2" scale engine driving trolley

[johnnic4]

I am nearing completion of a 2" Durham and N Yorkshire engine and need a driving trolley.
Does anyone have any drawings or know where to get good drawings of a decent driving trolley.
Even some decent photos would be helpful if I have to design my own.  There does not seen to be that much on the internet to help.
I also do not want to spend forever building it as I want to get out and drive it this year.

[Jim]

This is the only photo I can find at present of my driving trolley John. It was quick and easy to make from water proof ply and a pair of small pump up tyres from an auto shop, I made my own axle.




If you like I'll send you some more detailed photos.

Jim

[Jim]

Just a follow on from my previous post.
These photos are more or less self explanatory













In the last photo you can see the towing pocket for the passenger van coupling along with the clear water pipe that connects the reserve water supply to the engine's water tank under the man stand.

I made the signage using an inkjet printer then sprayed the print wth photo lacquer before glueing it to the rear of the trailer. It got a coat of clear varnish when I did a sealing coat on the whole wagon.

Hope this helps and happy if you PM me if you need more info.

Jim.

PS Sorry for the late response I dodn't often look here in this section. It's better posting on the General Chat pge.

[johnnic4]

Thank you very much Jim. I think I can probably work out some dimensions from your pictures. I am guessing your engine is larger than a 2" and with only a two wheeled trailer I fear the engine rear wheels would lift with my genteel (!!!) weight.
Your four wheeler design looks interesting and could probably be adapted with an open front and some footrests.
John.

[Jim]

Hi John,

You're right about engine size John, mine is 3" scale Burrell single crank compound.

Regarding the trolley dimensions I made mine based on what was most comfortable for me when sitting behind my engine. I was conscious of getting the weight distribution right in positioning the wheels which I decided to place directly below where I sat when driving so the coupling wouldn't tend to lift nor would there be too much weight on the rear of the engine. I didn't show the foot rests which fit into the traditional drop pin towing strap you see on the rear of traction engines. 

The passenger trolley was made from a 4 wheel garden trolley that you see for sale from time to time. I did an article on the conversion some years back for Australian Model Engineering. If it would help I could send you a copy.

I think it's always handy to see what others have done with similar engines to your own to get an idea of what you like and don't like in the various designs.

Isn't it always the way, I had a look at the first photo I posted of the engine with the riding and passenger wagon coupled up and lo and behold my great bulk completely blocks the view of the 2" Durham & North Yorkshire engine with its trolley in the background!.

Jim.

[Lisa]

Dad had a 2-wheel driving trolley for his traction engine, the engine was quite small, 1½" scale I think (could even have been 1"). The driving trolley was made pretty simply from some handy angle and a couple of bicycle wheels, there was a couple of steps on the back so that a quite young yours truly could stand there and hold onto dad's shoulders.

Coal and water was carried by means of an ice cream container and a couple of 2L drink bottles under the seat.

[Jim]

Jun 9, 2017 6:31:02 GMT Lisa said:

Dad had a 2-wheel driving trolley for his traction engine, the engine was quite small, 1½" scale I think (could even have been 1"). The driving trolley was made pretty simply from some handy angle and a couple of bicycle wheels, there was a couple of steps on the back so that a quite young yours truly could stand there and hold onto dad's shoulders.

Coal and water was carried by means of an ice cream container and a couple of 2L drink bottles under the seat.

Yes indeed Lisa that's how I took our granddaughter for a trip on the Burrell. Bella stood on the back of the driving trolley and hung like grim death to my shoulders as we set off up the drive and and along the bike path.

Jim