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Post by ace on Aug 6, 2008 22:17:22 GMT
Hi does anyone know what this G1 chassis is off, I'm tempted to start another loco and thought I could start with this if I can identify it. ace
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Post by baggo on Aug 6, 2008 23:20:00 GMT
I'll check further but as a quick guess I would say it's for a LNER V2 - Green Arrow.
John
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Post by baggo on Aug 6, 2008 23:26:19 GMT
Just had a look in ME and I would say it's definitely the G1 Green Arrow described by Martin Evans in ME starting Vol.137, Issue 3427.
John
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2008 23:27:34 GMT
John, you really ought to go out more....
By the way, finished the Brit cylinders today. I have to order the liners but I seem to have got the bores in the right places! JB
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Post by baggo on Aug 6, 2008 23:29:27 GMT
Honestly, I do ! Just got back from the Pub ;D Not sure if castings are still available, they used to be supplied by the long defunct Live Steam Services of London. You'd only really need the wheel castings though. Mark Wood does them but sit down before you look at the prices. Would be nice to include the middle cylinder, even in G1. It's sacrilege to build a multi cylinder job with only the outside cylinders
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Post by ace on Aug 7, 2008 7:50:55 GMT
Many thanks John, Do you think this is a project worth tackling or will I be for ever hunting the parts. I rather fancied doing something a little bigger but I think G1 is big enough for now. The 'DEE' or another G1 loco I think would be good as thats the only track size I have ....... for now ;D.
ace
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Post by spamcanman on Aug 7, 2008 8:39:20 GMT
if you don't fancy the Dee Paul Forsyth sells plans for about 25 loco's I'm sure something there would suit. or try this link www.modelengineerslaser.co.uk/locos.asp?locotype=5 model laser sell laser cut parts for that Green Arrow to speed things along. I have just purchased some Paul Forsyth 'Patriot' plans and will be getting the laser parts from this shop.
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Post by Jo on Aug 7, 2008 8:46:18 GMT
Ace,
You could get all the castings for the G1 Green Arrow from LocoSteam:
Address: The Old Railway Station, Station Road, Hindolveston, Norfolk NR20 5DE tel: 01263-861638
But it has been a few years since I brought bits from them. I am unsure if they are still trading.
Jo
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Post by baggo on Aug 7, 2008 9:17:01 GMT
Hi Ace,
if you can get the castings then go for it! The V2's are lovely looking engines. I think it was described with both coal and gas firing. I can send you copies of the articles if you are interested. Keep a look out on Ebay for bits and full size drawings.
John
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Post by ace on Aug 7, 2008 22:45:58 GMT
John
Yes that would be great if you could send any info you may have. I would like to tackle this one now that I feel a bit more confident with the new skills I have acquired. It also would be a shame to scrap what looks like an interesting chassis. I will happily reimburse any postage costs etc if required. I have also sent you my Email address check your PM.
Jo / spamcanman
Many thanks for the advice and links, I will check these out. I have recommended this site to a friend recently telling him what a great bunch of friendly folk there are on it who are willing to share and advise and chat in general on any ME subject, I think that without this site my projects would still be dreams. once again many thanks.
ace
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Post by ace on Aug 7, 2008 22:54:48 GMT
I found this in a link refering to Locosteam - ''I am sorry to say that LocoSteam is no longer in business. The owner had health problems and could not continue''. regards,
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Post by baggo on Aug 7, 2008 23:34:20 GMT
Hi Ace,
That is a very old link from 2002? There is still a company called Locosteam at 43 Cromer Road, Norwich so they may still be in existence.
John
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Post by Jo on Aug 8, 2008 7:15:41 GMT
Hi Ace,
I can't see LocoSteam being lost forever as they serviced much of the G1 parts.
If you have any specific questions on the V2 I will try to answer them: I Started a coal fired one in the early 90's before up gauging to 5". One day it will be finished, one day.
Jo
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Post by ace on Aug 9, 2008 8:37:37 GMT
Hi Jo
thanks for the info, I'm looking at starting this project if I can source all the castings, wheels etc. but I need to finish off my other loco first before I get stuck into this one, it would be nice to have something else to fiddle with when waiting for the paint to dry on the 'Project'. ;D
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Post by spamcanman on Aug 9, 2008 9:14:25 GMT
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Post by spurley on Aug 9, 2008 10:56:37 GMT
It is for two sets of castings though. The price isn't too bad if you want that kind of thing. You could build one and then sell the spares if you don't use them. Alternatively build two and sell one to fund the next project?
Cheers
Brian
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Post by GWRdriver on Aug 9, 2008 18:40:00 GMT
I'm trying to get a confirmation to support my memory but my recollection is that the owner of Locosteam (Dave Phillips) sold the business and within a short time the new owner had to close due, as Ace quotes above, to health problems. I recall it came as rather a surprise and a disappointment. It is my understanding in the aftermath of the closing several interested parties approached the owner to acquire and continue the business but those were rejected. If I discover the facts of the case are different from my sketchy recollections I'll post a correction. There are lots of people who would like to see this range revived and available again.
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Post by spamcanman on Aug 9, 2008 20:08:31 GMT
true Brian I did not notice that there were two sets that would make good sense to build the two together.
The going rate for a brand new built unpainted G1 is £2000 painted £2700 so they look a bargain ;D
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Post by spamcanman on Aug 9, 2008 20:11:30 GMT
Ace, I went to a garden GTG yesterday and a G1MRA member was running a Gauge1 LNER V2 coal fired built to Martin Evans drawings she was a fine runner and the smell was lovely much better than meths
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Post by tbsteam on Aug 9, 2008 21:02:06 GMT
Ace - Blackgates do the drawings for it.
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