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New quarry engine

Posted: Sat May 25, 2019 8:38 pm
by markoteal
With no line to run, my stock building is key focus - I should really be just building wagons to build up the number I have BUT I do like a loco - so I’ve had a go at a Phil Sharples mini Jack kit - it just needs the electrics fitting and ready to go - including real crushed coal!
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Re: New quarry engine

Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 8:20 am
by ge_rik
Nice one, Mark. Reminds me (sort of) of the Guinness Brewery engines.

Rik

Re: New quarry engine

Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 9:09 am
by markoteal
Yes - I thought that too!

Re: New quarry engine

Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 9:42 am
by tom_tom_go
Indoor shunting layout required for that loco :thumbup:

Using Deltang that could run R/C as well.

Re: New quarry engine

Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 7:07 am
by Dunitrong
A very handsome loco with some very nice details,And most of all not to expensive, Must get on to finish some of my projects!

Re: New quarry engine

Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 9:15 am
by FWLR
Agree with Tom, put it on an indoor line. It would look great pulling some beer barrels.... :lol: :lol:

Re: New quarry engine

Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 2:17 pm
by markoteal
tom_tom_go wrote: Sun May 26, 2019 9:42 am Indoor shunting layout required for that loco :thumbup:

Using Deltang that could run R/C as well.
Yes - its funny you should say that! If we end up renting, that's the route I'm going down as a temp measure - Tony Hill's (now sold ) Melin Llechi is an inspiration - I have wondered about starting some of the boards for the fabled garage section of CHLR mk2

And yes, will make sure its 'deltangable' - there is a discussion on F/B at the mo about making a plug in and out receiver unit so we can swap between locos easily - Phil at RC is involved via his Mrs

Re: New quarry engine

Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 9:32 pm
by Phil.P
Now I have remembered my username (and reset my password) on here... Again! ;-}

I will try to drop in more often..
(Phil of RC Trains..)

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Tom, is there a way to get 'newest posts' to appear as top of the queue, at index level? - I tend to eventually read everything, but it is nice to see the most recent postings first.
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Re: New quarry engine

Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 9:41 pm
by tom_tom_go
When you login click or tap 'notifications', this lists all the latest posts in order.

Also:

https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 33&t=11217

Re: New quarry engine

Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 4:32 pm
by markoteal
Now fitted with Deltang and has been running on the temp line - video to follow - can crawl VERY slowly
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Re: New quarry engine

Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 5:09 pm
by markoteal
And here is a video of him in action

https://youtu.be/d-cIqB8CZL4

Re: New quarry engine

Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 5:42 pm
by tom_tom_go
Good control, perfect for just shunting wagons about.

Re: New quarry engine

Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 5:55 pm
by sjrixon
That's really, really nice!

Re: New quarry engine

Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 6:14 pm
by markoteal
Thanks guys - it’s taken a while to get it balanced weight wise but it is now running sweet - as you say Tom a great shunting engine for a few sidings - a bit under powered for the main line