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I always understood it to mean covered walk or open gallery , but then I am from Briftol and may be confussed with Cloysters...

Lonsdaler wrote: ↑Tue Mar 30, 2021 2:40 pm I have always said 'clare-ess-tory', .......

That was how I always pronounced it until a few years ago. I wonder where we got our pronunciation from, as clearly (aka clarely), the accepted pronunciation is clear-story

Rik

Thanks all - clearstory it is for me from now on And as Philip says, it does make sense. It's awful trying to pronounce a word in this confounded language that you have only ever seen written down. Or is that just hyperbole?

Almost there now, despite several days in the garden taking up valuable modelling time. The main bodywork of all five coaches is now complete, including inner panelling, seating and windows. I have added antimacassars to the first class compartments, although when the roofs are permanently fixed who will know?.... I'm pleased to say the five new bogies and wheel sets arrived today so more progress to report soon.

Time to fit the bogies. I have chosen sets from Swift Sixteen, which are very good quality at a reasonable price, particularly bearing in mind I need five sets!
The problem I face is that they are designed to be fitted from inside the carriage and I like to fix roofs permanently, meaning that should one work loose or need replacing it would not be possible to get at the screw head.
So.... pause for thought.
My solution is to modify the casting so that I can set the screw from underneath but still use the clever built-in tilt mechanism.
The first thing is to drill a pilot hole through the centre for the screw to be accurately set from underneath. Then cut the casting in two, separating the round top part from the base plate. The two cut faces are now sanded smooth....

Next is to add a plasticard piece to make up for the thickness of the cutting blade width (Bandsaw). This also gives a smooth surface for the upturned top section to rub against when turning...... Now I can glue the upturned circular flat top section to the underside of the carriage, ensuring the tilt mechanism is correctly aligned, then screw the wheel carrier from underneath. I can easily modify the ride height too if needed, simply by adding more plasticard blocks and longer screws...... simples!

Ingenious!

Rik

First pair of bogies are now fitted to test the theory and they work exactly as planned (I'm relieved to say!) ......
As a result of this I felt confident enough to cut all of the other bogies and can fit them to the rest of the coaches.

That's an ingenious workaround Peter, well executed as usual.

The first of the Lineside Hut coaches having its official photograph taken on the line. The bogies work very well so I'm happy with the way my surgery went. A small lead flashing sheet (900 x 550) has been glued to the underside of the floor to add weight low-down as the coach is very lightweight, this improves the ride considerably.

This coach will be the first-class accommodation for the Lord of the Manor and his family when travelling away from home. It will be part of the train which incudes the horsebox and Brougham.....

The remainder of the five 'Lineside Hut' coaches are now complete and stand in-line for their photograph on the railway.....
I am very satisfied with their look, they have been a real pleasure to build, plenty of opportunity to add detail, both inside and out. The quality of the material is superb and the standard of cutting of individual parts is perfect.....
My next kit might not be such a wonderful experience, time will tell.

Just brilliant Peter. They do look very nice on your line. I really like the Lord of the Manors coach, very posh...

Your work on them are an inspiration to me. I am hoping to get our line in full operation soon and then I can look at getting more coaches a bit like yours, but maybe not as well finished...

Beautifully done, Peter. Hope to see them in the flesh sometime soon.

Rik

Superb, what an impressive looking train they make together. Will you be modelling carriage sheds for them? I can't imagine BURPS management, having acquired a fine looking rake like that, would want to leave them at the mercy of the elements for long...

I'll send a parcel down Peter with all the kits requiring assembly in GWLR's store! Can you return them completed in a fortnight's time?
Wonderful, prolific workmanship as usual.

Hi Peter,

I love the full brake with the horse box and carriage truck. I was just thinking that there couldn't be a better livery for a coach of that type when you come along with four more of at least equal beauty! Well done and thanks for the continued inspiration.

SVLR Andrew

Peter Butler wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:20 pm

My next kit might not be such a wonderful experience, time will tell.

I added this line to my post above as it referred to a kit I purchased as part of the job-lot, which included the Lineside Hut coaches. It will be challenging for several reasons, which will all become clear when I do eventually start it. For now a new kit has arrived on my workbench, which I am more than eager to build straight away.....
This is the Jerry Irwin, Transporter Wagon, which includes goods wagon load .....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Transporter- ... SwxhNgeX-K

I'm going to enjoy this!

So am I when you have built it Peter. Nice seeing you build kits and take them to the next level with your work on them.

Peter Butler wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:20 pm The remainder of the five 'Lineside Hut' coaches are now complete and stand in-line for their photograph on the railway.....

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I am very satisfied with their look, they have been a real pleasure to build, plenty of opportunity to add detail, both inside and out. The quality of the material is superb and the standard of cutting of individual parts is perfect.....

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My next kit might not be such a wonderful experience, time will tell.

I love how these have turned out, great work as ever!

I was going to put this message on to show progress of a kit I am building for a friend. It might now be seen as a tribute to its manufacturer, Peter Farley of PDF Models, who sadly passed away recently, and mention of this can be found in 'General Garden Railways' on this Forum.
PDF kits have been wonderful, well made (3D printed) kits at very reasonable prices and I have made three to date. What effect this will have on the company in future remains to be seen but I will certainly be a customer again if at all possible.
This is the PDF 'Double Fairlie' ready for chassis and RC to be fitted (by a friend) before handing back to its rightful owner...... My sincere condolences go to Peters family, this is devastating news.

That is very sad news indeed. I have one of his SKYLARKS, yet to finish.

Condolences to Leanne and family.