New quarry engine

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New quarry engine

Post by markoteal » Sat May 25, 2019 8:38 pm

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

Post by ge_rik » Sun May 26, 2019 8:20 am

Nice one, Mark. Reminds me (sort of) of the Guinness Brewery engines.

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Re: New quarry engine

Post by markoteal » Sun May 26, 2019 9:09 am

Yes - I thought that too!
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Re: New quarry engine

Post by tom_tom_go » Sun May 26, 2019 9:42 am

Indoor shunting layout required for that loco :thumbup:

Using Deltang that could run R/C as well.

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Post by Dunitrong » Mon May 27, 2019 7:07 am

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!

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Re: New quarry engine

Post by FWLR » Mon May 27, 2019 9:15 am

Agree with Tom, put it on an indoor line. It would look great pulling some beer barrels.... :lol: :lol:

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Re: New quarry engine

Post by markoteal » Tue May 28, 2019 2:17 pm

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
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Post by Phil.P » Sat Jun 08, 2019 9:32 pm

Now I have remembered my username (and reset my password) on here... Again! ;-}

I will try to drop in more often..
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Re: New quarry engine

Post by tom_tom_go » Sat Jun 08, 2019 9:41 pm

When you login click or tap 'notifications', this lists all the latest posts in order.

Also:

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

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Re: New quarry engine

Post by markoteal » Sat May 09, 2020 4:32 pm

Now fitted with Deltang and has been running on the temp line - video to follow - can crawl VERY slowly
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Post by markoteal » Sat May 09, 2020 5:09 pm

And here is a video of him in action

https://youtu.be/d-cIqB8CZL4
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Re: New quarry engine

Post by tom_tom_go » Sat May 09, 2020 5:42 pm

Good control, perfect for just shunting wagons about.

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Re: New quarry engine

Post by sjrixon » Sat May 09, 2020 5:55 pm

That's really, really nice!

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Re: New quarry engine

Post by markoteal » Sat May 09, 2020 6:14 pm

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
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