Guest Midland Mole Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I think that certainly looks like an interesting idea, and I think it could look good when finished. - Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted December 30, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2016 Thanks Alex, Hopefully I can do it justice. The only thing that concerns me is I have extended the boiler but not the firebox, I don't know if there is a ratio I should be sticking too. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted December 30, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 30, 2016 Possibly move both the wheels forward so's the rear axleboxes and crankaxle aren't immediately under the firebox grate? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted December 30, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2016 That's a good point, I hadn't thought of that. The only problem being that I'm using an R-T-R chassis. moving the wheels is more work than I want on this project. I suppose this is the issue of trying to turn an 0-6-0T into an 0-4-0T. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted December 30, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) Following Northroader's Suggestion I have been looking at easy ways to modify the chassis without to much work. So I present version 2: Thoughts please, Gary Edit: yes I know the spring is now in the wrong place and I need another one I will sort that out once I have some feedback. Edited December 30, 2016 by BlueLightning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 That looks more sensible, but, to my eye, the rear overhang is now crying out for a carrying wheel! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted December 30, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2016 Like this? Gary 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted December 30, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 30, 2016 The other way, which should reduce the work needed, is to shorten the back end. A lot of 040s didn't have a bunker, but rather had a coal box behind the cab side sheet on the opposite side to the driver with his reverser lever, like this: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted December 30, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2016 Thanks very much. That's a nice looking loco, and the bunker seems to be about the same length as I have moved the wheels forward, that would make life a lot easier I shall have a play with the drawings and report back. Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted December 30, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 30, 2016 It's Cambrian Railways, and they were used on branch line working, not just shunting, so a Really Useful Engine. I'm sure that Mr Craven would have liked at least one of these. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted December 30, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2016 Hows this? I must say I think it has a certain charm to it. Gary 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted December 30, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2016 Made a final couple of adjustments. The rear of the cab now doesn't stick over the bufferbeam, the rear spring goes inside the cab sheet and I removed the top of the bunker from the front image. Could this be the final design? Gary 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted December 31, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 31, 2016 Looking good, I could've put a picture of a LNWR 040st in which is very similar, and there were quite a few in shunting use.I'm a big fan of 040t engines, the old Hornby prewar tinplate range made extensive use of them, as the track had to be really bad to upset them. In Germany and associated countries, they saw extensive use on the nebenbahn, equivalent to our light Railways. Really there should have been a BR standard 040t. Anyway, rant over, good luck with the build, you'll have a nice looking engine quite suitable for Oak Hill at the end of it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted December 31, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2016 Thanks Northroader, I have always bee a fan of small tank engines I have several pugs around of both the caley and L&Y variery. most have had something done to them to make them unique for example one of my caley pugs has been converted into a crude representation of "Kelton Fell" from the Rowrah and Kelton Fell Railway, as preserved by the Scotish Railway Preservation Society. I don't know what it is about small tank engines but I can't have enough. Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisN Posted December 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2016 Gary, What a good idea. I like the look of the engine and it looks about right now. Brass is certainly different to plastic, (obviously). It is certainly more 'difficult' and I started using Shire Scenes sides for Ratio kits which was an interesting learning process. Look forward to seeing the build. By the way what is the wheelbase of Nellie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted December 31, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2016 Thanks Chris, I can't remember what the wheelbase of Nellie is and I'm out for the day so I will measure it when I get home and let you know. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted December 31, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2016 Chris, Just got in and measured the wheelbase it has a 33mm wheelbase (8'3") and 16mm wheels (4') Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted January 1, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 1, 2017 Well this year has been an eventful one for me modelling wise. I only started as a pre-grouping modeller proper in January and since then have met many online friends through this section of RMWeb and with your help I have achived a lot more than I ever thought I could. In that same time I have been elected to the commitee of my MRC something which I am very proud of, and in the last few days I have recived corrispondance regarding Oak Hill that has made me feel prouder than ever, but I'm not ready to say what it is yet so you will have to wait. That just leaves me to say: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Gary 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 And A Guid New Year tae you to Garry.(and all of you on RMWeb) Jim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted January 1, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) Plasfynnon of the same class as Mountaineer was the regular Kerry branch engine at the turn of the century; plenty of views on passenger trains and must have had a bit of power as the Kerry branch was nothing like flat. There is a lovely photo of it on a train on one of the Oakwood Press bookmarks. One four wheel carriage and some goods stock. So your replica should be a "very useful engine". Jonathan Edited January 1, 2017 by corneliuslundie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted January 1, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 1, 2017 Thanks Jonathan, I had at one point considered putting dumb buffers on the loco as I couldn't see it being powerful enough to be anything but a 19th century shunter. It is really good to hear that similar locos ran branch lines as it gives some credibility to the story I have concocted for it. Gary 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted January 3, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2017 Well not wanting to be accused of "hanging around" when it comes to modelling I started work on the Manning Wardle on new years eve. I have now got to what I feel is a rather good stage in time for this weeks update, remember I haven't ever really worked with brass before. So without further ado, the new Manning Wardle as designed on this thread: most of the plastic fittings have come from various models from the Great British Locomotives magazine, I knew that was a good investment: I have even fitted some basic cab details: The original motor from Nellie even fits inside so has been refurbished and is in the loco. So what do you all think, I am rather happy with how it is coming together and am looking forward to getting it on it's wheels. Thanks for looking, and hope you enjoyed, Gary 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Very nice, it looks really good in the flesh. Top work sir! - Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Well not wanting to be accused of "hanging around" when it comes to modelling I started work on the Manning Wardle on new years eve. I have now got to what I feel is a rather good stage in time for this weeks update, remember I haven't ever really worked with brass before. So without further ado, the new Manning Wardle as designed on this thread: manningWardle1.jpg most of the plastic fittings have come from various models from the Great British Locomotives magazine, I knew that was a good investment: manningWardle2.jpg I have even fitted some basic cab details: manningWardle3.jpg The original motor from Nellie even fits inside so has been refurbished and is in the loco. So what do you all think, I am rather happy with how it is coming together and am looking forward to getting it on it's wheels. Thanks for looking, and hope you enjoyed, Gary Cracking, bags of character (and a further reminder of my dismal failure to any bashing for the WN), look forward to seeing it progress (and your choice of livery). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted January 3, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2017 Thanks Alex, Hopefully it will get better when I add some more bits, like wheels for example! Gary 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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