'Frozen Dawn' SL2 re-build

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Post by Narrow Minded » Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:59 am

Unfortunately not - driving up to Woolacombe today (might get a detour to see the L&B), then drive home overnight ready for a local gig on sunday. ;)
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Post by pauly » Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:31 pm

since my mamods an SL2 it has a riveted back boiler plate, I am right in assuming that if I want to reassemble the back plate with bolts Id need to get a new boiler which support bolts wouldnt I?
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Post by Chris Cairns » Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:51 pm

Pauly, you can drill out the rivets from your SL2 boiler, and then solder in 2 x 6BA screws and use 2 washers and nuts to hold the back plate against the sight glass - http://gardenrails.myfreeforum.org/about6423.html

I would recommend getting the Mamod oval sight glass seal (I do not have any spare at present [hope that Mamod will have some at Peterborough], but Doug may be able to help out as he got some from Mamod). The 'O' ring that MSS and their suppliers sell is too thin and it is frustrating difficult to get a proper seal (the one on my MSS kit build did not seal so I used a Mamod oval sight glass seal instead).

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Post by dougrail » Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:29 pm

Hi folks,

Can supply thicker Mamod 0-rings if wanted, I got a few. I would advise shaving 0.5mm off each vertical side of the ring though as they are a little wide and tend to squash/flex in when the glass compresses.
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Post by pauly » Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:10 pm

dougrail:82280 wrote:Hi folks,

Can supply thicker Mamod 0-rings if wanted, I got a few. I would advise shaving 0.5mm off each vertical side of the ring though as they are a little wide and tend to squash/flex in when the glass compresses.
Iv already got a spare MSS rubber seal so Ill try that but if it gives me trouble Ill give you a bell Doug.

Ill use the solder-bolt work around, thanks for the advice Chris.
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Post by dougrail » Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:44 pm

If you need it, let me know, will post it gratis. Least I can do. :) I have a tested specimen that works now in Newcastle.
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Post by pauly » Tue Apr 16, 2013 11:06 pm

dougrail:82286 wrote:If you need it, let me know, will post it gratis. Least I can do. :) I have a tested specimen that works now in Newcastle.
well Iv just been reading about the aparant failings of the MSS rings so yeah go on send it mate.
You still ave my address?

no hurry Im staggering the process out starting tomorrow over 2 weeks til I do the final re-assembly.
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Post by dougrail » Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:25 pm

Envelope posted 1st class :thumbleft:
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Post by Lner fan Sam » Fri Apr 19, 2013 7:48 am

Doug are you going to Peterbrough? If so can you bring a gasket with you as I need one as well.
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Post by dougrail » Fri Apr 19, 2013 1:33 pm

Im Pboro bound as am hoping to se11 a 5-rake of 32mm gauge coaches (if I get them finished!!!)

Can drop you one no probs Sam. Be warned as Ive said to Pau1y - you need to trim them a 1itt1e.
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Post by Lner fan Sam » Fri Apr 19, 2013 3:56 pm

Cheers doug is there is price for it?
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Post by dougrail » Fri Apr 19, 2013 6:52 pm

The o-ring? Nah, it's gratis. :)
The coaches? Let's talk. ;D
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Post by Lner fan Sam » Fri Apr 19, 2013 6:59 pm

cheers Doug!!!!

i have been told to just buy bits for my loco nothing else. (damn!!!!!)
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Post by dougrail » Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:13 pm

No worries about the o-ring Sam. :)

The coaches are two done, one done but glue setting [so 3?] and two to go...eeep.
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Post by pauly » Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:23 pm

still havent finished those coaches?

I remember offering to buy those, seems like ages ago now
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Post by dougrail » Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:24 pm

Working on them now in time for Pboro. 3 assembled, 2 are 2/3 of the way.
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Post by Lner fan Sam » Sun Apr 21, 2013 10:32 am

I will most likely be at the junior layout for most of the time or will be talking to James about meths firing.
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Post by dougrail » Sun Apr 21, 2013 11:30 am

I'll be there with my trolley bag in tow. I have a load of stuff I want to sell and will release my list in the Sales section within next 48 hours.

Best thing is, my prices will be 'Show special' [ie no fiddling for shrapnel] and there'll be a postal-free special for those who'd like to meet me at the Show :D

My little black book already has the free delivery of the new mamod o-ring for Sam.

I have whitemetal axleguards with brass sleeves, several pairs of steel wagon wheels, a couple brass boiler bands, a Mamod loco dragbeam, complete Mamod cab [inc roof and bolts], the complete rake of coaches....

List is not exhaustive, and photos and prices are due within next 48hrs. :)
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Post by pauly » Fri May 31, 2013 9:54 pm

Consider this project frozen for the time being

Iv picked up another mamod and Id rather get that one running before I do anything else with this SL2
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Post by Narrow Minded » Fri May 31, 2013 10:14 pm

Another Mamod? :D
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