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Post by Jim on Aug 18, 2023 7:21:53 GMT
Inspiring craftsmanship as always Barry.
Jim.
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Post by mugbuilder on Oct 5, 2023 3:11:32 GMT
Despite some ser  ious family health issues I have been chipping away at the 30 class 4-6-0. The workshop is good therapy when things are looking a bit grim. I received the laser-cut frames and was able to hang the previously built bits and pieces to them. I experienced a few bugs here and there which is a problem when pieces are made without the assembly to fit to but it seems to be working out OK.   |
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Post by Jim on Oct 5, 2023 12:06:50 GMT
Hi Barry,
I was very concerned to hear of the serious health issues you mention Barry but as you say being able to focus on modelling is helpful and theraputic. i do hope things improve for you. Look forward to catching up when I next get across to the club and with the railmotor on board for a test run. The loco is looking superb too.
regards Jim
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Post by mugbuilder on Oct 6, 2023 0:40:03 GMT
I'm OK Jim, Anne is very ill with cancer and kidney failure and is not expected to be with us for very long. It has been a terrible year and the workshop has helped a lot when I get the time to get in there. We should make our 56th—wedding anniversary in November but Christmas is doubtful.
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Post by Jim on Oct 6, 2023 5:18:45 GMT
i can fully understand what you both are going through having been there with our youngest son Guy. The workshop and support of friends helps but it's still a dark path to travel. Take care Jim
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Post by mugbuilder on Dec 15, 2023 4:22:19 GMT
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Post by mugbuilder on Dec 15, 2023 4:24:12 GMT
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Post by Jim on Dec 15, 2023 6:31:47 GMT
The loco is looking magnificent. As we know it's a very difficult and stressful time for you and Ann and our thoughts are with you both. Kindest regards, Jim
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Post by mugbuilder on Mar 24, 2024 5:17:49 GMT
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Post by mugbuilder on Mar 24, 2024 5:33:38 GMT
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Post by mugbuilder on Mar 24, 2024 5:38:37 GMT
You may notice that I have had to move the bogie a bit further forward on its centre pin to get clearance on the brake and cylinder drain rigging.
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Post by racinjason on Mar 24, 2024 7:41:54 GMT
Nice Barry,
Good to see you're in the shed, that is looking really nice.
regards Jason.
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Post by mugbuilder on Sept 13, 2024 2:34:42 GMT
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Post by steamer5 on Sept 13, 2024 5:28:04 GMT
Hi Barry,
Condolences on your loss, deep breaths & take one day at a time.
Great to see you out in the shop and the progress look great!
Cheers Kerrin
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Post by mugbuilder on Sept 14, 2024 0:11:42 GMT
Thanks for that Kerin, It is one day at a time but life must go on. My enthusiasm for the job seems to be coming back and I am spending a few hours a day in the shed. I have had a real hang-up about those side rods but I will have to get my teeth and do them at some time.
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Post by steamer5 on Sept 14, 2024 7:36:17 GMT
Hi Barry,
I lost dad 5 months ago, mum passed 36 years ago, he had been on his own since, spent every day in the workshop. Attributed that to his mental health. Pretty sure you & he met at one of NZ biannual conventions. His NZR WW is coming to mine, along with my loco which has resided at his loco works for a very long time, once I make room for both!
Cheers Kerrin
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Post by David on Oct 28, 2024 9:15:11 GMT
That looks fantastic Barry.
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Post by mugbuilder on Nov 19, 2024 5:52:08 GMT
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Post by Jim on Nov 19, 2024 11:16:16 GMT
Hi Barry, as my dad used to say "old age is a bugger" and he's right I think. Like you I find I'm spending far less time in the workshop and a lot of time dozing away in my favourite chair. The rail motor sits quietly waiting for me to take it out for another run but I keep think 'next month' Your loco looks superb and in my mind I can hear the compressor 'panting away' having brought its train down the grade from Mt Victoria.
All the best Jim
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Post by simplyloco on Nov 19, 2024 17:56:10 GMT
Hi Barry, as my dad used to say "old age is a bugger" and he's right I think. Like you I find I'm spending far less time in the workshop and a lot of time dozing away in my favourite chair. The rail motor sits quietly waiting for me to take it out for another run but I keep think 'next month' Your loco looks superb and in my mind I can hear the compressor 'panting away' having brought its train down the grade from Mt Victoria.
All the best Jim
HI Jim. Talking of the inertia of older age, I haven't seen you use that little Beam Governer fork yet...  Regards John |
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I'm in the middle of a very sad and stressful couple of weeks and I thought that a bit of workshop therapy may be helpful. I have had the bogie part finished for some time waiting for wheels. The foundries out here are very slow and my supplier has been waiting and waiting for supplies. I had a scale wagon with suitable wheels and decided to sacrifice it and salvage the wheels for the bogie. They were re-machined and fitted. Bogies can be a bit of a pest as clearances can be a problem as we tend to have much sharper curves than full-size and the bogies need more side movement. I will have to take it to the track to see how it goes through the points.
After my wife passed away I didn't feel like doing anything in the workshop for a few months so the work on the 30T stopped. However the urge has returned somewhat and I have continued on with the job. The next logical step was the coupling and connecting rods which would complete the chassis to running on air. I have had a real mental block with these rods and to get my mind back into gear I decided to do the cab and smokebox'as this shows a lot of progress for a relative small amount of work. The photos show the progres to date and I will continue with the detail on the smokebox before I bite the bullet and do the side rods.
