Neil W

My brother found me this downloader, free use, free from adverts, easy to use https://www.4kdownload.com/ got the 4 Avonside videos now, total of all 4 is about 80Mb, happier now that I've viewed them as just received the chassis fret today in post from manufacturer, yeah! Neil

I have the PDF Manual for the Chassis2 Pro that I downloaded when I bought it last year, never thought Eileen's Emporium would disappear, only found out about a week ago. So I'm now wondering if anyone got the CD with it, I'm guessing this might have the videos on it? I was searching the internet for the videos and failed to get more than one with the right front graphic and the wrong content, my brother however has succeeded:- https://www.youtube.com/@derekrussan It looks like you have to sign up to Youtube premium and then cancel subscription, if this is the only way, to be able to download the videos I did use the jig last November and have another chassis to build in next few days, it may be the PDF is enough, but sometimes videos can be better, so will wait and see what is possible. Have attached the PDF in case of use to anyone Many thanks Neil Eileen's chassis2 pro manual v3f.pdf

Just had a look at CRA website and they have 2 Cd's of plans, £10 members, £35 non-members. It has got 439 on there, not sure how many/useful the plans are, would need further enquiries. The Facebook group might be best option, a load of people have built 439's as DJH makes the kit in OO https://www.crassoc.org.uk/web/node/88 on the CRA forum someone has requested the instructions for the DJH 439 kit and been PM'd them, again not sure if this or a shout-out on the forum might help? Regards Neil

there is a class 439 loco preserved on the Bo'ness & Kinneil line, pictures below. Looking at pics in The Caledonian Railway Locomotives - The Classic Years it looks like a rod each side immediately behind the driving wheels. Can scan this or take a pic of this and see how it looks. There is a Facebook group Caledonian Railway Enthusiast Group that might help or the Caledonian Railway Association may have access to diagrams if asked, see website. If you need to be a CRA member let me know, or if I can help further Regards Neil

Very sorry to hear about closure, hope things work out for the team. I started kit building end of 2021 and built up my toolkit by visiting your online store and your stall at STEAM in Swindon, was hoping to see you this year at a show. You were the first go to place and will be very hard to replace All the best, Neil