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Post by goneloco62 on Jan 28, 2017 11:43:23 GMT
Hi all, I am new to this and I am building a Simplex 7 1/4 mainly the older not the super simplex.
I have frames and split axle boxes with wheels done. I have recently found photos of a Fowler 2F dock tank engine
which is very similar except for buffers which are bolted on to the round type and windows.
Cheers.
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Post by builder01 on Feb 19, 2017 12:30:04 GMT
Hi Goneloco,
A 7-1/4" Simplex? I assume you are working from the 5" drawings and appropriately modifying dimensions to build it at 7-1/4" gauge. Very cool! I certainly would like to see a few photos of what you have done so far.
What consideration have you given for the boiler? I know you can't just build the boiler at 1.5 time the original design. Tube layout and such will be different from a 5" boiler. Will it be copper?
David
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Post by goneloco62 on Feb 20, 2017 10:05:24 GMT
David,
Hope to put some photos up but first try to see how to put on. Yes the boiler will be copper Australian standards (AALS).
I use 5" plans multiply by 1.45. then 25.4 to convert to metric. I am building the old style not the super.
The boiler is 7.500 inch diameter and about 700mm long.
If you get a chance look at Fowler 2F Dock Tank loco.
Cheers.
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Post by builder01 on Feb 20, 2017 10:18:47 GMT
Hi Goneloco,
Yes, I did search on the 2F Dock Tank Loco. It does look much like a Simplex. I am quite familiar with the Simplex, and Super Simplex. I am building a Super. It runs on air and I have the boiler 80 per cent done. I am working on the fittings.
A large version of the Simplex will be pretty neat! I hope you are able to post your photos.
David
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Post by julian on Feb 20, 2017 23:15:32 GMT
I am building standard simplex. Frames and running gear finished. Trying on air but not working yet.
Would like to see pics of your 7 1\4 version.
Julian
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Post by goneloco62 on Feb 25, 2017 7:35:12 GMT
How do one put photos on. I have tried to find how no luck.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2017 10:10:54 GMT
Hi
You'll need to use a hosting site such as photobucket, copy and paste the link from said site into the image box. To access the image box you'll need to open the full 'reply' window found bottom right of any page (in the green bar) rather than using the 'post quick reply' seen to the left-hand side at the very bottom of page.
Regards
Pete
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Post by goneloco62 on Jul 8, 2017 8:04:32 GMT
Hi,Have been making bits for 7 1/4 inch Simplex/Fowler. Have bored out cylinders 2 1/2 inside diameter.
Cylinders are 4 1/2 inch long, wheels are together with split axle boxes frame primed to prevent rusting.
Buffers are made, still hoping to put pic on some time.
Cheers.
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Post by goneloco62 on Jul 8, 2017 8:06:37 GMT
Hi again,
Sorry mistake cylinders bore 2 1/4 inches.
Cheers.
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Post by builder01 on Jul 8, 2017 13:00:54 GMT
Need photos! Yes, it is a slight pain to do so. There are more detailed instructions on how to post photos on the first page of "General Chat". Flickr is a pretty good site to host your photos.
David
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Post by goneloco62 on Jul 27, 2017 9:06:57 GMT
Hi,
I have a exhibition coming up.The 7 1/4 Simplex will put together the bit that have been made. I hope then to attach some photos.
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Post by goneloco62 on Oct 9, 2017 6:11:01 GMT
Hi all, Please follow the link to view pictures of my 7 1/4 Simplex. Sorry for the delay! imgur.com/a/OxMbM |
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Post by builder01 on May 5, 2018 18:58:48 GMT
How is this project coming along? I saw the photos at the web site, what you have done looks good so far!
David
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