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Post by peteh on Nov 21, 2011 0:20:14 GMT
As followers of my occaisional Blowfly build thread will know I am now back from the UK and while over there bought the castings for Northumbrian. I have decided that this locomotive will have priority at the moment - being a smaller engine all mistakes are cheaper! I am at the stage on the blowfly of getting it on it's wheels and doing the cylinders. However, I am still very much a beginner and decided that the Northumbrian is a simpler engine. The Blowfly is not on total hold but I really want to get the Northumbrian boiler made and steamed before embarking on the Blowfly boiler. I have already started the machining of some of the Northumbrian parts (photos will follow later - I'm starting this at work!) but one worry I have is that there seems to be no finished Northumbrians out there - does anyone know of one? Attachments:
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Post by baggo on Nov 21, 2011 0:43:46 GMT
Hi Pete,
The prototype shown in the ME series was built by a fellow member of the 2 1/2" Gauge Association and I don't think he had any problems. I think there were a few cock ups in the drawings in ME due to errors in copying the original drawings. Have a look on the Model Engineer website as there is a section devoted to Northumbrian.
John
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Post by peteh on Nov 21, 2011 1:50:32 GMT
Thanks for the feedback Baggo. I am aware of the dimensioning errors in the first couple of episodes in ME. I have the corrected plans - which is just as well, there are a few parts on the plans but not in the ME article as well
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Post by jasonb on Nov 21, 2011 7:30:34 GMT
Have a good read through the posts on ME Forum as it discusses some errors. The frame errors are not in teh Northumbrian section though!! There is also a link I posted there to a build thread on HMEM with good photos of teh boiler build, second one down www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/threads.asp?t=160J |
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Post by peteh on Nov 21, 2011 7:51:42 GMT
Thanks Jason,
I already have that one bookmarked!
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on Nov 21, 2011 8:14:42 GMT
This is very similar to Lion ( between Rocket and Lion ) and they are of the same era , I build two Lions , I sold one lately and the buyer was amazed of what it could do for its size and weight . These engines are unique , easy to transport and fun to operate .I build two in less than a year , one has not been steam tested yet , one day soon , the other one has run on many tracks .I am sure you will enjoy this engine and will be liked by other members of your club .Have fun and good luck .
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Post by peteh on Nov 21, 2011 8:44:30 GMT
Hi Shawki,
What gauge was your Lion? Northumbrian is 3 1/2" which is possibly a little light to pull me (120Kg approx)!
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on Nov 21, 2011 9:16:06 GMT
My Lions are in 5" g , you can see a short video running at Bathurst / NSW on ground level on my web page .I am sure it will pull you .
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Post by peteh on Nov 21, 2011 11:36:23 GMT
Thanks for the reply Shawki - I thought I'd better build a lighter riding car as well  |
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Post by peteh on Nov 21, 2011 12:41:02 GMT
Photos as promised of progress so far -
I didn' tget the tender hand pump casting so fabricated my own to the same design.
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Post by peteh on Nov 21, 2011 12:43:15 GMT
Image didn't come through  Attachments:
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Post by peteh on Nov 21, 2011 12:44:00 GMT
Buffers - nice and easy Attachments:
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Post by peteh on Nov 21, 2011 12:45:33 GMT
Crank Pins - I've changed all 5BA threads to M3 - just easier to et nuts etc over here in Australia Attachments:
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Post by peteh on Nov 21, 2011 12:47:01 GMT
Eccentrics Valve and Pump Attachments:
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Post by peteh on Nov 21, 2011 12:47:46 GMT
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Post by peteh on Nov 21, 2011 12:48:23 GMT
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Post by peteh on Nov 21, 2011 12:49:15 GMT
Hand Rails - awaiting silver soldering to bolts Attachments:
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Post by peteh on Nov 21, 2011 12:50:15 GMT
Here is how I keep all of the small parts - labelled bags and then kept in a sealed plastic container Attachments:
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Post by peteh on Nov 21, 2011 12:53:13 GMT
Latest addition to my shed. A plastic sleeve from an arts and crafts shop (Jacksons for those in Perth), A1 sized. Keeps my plans easy to read and clean. Also has the additional advantage of keeping the afternoon sun out of my eyes when working on my lathe. I also got a document folio at the same time so I can keep my plans flat and protected in the house. Attachments:
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on Nov 22, 2011 6:28:06 GMT
That is very good Pete , unlike you I put the plan on my desk in the workshop (an old small dinning table ) and place tools on it , write on it , by time I finish from the sheet one can hardly read it . I envy your organization . Good luck .
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