The Westwood & Loscoe Light Railway

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:06 pm

Pendo Pilot:75261 wrote:Ahhhh is that the mamod that was rusting away in cornish sea air then?

This one was up in Barnsley

Need to find those bits for you as well, it's packed away with the rest of the loco....somewhere!

Those bits are for this one -

90733 · Post by **90733** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:54 pm

Two mamods?! Will look great with jane cab, I do prefer that stlye. I really want another mamod now

SapperAnt · Post by **SapperAnt** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 11:07 pm

Narrow Minded:75258 wrote:There's been a recent new arrival here on the W&LLR after the departure of LADY MARILYN to her new home shed!

She looks a bit of a sorry state, but is mechanically sound and runs a treat The tinware is currently all dimantled and the tanks are pickling over-night in a sealed ice cream tub with Nitromors along with a "Jane" spec' plate;)
A half cab-back courtesy Superbiker of this parish will compliment the "Jane" spectacle plate and an "as new" smokebox will go at the front end of this Jamod project.

So, we're back to the previous mission statement and all loco's on the roster are metal construction, and the steam engines are, well, steam!

That looks oddly familiar, albeit blue rather than green.....I sold my reluctant Mamod to a bloke in Barnsley....

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:26 am

That looks oddly familiar, albeit blue rather than green

Any "distinguishing marks" you'd like me to look for?

(Of course, if you really want to know if it's the same loco, you could PM me the name of the buyer)

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:50 am

After a total strip down,

Frames in the spray shop... that's not the glow of Hades, just the glow from the convection heater

here's a progress report on the above "Blue Engine"

Work stops play for a couple of days as we're off to Bonnie Scotland, hopefully more words and pictures on sunday

90733 · Post by **90733** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 3:49 pm

Looks great! I do prefer the Jane style open cab

Sir haydn · Post by **Sir haydn** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:21 pm

That looks bloody lovely!

Do you still need handrail knobs?

DLRdan · Post by **DLRdan** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 10:01 pm

Looking good Greg

bessytractor · Post by **bessytractor** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 10:02 pm

that looks superb!

Annie · Post by **Annie** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:43 am

Narrow Minded:75743 wrote:
here's a progress report on the above "Blue Engine"

Work stops play for a couple of days as we're off to Bonnie Scotland, hopefully more words and pictures on sunday

A wonderful 'on shed' photo

Your buildings and scenic detailing are so full of character.
Oh and yes the 'blue engine' is now looking much better

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Mon Oct 15, 2012 11:30 am

Thanks for the comments folks

The in-line lubricator from RWM was waiting on the doormat when we got back from North of the border, so that's been fitted (had to move the gas tank since the lubricator is "handed" due to the drain) and we're ready for a steam test today

Oh and Annie -

Your buildings and scenic detailing are so full of character.

I think I might have taken a step too far this time

I brought back some rocks from the Hadrians Wall vicinity to finish off the quarry - and I don't think SWMBO will be very impressed with the result in the garden since I've not gone for a "pretty" scenic effect

(It hides the hedgehog house though!)

SapperAnt · Post by **SapperAnt** » Mon Oct 15, 2012 6:02 pm

Bloomin' heck - my old Mamod hasnt half scrubbed up well!

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 11:43 am

SapperAnt:75807 wrote:Bloomin' heck - my old Mamod hasnt half scrubbed up well! :D

I managed to remove all the solder (and gasket seal) from the reverser too

Anyhow, steam trials completed - including the obligatory "runaway derailment" on Brinsley Curve :roll: , No.9 MARION has now been delivered to her new home shed at the quarry.

Here's some of the "old quarry" (with a good view of the new back sheet courtesy "Superbiker"!)

And after finding some more stone on our recent trip to Scotland, some of the "new" quarry! (which is still very raw and in need of weathering)

Video to follow soon

Pendo Pilot · Post by **Pendo Pilot** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 11:48 am

Thats looking superb, especially like the limited clearence areas, very quarry like indeed. Mamod is looking sweet too.

DolwyddelanLightRail · Post by **DolwyddelanLightRail** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:06 pm

I do hope it pays a visit to Butterley sometime soon!

SapperAnt · Post by **SapperAnt** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:41 pm

I did warn you about my dodgy silver soldering! lol

Chris Cairns · Post by **Chris Cairns** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 5:58 pm

Greg,

Marion's makeover has come out very well. Do you still intend fitting the 45mm steel wheels when you get the spacers sorted out, or just wait until those Mamod/MSS wheels work loose?

Chris Cairns.

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 8:13 pm

Chris Cairns:75873 wrote:.....or just wait until those Mamod/MSS wheels work loose?

I've no intention of "spoiling the ship for a ha'p'eth of tar", but it's a case of making do until I can afford that splash of modified pitch

I have the quandry of two loco's, but only one decent wheelset at the mo' (and even those would benefit cosmetically from the addition of inserts). As soon as funds permit I intend replacing MARION's wheels with the spoked versions from RWM.

Glad you like the "Limited Clearance" Shane, you've given me the idea to add som signage before Victor Isle visits (if he ever does) - should add a little dash of colour

James, it should be there this sunday since our gig in Bournemouth has been cancelled

DolwyddelanLightRail · Post by **DolwyddelanLightRail** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 11:32 am

Narrow Minded:75876 wrote:
James, it should be there this sunday since our gig in Bournemouth has been cancelled

Booger, I'm meant to be doing the ECML Carlilse diversions that day.....will have to swap some dates around!

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:14 pm

One from the archives - "Brinsley Approach"

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