rockershovel Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 What was their respective size? The WD 4-6-0 Hunslet is shown as 10t 18cwt empty, 14t 1cwt “wet” and ready for use, the Baldwin 4-6-0 about half a ton more. The figures vary a little between sources but the two Baldwin types are described as “15 tons” on Wikipedia and the Hunslet is described in another source as “the smallest of the three types” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastglosmog Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 What was their respective size? The WD 4-6-0 Hunslet is shown as 10t 18cwt empty, 14t 1cwt “wet” and ready for use, the Baldwin 4-6-0 about half a ton more. The figures vary a little between sources but the two Baldwin types are described as “15 tons” on Wikipedia and the Hunslet is described in another source as “the smallest of the three types” According to Boyd, the Ffestiniog ALCO Mountaineer weighs about 17 tons. Has a longer wheelbase, larger wheels and cylinders than either the Baldwin or Hunslet 4-6-0's - it seems to be a bigger machine all round than the Baldwin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 According to Boyd, the Ffestiniog ALCO Mountaineer weighs about 17 tons. Has a longer wheelbase, larger wheels and cylinders than either the Baldwin or Hunslet 4-6-0's - it seems to be a bigger machine all round than the Baldwin. The Penryn Railway Society quotes Felin Hen as being “12 tons ready for work” http://www.penrhynrailway.co.uk/penrhynrailway/article_1.html This locomotive survives in preservation, so presumably someone must know? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastglosmog Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 The Penryn Railway Society quotes Felin Hen as being “12 tons ready for work” http://www.penrhynrailway.co.uk/penrhynrailway/article_1.html This locomotive survives in preservation, so presumably someone must know? Following your lead, I looked up what Boyd had to say about the Baldwin Penryn 2-6-2's (had completely forgotten about them). According to Boyd, they weighed 18 tons 9 cwt in working order. Don't know how reliable that figure is. It looks a bit high to me as the general dimensions are smaller than the ALCO 2-6-2's. On the other hand, 12 tons seems a bit light! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Following your lead, I looked up what Boyd had to say about the Baldwin Penryn 2-6-2's (had completely forgotten about them). According to Boyd, they weighed 18 tons 9 cwt in working order. Don't know how reliable that figure is. It looks a bit high to me as the general dimensions are smaller than the ALCO 2-6-2's. On the other hand, 12 tons seems a bit light! 12 tons seems about right for a “dry” weight, given the previous figures - slightly larger than the Hunslet, comparable with the Baldwin 4-6-0, smaller than the Alco? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastglosmog Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Yes, i would agree that 12 tons is more like the empty weight, which would give a working weight of 14.5-15 tons, similar to the 4-6-0 Baldwin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted May 12, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 12, 2018 ALCO and Baldwin 2-6-2T together: http://www.gitesearch.com/attractions/tacot-des-lacs/ 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devondynosoar118 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Here’s my Baldwin on its first full train, with 3 Dundas and one WD models kits. Wagons are only base coated at present. It’s pulling them all nicely on my test track. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rembrow Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) I wanted to remove the WD number and the water spill weathering from the tank sides. Both came off surprisingly easily with white spirit, including the matt grey paint!!. Resprayed the tank sides with Railmatch roof dirt, 1403, which came out as a match to the Bachmann applied matt dark grey. Edited May 13, 2018 by rembrow 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cnw6847 Posted May 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 30, 2018 I've been doing some work to my Baldwin. I've decalled it for my Beccles & Bungay Railway, replaced the glazing with Microscale Krystal Kleer, painted the added tarp frame, painted the smoke box door hinges and step edges etc with gunmetal, painted the lead foil canvas tarp and added a figure. I have weathered over the lettering with Lifecolor smoke to try and blend it in. Just really got to add some coal. IMG_0180 by Richard Doe, on Flickr IMG_0176 by Richard Doe, on Flickr IMG_0174 by Richard Doe, on Flickr 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floreat Industria Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I was interested in the Baldwins used on the Snailbeach District Railways and found that there is an excellent book published in hardback last year and then in paperback, which is still available from the publishers post free at £20 here:- https://www.twelveheads.com/t901.htm My copy arrived today and it is excellent. Lots of photos, drawings and maps, giving ideas for a little layout using the Bachmann Baldwins. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted May 31, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2018 Agreed, it is a truly fantastic book! Alex Absolutely, it's an excellent book, some discussion here http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/129715-the-snailbeach-district-railways-by-andy-cuckson/ Cheers, Keith 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Finally got around to adding a WDLR Crew to my Bachmann Baldwin, in the form of myself and my father, courtesy of Modelu. Will certainly add another interesting talking point to the layout 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuffed 1 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Beret WW1? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Beret WW1? Sadly the closest thing they had on the day we could wear (plus I can order more figures to add to my S&D stock), however they are trying to source some Brodie helmet for future scans 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauliebanger Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Here's a link to Digitrains' sound fitted model. https://www.facebook.com/digitrains/?hc_ref=ARTIA6-Nhhy-Za5VpAZrzDl0zfwc5H-0oxjTVEbJpDZ_5Xdh5FjqiNJpiJ9DUpV6XJE&fref=nf Best regards, Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted June 12, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2018 Thanks Paul, that's one ordered! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Oh my! That is outstanding! Is there a link to the decorded? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted June 12, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2018 Add both to your basket and the you get the discounted price. Decoder https://www.digitrains.co.uk/ecommerce/search/mx659n18-sound-decoder-next-18-20x9.5x3.aspx Sound https://www.digitrains.co.uk/ecommerce/search/zsba-baldwin-sound-zimo.aspx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Add both to your basket and the you get the discounted price. Decoder https://www.digitrains.co.uk/ecommerce/search/mx659n18-sound-decoder-next-18-20x9.5x3.aspx Sound https://www.digitrains.co.uk/ecommerce/search/zsba-baldwin-sound-zimo.aspx Many thanks Paul! Order placed! Seems Amiens 1918 will be going Digital! (order at least dual control with the Tech-6) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted June 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 15, 2018 Discount? I seem to have missed out here . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) Beret WW1? Tank crewmen wore berets by 1918, so there is a prototype! Edited June 16, 2018 by rockershovel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted June 16, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) Discount? I seem to have missed out here .Well when I ordered mine it discounted the soundfile when bought with the decoder, I paid £101 including post. I think it's their normal way as I've had two off Digitrains before with the sound included.Edit: it appears they made a boo boo when it first went on the website and didn't take it out of the normal range. It was meant to be £15 all along but the first couple got through before they realised. Top marks to Digitrains for not quibbling and honouring the price. I was already a happy customer with previous service so they will get the extra for 590's chip without complaint too. Edited June 18, 2018 by PaulRhB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventnor Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Has anyone heard of a likely release date for 590 and Peggy? June is stated on a number of retailers websites. Just wondered if there's been any wispers of a later Month this year. Money is saved and put aside!! Cheers Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rembrow Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 In the Bachmann Colas 70 thread, a member advised that a consignment for Bachmann arrived at Felixstowe, by container, last Friday. Andy Y conirmed this, so probably multiple lots of models that were expected, such as the Baldwins and possibly the Freightliner container flats, are included. Obviously these will need to get to Barwell into warehouse and QC checks, but may not be too long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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