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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by Mitch stack » Fri Nov 08, 2019 11:26 pm

Hey Folks., i have some Very exciting news to share!, anyways my Sammie has finally shown up, its first run is at the GSSU on sunday for those who are there,
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the Passenger set
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Robin meets a bertie

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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by FWLR » Mon Nov 11, 2019 7:58 am

Two very nice looking Locos, Mitch. You should be well proud of them...

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Post by Dwayne » Mon Nov 11, 2019 1:30 pm

Very nice. :thumbright:

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Post by Andrew » Mon Nov 11, 2019 1:40 pm

FWLR wrote: ↑Mon Nov 11, 2019 7:58 am Two very nice looking Locos, Mitch. You should be well proud of them...
Absolutely! That Sammie's stunning in red, good choice! I look forward to seeing pictures of it in action...

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Post by Mitch stack » Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:01 pm

FWLR wrote: ↑Mon Nov 11, 2019 7:58 am Two very nice looking Locos, Mitch. You should be well proud of them...

Rod the Bertie isn’t mime, that belongs to the owner of Argyle Loco works and we got it out for a Comparison photo .
Andrew wrote: ↑Mon Nov 11, 2019 1:40 pm [quote=FWLR post_id=150144 time=<a href="tel:1573459104">1573459104</a> user_id=1833]
Two very nice looking Locos, Mitch. You should be well proud of them...
Absolutely! That Sammie's stunning in red, good choice! I look forward to seeing pictures of it in action...

All the best,

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Thanks Andrew for your kind words! Graham Fordham Got a Video of Robin in action on Sunday and here is the link.

https://youtu.be/V3vE5pfP9tE

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Post by FWLR » Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:05 am

Oops, sorry Mitch, I thought they were both yours. :roll: Never mind your "Robin" does look good.

The video showed her doing well pulling that coach and the wagons. Little hesitate at first wasn't she. Still she did get a good head of steam up later and ran well I thought. Hope we can see more videos of her, perhaps on your line hey... :thumbright: :thumbright:

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Post by Andrew » Wed Nov 13, 2019 8:38 am

Mitch stack wrote: ↑Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:01 pm Graham Fordham Got a Video of Robin in action on Sunday and here is the link.

https://youtu.be/V3vE5pfP9tE
Thanks Mitch,

I really enjoyed that - your loco looks great, and I loved the variety of trains on show too, literally all shapes and sizes!

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Post by Mitch stack » Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:06 am

Thanks Andrew, it’s in the workshops for Regulator adjustment but it’s all good though.

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Post by Mitch stack » Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:21 am

hey folks, been a while since i last updated on here but there is till things going on!
#1 the extension has been opened since i last spoke and all went well we had about 9 locos attending!
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the yard at cockatoo.
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Robin and a Sorrento loco sit outside the loco sheds

#2 i have a new loco!, not many of you know but i recently helped out get some photos for the upcoming accucraft cavan and letrim 4-4-0 tank loco whilst i was on holiday and David Fltecher gave me a Bachmann climax with DCC sound for doing the work for him!.
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#3 the CCT is Ordering a PDF models baldwin within the next few Weeks for use on the line . here is a photo of what im trying to achieve with it.
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Post by LNR » Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:55 am

Those top two Loco Shed pics. look good Mitch, good to see some stationary steam engines and a roller too. The loco Shed, coal stage and the platform all have a VR look to them.The Climax earning its keep too, well done.
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Post by Mitch stack » Tue Jan 14, 2020 11:00 pm

Thanks Grant, the climax is getting a new Cylinder wheel at the moment but all is going well, hopefully will order the Baldwin by the end of the week too.

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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by FWLR » Wed Jan 15, 2020 9:35 am

You are having a ball Mitch with those locos. :thumbright:
I bet you can't wait to get the Baldwin :happy3:

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Post by Andrew » Wed Jan 15, 2020 3:56 pm

FWLR wrote: ↑Wed Jan 15, 2020 9:35 am You are having a ball Mitch with those locos.
Absolutely! I love a nice crowded shed scene. Did you get any more photos?

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Post by Mitch stack » Thu Jan 16, 2020 7:47 am

Hi Andrew yes I did , here are a few photos for you. Also was looking through old editions of SMT last night and saw your previous West Kent line in there! Lovely photos in said article too.
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Post by LNR » Thu Jan 16, 2020 10:03 am

That cutting is going to be a great photo point.
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Post by Andrew » Thu Jan 16, 2020 2:37 pm

LNR wrote: ↑Thu Jan 16, 2020 10:03 am That cutting is going to be a great photo point.
I agree! I really like the shot of Sammy with the timber wagons...

Glad you liked the article Mitch - it seems like a long time ago now! Which it was, I suppose...

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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by Mitch stack » Fri Jan 17, 2020 5:20 am

Indeed it is grant! Took about 6 months to level it enough that manual locos can go through it ok, been a pain to get it working but that’s the fun of Garden railways !, working in real conditions.
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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by Mitch stack » Fri Jan 24, 2020 10:25 am

Hi folks, a few bits and bobs have happened since i last posted!,
#1 ive brought another Tipper , Found a bachmann tipper on ebay and i brought it and have converted it to centre buffer couplings, due to debut on Melbourne sparks eltham south electric tramway this coming weekend.
#2 The baldwin has been ordered , the Baldwin has been printed and assembled for shipping from PDF models and will be built with manual control via a DPDT switch and a speed controller .

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Post by Mitch stack » Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:53 am

hey folks, been a while since i have last updated and a few things has happened so i thought i might update!,
The cutting has had a bit of leveling work done to it which included digging the cutting back so it can be relatively level throughout the cutting.
The log bogies have had some weight added so they run much nicer.
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Robin Runs by with a log train.

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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by Andrew » Mon Jun 01, 2020 11:00 am

Glad to hear you'remaking progress Mitch - and that's a great photo!

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