Stuart's occasional rolling stock thread - Corris tie rod waggon

[StuartJ]

That looks very nice. The wooden wedges add to the realism as well.

Thanks! The wedges are a bit big but there is a surprisingly wide space to fill with slabs.

[StuartJ]

Next up is the 'Tie Rod' waggon from Aberllefenni Quarry, now preserved in the Museum at Corris. I was originally going to scratch build a pair of these, and had collected some bearings and brake gear from Dean Goods, together with suitable wheels and axles from Peter Binnie. However, in the meantime PS Models brought out a kit for these waggons so I purchased a pair at last years 16mm show at Stoneleigh.


Corris Railway by Stuart, on Flickr

From the PS Models website:


I'm not a fan of the 'inside bearings with fake outside bearings' method used by several 16mm manufacturers (including PS Models) so I have rearranged the PS Models MDF parts to give a more prototypical underframe, and mated them with the Dean Goods bearings and brake gear. (Note that the Dean Goods bearings are only half the depth they should be, so I have used pairs glued together). With the addition of styrene strapping and washers, together with lots of Cambrian boltheads, I'm happy with the result, but possibly a case of 'if I was going there I wouldn't start from here.'


PS Models/Dean Goods Corris Tie Rod Waggon by Stuart, on Flickr


PS Models/Dean Goods Corris Tie Rod Waggon by Stuart, on Flickr

[Old Man Aaron]

Looks excellent. I quite like the date and "whodunnit" written underneath, a great idea.

[ge_rik]

Looks like a faithful representation.
Incidentally, the last time I was in Corris, I drove up the valley to Aberllefenni. I couldn't help thinking it was a shame the Corris can't extend its line in that direction. It's quite picturesque. I suppose getting running rights through the village is the main obstacle.

Rik

[StuartJ]

Looks excellent. I quite like the date and "whodunnit" written underneath, a great idea.

Thanks. The marking is partly for visiting other railways and partly to remind myself what and when I've built as opposed to bought secondhand.

[StuartJ]

Looks like a faithful representation.
Incidentally, the last time I was in Corris, I drove up the valley to Aberllefenni. I couldn't help thinking it was a shame the Corris can't extend its line in that direction. It's quite picturesque. I suppose getting running rights through the village is the main obstacle.

Rik

Thanks. Unfortunately the houses immediately above Corris station have been extended over the trackbed, and there are various obstruction further up too.

[StuartJ]

Now painted and with drawbar added. The frame is a little chunky compared to the trestle waggon but I'm happy overall.

I've also managed to bend up the cab for the Manning Wardle. The bends aren't quite in the right place (too high up) so it's come out taller and narrower than intended, but it fits, it's square and it didn't snap so I will run with it!


PS Models/Dean Goods Corris Tie Rod Waggon by Stuart, on Flickr


PS Models/Dean Goods Corris Tie Rod Waggon by Stuart, on Flickr