A loco lifetime

[pclass]

I remember visiting Barry's place way in the mid 80's, I still have somewhere a few images that I took of his impressive work, one image that always come to mind is the front 3/4 shot with D57 and a small ? GWR tank engine, I was in awe of his work and still are, the last time I spoke with him albeit briefly was at the convention at LMLSLS cheers dennis

[mugbuilder]

That 5037 is the Tulloch's 50 and the third is 5032 belonging to Bob Bennett. I had to do a smash repair on it a year or so ago as it had fallen sideways off its trolley onto a cement floor and landed right on top of the dome. Made a right mess of it. Pushed the dome into the boiler and I had to use a kershlonker to pull it out. Looks good again now. Havn't seen the tulloch's one since that picture was taken.

[suctionhose]

Actually - had to check with Graeme today - 5035, the third engine, is Graeme K's!
You know GK's memory...He said Bob Bennett was there that day with his engine, 5032, but had leave early and unfortunately not able to join us!

[mugbuilder]

You are right Ross, well spotted. Bob doesn't get to run his 50 much these days as his wife is not well. I was able to add a bit more detail to it while I had it here for its repair. John T said that 5037 had a blown superheater and would have to have the boiler taken off to be repaired. I don't think that that is the case as I am sure that it can be removed through the front if the chimney and peticoat pipe are removed. All of the others can be done that way. Nowdays I make the peticoat extention to the chimney easily removeable and leave the chimney in place.
Barry

[mugbuilder]

A couple of NSW '38s'finished off from Warwick Sandbergs excellent running chassis.

[David]

You must have remade nearly the entire 38 class in miniature.

[Jim]

My dad took me up the railway station to see the first C38 when it was on a promotions run after the war. Standing beside the drivers we were both awestruck at how big they were, taller than my dad, that was huge..

Jim.

[mugbuilder]

Dec 8, 2019 22:38:55 GMT David said:

You must have remade nearly the entire 38 class in miniature.

If I never see another one it will be too soon.

Barry

[mugbuilder]

Moved into this house 16 years ago and it had a very decrepid shed in the yard. I did it up and at the same time built a special little room inside it to house my engines. It is relatevely dust free and as the shed is very well insulated there is little or no rust on bare steel surfaces after several months of exposure. The pannier tank was built by my dad in the 1960s.

[mugbuilder]

That little 'O' gauge LNER on the top of the cabinet was my very first attempt at a coal fired engine.The little 0-6-0 beside it is a LBSC design 'Miss Therm' built by my father.5711 on the box on the floor is a 2 1/2" gauge 57 class that I have just given a facelift for a local bloke and was built by his dad and is destined for a glass case in his train room. The other box houses its tender.

[mbrown]

Some splendid railwayana there - especially the luggage rack ends!

Malcolm

[Jim]

I have an original luggage rack like Barry's in my workshop above a flip style two seater from an early suburan coach. It still has a hint of coal dust about it too and is just the spot to sit and think about how to tackle the nest task....or have a short nod off.

Jim

[mugbuilder]

The very first passenger hauler that I made. Started when I was 16 and finished when about 21 [1963]. It is 3 1/2" gauge and based on the LBSC Juliet design.

[runner42]

Sounds about right a 5 year apprenticeship in model engineering. What locomotive build was the shortest?


Brian 

[mugbuilder]

That 4-4-0 No.130 was started just before I was engaged to be married. The engagement was for 9 months and I was determined to finish it before the wedding. I managed to get it done in time.[1967] It is 3 1/2" gauge. The other engine '2414' was the next in line and was built in about 2 1/2 years. It is also 3 1/2" gauge and was the first engine that I designed myself. [1971]

[mugbuilder]

The time spent between the beginning of No. 14 and the beginning of No. 130 was interupted by the discovery of motor vehicles and girls.
Good fun at the time.
Barry

[mugbuilder]

A couple more NSW Standard goods '50 class 2-8-0s
5037 was finished from a part built engine and 5032 was built from scratch.
8 coupled engines are a bit of a pain when making coupling rods as there is a lot of work removing excess metal and there a lot of joints that have to be right or the wheels wont go arount.
i.imgur.com/V3RIN9m.jpg

[mugbuilder]

[mugbuilder]

5154 under construction.

[David]

The baby 24 class is cute. What is the 4-4-0 130 based on?