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by LNR
Wed Oct 12, 2022 3:54 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Replies: 611
Views: 238827

Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway

Tropic Blunder wrote: Wed Oct 12, 2022 3:22 am I would have thought that would have failed Qc
That's if there was any Jake. I have very strong doubts!
To find the shafts short was one thing, but to discover after I had added 3mm mine were still shorter than Graeme's was a real surprise.
It has finally ended up a runner in the end.
Grant.
by LNR
Tue Oct 11, 2022 1:27 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: TVT - Dylanesque
Replies: 31
Views: 8322

Re: TVT - Dylanesque

I find your gallery web page is a great resource, as there are types of models on there that I'll never see locally and you take a good clear photo. I would second that, I've used Tony's pictures more than once for inspiration (thanks Tony) and I particularly liked the work you did on the weathered...
by LNR
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:03 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Replies: 611
Views: 238827

Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway

Thanks Jake, yes much work has had to be done to this shay firstly by Gordon under warranty. Many pipe leaks and fittings to be remade. Then comparing the drive shaft lengths with Graeme's shay I found out mine were much shorter, strange as I had already silver soldered an additional 3mm to mine bec...
by LNR
Mon Oct 10, 2022 11:26 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Replies: 611
Views: 238827

Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway

Peter Butler wrote: Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:18 am particularly those who happen to live in Cheshire!
And do they all grin Peter?
Grant.
by LNR
Mon Oct 10, 2022 7:27 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: TVT - Dylanesque
Replies: 31
Views: 8322

Re: TVT - Dylanesque

GTB wrote: Mon Oct 10, 2022 6:03 am some of the dandelions are already about a metre high
Yeah! I reckon the growth this past winter has been at least one and a half times greater than previous years.
Grant.
PS lots of PS's today, had to take a screenshot of that little tender o-6-o, Hmm!
by LNR
Mon Oct 10, 2022 7:20 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Replies: 611
Views: 238827

Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway

GTB wrote: Mon Oct 10, 2022 5:44 am Are you still bringing the Shay to the GSSU next month?
Yes Graeme, I booked myself for all three days.
Grant.
PS Gee! Cheshire cats are popular.
by LNR
Mon Oct 10, 2022 3:38 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Replies: 611
Views: 238827

Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway

A photo posted by Jake (Tropic Blunder) has caused me to let the cat out of the bag. The lumberjack driver has been in the boss's ear for some time, that loads and grades are getting too much for the engine. The engine has done many miles and breakdowns happen more often. He's concerned he may end u...
by LNR
Mon Oct 10, 2022 2:47 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: North East Victoria Railway
Replies: 248
Views: 106131

Re: North East Victoria Railway

Really looking forward to this years GSSU, so shall see you there. Would love to see the shay in the flesh, but realize and understand if that is too difficult.
Grant.
by LNR
Sun Oct 09, 2022 11:00 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080409

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

Some body is keen, I like the masking on the wheels. At first I thought it had white rims!
Grant.
by LNR
Sun Oct 09, 2022 10:51 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: North East Victoria Railway
Replies: 248
Views: 106131

Re: North East Victoria Railway

Extremely jealous of your second last shot,I admire the mechanicals of the Aster shay very much. I do hope the blowthrough is the cylinders and not the valve faces. Integral valve chest and cylinder castings make that a rather larger job to fix.
Grant.
by LNR
Sun Oct 09, 2022 10:38 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: TVT - Dylanesque
Replies: 31
Views: 8322

Re: TVT - Dylanesque

Hope that finally solved the Dylan urge!!!
Grant.
PS you know my philosophy, paint it then run it round the yard to dry it in the sun ;)
by LNR
Wed Oct 05, 2022 2:45 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: North East Victoria Railway
Replies: 248
Views: 106131

Re: North East Victoria Railway

Your night shots look good, if La Nina doesn't rear it's head too much this summer hope you are able to do more of it. I'm certainly hoping to be able to put the sawmill out this summer.
Grant.
by LNR
Sun Oct 02, 2022 10:59 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd
Replies: 297
Views: 51248

Re: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd

I did the same for the sawmill boiler, lateral thinking!
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Grant.
by LNR
Sat Sep 10, 2022 12:24 am
Forum: Rolling Stock
Topic: ‘St George’ Rolling stock
Replies: 12
Views: 4367

Re: ‘St George’ Rolling stock

I agree, superb paint job and a beautiful livery.
Grant.
by LNR
Mon Sep 05, 2022 5:21 am
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: No piston action
Replies: 3
Views: 3093

Re: No piston action

I notice there is a Phillips head screw in the middle of the flywheel on either side of the engine/cylinder arrangement. I presume this is what locks the flywheel to the crankshaft. Could yours be missing or perhaps what ever method positions it correctly (a square shaft or a flat!) has been sheared...
by LNR
Sat Aug 27, 2022 8:43 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080409

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

I've pushed some of the elements of Philip's second shot, for clarity. No offence Philip.
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Grant.
by LNR
Fri Aug 19, 2022 1:01 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Gas burner for pot boiler
Replies: 23
Views: 9392

Re: Gas burner for pot boiler

What's the phrase, "slowly slowly, catchee monkey" glad to see you are making progress slowly.
Grant.
by LNR
Wed Aug 17, 2022 10:30 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Replies: 611
Views: 238827

Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway

Thanks Andrew, though I think he's ahead of his time fashion wise. With that shine on his pants I assume they're leather :lol:
Grant.
PS he's normally reading a newspaper!
by LNR
Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:30 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Bishop's Woodland Light Railway (BWLR)
Replies: 55
Views: 17804

Re: The Bishop's Woodland Light Railway (BWLR)

I am in an area which is sitting on pure sand I too am on pure sand and agree with your comments re drainage and ease of forming. I find the ants love the hole provided in the sleepers and the hollow underneath and although they only remove the sand one grain at a time, I just wish they would put i...
by LNR
Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:21 am
Forum: Videos
Topic: Gembrook Railway, Aus, 1947/8
Replies: 3
Views: 2520

Re: Gembrook Railway, Aus, 1947/8

ge_rik wrote: Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:08 am And the next time I'm criticised for coupling up stock a bit too vigorously
Yes I noticed that too Rik. Like the way the crew member pushed the grate pricker back up on top of the boiler, so guessing it wasn't the first rough shunt of the day!!!
Grant.