polly locos

[gwrfan]

Hi Andy,

Well, of course I have the Bodmin and Wenford line only a few miles away. I might try them.

Funny that we should be chatting about GWR 57XX (Pansy), as I'm just watching a DVD on GWR Locos, and the 57 is being shown right now!

Going back to your original theme/question re suitability of a Polly, I think much depends on the simplicity of the design, that is to say, "can I get at everything easily?". Outside cylinders, outside motion and so on can be easier than inside, as per Pansy. But, you are going to spend a good sum of money whatever you buy, and you need to make up your own mind that a particular loco is 'for you'. You like the Terriers, so you could build the 'Boxhill' terrier design, although, of course, everything is inside again!

Geoff

[andrewtoplis]

A DVD of GWR locos...that sounds good!

The reason for a polly is that they come as a screw together kit. Its for a possible railway at a house we hope to restore, and facilities would be limited as the house will be in turmoil for a good few years yet, and a workshop is sadly not one of our (ie the wifes!) top priorities (a roof that doesnt leak would be nice!!). I hope to build a loco from castings at some point in the future, but it may be a few years until I am in a position to do so. If I was...I rather like M. Evan's William, tho I have a mad fantasy of a 5" LBSC Helen Long! If I ever win the lottery I would even build a full size one.

Andy.

[gwrfan]

Hi Andy,

Not sure if you get the Model Engineer mag, but in this week's issue (4258) there's a 2-page write-up about Polly Locos. It might help you decide one way or the other if this is for you. Hope it helps.

Geoff in GWR land.