Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2015 9:28:12 GMT
Bit of a long shot but does anyone have a set of build instructions for the Winson/Modelworks 5" Prairie or has actually built one?
I'm rebuilding one that has been modified to a 2-6-0 tender loco (psuedo Mogul).
GWR Mogul
The valve gear is a mess. The eccentric rods are far too long and the eccentrics are set completely wrong on the driving axle. I'm wondering if the position of the eccentrics was preset from the factory e.g by having predrilled dimples for the grub screws (as on the Polly kit locos), or if they had to be set once the valve gear was complete? The eccentrics on this loco have taper pins through the eccentrics and axle to lock them in (the wrong!) position. Another problem is that the eccentric throw is too short!
John
I'm rebuilding one that has been modified to a 2-6-0 tender loco (psuedo Mogul).
GWR Mogul
The valve gear is a mess. The eccentric rods are far too long and the eccentrics are set completely wrong on the driving axle. I'm wondering if the position of the eccentrics was preset from the factory e.g by having predrilled dimples for the grub screws (as on the Polly kit locos), or if they had to be set once the valve gear was complete? The eccentrics on this loco have taper pins through the eccentrics and axle to lock them in (the wrong!) position. Another problem is that the eccentric throw is too short!
John
