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by Tom the blacksmith
Wed Nov 27, 2019 9:28 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Wild Rose ~ Quarry Hunslet
Replies: 307
Views: 151332

Re: Wild Rose ~ Quarry Hunslet

What a well mannered machine Dave, I'd be well chuffed if I were you, pun intended. Sorry I wrestled that closely guarded secret out of you, that is big cylinder bore, larger than it looks. Is there a specific reason for choosing 13/16 bore? This has been a really inspiring build dave, and thanks fo...
by Tom the blacksmith
Mon Nov 25, 2019 8:47 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Wild Rose ~ Quarry Hunslet
Replies: 307
Views: 151332

Re: Wild Rose ~ Quarry Hunslet

I have fixed-up all the old image URL's so all the images are viewable again in the first 7 pages. I've also removed the double signatures and made those first videos viewable again :thumbup: Very interesting Dave, I suppose you won't really be able to tell until running loaded on your railway. Did...
by Tom the blacksmith
Sun Nov 24, 2019 5:52 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Wild Rose ~ Quarry Hunslet
Replies: 307
Views: 151332

Re: Wild Rose ~ Quarry Hunslet

Very very pretty Dave. Suddenly when you get some distance you can see it as a whole rather than a collection of components. More power to your elbow :thumbup: .

Best,

Tom
by Tom the blacksmith
Fri Nov 22, 2019 4:52 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Avonside Heisler loco info?
Replies: 9
Views: 6429

Re: Avonside Heisler loco info?

Hi Malcolm, So sorry for such a slow reply, been a busy week getting everything sorted before I go in for back surgery on Moday. So hopefully things should start to improve and I can slowly return to making things. Thank you for such a detailed post on your engine build! The supplier information is ...
by Tom the blacksmith
Fri Nov 15, 2019 4:28 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Wild Rose ~ Quarry Hunslet
Replies: 307
Views: 151332

Re: Wild Rose ~ Quarry Hunslet

Looks lovely Dave, beautiful build.

Best,

Tom
by Tom the blacksmith
Fri Nov 15, 2019 3:16 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Avonside Heisler loco info?
Replies: 9
Views: 6429

Re: Avonside Heisler loco info?

Hi Malcolm and thanks for posting! I don't have a copy of the Peter Angus book, I had no idea that it even existed (quite a new hobby for me) and happy to say it's now on order. Thank you for the link to your stunning engine in action, I had seen pictures of it but hadn't seen the video and I'm now ...
by Tom the blacksmith
Thu Nov 14, 2019 11:52 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Internet "forums" are a thing of the past
Replies: 90
Views: 35425

Re: Internet "forums" are a thing of the past

Completely agree with you Rod, diminishing maybe but not demising. And like you I have no problem with anyone who has a hobby, no matter what it is, I am however worried about people who have none. Browsing social media is not a hobby in my book, a proper hobby is one that takes time and effort to m...
by Tom the blacksmith
Wed Nov 13, 2019 7:53 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
Replies: 917
Views: 344871

Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1

tom_tom_go wrote: Tue Nov 12, 2019 11:15 pm Perfection, a shame to paint it!
Couldn't agree with you more Tom, spot on Dazza!

Looking forward to whatever is next,

Best,

Tom
by Tom the blacksmith
Tue Oct 29, 2019 7:23 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Wild Rose ~ Quarry Hunslet
Replies: 307
Views: 151332

Re: Wild Rose ~ Quarry Hunslet

The pipes are different sizes 1/8" for steam and 5/32" for exhaust when running forwards. We'll see if it makes any difference, it was to ease the flow of exhaust. Hi Dave, I thought that might be the case, as well as easing exhaust out you might be keeping inlet gas speeds high for good ...
by Tom the blacksmith
Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:35 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Avonside Heisler loco info?
Replies: 9
Views: 6429

Avonside Heisler loco info?

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could help me find any details of Avonside Heisler four cylinder articulated locomotives? I'm laid up (more accurately down) at the moment after herniating three discs in my back, one severely, so I've had a lot of thinking time and have landed on this locomoti...
by Tom the blacksmith
Mon Oct 28, 2019 7:48 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Wild Rose ~ Quarry Hunslet
Replies: 307
Views: 151332

Re: Wild Rose ~ Quarry Hunslet

Hi Dave, Thank you so much for those pics, I'm so glad I asked, that's a sweetly engineered solution. I would never have guessed the details from your other pictures. I bet they were fiddly to make too, is that 3 parts per pipe, or is the abutment turned as part of the pipe? Also, what's the reason ...
by Tom the blacksmith
Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:13 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Wild Rose ~ Quarry Hunslet
Replies: 307
Views: 151332

Re: Wild Rose ~ Quarry Hunslet

Hi Dave,

Sorry to barrage you with more questions. How are the pipes between the rotary valve and the port blocks fitted? Are they a fit, silver soldered or threaded and o ringed in some way?

Best,

Tom
by Tom the blacksmith
Sat Oct 26, 2019 11:12 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Wild Rose ~ Quarry Hunslet
Replies: 307
Views: 151332

Re: Wild Rose ~ Quarry Hunslet

Ah ha, thanks Dave I see it now. It's a such simple and elegant way of doing it, and didn't Mr Kalashnikov say "simplicity is underrated", or words to that effect. You have inspired me to have a go!

Best,
Tom
by Tom the blacksmith
Fri Oct 25, 2019 4:55 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
Replies: 917
Views: 344871

Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1

Hi Dazzer,

Just in case no one else is a fan of where's Wally, I spotted Merv, lmao!

Have been away for a while and now catching up on your beautiful build thread and workmanship, keep it coming.

Best,
Tom
by Tom the blacksmith
Thu Oct 24, 2019 8:48 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Wild Rose ~ Quarry Hunslet
Replies: 307
Views: 151332

Re: Wild Rose ~ Quarry Hunslet

Hi Dave, I've just re-read your build thread, and as everyone has said it's a beautiful job. Could you explain the plumbing of the cylinders please? I understand they are double acting and reversible, but how do you keep the exhaust going up the chimney? My tiny brain has tried and failed to work it...
by Tom the blacksmith
Fri Aug 02, 2019 8:18 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Derogatory terms
Replies: 13
Views: 5874

Re: Derogatory terms

Hang on, I was once told that "he with the most toys when they peg it, wins!" If that's not the case then I've made numerous mistakes :lol:
by Tom the blacksmith
Fri Jul 12, 2019 8:13 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Suggestions please: removable ground-level section
Replies: 33
Views: 13429

Re: Suggestions please: removable ground-level section

Hi CSL, just to confuse matters further, could you cut a hole in the brick wall and situate the points there (above the 'ground level railway' on your drawing or there abouts). That way you wouldn't have to worry about concrete and point work, which I agree with you, probably not the best bed fellow...
by Tom the blacksmith
Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:10 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Clatterbach Valley Light Railway
Replies: 85
Views: 42744

Re: Clatterbach Valley Light Railway

Great shot CSL, keep em coming!

Tom
by Tom the blacksmith
Tue Apr 09, 2019 11:22 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Clatterbach Valley Light Railway
Replies: 85
Views: 42744

Re: Clatterbach Valley Light Railway

I think you've already made massive progress from the sound of it, getting planning permission is hard work :thumbup:
Look forward to seeing the ideas.
Tom
by Tom the blacksmith
Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:09 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Clatterbach Valley Light Railway
Replies: 85
Views: 42744

Re: Clatterbach Valley Light Railway

Looking good CSL, keep them coming :thumbup: