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Post by alanetm on Mar 14, 2013 11:10:52 GMT
I see there is a part built Prairie for sale on Station Road Steam at £5500. Second time its been up for sale it says. Engineering looks exceptionally fine. Wonder why it has not been finsihed though.
Its given me an interesting price check on my efforts which are much further advanced than the one for sale.
Just spent weeks on the backhead fittings....
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Post by fostergp6nhp on Mar 14, 2013 17:24:56 GMT
Its gained a profesionally built boiler since it was last for sale.
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Post by digger on Mar 15, 2013 23:57:05 GMT
That is one beautifully built locomotive, and well worth the asking price, those cylinders combining the smokebox saddle are fantastic, whoever takes this project on, and keep the workmanship to the high standard shown, will have an exceptional locomotive.
Digger
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2013 10:48:36 GMT
Wonder why it has not been finished though. . Probably because the builder got fed up with it, just like yours truly! JB |
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Post by dscott on May 11, 2017 15:19:44 GMT
Another but pricy locomotive goes for sale！9500 Superb but what of the missing rod？？？ They are made in pairs！
Mostly people hate painting them and for that lots of space that is clean dry and well ventilated。
A grit blasting machine also helps！
David。 Trying to organise a 3 day journey to a place called Kumul just this side of Mongolia of all places？？
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Post by Laurie_B on May 11, 2017 22:19:30 GMT
There is another part built model for sale on the 'Steam Workshop' website for just under five grand.
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Post by dscott on May 14, 2017 22:36:37 GMT
The problem is there is quite a bit wrong with that one hence the lower price！
We must get together some time and our same projects may fly together!I bouught a part built class 2 last year!
David. Still in China
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Post by dscott on Oct 25, 2021 1:51:31 GMT
Another Prairie chassis turns up on Station Road Steam.
A long look over her and she is not to Trevor's design.
She has 41XX wheels due to the cut out webs by the crank.
A list. The frames are full length not with extensions. The joggle is not curved enough. Many years of asking Reeves to get these done to their frames fell on def ears. The Bulldog also needs them as well as the King.
The cylinders and saddle are in 3 bits. Not a bad idea as the Reeves castings are now beyond in price.
The weighshaft is interesting and I think the bearings have been swapped with the motion hanging brackets.
A very nice idea on the eccentrics.
Missing inner and outer strengthening plates by the motion bracket.
There may be more?
David and Lily.
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Post by gwrfan on Oct 25, 2021 10:16:03 GMT
Another Prairie chassis turns up on Station Road Steam. A long look over her and she is not to Trevor's design. She has 41XX wheels due to the cut out webs by the crank. A list. The frames are full length not with extensions. The joggle is not curved enough. Many years of asking Reeves to get these done to their frames fell on def ears. The Bulldog also needs them as well as the King. The cylinders and saddle are in 3 bits. Not a bad idea as the Reeves castings are now beyond in price. The weighshaft is interesting and I think the bearings have been swapped with the motion hanging brackets. A very nice idea on the eccentrics. Missing inner and outer strengthening plates by the motion bracket. There may be more? David and Lily. Hello David and Lily, I have just bought the Shortland 51XX loco parts that were advertised in Steam Workshop about 5 years ago. This was a private sale, and includes an unused Ellis boiler (with the test certificate) , and most - if not all - of the side tanks, cab and bunker. I'm glad I got this before seeing the SRS one as I may well have been tempted to buy it, LOL! Might be calling on your knowledge at some time re the one I have. Greetings from Altarnun, Cornwall. Geoff |
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Post by dscott on Oct 25, 2021 17:32:56 GMT
I know Altarnun well or did 20 years ago when attending many Philippine parties.
Yes I do have the ultimate guide to building a Prairie Tank in the shape of Trevors own model.
I am also doing 2 of my own build ones in between all other things including rebuilding of a house and running repairs to our place in Plymouth.
I tend to do things in batches once a machine has been set up.
Just so glad I stocked up on loads of metal over the years.
Regards from Reading.
David and Lily.
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Post by Laurie_B on Oct 26, 2021 15:24:37 GMT
Another Prairie chassis turns up on Station Road Steam. A long look over her and she is not to Trevor's design. She has 41XX wheels due to the cut out webs by the crank. A list. The frames are full length not with extensions. The joggle is not curved enough. Many years of asking Reeves to get these done to their frames fell on def ears. The Bulldog also needs them as well as the King. The cylinders and saddle are in 3 bits. Not a bad idea as the Reeves castings are now beyond in price. The weighshaft is interesting and I think the bearings have been swapped with the motion hanging brackets. A very nice idea on the eccentrics. Missing inner and outer strengthening plates by the motion bracket. There may be more? David and Lily. Interesting looking model. The description suggests it may pre-date the Shortland design;the builder seemed to have based his model on Works drawings,and photos,etc.,of preserved locos. It is further advanced than mine! |
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