A February Loco
- Peter Butler
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A February Loco
It just had to come along at some point!
This is my latest offering to the ever growing stable of motive power.... you would think I like playing trains, but I don't. I make them and that's enough to satisfy me.
This new one is based very loosely on a DeWinton. It is on a home built chassis with alluminium frames, steel frame spacers (bought) wheels and cranks (also from a manufacturer) 6v motor and gearbox (IP I think?) and various bits including LEGO gears.
The pistons operate from gears mounted on the axle.
Bodywork is plasticard with dozens of home made stamped rivets, each one lovingly placed with a dab of adhesive and a sharp pointed instrument. (I'm having my eyes tested tomorrow!!!)
This is my latest offering to the ever growing stable of motive power.... you would think I like playing trains, but I don't. I make them and that's enough to satisfy me.
This new one is based very loosely on a DeWinton. It is on a home built chassis with alluminium frames, steel frame spacers (bought) wheels and cranks (also from a manufacturer) 6v motor and gearbox (IP I think?) and various bits including LEGO gears.
The pistons operate from gears mounted on the axle.
Bodywork is plasticard with dozens of home made stamped rivets, each one lovingly placed with a dab of adhesive and a sharp pointed instrument. (I'm having my eyes tested tomorrow!!!)
Interesting as I'm having similar ideas for one of the Essel Engineering chassis that I bought of Ebay recently.
Batteries in the boiler and turn the funnel for speed control.
Batteries in the boiler and turn the funnel for speed control.
Mike
Wood Valley Works
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Wood Valley Light Railway
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- Peter Butler
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I was thinking more along the lines of having the whole of the funnel turning for the speed control.
Mike
Wood Valley Works
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- MDLR
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Re: A February Loco
I reckon you need your head testing!Peter Butler:96803 wrote:(I'm having my eyes tested tomorrow!!!)
It's certainly going to be a VERY nice loco!
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- Peter Butler
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Re: A February Loco
Eyes have passed the test...... On the waiting list for a Head transplant!MDLR:96808 wrote:I reckon you need your head testing! :salute: :lol:Peter Butler:96803 wrote:(I'm having my eyes tested tomorrow!!!)
It's certainly going to be a VERY nice loco!
- Dannypenguin
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Like the look of this
Dan
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Dean Forest Railway Society website - http://dfrsociety.org/
- Peter Butler
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- Peter Butler
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I like the fancy boiler top and funnel, is this going to be an Emett
style De-Winton
style De-Winton
Mike
Wood Valley Works
http://www.woodvalleyworks.co.uk
Wood Valley Light Railway
http://www.wvlr.co.uk
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Well spotted.... it is an Emett style DeWinton! My Emetts have been sadly neglected for the past few months, so it is time to put things straight.WVLR:96923 wrote:I like the fancy boiler top and funnel, is this going to be an Emett
style De-Winton ;)
Brian, it is BRIGHT at this stage, but when it is covered in various useless accessories it should calm down...
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Now you have heard of 'Polar Bear' and 'Sea Lion'..... well meet....
'Snail'
Looking a lot less yellow now Brian!
Still to follow is the Emett style driver. He will be made from an artists poseable figure which is about 1/12th scale. He can be stuck permanently in any stance, clothed with Miliput and painted. I have used this method before and it seems OK. The head shown in the picture will probably not be the one finally used as I would like someone younger looking.
My March 'loco' might not be a loco at all as I am getting behind with my plans for the winter season. If so the post for that will be elsewhere.
'Snail'
Looking a lot less yellow now Brian!
Still to follow is the Emett style driver. He will be made from an artists poseable figure which is about 1/12th scale. He can be stuck permanently in any stance, clothed with Miliput and painted. I have used this method before and it seems OK. The head shown in the picture will probably not be the one finally used as I would like someone younger looking.
My March 'loco' might not be a loco at all as I am getting behind with my plans for the winter season. If so the post for that will be elsewhere.
Absolutely Fantastic, I especially like the Windermere Kettle.
Mike
Wood Valley Works
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Wood Valley Light Railway
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Wood Valley Works
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Wood Valley Light Railway
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