Adam Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Hi Chris, I'm still on the look-out for a drawing of a tiny 10'' Barclay, one of the older type. There's one on the Chasewater Railway: http://www.chasewaterrailway.co.uk/galleries/spring-gala-2011/ I recall that you've asked about this before: did you get around to contacting Glasgow University Archives who hold this material? The scope and details of the collections are detailed here: https://archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/search/archives/c6033f7d-600a-37d8-98ec-c98913dd81d7 Their site and details of copying services are here: http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/archives/copyingservices/ Contact details are here: https://archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/search/locations/b920e43b-a2b7-3614-88f5-a4f5db22d571 - I have had no dealings with Glasgow University Archives through the day job, but have generally found university (and other) archive services helpful. Give them a ring in the new year with your requirements and I'm sure they can assist. I understand from Mike Edge that drawings are catalogued by works number; while the drawings collection isn't complete, identifiable 10" locos are listed here: http://www.industrial-loco.org.uk/works_list800.htm Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 Adam, tracking down Barclays can be difficult as they often just make alterations to an existing design, and the drawing says refer to another drawing number. A GA would be what I'm looking for. Having said that, I'll have a trawl through those links, and thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 I’d just like to update customers on the motor situation, especially those with on-going orders. Initially, I was given an estimated shipping date of around mid March for the current batch, but this was subsequently moved on to mid April. Now, it’s not looking like that’s going to happen either and, with the time it takes for our super-efficient Customs to handle things factored in (see above) it’s now looking increasingly unlikely I’ll have them in time for Expo EM (13 & 14 May) although I’m still hoping otherwise... I’d just like to let anyone who’s ordered motors know, that I haven’t’ forgotten about them. I won’t be taking any money from anyone’s account, until the orders are ready to go, unless the motors were ordered at shows and this was agreed at the time. The delivery dates I gave to customers when they ordered were based on the information I had and, at the time, I had no reason to doubt this. I’ve tried to contact the supplier in Japan for a revised delivery estimate, but have had nothing back yet... I think things may be a bit ‘up in the air’ over there. I will update you on the situation as soon as it changes, or if I get any more info from Japan. I appreciate your patience, and apologies for the delay. Chris Gibbon. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee-Ess Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I’d just like to update customers on the motor situation, especially those with on-going orders. Initially, I was given an estimated shipping date of around mid March for the current batch, but this was subsequently moved on to mid April. Now, it’s not looking like that’s going to happen either and, with the time it takes for our super-efficient Customs to handle things factored in (see above) it’s now looking increasingly unlikely I’ll have them in time for Expo EM (13 & 14 May) although I’m still hoping otherwise... I’d just like to let anyone who’s ordered motors know, that I haven’t’ forgotten about them. I won’t be taking any money from anyone’s account, until the orders are ready to go, unless the motors were ordered at shows and this was agreed at the time. The delivery dates I gave to customers when they ordered were based on the information I had and, at the time, I had no reason to doubt this. I’ve tried to contact the supplier in Japan for a revised delivery estimate, but have had nothing back yet... I think things may be a bit ‘up in the air’ over there. I will update you on the situation as soon as it changes, or if I get any more info from Japan. I appreciate your patience, and apologies for the delay. Chris Gibbon. The motor I ordered at Scale4N was delivered safely today. Thank you. Excellent service as always, and the update advice was much appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Thank you, people have been very patient. The stock did arrive, but there was much less than expected of some types so delivery of the remainder has be re-scheduled for June. This week has been spent trying to get to the bottom of the pile - when I get there, I'll be able to count up how many motors are left... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark axlecounter Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Hi Chris my order came yesterday (roadrunner and hiflier ) and by 9pm they were ready to be put in the locos. 1st class service thanks Mark towers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted May 15, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 15, 2017 Adam, tracking down Barclays can be difficult as they often just make alterations to an existing design, and the drawing says refer to another drawing number. A GA would be what I'm looking for. Having said that, I'll have a trawl through those links, and thanks. Hi Chris, I had trouble finding drawings at Glasgow Archive. You will need to find the 'Loco Bundles Books', as well as the large 3 volumes they let you have. The Bundles books list all the locomotives, and what 'type' they are. Once you find the 10" drawings, then you scoot through the bundles books, and it should list all the locomotives made on that bundle. The erecting GA's stayed at Kilmarnock until quite recently. They're in the system somewhere, but I don't know where! The bundles book number is GD329/5/20/14 1A-O Hope that helps, Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hi Chris, I had trouble finding drawings at Glasgow Archive. You will need to find the 'Loco Bundles Books', as well as the large 3 volumes they let you have. The Bundles books list all the locomotives, and what 'type' they are. Once you find the 10" drawings, then you scoot through the bundles books, and it should list all the locomotives made on that bundle. The erecting GA's stayed at Kilmarnock until quite recently. They're in the system somewhere, but I don't know where! The bundles book number is GD329/5/20/14 1A-O Hope that helps, Ian Ian, thanks very much. That sounds like really hard work - the complications of tracking Barclay stuff down have been putting me off! It's a start though!... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted May 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) If you want to 'scale off' a 10" Barclay, then I can recommend 'Caledonia Works' over on the West Somerset. The guy who owns it is quite amenable to showing you around, and I think he'd be pretty chuffed (pardon the pun) that someone's interested in his locomotive. The other loco is 'Colin McAndrew', which is Chasewater Railway, I think. I'm sure someone will put me right. Ian Edited May 16, 2017 by tomparryharry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted May 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 16, 2017 Andrew Barclay built a lot of their locomotives as stock items. They would usually have a model of 10, 12, 14, 16 & 18" locomotives 'ready to go', or nearly so, at Caledonia Works. The larger sized locomotives would be both in 4 wheel, and 6 wheel versions. This meant that clients could receive a 'new' locomotive within the week, delivered anywhere in the UK. Barclay's could also 'loan' locomotives to a client, to keep the business moving. Special orders, such as odd sized cylinders, or reduced height locomotives, or non-standard gauge, might take longer. I can well remember the tracks across the road at Kilmarnock, which ran out at a gauge of approximately 7'. Laid into this was a multitude of other tracks, which allowed Barclay to roll most, if not all of the principal gauges of the world. That was some 30 years ago. I guess it's all gone now. A properly set up Barclay is quite a potent machine, and will stand it's ground against larger machines. It doesn't help to wear dentures, the loco will 'take them out' for you! But, it will get the job done. Writing this, I'm trying to imagine a 10" loco in 4mm. I can only conjure up the expression 'A Watchmakers Art'. Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 Andrew Barclay built a lot of their locomotives as stock items. They would usually have a model of 10, 12, 14, 16 & 18" locomotives 'ready to go', or nearly so, at Caledonia Works. The larger sized locomotives would be both in 4 wheel, and 6 wheel versions. This meant that clients could receive a 'new' locomotive within the week, delivered anywhere in the UK. Barclay's could also 'loan' locomotives to a client, to keep the business moving. Special orders, such as odd sized cylinders, or reduced height locomotives, or non-standard gauge, might take longer. I can well remember the tracks across the road at Kilmarnock, which ran out at a gauge of approximately 7'. Laid into this was a multitude of other tracks, which allowed Barclay to roll most, if not all of the principal gauges of the world. That was some 30 years ago. I guess it's all gone now. A properly set up Barclay is quite a potent machine, and will stand it's ground against larger machines. It doesn't help to wear dentures, the loco will 'take them out' for you! But, it will get the job done. Writing this, I'm trying to imagine a 10" loco in 4mm. I can only conjure up the expression 'A Watchmakers Art'. Ian We have the technology!... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted May 17, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 17, 2017 We have the technology!... Do I detect a challenge.......? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted May 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 21, 2017 I'm full of admiration for the skill I see on a `12" pug in 4mm. I've got a ex-TVR Hudswell Clarke. by Autocom. I keep getting it out, and looking at it....... Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rhubarb Loop Posted July 29, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 29, 2017 Hopefully it's just a temporary glitch but I keep getting "The webpage cannot be found" when trying to visit their website http://www.highlevelkits.co.uk/ ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve4rosegrove Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Hopefully it's just a temporary glitch but I keep getting "The webpage cannot be found" when trying to visit their website http://www.highlevelkits.co.uk/ ? So do I Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davknigh Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Hopefully it's just a temporary glitch but I keep getting "The webpage cannot be found" when trying to visit their website http://www.highlevelkits.co.uk/ ? If it's any comfort I just got some goodies in from Chris yesterday and also noticed a posting from him today in another area of RMweb. He did mention he was busy. Cheers, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Hopefully it's just a temporary glitch but I keep getting "The webpage cannot be found" when trying to visit their website http://www.highlevelkits.co.uk/ ? Is it being amended at the moment? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Dunno if Chris is aware of the problem. I forgot to mention it to him today. He's at a show all weekend and straight out tonight to attend to a bit of a doo. I'll ask him the morra. Watch this space. P 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Enjoying a weekend at a show? Then out at a 'doo'? This is not good enough. Does he not know I'm still waiting for my latest valued order? *harrumph* Website still giving me an error 404. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axlebox Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) ...Couldn't get close to Chris's stand at the Blyth show today as it would appear he has something new being launched...Didn't even get a close look at it...An early diesel? Edited July 30, 2017 by Axlebox Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Level Kits Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 Re my website problem, I've been trying to get in touch with the hosting company and can't so suspect there are problems there. I'll try again tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 ...Couldn't get close to Chris's stand at the Blyth show today as it would appear he has something new being launched...Didn't even get a close look at it...An early diesel? A test etch for an 0-4-0DM Fowler, and rather nice it was too. Paul A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 A test etch for an 0-4-0DM Fowler, and rather nice it was too. Did you get any pics??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Did you get any pics??? Unfortunately not, I was too busy nattering Paul A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted August 2, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2017 Just been building my first High Level gearbox for a few years. I can't praise Chris's customer service highly enough, it was despatched very quickly and arrived here this morning and was largely completed this afternoon. He seems to have made some improvements in the last couple of years, which make the gearboxes even easier to put together. I've got a Humpshunter 90:1 ratio, coupled to a Mashima 1020 motor, and the smooth, slow operation of the gearbox is just fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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