enginelane Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 Tank trailor fettled and resprayed. Needs a short length of ladder at the front, thin wires for the air pipes 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor quinn Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Looking good, this link may help with the air pipes ("suzies") Β http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/handbook/airbrake/section5-2-0.shtml Β Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Decided to add on a dark blue stripe and end to match the cab. Ladder added, nearly ready to take its place in the chemical works Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 If you haven't already found it yourself, you might find some interesting threads on here http://tws-rustbucket.com/board/1/vehicles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 Another little parcel from Model Junction and it in some more grade crossing signals. Nice kit and hope to get it flashing but why do they have to make the instructions like it's an eye test! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor quinn Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Is it the Details West grade crossing flasher? I have one on Wheelock Mill they go together well but are a bit fiddly. Β Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 Is it the Details West grade crossing flasher? I have one on Wheelock Mill they go together well but are a bit fiddly. Nick Yeap, have a few days coming up in Edinburgh so will make a little project to take away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Took up the grade crossing flasher kit up to Edinburgh and cleaned up the castings but I think the soldering at the moment might be a little past my skill level so will seek assistance at the club on Monday! Very thin wires, heat sensitive items and ham hands equals not good end product. Β 2nd project proved a little easier to construct and since wife last booked the apartment there has been a terrace built behind a bar which I can confirm is open until 3.30 am and was full of very loud and excitable people so retreated to the living area and knocked up the 41' Accurail gondola which after weathering is destined to run to the TV cabinet factory. Β Looking at the remaining bits the 4 centre pieces are the sturrup steps but what are the 2 end pieces? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor quinn Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) The two steps on the end of the sprue look like they are the steps below the door on a mechanical reefer. Maybe the same sprue is used for other kits. Β Nick Edited February 13, 2016 by doctor quinn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Thanks will put into the spares box Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessolomon Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Facebook feed found this An American Locomotive builder's photo of new Monon C420 #505 at Schenectady, New York circa 1966. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Facebook feed found this An American Locomotive builder's photo of new Monon C420 #505 at Schenectady, New York circa 1966. Very nice! Great excuse to run a pristine engine! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Work proving to be very difficult at the moment and perhaps it's time to look more closely at the options regarding pensions! Need to complete some reports and preparation for meetings next week but going to find time to get back into the garage now it's not so windy and cold. Β Picked this load of vegetables in crates at Warley last year and I think will be an excellent load for the cold store Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Broccoli and potatoes seem to fit the bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 (edited) Good to get back into the garage and just potter for a hour. Looks like there have been deliveries to both the grocery warehouse and cold store. Decided to break up the bland black of the tanks with an oxide band. Might add a blue stripe later to match the tanker livery Β Need to do something about the very bright ballast. Will try some of the techniques described in the End of the Long Spur Edited February 28, 2016 by enginelane 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) Operating on Green Ayre yesterday at Nottingham and opportunity to visit the secondhand stall. Do I really need another flat car? - of course especially if at a bargain price. Β Attendance at the exhibition has spurred me to finish Vimes Street. September 2016 all to be completed, tested, taken down, trial fit in the car, put up, work, stock to be tested and a basic sequence of operation in place ready for it to hit the road so anybody out there interested it's available for exhibitions from September onwards! Β So a double challenge , for me to complete something and for someone to be brave enough to take it! Edited March 13, 2016 by enginelane 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) Flat car ready to enter service. Will look out for some machinery I think to add as its load. Β Basic earth / track dirt wash with a little dry brushing on the wood deck Edited March 13, 2016 by enginelane 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) Early morning cat letting out means time to weather a boxcar. It's in a Bachmann Branchline box but the under frame detail suggests it's a kadee product. Β At club rooms last night and one or two wry smiles regarding earlier post of having Vimes Street up to a state of being ready for the road. Looks like it's game on! Edited March 15, 2016 by enginelane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 Early morning session not caused by cat but running toilet that needed a trip on the Internet to suss out how to get the lid off before could get into the workings. New fangled system with no ball cock so old stand by of tying it up not possible! Plumber will be needed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 A little weathering job on first day of break before tackling MeadowHell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Evening spent on some weathering jobs and checking, changing couplers. Cleaning up spare room found wood weathering set but still no sign of the Troutons tanker! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 A couple of cold hours in the garage but made a list of things that need to be sorted . Forced out back into the garage by horizontal monsoon rains! Main points to fettle being a slight height difference in the rail heads between each board and need to beef up the manual switch mechanism which has already failed in two points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Bike spokes never fail (well almost never) Β Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Only just caught up on the thread. The rolling stock is looking great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 Bike spokes never fail (well almost never) Β Ray Yeap I think I know who still has a supply from another job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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