The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by Mitch stack » Fri Dec 22, 2023 8:10 am

Hey Folks, Picked up my new Accucraft Mabel last week from Argyle Loco Works.
Runs Superbly well and very powerful and smooth,
still some things im getting used to but i am very happy with it
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Post by LNR » Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:49 pm

That's a great looking loco Mitch, and in time for Christmas too. Nice livery as well.
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Post by FWLR » Sat Dec 23, 2023 8:33 am

I would be happy with it to Mitch.. :lol: :lol:

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Post by Mitch stack » Wed Dec 27, 2023 9:42 am

Hey folks, thanks for the lovely replies, greatly appreciated. Mabel has been ran in a fair bit since i first collected it and runs like a sewing machine (albeat Steam Powered!)
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Post by LNR » Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:03 pm

Mitch,
Do you get the trucks to turn it into a 2-6-2, or are they an extra?
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Post by Mitch stack » Thu Dec 28, 2023 2:21 am

LNR wrote: ↑Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:03 pm Mitch,
Do you get the trucks to turn it into a 2-6-2, or are they an extra?
Grant.
Gday Grant, the 2-6-2 is an extra but accucraft are offering the 2-6-2 as R-T-R or kit
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Post by LNR » Thu Dec 28, 2023 11:57 am

Ah! thanks Mitch.
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Post by invicta280 » Thu Dec 28, 2023 12:23 pm

It's a handsome beast to be sure.

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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by Mitch stack » Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:40 am

Hey Chaps, Been a little while since i posted last.
a couple of exciting things have happened since i last posted.
I finally have acquired a Bachmann Davenport for use as the tramways main diesel.
this will be converted to battery power when funds are available to do so.
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i have been slowly investing in 3D printing, currently waiting for funds to order a new printer before producing more stock for the tramway.
there is another surprise due to come soon, which has halted both of the above things from progressing at the moment. but ill post details once i have the item with me.
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Post by Lonsdaler » Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:44 pm

Mitch stack wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:40 am Hey Chaps, Been a little while since i posted last.
a couple of exciting things have happened since i last posted.
I finally have acquired a Bachmann Davenport for use as the tramways main diesel.
this will be converted to battery power when funds are available to do so.
i have been slowly investing in 3D printing, currently waiting for funds to order a new printer before producing more stock for the tramway.
there is another surprise due to come soon, which has halted both of the above things from progressing at the moment. but ill post details once i have the item with me.
Eee, I do love a bit of suspense, I does. Can't wait😁
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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by drewzero1 » Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:23 pm

That's a sharp-looking little diesel! :thumbup:

What kind of printer are you looking at? A surprise sounds fun! (I also have a surprise project, but mostly because I forgot to post about it... and finish it... :dontknow: )

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Post by Old Man Aaron » Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:43 am

I like that it already matches your tank engine. :thumbleft:
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Post by ge_rik » Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:31 am

Intriguing! Can't wait for the next installment

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Post by -steves- » Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:18 am

Shame you're the other side of the world as I have a lovely Ender 5 Pro that needs a new home, glass bed, BLTouch, great little work horse. Ah well, I do hope you find what you are looking for somewhat closer to home :D
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Post by Mitch stack » Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:33 pm

Hey all, Appreciate the lovely Responses, the printer I am looking at is a Bambu Labs A1 Combo (Able to print Multi Colour FIlament)
As For the Suprise loco, i have managed to acquire an accucraft Plantation 0-4-2 live steamer. runs like a swiss watch.
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Post by FWLR » Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:56 am

Nice looking steamer that Mitch. :thumbright:

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Post by -steves- » Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:22 am

Mitch stack wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:33 pm Hey all, Appreciate the lovely Responses, the printer I am looking at is a Bambu Labs A1 Combo (Able to print Multi Colour FIlament)
Supposedly very good printers those from what I have read :thumbup:
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Post by ge_rik » Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:13 am

-steves- wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:22 am
Mitch stack wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:33 pm Hey all, Appreciate the lovely Responses, the printer I am looking at is a Bambu Labs A1 Combo (Able to print Multi Colour FIlament)
Supposedly very good printers those from what I have read :thumbup:
Just what I was going to say. They always come out well in reviews.

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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by Mitch stack » Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:18 am

hey folks, cheers for the lovely Responses. appreciate them! in other non CCT news i have ordered a live steam NA in Red as i am a Trainee FIreman on the Real Locos when i am not running steam in the garden.
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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by FWLR » Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:05 am

Need to be wary of some reviews. Over here there are some who just post reviews who haven't even seen or done anything with what they are reviewing and some companies use there own people to review something for company rewards... :thumbup:

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