on the Manchester-St Pancras route. If you don't have particular Jubilees in mind (e.g. 45593 Kolhapur in it's final state before preservation for example), then ordering tender bodies from Bachmann saves you the hassle of building, painting and lining a tender body. If you are wanting to model particular locos with the smaller tender, and I'm teaching grandma to suck eggs, then please ignore me! The tender looks to be coming on very nicely. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 65179 Posted October 28, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2013 Hi John, It's coming along nicely. If you are using the "see-saw" drawbar to transfer weight to the loco then now may be the time to check that the holes for the screws on the end spacers are opened out enough to allow everything to move freely without shorting (how do I know that one...). Also depending on which wheels you have used, be prepared to remove a bit of material from the front coalspace bulkhead to clear the flanges of the front wheels. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-dereham Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 image.jpg Looks good. I'm just planning a quick roundy round n gauge layout to go under the Christmas tree so not to the fine detail you're working with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nig H Posted November 4, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 4, 2013 After asking for info re the 2MT on the Farish forum I checked out Bachmann's site and discovered the service diagrams in PDF for the WD. It would appear from these that the new steam chassis roughly mirrors that of the more recent diesel chassis except with regard to the split-axle wheel pick-up via axle bushes, but it's not clear how these parts (wheels/axles) actually fit together. I presume the 2MT and J39 loco chassis will be similar, although the latter is still tender drive. Are you using the original Farish WD loco chassis as the basis or a replacement etched one? Izzy Hello Izzy, Sorry for the delay in replying. The intention is to use the Farish chassis with replacement finescale wheels. I've had the converted chassis running using the original valve gear etc, but I want to try replacing those bits so that assoc crankpins can be used in the drivers Nig H Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted November 5, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 5, 2013 It would seem that I am now a member of the 2mm Assc John Welcome aboard John Jerry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 mmmm is that one of the tenders converted to oil ? Joking aside looks verry good I for one cannot wait to see it en colour Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John lewsey Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 I will hopefully have some updates here soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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