The Derby Line, Four Track LNER J6 in Kitbuilding & Scratchbuilding Posted December 10, 2009 Can't believe how good my Black Five is looking now Tony. Thanks so much. There was interest in what had been done to loco before Tony's magic. Briefly; horrible gaps around firebox outer frame filled from rear with correctly rivetted firebox lower sides. Incorrect small cab reverser replaced with Laurie Griffin one. sheet lead cut & glued discretely around loco so loco still balanced around centre drivers (loco tested & definitely needed extra weight). new tender tow bar scratch built & fall plate extended to allow 4' 6 curves to be negotiated on various layouts. loco run in for total 20 mins in each direction on rolling road. Laurie Griffin chassis springs fitted for driving axles. Laurie Griffin injector assembly & pipework cut, fettled & fitted behind cab steps (check photos & G.A. drawings as very different each side). usual odd screw couplings replaced with stout Premier screw couplings that may not look pretty but stand up to heavy use well. Guilplates plates fitted. Wild Swan Black Five Loco Profiles were very useful as usual. Hope this info is useful for someone.
The Derby Line, Four Track LNER J6
in Kitbuilding & Scratchbuilding
Posted
Can't believe how good my Black Five is looking now Tony. Thanks so much.
There was interest in what had been done to loco before Tony's magic. Briefly;
horrible gaps around firebox outer frame filled from rear with correctly rivetted firebox lower sides.
Incorrect small cab reverser replaced with Laurie Griffin one.
sheet lead cut & glued discretely around loco so loco still balanced around centre drivers (loco tested & definitely needed extra weight).
new tender tow bar scratch built & fall plate extended to allow 4' 6 curves to be negotiated on various layouts.
loco run in for total 20 mins in each direction on rolling road.
Laurie Griffin chassis springs fitted for driving axles.
Laurie Griffin injector assembly & pipework cut, fettled & fitted behind cab steps (check photos & G.A. drawings as very different each side).
usual odd screw couplings replaced with stout Premier screw couplings that may not look pretty but stand up to heavy use well.
Guilplates plates fitted.
Wild Swan Black Five Loco Profiles were very useful as usual.
Hope this info is useful for someone.