Llewellyn Loco Works #1
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Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
Steady progress in the Red Room. The list of remaining projects on this build is diminishing. Very soon the final assembly for the test steam will commence. FYI some pics of the jobs done these last few months.
Cladding
IMG_8206 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8213 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8214 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8261 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8262 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8267 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8270 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Cladding
IMG_8206 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8213 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8214 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8261 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8262 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8267 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8270 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
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Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
More cladding
Insulation is yet to be fitted.
I was dreading the sheet metal work and I was right to have dread for it
IMG_8271 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8478 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8479 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8495 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8496 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8525 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Insulation is yet to be fitted.
I was dreading the sheet metal work and I was right to have dread for it
IMG_8271 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8478 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8479 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8495 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8496 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8525 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
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Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
I was keen on the Queensland Railway, Hunslet style of cladding corner in the cab.
I was not sure how but it come to mind to use brass tube. It worked out first go.
Turned a former for my tube bender. A wee bit smaller than required as the tube will spring a bit
IMG_8533 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Annealed the 5/16 tube a few times. The formers are such it captures the whole the tube and thus it does not distort or flatten out.
IMG_8534 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
I was too engrossed to take pictures, but I scribe/marked the tube and used thin Dremel cut off wheels in my die grinder to slice the tube till I had a 110/120 degree corner left and then cleaned it up on 400 grit on a small surface plate to give two straight edges. Then fit and 12BA screws to the crinoline ribs. 14ba would look better but I am not yet set up with 14ba in the Red Room. I must sort that out soon. Any how, it is a freelance garden steamer, not a exhibition model.
IMG_8540 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8541 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8566 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
To be polished properly when I reassemble.
I was not sure how but it come to mind to use brass tube. It worked out first go.
Turned a former for my tube bender. A wee bit smaller than required as the tube will spring a bit
IMG_8533 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Annealed the 5/16 tube a few times. The formers are such it captures the whole the tube and thus it does not distort or flatten out.
IMG_8534 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
I was too engrossed to take pictures, but I scribe/marked the tube and used thin Dremel cut off wheels in my die grinder to slice the tube till I had a 110/120 degree corner left and then cleaned it up on 400 grit on a small surface plate to give two straight edges. Then fit and 12BA screws to the crinoline ribs. 14ba would look better but I am not yet set up with 14ba in the Red Room. I must sort that out soon. Any how, it is a freelance garden steamer, not a exhibition model.
IMG_8540 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8541 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8566 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
To be polished properly when I reassemble.
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Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
Goodall valve. LG2 bronze. Quad ring trick to hold the domes. Quad ring is a four sided O ring. I ripped this idea off from MAM's Roundhouse loco. It suddenly dawned on me why they put O Rings on their boiler bungs.
IMG_8568 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Bench tidy up, make a list of what jobs are remaining to be knocked over.
IMG_8569 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Tool Box fitted in place
IMG_8610 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
So the whole cab and thanks can be removed without anything being disturbed. This is the by pass valve. I am not confident the actual valve will work satisfactorily , I maybe remaking this after steam testing
IMG_8612 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
The bypass and the water tanks cell that sits under the dummy tank.
IMG_8613 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Cookup
IMG_8635 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8636 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8646 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8647 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8648 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8568 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Bench tidy up, make a list of what jobs are remaining to be knocked over.
IMG_8569 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Tool Box fitted in place
IMG_8610 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
So the whole cab and thanks can be removed without anything being disturbed. This is the by pass valve. I am not confident the actual valve will work satisfactorily , I maybe remaking this after steam testing
IMG_8612 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
The bypass and the water tanks cell that sits under the dummy tank.
IMG_8613 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Cookup
IMG_8635 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8636 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8646 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8647 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8648 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
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Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
Remove most of the brass
IMG_8649 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8651 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8652 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Stays behind then the tank/cab is lifted. The right hand one now has a 2mm hole for one of the twin antennas from the receiver to poke through.The other antenna will poke up through the tank lid.
IMG_8654 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Hand rails. Stainless 1/16 "
IMG_8658 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8659 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Swiftsixteen tread soldered to fine brass angle.
IMG_8662 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
I got this a while back, thinking it would be handy some time.
IMG_8682 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Yep, first job and it performed admirably . I turned it not by the stub handle but with fingers on the big wheel. Much steadier that way.
IMG_8681 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8686 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8649 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8651 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8652 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Stays behind then the tank/cab is lifted. The right hand one now has a 2mm hole for one of the twin antennas from the receiver to poke through.The other antenna will poke up through the tank lid.
IMG_8654 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Hand rails. Stainless 1/16 "
IMG_8658 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8659 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Swiftsixteen tread soldered to fine brass angle.
IMG_8662 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
I got this a while back, thinking it would be handy some time.
IMG_8682 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Yep, first job and it performed admirably . I turned it not by the stub handle but with fingers on the big wheel. Much steadier that way.
IMG_8681 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8686 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
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Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
Domes and stuff. Well the remaining job list is getting smaller, I have to knock these over. To be honest I am getting tired of it, I want the loco done. The plan is test steam, do some carriage kits and get in the mood to learn how to paint. I hate paint. Learn how to line nicely. I hate painting on any thing, any size. Then paint this loco. There is a change in plans for the next project. It was to be a 5" loco,QR C17 #253 in detail but that is to held off for a few more years as it is a huge project. Next will be a 4 1/2" scale Foden steam lorry. I like Fodens, time I have one. Anyhow a lump of 32mm brass bar arrives.
IMG_8697 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
The plan was to have two domes, one for the safety and one will be a QR style sand dome to cover the Goodall valve. (if the effing water pump is too much hassle, be done with that)
But MAM said, "Should not the safety valve be under some thing like what is on my loco ? "
Heck she is right. What was I thinking. I did say I was tired of it all and I am pushing myself to have some thing actually steam.
IMG_8700 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8755 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8759 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8760 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Roundhouse Bonnet for inspiration.
IMG_8761 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Eccentric Tools 'Turnado' is a marvelous bit of kit for the Myford
IMG_8763 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8764 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8767 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8697 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
The plan was to have two domes, one for the safety and one will be a QR style sand dome to cover the Goodall valve. (if the effing water pump is too much hassle, be done with that)
But MAM said, "Should not the safety valve be under some thing like what is on my loco ? "
Heck she is right. What was I thinking. I did say I was tired of it all and I am pushing myself to have some thing actually steam.
IMG_8700 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8755 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8759 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8760 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Roundhouse Bonnet for inspiration.
IMG_8761 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Eccentric Tools 'Turnado' is a marvelous bit of kit for the Myford
IMG_8763 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8764 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8767 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Last edited by Hydrostatic Dazza on Fri Mar 25, 2022 10:05 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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The chances of finding out what’s really going on in the universe are so remote, the only thing to do is hang the sense of it and keep yourself occupied. Douglas Adams
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Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
IMG_8770 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Oh, that will not work
IMG_8772 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
'Turnado' to the rescue
IMG_8774 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8777 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8800 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
The squirt bottle tube fits down the dome into the Goodall valve. This is a cap for the dome. A wee bit like a QR sand dome cap.
IMG_8802 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8803 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8943 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Oh, that will not work
IMG_8772 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
'Turnado' to the rescue
IMG_8774 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8777 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8800 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
The squirt bottle tube fits down the dome into the Goodall valve. This is a cap for the dome. A wee bit like a QR sand dome cap.
IMG_8802 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8803 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8943 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
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Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
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IMG_8990 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8947 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_9009_1 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
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IMG_9019 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Bling Bling attracts moths
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Bling Bling attracts moths
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The chances of finding out what’s really going on in the universe are so remote, the only thing to do is hang the sense of it and keep yourself occupied. Douglas Adams
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Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
Slitting saw, solder, mill, file
QR style destination boards. Why on a NG loco. Just for kicks and giggles. One board will have on it. "I'm Lost" , another, "no where special"
IMG_8825 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8826 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8846 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Counter bored under the Rosebud grate.
IMG_8888 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
A hand brake stand
IMG_8890 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Hold down screws M2 Stainless with a lead in pip.
IMG_8894 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8895 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Washer held in position. Washer is so the M2 hold down screw does not unsightly mark the paint. All has to work properly ATMCO.
unsightly
IMG_8896 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8897 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8939 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
I think I am ready to reassemble all properly, sort issues that are discovered and test steam , oh I have to make the steam raising unit. That is next.
I am sort of nervous about the test steam. It was like when I tested the chassis on air. I realised the time has arrived, but I was reluctant, but no, it is time , do it. I think it is because it is my first steam loco. Once my virginity is busted I will be OK :-)
QR style destination boards. Why on a NG loco. Just for kicks and giggles. One board will have on it. "I'm Lost" , another, "no where special"
IMG_8825 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8826 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8846 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Counter bored under the Rosebud grate.
IMG_8888 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
A hand brake stand
IMG_8890 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Hold down screws M2 Stainless with a lead in pip.
IMG_8894 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8895 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
Washer held in position. Washer is so the M2 hold down screw does not unsightly mark the paint. All has to work properly ATMCO.
unsightly
IMG_8896 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8897 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
IMG_8939 by Darrell McCulloch, on Flickr
I think I am ready to reassemble all properly, sort issues that are discovered and test steam , oh I have to make the steam raising unit. That is next.
I am sort of nervous about the test steam. It was like when I tested the chassis on air. I realised the time has arrived, but I was reluctant, but no, it is time , do it. I think it is because it is my first steam loco. Once my virginity is busted I will be OK :-)
Cheers from Dazza, The Hydrostatic Lubricator
The chances of finding out what’s really going on in the universe are so remote, the only thing to do is hang the sense of it and keep yourself occupied. Douglas Adams
The chances of finding out what’s really going on in the universe are so remote, the only thing to do is hang the sense of it and keep yourself occupied. Douglas Adams
Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
WOW Dazza, this is the first thing I have read on the forum since my recent illness and I have to say.....What a blooming genius you are. I so do wish I could come and stay with a master like you. You have exceptional skills and show how to achieve it in a way that outshines most. I am sure that we all want to see this thing of beauty steam up and run along your line.
I am having to go for a rest now, because the posting has tired me out and it has taken up my allotted time on the forum
I am having to go for a rest now, because the posting has tired me out and it has taken up my allotted time on the forum
ROD
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Life is so easy when I run my trains.
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Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
Absolutely stunning work, as we have come to expect, Dazza.
It sounds like you have reached the penultimate milestone....... steaming!!
Fingers and toes crossed - but I have every confidence in your workmanship.
Rik
PS Love the careful work and finish on the safety valve cover and dome btw
It sounds like you have reached the penultimate milestone....... steaming!!
Fingers and toes crossed - but I have every confidence in your workmanship.
Rik
PS Love the careful work and finish on the safety valve cover and dome btw
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Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
Thanks Rod,FWLR wrote: ↑Sat Mar 26, 2022 7:37 am WOW Dazza, this is the first thing I have read on the forum since my recent illness and I have to say.....What a blooming genius you are. I so do wish I could come and stay with a master like you. You have exceptional skills and show how to achieve it in a way that outshines most. I am sure that we all want to see this thing of beauty steam up and run along your line.
I am having to go for a rest now, because the posting has tired me out and it has taken up my allotted time on the forum
Not really a genius, I still work to scratch a living, no early retirement for me. I just persevere at the toil. This loco was started in 2017 !
You take care.
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Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
Thanks Rik, I am a bit anxious of the imminent steaming. Maybe even scared of it. I was supposed to a simple 'Eric' and it morphed into this complicated contraption. I am making the steam raising gizmo at this time, not the fan type but like one that was in a SMT mag. Window frames maybe today, next weekend I am on the full size locos at the Rattler, so some time in April it will steam.ge_rik wrote: ↑Sat Mar 26, 2022 7:41 am Absolutely stunning work, as we have come to expect, Dazza.
It sounds like you have reached the penultimate milestone....... steaming!!
Fingers and toes crossed - but I have every confidence in your workmanship.
Rik
PS Love the careful work and finish on the safety valve cover and dome btw
Cheers from Dazza, The Hydrostatic Lubricator
The chances of finding out what’s really going on in the universe are so remote, the only thing to do is hang the sense of it and keep yourself occupied. Douglas Adams
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Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
Cheers from Dazza, The Hydrostatic Lubricator
The chances of finding out what’s really going on in the universe are so remote, the only thing to do is hang the sense of it and keep yourself occupied. Douglas Adams
The chances of finding out what’s really going on in the universe are so remote, the only thing to do is hang the sense of it and keep yourself occupied. Douglas Adams
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Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
Dazza, I don't do live steam but really appreciate the effort and incredible skill you put into your locomotive build. Everything is finished to the highest possible standard. A true work of engineering artistry!
The best things in life are free.... so why am I doing this?
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Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
Peter Butler wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:13 pm Dazza, I don't do live steam but really appreciate the effort and incredible skill you put into your locomotive build. Everything is finished to the highest possible standard. A true work of engineering artistry!
Thanks Peter.
The real proof is if I can have it steam well, move well under RC and be reliable, all this by the end of the year.
Cheers from Dazza, The Hydrostatic Lubricator
The chances of finding out what’s really going on in the universe are so remote, the only thing to do is hang the sense of it and keep yourself occupied. Douglas Adams
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Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
Yep, I agree - those boiler fittings are stunning!
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Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
Thank toy for the compliment, however I am confident that I will be remaking the blower valve and Regulator from needle type to a Roundhouse O ring type to work better with the RC Servos.
Cheers from Dazza, The Hydrostatic Lubricator
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Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
Just a thought, maybe a ptfe seat in the needle valve could be a solution?
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Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
Not much longer till the pressure gauge needle's lifting off the peg, now. That cladding looked a hell of a job, but the result speaks for itself.
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