Garden Railway Forum

LNR:119522 wrote:I'm not into bikes Phil, but it always struck me that it wasn't a gear ratio set up for speed,  probably more for a very low powered 1907? motor.
Grant.

I've just looked again, and zoomed in, to realise it's not a coaster style push bike Which certainly explains the unusual crank/rear cog configuration!

Model is a 1907 Harley Davidson I think. lost the box, and it's not written on it, but I think that's right. The only one I could find that fitted my 1927 time frame.
I actually machined new pulleys that were round as opposed to what was supplied, and a proper belt so it runs true. Don't know why!
Grant.

Well, Nayook has been ringing to the sound of a squaring axe and an adze, as a local fencing contractor set about constructing the new stockyards.



Rain stopped play, but there was time to check that all was correct and to railway clearance standards.



The contractor has promised to return as soon as possible and complete the job, a brown paper bag was seen to be passed rather slyly to him by a Shire Rep. no doubt something about specifications (wink, wink.)
Grant.

Outstanding shots Grant. I looked more than once at the second shot to be sure it wasn't a 12" to the foot shot!

As ever, Grant, I am envious of the realism your railway creates.

Rik

Thanks Andrew and Rik.
Fencing completed today, gate swung, water trough in, Shire man happy.



A few cattle were given a drink, they seem to approve of facilities.


Grant.

Excellent again Grant... the 'girls' look very comfortable in there and have left their mark!

The first half dozen head of cattle were loaded today.



The Stock Agent checked numbers and condition, (mind you so did Paddy sitting on the post, he had to use both hands to work out how much money he would make).



A few taps with a stick, and the cattle took to the race and ramp like they were born to it.
Grant.

Fantastic Grant, absolutely fantastic. I can't remember the last time I saw such realism.

Put me down for the first load of manure swept from the pens, my allotment garden could do with it this winter!

Andrew

Wonderful Grant, most atmospheric, you could be there!

So many working doors/gates. I love things that work the way they are supposed to. Marvelous stuff...

Thanks all for the kind comments.
Andrew, not sure how H.M. Customs would react to a steaming bag of **** travelling half way round the world.
Grant.

Ah well, you're probably right Grant. I bet they'd charge import duty on it too!

The Blackbirds always conspire to keep the Per-way gang in work.



The gang replacing ballast at the Warringine Creek culvert.
Grant.

Is that some sort of motor mule on a RH Katie chassis?

Whatever it is made of it looks just right and if you blank out the shed in the background, the scene is so real.

Thanks Peter, Tom the loco is a home build on a Katie chassis. I took inspiration from the Baldwin petrol mechanicals (Moelwyn) and Fowlers.



I particularly wanted an open engine area if possible, so the battery size determined the sloping box. Unfortunately It's so restrictive I've given up on NiMH and it has been running with a Lipo. More voltage and lasts as long as a tank of fuel probably.
Grant.

Thanks for the info Grant, looks great.

What motor/gearing is it running? I am looking to buy/build something that has good slow running for shunting.

LNR:120726 wrote:Thanks Peter, Tom the loco is a home build on a Katie chassis. I took inspiration from the Baldwin petrol mechanicals (Moelwyn) and Fowlers.



I particularly wanted an open engine area if possible, so the battery size determined the sloping box. Unfortunately It's so restrictive I've given up on NiMH and it has been running with a Lipo. More voltage and lasts as long as a tank of fuel probably.
Grant.

Great model - you've done such a good job - I thought it was Moelwyn when i first saw it - so thumbs up there!

The Loco has a 540 size motor(with a flux ring) and drives a belt reduction to a grease packed worm reduction box axle mounted. All home made. It pulls very strongly, only limited by it's weight. Can be quite fast too. It's used very frequently and is built to last.
Grant.