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Jenny Lind Part 1

garethashenden

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This post covers the the building of a 5&9 models "Jenny Lind" kit in EM gauge.

 

Jenny Lind is a 2-2-2 with a six wheel tender. Singles often provide problems when it comes to powering them and this is no exception. Others have powered this kit using a modified High Level LongRider bogie and this is how I have done it as well. The only real modification is to add a central axle.

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The tender went together without a problem other than having to fabricate a footplate out of brass as the whitemetal one caused the tender to ride too high.

 

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I started on the locomotive next by fitting the valve gear. It is quite fiddly and delicate and should really have been etched, not cast. It went together ok in the end though.

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The frames were then fitted capturing the leading and trailing wheels.

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The boiler went together easily along with it's fittings. It is just sitting there in this picture, hence the funny angle.

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The only real problem I've encountered is with the driving wheel splashers. The inside diameter is the same as the diameter of the tread of the wheels. Therefore there is no room for the flange and even if there was the wheels would be in contact with the splashers and cause running problems and shorts. I think I will cut the top off the splashers and replace it with thin brass sheet. This will keep the same outside diameter while significantly increasing the inside diameter.

 

The model will be finished in dark green with a burgundy underframe. White and black lining. More to come in future.

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drduncan

Ah just seen the make, 5&9 models. Can't say I know much about them, what's the verdict on the kit design and parts quality?

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garethashenden

Superb stuff - a pleasingly 'different' project from the kind of thing that many of us are currently up to.

 

its always nice to see some pre 1900 modelling, and a leeds built loco as well, extra bonus. thank you for showing us

Thanks guys. It the odd early sort of thing I really enjoy.

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garethashenden

Ah just seen the make, 5&9 models. Can't say I know much about them, what's the verdict on the kit design and parts quality? D

The quality of the castings is very high. Not too much flash, no cavities, etc. As far as design goes, there are a bunch of things I would have etched rather than cast; the footplate, frames, tender, but it's gone together without too many issues, none of which have been insurmountable.

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Now there's something different. Very nice to see a 5&9 kit on here (got some of those attractive wagon kits waiting to be built). The use of a High Level bogie is intriguing. I don't suppose the bogie is prepared for an extra axle as it comes?

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garethashenden

Now there's something different. Very nice to see a 5&9 kit on here (got some of those attractive wagon kits waiting to be built). The use of a High Level bogie is intriguing. I don't suppose the bogie is prepared for an extra axle as it comes?

No It wasn't prepared but all I had to do was drill a hole. Far from challenging.

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MikeOxon

It might not look it today but, in many ways, the Jenny Lind was the first 'modern' locomotive.  It looks a splendid model, with nice detail on the fluted dome and boiler cladding. 

 

Like you, I've decided that tender drive is the way to go with model 2-2-2s but your installation is particularly neat.  I'd like to see how it fits into the body, when seen from above, since I have so far used rather large 'ring-field' type drives that are very intrusive.

 

I look forward to seeing the completed model.

 

Mike

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garethashenden

It might not look it today but, in many ways, the Jenny Lind was the first 'modern' locomotive.  It looks a splendid model, with nice detail on the fluted dome and boiler cladding. 

 

Like you, I've decided that tender drive is the way to go with model 2-2-2s but your installation is particularly neat.  I'd like to see how it fits into the body, when seen from above, since I have so far used rather large 'ring-field' type drives that are very intrusive.

 

I look forward to seeing the completed model.

 

Mike

Mike,

 

Here it is from the front and above(ish). http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss28/doctordalek2/IMG_6486_zps2e729ee1.jpg

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