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Post by weary on Jan 14, 2023 21:53:11 GMT
Yep, it is a 'Schools Class' model; i.e. the Southern Railway Class V. It is described as 'an improved model' (Quote Engineering in Miniature magazine, Jan 2023 p45) , and Nick Feast (in my opinion) models to a high standard. Thus I anticipate a model to modern standards compared to the now quite elderly LBSC design.
Matters may be a little clearer from 19th January when the magazine becomes available in UK.
Phil
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Post by weary on Jan 8, 2023 9:10:40 GMT
The 2 1/2" gauge society have drawings to 2 1/2 gauge. Maybe worth contacting them to see what the drawings are like & if they may of assistance?? (Apologies if you are already aware) Phil
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Post by weary on Dec 25, 2022 8:57:39 GMT
Don't know if you have spotted this posting by Steamtrainfiend on 24th December 2022 at 01:22AM (scroll down) on page 39 in the thread 'Don Young's Black 5' which may be of interest & worth following-up? +, although I realise that you have purchased spring steel strip don't forget that you could make your springs either fully or partially using phosphor-bronze strip which would be 'softer'. Phil
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Post by weary on Dec 16, 2022 9:13:49 GMT
This guy appears to have found a sketch drawing of 4-2-4T 'No.9'. I suspect that the book the poster references is actually 'Experiments with Steam: Landmarks in Unusual British Steam Locomotive Design, 1846 - 1959'. But you would have to check that. Phil
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Post by weary on Nov 22, 2022 11:45:08 GMT
Error in posting, so deleted. Apologies. Phil
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Post by weary on Nov 18, 2022 20:03:33 GMT
Quote from johnd above:
I was told there is no option in the test code to 2x wp retest an old boiler, and the code states that a home built boiler need to be inspected several times internally during construction. Therefore he would not even look at it.
So, all the locomotives sold privately or by dealers, like Station Road Steam etc., without boiler test paperwork must have brand new boilers made for them, and furthermore if made by an amateur then must be inspected during construction, if they are to be used at public clubs as there is no process for testing existing boilers???
Apologies for the stupid question; but is this correct? Can someone authoritively clarify please?
Regards, Phil
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Post by weary on Sept 28, 2022 11:33:24 GMT
Sale of Goods Act (1979) was replaced by The Consumer Rights Act in October 2015. Consumer Rights Act overview here. Regards, Phil
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Post by weary on Sept 23, 2022 7:09:08 GMT
1952 Volume 106, Issues 2644 (April 16 1952) pages 462 & following, & Issue 2658 (May 1 1952), pages 559 & following. Searchable index here itech.net.au/modelengineer/Regards, Phil
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Post by weary on Sept 22, 2022 21:22:39 GMT
Tony, (and others of course), I had some Clupet rings made by Rufford Steam Works. If you don't fancy making your own they will give you a quote. I found them very good, albeit taking a couple of weeks longer than they originally quoted. Regards, Phil
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Post by weary on Aug 24, 2022 7:35:06 GMT
Hello 'Tinkertenor', The drawings I referenced are available to order from the National Railway Museum. Download their list of 'Swindon Drawings' for further info'. I suspect that these drawings would be of very limited use indeed for your purposes. For your usage I would have thought that a source such as ' The Vale of Rheidol in Detail' would, along with similar resources, have suitable drawings. I suspect that the small-scale popular Railway Modelling magazines have published drawings in the past. The Vale of Rheidol railway itself may be able to assist and direct you as to drawing sources - I suspect that yours is a relatively common quest! Regards & best of luck, Phil
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Post by weary on Aug 22, 2022 15:20:40 GMT
Hello Erwin, Blackgates Engineering hold the rights to many (all?) of Michael Breeze's drawings. Although the DRG 01 pacific is not listed in their catalogue this may simply be because they do not supply castings for this model and consider that it would be of limited interest in the UK market. It may be worthwhile enquiring of Blackgates for information or any suggestions that they may be able to provide. You may have more success with a phone enquiry rather then email if possible. Best of luck, Phil
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Post by weary on Apr 8, 2022 20:25:17 GMT
You haven't changed a bit!!
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Post by weary on Mar 29, 2022 12:33:58 GMT
Hello Roger,
Just to let you know that your injector articles in Model Engineer have stimulated a letter to the editor printed in the current Model Engineer; Vol.228, No.4687, 25 March -7 April 2022:
"What a good series of articles by Roger Froud (issues 4682 to 4685) - good to know someone is prepared to experiment. This might even tempt me to think about making an injector! Must be just coincidence that Mr Froud has almost the same surname as the Froude who was a significant hydrodynamics expert after whom the Froude number is based (all to do with speed and waterline length of boats I think).
"Anyway, in the latest episode Mr Froud mentions that he can't get SAE660 in 1/4 inch diameter - you can get Colphos which is pretty much the same.
Regards,
Duncan Webster"
(Posted as I believe that you don't 'take' Model Engineer magazine.)
Addendum: Duncan Webster is a regular poster on Model Engineer website.
Regards, Phil.
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Post by weary on Mar 27, 2022 15:38:13 GMT
Hello Andrew,
To answer your question posed immediately above here is part of my response posted on The Model Engineer website:
"As John Baguley has written above [on Model Engineer web-site] you have the most 'awkward' castings (i.e. loco wheels & cylinders) already machined and fitted. Anything else can be fabricated or made from solid etc. The Great Western (GW) were exponents of standard fittings so castings from other designs may well be appropriate. Similarly a tender (and associated castings) from another GW design may be suitable. I'm not a GW 'enthusiast' myself so cannot advise; this forum, where there are posters who know that kind of thing, is the place for those detail questions and subsequent information and discussion."
I don't know if you can change the title of this thread to something more appropriate now, along the lines of "GW Hall, 5" gauge, discussion" perhaps??
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Post by weary on Feb 3, 2022 20:43:27 GMT
Eileen's Emporium in UK carries 4mm x 4mm 'T' section in brass amongst many other sections which may be adaptable to your requirements. Regards, Phil.
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Post by weary on Jan 12, 2022 8:53:23 GMT
A 'handy' source of tinplate can be restaurants, take-aways, etc. Their cooking-oil is often delivered in nice large tins about 18 inches tall and 15 inches diameter some of which become 'rubbish' once the oil has been used.
Regards, Phil
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Post by weary on Jan 3, 2022 11:57:14 GMT
Fuses & circuit and component protection for 50VA 6V + 6V output transformer (UK scenario):Following-on from Tim's and Neal's previous comments: On Mains input side the maximum current current drawn by the transformer under normal usage is 0.21Amp (50 VA/ 230V), so a 3 Amp plug-fitted cartridge fuse would be appropriate??? (Sizes for this specific fitting are limited to 3A, 5A, 13A in UK) Or, alternatively a separate 1Amp fuse or circuit-breaker??? However, on DC output side in order to 'protect the transformer': If/When a single tapping is used giving 6Volts the normal current would be (up to) 4Amps (50VA/2 x 6V ??) Thus a 6Amp fuse/circuit breaker would be appropriate??? The same applies to the two output tapings wired in series = 12V output at 4A??? However, when the two output tapings are wired in parallel the output will be (up to) 8Amps necessitating a 12Amp fuse/circuit-breaker??? So, potentially, depending on wiring, two separate protection devices one for each circuit would be best to protect the transformer??? Asides: I assume that Pete's wiring of the voltage regulator on the input (mains) side of the transformer means that the output is varied proportionally when voltage is reduced ........ otherwise the output Amperage goes up as the Voltage decreases! i.e. if not then when regulated to 2Volt output gives 12.5Amp (50VA/ 2 x 2Volt). This would make the calculation of any 'protection device' far more complex. I have in mind a panel-mounted circuit breaker of this kind, typical ebay link, which seem to be available in 1Amp increments In no way criticising other's thought provoking contributions, but on a rather 'philosophical' point, and at the risk of causing apoplexy in those with knowledge: I can see the advantage(s) of a correctly rated fuse/circuit-breaker on the AC input side. However, given the likely use and demand cycle during modelling use is a transformer protection device really necessary on the output side, or just gilding the lily? Maybe simplicity wins over the probability of 'frying' the transformer? Perhaps for 'our' kind of usage if experience shows the transformer gets 'hot' a cooling fan would be more appropriate?? Regards, Phil
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Post by weary on Jan 2, 2022 9:14:17 GMT
Thanks Pete and Neale for the very helpful responses.
I'm guessing that the (Frost) 'boost button' simply wires the second 6Volt output in either series or parallel to the first, 'principal', power output. I assumed only one of the 6Volt output coils would be used under 'normal' conditions. From the Frost circuit diagrams and Pete's comments & videos I had supposed that 'boost' added the second 6Volt output in series thus giving 12Volt, however after considering Neale's response immediately above, I am thinking that perhaps it wires it in parallel to give a higher amperage, but still at 6Volt. The wiring/switch for that second option would be simpler. The output, 6Volt side of the (Frost) transformer is clearly visible in Pete's initial post, first pic - seems to show separate output connections 0 on left hand side and 0 and 6 on right hand side with both 0 bridged together and both 6 bridged together. No output connection to left-hand '6' output. (Maybe series or parallel output makes no difference for this use and/or simply needs some experimentation.)
Anyway, more 'stuff' for me to mull-over and experiment with once unit is built.
Regards, Phil
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