Time to build a railway...but where?

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Phil.P » Sat Jan 22, 2022 7:19 pm

Peter, where did you source those wonderful bonnets and wheelarches from?

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Sat Jan 22, 2022 8:30 pm

Phil, I have had these for some years now waiting for inspiration to strike. They are moulded plastic and came from ebay (naturally) and were originally Rolls Royce open tourers built as radios, probably in the '70's? The rest of the bodywork was immediately discarded in the certain knowledge I could use them for something else, and after a long gestation period, I have.
In 2017 I made another railbus which incorporated almost identical bonnet and wheelarches, but having a different radiator.

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I'm always on the lookout for quirky items which I can convert to railway use.... I really should get out more!
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Phil.P » Sun Jan 23, 2022 3:32 pm

Thank you Peter..

It looks like they are pretty common, though in the good-ol US of A?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264104157037

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Andrew » Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:06 am

Hmmm...

Could make for a nice version of this, converted from RH&DR co-creator Captain Howey's own Rolls, which he apparently used to drive along the line at 60mph...

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Lovely railcar by the way Peter, both original and believable - I'd love to see a film of it running when you've finished it, it'll look great snaking through pointwork...

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by SimonWood » Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:12 am

Peter Butler wrote: Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:52 pm Thanks for the comments guys, I think I have teased and confused you just about enough now so more can be revealed...
This is fabulous. I love a railcar, and the quirkier the better. This is really maxing out the quirkiness! :thumbright:

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Post by ge_rik » Mon Jan 24, 2022 2:47 pm

Andrew wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:06 am Could make for a nice version of this, converted from RH&DR co-creator Captain Howey's own Rolls, which he apparently used to drive along the line at 60mph...
Blimey! He must have had a lot more confidence in his trackwork than I have in mine ...... :?

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Thu Jan 27, 2022 3:42 pm

The Doublebus is just about done, as far as construction is concerned. The three sections are connected as described and perform perfectly by holding the passenger section horizontal in relation to the driving cab at one end, also allowing full articulation at the other by the rose bearing. There is sufficient movement for it to negotiate my curves too. So, a success, I think.
I still need to add batteries, switch and receiver under-floor of the carriage, and then it can join the railbus fleet....
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by ge_rik » Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:52 pm

It is a thing of beauty, Peter. For some reason it reminds me of a caterpillar - no idea why .....

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Thu Jan 27, 2022 6:56 pm

Perhaps this might help Rik...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXelA475WwI

Power source at either end and carried in the centre.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Jimmyb » Thu Jan 27, 2022 10:33 pm

Peter Butler wrote: Thu Jan 27, 2022 6:56 pm Perhaps this might help Rik...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXelA475WwI

Power source at either end and carried in the centre.
A video of a caterpillar

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by ge_rik » Fri Jan 28, 2022 6:53 am

Peter Butler wrote: Thu Jan 27, 2022 6:56 pm Perhaps this might help Rik...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXelA475WwI

Power source at either end and carried in the centre.
Now, there's a mechanical challenge ..... to see if your railbus can emulate that motion ....

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Fri Jan 28, 2022 9:13 am

Rik, I might need to pay my passengers to ride that carriage.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by philipy » Fri Jan 28, 2022 9:38 am

Such are the ups and downs of life!
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Andrew » Fri Jan 28, 2022 10:30 am

ge_rik wrote: Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:52 pm For some reason it reminds me of a caterpillar - no idea why .....
And that reminds me of a very happy coincidence 25-ish years ago when, as a student at Aberystwyth, a friend and I went for a walk on Borth bog and were very taken with some caterpillars we found there, which were lime green, with a darker stripe along the side and a friendly-looking yellow face. Caused to look up from these botanical pursuits by the mournful toot of a passing train, I caught my first glimpse of a class 158 in Central Trains livery - which was exactly the same as the caterpillar:

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Anyway, it's a lovely model Peter, congratulations! I know you're not hugely into operating, but a railcar day must be a temptation, with a lovely fleet like that?

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by ge_rik » Fri Jan 28, 2022 2:48 pm

philipy wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 9:38 am Such are the ups and downs of life!
Where's the "groan" emoji ....... :? :lol:

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by ge_rik » Fri Jan 28, 2022 2:51 pm

ge_rik wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 2:48 pm
philipy wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 9:38 am Such are the ups and downs of life!
Where's the "groan" emoji ....... :? :lol:

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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Phil.P » Fri Jan 28, 2022 4:13 pm

Peter, to save me hunting through 2791 posts..
Would you have any other photos of the brown beastie, you could share, please?
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Fri Jan 28, 2022 5:41 pm

Happy to oblige Phil... The locomotive is built from a Bandai traction engine kit of the 1970's, possibly still available at extortionate prices on eBay.
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There is a description of some improvements I made to the model on page 156 of my thread, I hope that helps you.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Wed Feb 09, 2022 11:36 pm

The latest kit from Jerry Irwin has been delivered and is already well under construction. As usual the build instructions are on Youtube as link below....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih-76CN4JDs

As ever, the parts are superbly designed and cut forming a well thought out model which looks just wonderful. Everything you need to complete the wagon is included, metal wheels are available on request (at small extra cost). Mine is 32mm gauge but Jerry will soon offer a 45mm gauge option....
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by ge_rik » Thu Feb 10, 2022 9:13 am

Peter Butler wrote: Wed Feb 09, 2022 11:36 pm The latest kit from Jerry Irwin has been delivered and is already well under construction. As usual the build instructions are on Youtube as link below....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih-76CN4JDs

As ever, the parts are superbly designed and cut forming a well thought out model which looks just wonderful. Everything you need to complete the wagon is included, metal wheels are available on request (at small extra cost). Mine is 32mm gauge but Jerry will soon offer a 45mm gauge option....

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Wow! I wasn't expecting a nearly three hour video showing the complete blow by blow construction. I can see why you really enjoy making Jerry's kits - so thoughtfully and cleverly designed!

And his West country accent is restful and reassuring.

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