A clearance problem

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A clearance problem

Post by gregh » Mon Mar 14, 2022 5:49 am

My line passes through a natural overhang in the sandstone ledge. It seems the overhanging rock has slid down a little with all our rain, and the railmotor radiator now hits the roof.
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(you can see how the sandstone is turning back to sand on the sleepers.)

I am not looking forward to lying on my back with a hammer and chisel to get some more clearance. It was OK 20 years ago, but doesn't seem to hold the same appeal now.
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Re: A clearance problem

Post by philipy » Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:24 am

With your genius for developing rail mounted oddballs, you need to invent a rail mounted angle grinder! :lol: :lol:
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Re: A clearance problem

Post by ge_rik » Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:46 am

Sounds like a job for one of the grandsons :D

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Re: A clearance problem

Post by Scrat » Mon Mar 14, 2022 8:36 am

How about a minidrill and some scale dynamite?
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Re: A clearance problem

Post by Lonsdaler » Mon Mar 14, 2022 10:11 am

philipy wrote: Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:24 am With your genius for developing rail mounted oddballs, you need to invent a rail mounted angle grinder! :lol: :lol:
I was going to suggest an angle grinder, or better yet a Dremel type cutting/grinding disc. The question is - is there more movement to come? :dontknow:
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Re: A clearance problem

Post by Old Man Aaron » Sun Mar 20, 2022 5:55 am

Ah, those annoying jobs we all procrastinate. :|
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