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GVT in miniature

Post by ge_rik » Sat Nov 20, 2021 7:15 pm

As you may have seen from the 3D printing thread, I am embarking on a new adventure - an 0-16.5 representation of parts of the Glyn Valley Tramway.

Firstly, as rationale for this choice of prototype
  • I seldom use the 45mm gauge test track in my workshop as the curves are a bit tight
  • I fancy having something inside which I can work on during the winter
  • 0-16.5 would suit the location well
  • The GVT is a shoo-in for 0-16.5 as in 7mm scale 16.5mm track is around 2' 4.5" gauge
  • The Glyn Valley is less than an hour's drive away
  • I love the locos and the rolling stock, especially the 4 wheeled coaches
  • I intend to 3D print everything to keep costs down
  • The railway carried slightly more goods than passengers - so appeals to my love for freight management
  • I already have accumulated a reasonable library of books and photos of the railway and trackbed
On the latter point, I went to the NGRS library today (at Apedale) and borrowed a couple of their books and got a few more photos from their archives (one of which is attached). Just to whet your appetites (not a picture I've seen published before ..........
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Although not primarily a garden railway, there is scope for me to extend the workshop line into the great outdoors - as they say, watch this space!!

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Post by philipy » Sat Nov 20, 2021 8:48 pm

ge_rik wrote: Sat Nov 20, 2021 7:15 pm I am embarking on a new adventure - an 0-16.5 representation of parts of the Glyn Valley Tramway.

[*]I intend to 3D print everything to keep costs down
I'm sure I remember somebody who was really reluctant to start 3D printing because he wasn't sure he could justify the expense, etc. :lol: :roll:

Looking forward to seeing this roll out.
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Post by ge_rik » Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:06 pm

philipy wrote: Sat Nov 20, 2021 8:48 pm
ge_rik wrote: Sat Nov 20, 2021 7:15 pm I am embarking on a new adventure - an 0-16.5 representation of parts of the Glyn Valley Tramway.

[*]I intend to 3D print everything to keep costs down
I'm sure I remember somebody who was really reluctant to start 3D printing because he wasn't sure he could justify the expense, etc. :lol: :roll:

Looking forward to seeing this roll out.
How times change ........

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Post by Soar Valley Light » Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:02 am

Hi Rik,

Sounds like a good idea and a great project. I share our fascination with the GVT and look forward to seeing this develop. Considering the drop in temperatures this morning I'm sure most peoples thoughts have turned to indoor projects.

That's a great picture, full of useful detail - but what an odd place to have hooked off and left a raft of vehicles!

Keep us posted (I know you will)

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Post by ge_rik » Sun Nov 21, 2021 12:25 pm

Soar Valley Light wrote: Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:02 am That's a great picture, full of useful detail - but what an odd place to have hooked off and left a raft of vehicles!
My thinking as well - seems strange to leave the stock across the points unless the photo was taken in the midst of shunting operations

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Post by ge_rik » Mon Nov 22, 2021 2:42 pm

Only slow progress, I'm afraid. Life keeps getting in the way ..............
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Post by BorisSpencer » Mon Nov 22, 2021 2:45 pm

At least once done, you can simply size it to any other scale, within reason.

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Post by philipy » Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:12 pm

Rik,
I know you have a selection of GVT books etc, but just in case you missed this one, there is a 7mm Narrow Gauge Assoc, Narrow Lines Extra, No. 9, Buildings & Structures, which has a few GVT buildings drawings in. It has some Southwold drawings as well, so you probably do have it, but better safe than sorry. :)
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Post by ge_rik » Tue Nov 23, 2021 10:01 am

philipy wrote: Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:12 pm Rik,
I know you have a selection of GVT books etc, but just in case you missed this one, there is a 7mm Narrow Gauge Assoc, Narrow Lines Extra, No. 9, Buildings & Structures, which has a few GVT buildings drawings in. It has some Southwold drawings as well, so you probably do have it, but better safe than sorry. :)
Actually, I don't think I do have that. I might try tracking it down.

I thought I'd look for a copy of the hardback book "Rails to Glyn Ceiriog : Part 2" which has drawings and plans. It retails for £65 so I thought I'd get it as a combined Christmas and birthday present. The only (secondhand) copy I can find is ....... £950!!!

Unfortunately, the NGRS library doesn't have a copy either otherwise I'd borrow theirs ..... 😕

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Post by ge_rik » Tue Nov 23, 2021 10:06 am

BTW The rotating image was created using this freebie website - https://gifcap.dev/

It enables you to capture any part of the screen and turn it into an animated gif. So I got it to record me rotating the TinkerCAD drawing of the loco which is why there's a hiccup at the end where it loops back to the start. My scrolling isn't as steady as it could be ..... :?

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Post by philipy » Wed Nov 24, 2021 1:40 pm

Just thinking Rik, what power unit/chassis are you going to use, or will you print and scratchbuild that as well?
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Post by ge_rik » Wed Nov 24, 2021 1:56 pm

philipy wrote: Wed Nov 24, 2021 1:40 pm Just thinking Rik, what power unit/chassis are you going to use, or will you print and scratchbuild that as well?
I've bought a Hornby Old Smokey loco so I thought I'd use that and print a pony truck for it.

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Post by ge_rik » Wed Nov 24, 2021 1:57 pm

More or less got the loco body drawn now. A few slight adjustments and then I can start printing
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Post by Old Man Aaron » Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:05 am

A fine addition that'll make to your workshop, Rik. Looking forward to seeing it come together.
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Post by ge_rik » Wed Jan 12, 2022 1:16 pm

It's been a while since I posted anything on progress. As this is more of an indoor (or rather an in-shed) railway than a Garden Railway I feel it shouldn't take up too much forum space. However, for those who are interested, here's how far I've reached.....

1 x Loco, 1 x Closed Third coach, 1 x Open Third coach, 3 x mineral wagons, 1 x brake van

As you can see, they all need tidying up and painting, but things are progressing ....
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Post by philipy » Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:50 pm

I thought you hadn't posted very much, recently, now we can see why. Very nice, looking forward to more as things progress.
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Post by Andrew » Wed Jan 12, 2022 3:19 pm

Nice work, you've really captured the distinctive (and very attractive) look of those...

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Post by SimonWood » Wed Jan 12, 2022 5:18 pm

Looks great Rik. It's been a long while since I modelled in O-16.5 and back then 3D printers weren't a thing, so it's really interesting to see how good your prints are looking in 7mm scale!

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Post by -steves- » Wed Jan 12, 2022 6:08 pm

Rik

Looking absolutely brilliant, great detail.

Would your files scale to 16mm scale? This is one that is high on my to do list :thumbup:
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Post by ge_rik » Wed Jan 12, 2022 6:25 pm

-steves- wrote: Wed Jan 12, 2022 6:08 pm Would your files scale to 16mm scale? This is one that is high on my to do list :thumbup:
I'm more or less certain they will. I've not tried rescaling any of them as yet, but I can't see any reason why they can't.

I've still got a few more items of stock to draw; a couple of coach variations, a van, a slate wagon, a bolster wagon and I want to redo the mineral wagon which I downloaded from Thingiverse. I also want to draw the other d sign of loco, so I'm not yet ready to start rescaling what I've done so far. However, I'll happily post them in the 3D section if anyone fancies having a go in the meantime.

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