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Thanks Tony, heading for the workshop now.
John.

A really good video which makes me want to get on with my Ellie. Is there any possibility of you posting your engine dimensions, bit difficult to see on the video.
Thanks, John.

20171118_170251.jpg Fywheel finished, sharp edges taken off and a small recess for appearance. Most of the rest of the parts for the engine. Piston is left oversize and will be turned to fit once it is attached to the piston rod, differs from the book and will just havea couple of grooves and no &q...

Quick trip to second hand toolshop this morning and found a bit of brass to make the flywheel. Faced off to width and set up on a mandrel for turning to size. The same mandrel will be used for taking off the sharp edges on the wheel flanges.

Just noticed on Camden’s site that a body kit is now available for Ellie. Did some work on the engine parts today but may have got too far ahead of myself because the bearing holes in the engine mount are going to need adjusting for my self cut gears (if I manage to make them that is). More pictures...

Wheels are 38mm across the tread, 42mm across the flange. I turned mine from some 2 inch steel bar.

16mm scale. 32mm or 45mm gauge.

I've had the book for a couple of weeks now so have started on a few bits as in the photo. Seems very clear and fairly simple but time will tell. Progress will be slow as I am also building a 5" gauge loco and awaiting some gear cutters from China. I'll post photos of progress if anyone is inte...