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Sorry about this. I just posted an answer to Peter's comment but it didn't load. So, another cupee doll to Peter, it is the flexible gas connection between engine and tender. I'm building a Roundhouse Fowler and don't want the gas tank perched up in the roof of the cab. I'm using a bigger gas tank i...

This Item caused much deep thought, consultation with experts Gordon Watson and GTB of this forum, and several mudmaps on various scraps of paper. Very happy with how this turned out, and tested OK too.
And it is ???
Grant.

Well this Pic. really gives the game away. I wanted a boiler gauge glass that really worked. I did have some theories but the first iteration worked, so I didn't continue. I've made the upper passages as large as I could (all 3/16th diam.) but I think the main point is the blow down. On several stea...

An "ear" raising ride for Gromit!
Grant.

Twenty eight hand filed (in a jig) nuts from 3/32" brass rod. I've said before "you don't have to be mad, but it helps" To decorate the valve chest covers. Grant.

Correct on both counts. Actually there is a red and black aspect to this as this pic shows :lol: . The device applied to the loco showing the "drains" under the cylinders (not giving the identity of the loco yet, though those in the know might guess). Simulated Draincock Device 2.JPG Grant.

I'll have to give you the cupee doll for that Drew. Yes with the piston in the forward position the cylinders exhaust up the stack, the rear position directs it to two outlets facing forward under the cylinders to represent cylinder drains. It's actually a design from a sadly passed friend Jock D he...

Sorry Rik, no cupee doll for you.
Grant.

OK I'm putting a new loco together as hinted to recently. I would like to include all the features I have wanted, but due to my impatience with previous builds have not included.
So time for a guessing game! The first fitting.
Grant.

I second everything Graeme has said, my 3 cylinder Shay had to have work done under warranty out of the box. Atrocious Quality control, if it exists. Grades are not a problem, however I don't believe they are an engine to run too often like a Rod driven loco. the drive line is far more susceptible t...

This small pile, a bigger one at the back A quiet Wednesday afternoon 2.JPG and an even bigger one at the front P5090001.JPG Time to get a man with a chipper in. In some ways I can see an advantage in the lack of tree cover over Nayook, no bird s*** all over the buildings, and no leaves to be foreve...

I can only echo Peters words, I hope both Andrews can again find the will to repair/rebuild their great railways to be even better.
Grant.

Thanks Phillip, was probably more a test of the operator!
At least I don't have to keep logging in now I'm not using a borrowed computer.
Grant.

It's ten minutes to five on a quiet Wednesday afternoon, and Chas. is eager to get away tonight. He hopes no one is about to turn up for petrol at the last minute. Grant.
PS a pic test, new computer.
PPS going to have to get some trees for background next.

The crankpins on a two cylinder engine should lead by 90 degrees. Convention holds that the starboard side leads the port on a railway locomotive.
Grant.

Thanks fella's
I've also managed to break the computer, trying to get back on air.
Grant.

Fabulous video, of a fabulous line. You really get a sense of covering distance.
Grant.

Thanks Aaron,
Now just have to wait until all the sawdust from the chainsaw blows away before I run an oily steam loco, battery for a bit I suspect.
Grant.

Thanks, that's the easy part. Now I've got to get rid of an awfull lot of large timber.
Grant

In typical country town fashion, word got out quickly and plenty of help was available. The Shire men's priority was the re-establishment of the road access, while the railway track gang concentrated on track clearance. P4050005.JPG The press photographer covered the progress for the newspaper. P405...