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- Fri May 17, 2024 12:32 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 651
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Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Sorry about this. I just posted an answer to Peter's comment but it didn't load. So, another cupee doll to Peter, it is the flexible gas connection between engine and tender. I'm building a Roundhouse Fowler and don't want the gas tank perched up in the roof of the cab. I'm using a bigger gas tank i...
- Fri May 17, 2024 7:16 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 651
- Views: 247961
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
This Item caused much deep thought, consultation with experts Gordon Watson and GTB of this forum, and several mudmaps on various scraps of paper.
And it is ???
Grant.
Very happy with how this turned out, and tested OK too.And it is ???
Grant.
- Wed May 15, 2024 9:32 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 651
- Views: 247961
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Well this Pic. really gives the game away. I wanted a boiler gauge glass that really worked. I did have some theories but the first iteration worked, so I didn't continue. I've made the upper passages as large as I could (all 3/16th diam.) but I think the main point is the blow down. On several stea...
- Wed May 15, 2024 3:53 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Nolwyn Valley Tramway
- Replies: 154
- Views: 35009
Re: Nolwyn Valley Tramway
An "ear" raising ride for Gromit!
Grant.
Grant.
- Wed May 15, 2024 2:21 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 651
- Views: 247961
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Twenty eight hand filed (in a jig) nuts from 3/32" brass rod. I've said before "you don't have to be mad, but it helps"
To decorate the valve chest covers.
Grant.- Tue May 14, 2024 12:13 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 651
- Views: 247961
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Correct on both counts. Actually there is a red and black aspect to this as this pic shows :lol: . The device applied to the loco showing the "drains" under the cylinders (not giving the identity of the loco yet, though those in the know might guess). Simulated Draincock Device 2.JPG Grant.
- Mon May 13, 2024 9:37 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 651
- Views: 247961
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
I'll have to give you the cupee doll for that Drew. Yes with the piston in the forward position the cylinders exhaust up the stack, the rear position directs it to two outlets facing forward under the cylinders to represent cylinder drains. It's actually a design from a sadly passed friend Jock D he...
- Mon May 13, 2024 8:47 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 651
- Views: 247961
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Sorry Rik, no cupee doll for you.
Grant.
Grant.
- Mon May 13, 2024 2:46 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 651
- Views: 247961
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
OK I'm putting a new loco together as hinted to recently. I would like to include all the features I have wanted, but due to my impatience with previous builds have not included.
So time for a guessing game! The first fitting.
Grant.
So time for a guessing game! The first fitting.
Grant.
- Thu May 09, 2024 2:34 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Accucraft Shay
- Replies: 7
- Views: 292
Re: Accucraft Shay
I second everything Graeme has said, my 3 cylinder Shay had to have work done under warranty out of the box. Atrocious Quality control, if it exists. Grades are not a problem, however I don't believe they are an engine to run too often like a Rod driven loco. the drive line is far more susceptible t...
- Thu May 09, 2024 1:37 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 651
- Views: 247961
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
This small pile, a bigger one at the back A quiet Wednesday afternoon 2.JPG and an even bigger one at the front P5090001.JPG Time to get a man with a chipper in. In some ways I can see an advantage in the lack of tree cover over Nayook, no bird s*** all over the buildings, and no leaves to be foreve...
- Thu May 09, 2024 1:26 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The (Windmill Hill) Welsh Highland Railway
- Replies: 772
- Views: 335290
Re: The (Windmill Hill) Welsh Highland Railway
I can only echo Peters words, I hope both Andrews can again find the will to repair/rebuild their great railways to be even better.
Grant.
Grant.
- Wed May 08, 2024 10:55 am
- Forum: Scenery
- Topic: A Quiet Sunday
- Replies: 283
- Views: 132804
Re: A Quiet Sunday
Thanks Phillip, was probably more a test of the operator!
At least I don't have to keep logging in now I'm not using a borrowed computer.
Grant.
At least I don't have to keep logging in now I'm not using a borrowed computer.
Grant.
- Wed May 08, 2024 8:38 am
- Forum: Scenery
- Topic: A Quiet Sunday
- Replies: 283
- Views: 132804
Re: A Quiet Sunday
It's ten minutes to five on a quiet Wednesday afternoon, and Chas. is eager to get away tonight. He hopes no one is about to turn up for petrol at the last minute.
PS a pic test, new computer.
PPS going to have to get some trees for background next.
Grant.PS a pic test, new computer.
PPS going to have to get some trees for background next.
- Mon May 06, 2024 12:08 am
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Merlin Maestro - Help Needed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 416
Re: Merlin Maestro - Help Needed
The crankpins on a two cylinder engine should lead by 90 degrees. Convention holds that the starboard side leads the port on a railway locomotive.
Grant.
Grant.
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:14 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 651
- Views: 247961
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Thanks fella's
I've also managed to break the computer, trying to get back on air.
Grant.
I've also managed to break the computer, trying to get back on air.
Grant.
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:23 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Railway in the Valley of the Mill
- Replies: 356
- Views: 78307
Re: The Railway in the Valley of the Mill
Fabulous video, of a fabulous line. You really get a sense of covering distance.
Grant.
Grant.
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 3:52 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 651
- Views: 247961
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Thanks Aaron,
Now just have to wait until all the sawdust from the chainsaw blows away before I run an oily steam loco, battery for a bit I suspect.
Grant.
Now just have to wait until all the sawdust from the chainsaw blows away before I run an oily steam loco, battery for a bit I suspect.
Grant.
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:57 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 651
- Views: 247961
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Thanks, that's the easy part. Now I've got to get rid of an awfull lot of large timber.
Grant
Grant
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:24 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 651
- Views: 247961
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
In typical country town fashion, word got out quickly and plenty of help was available. The Shire men's priority was the re-establishment of the road access, while the railway track gang concentrated on track clearance. P4050005.JPG The press photographer covered the progress for the newspaper. P405...