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Mike 84C
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Thanks for posting those drawings David. Helps make a few construction details clear. One photograph in the Puffers book I mentioned does show an early puffer with just an open "wheelhouse" area with canvas "dodger" about chest high to protect the steersman! I had'nt realised most of the early ones were built to fit locks of the Forth and Clyde canal and built in boatyards at Kirkintilloch. The design is said to have originated from unpowered boats called "scows" which I presume is a local term.
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I would think that the boiler was in front of the wheelhouse because it put the weight of the boiler further forward, helping stability and gave more room for the engine and prop shaft behind. I'm almost certain the boiler was a vertical type which would have a smallish footprint but a higher centre of gravity. The funnel position often seemed to change when puffers were converted to diesel power
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If the power of thought could cure, you would be felling better already Ken. Wishing you well and your treatment is successful and yes your brilliant modelling is doing us all a power of good! Thinking of you, look after yourself.
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I recently bought a little book called "Puffers" by Guthrie Hutton ISBN 9781840334142 published by Stenlake Publishing Limited. www.stenlake.co.uk. Bought it whilst on holiday in Scotland 'cos it looked interesting, it is, very interesting and I wanted some fresh reading materiel! 48 pages of historic b/w photographs. I have no connection with the author or publishers just a happy reader. Reading the potted history of each illustrated craft its staggering how many were lost at sea.
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Brilliant! Thats what I call a narrow gauge loco.
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And I did'nt go because I thought It would be very crowded! Looks like you had a good day Jim with plenty of very good layouts. Those little Heywood locos are brilliant . Sorry I missed you.
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Ernies Massive Irish 1930's to 2005 Photo Archive
Mike 84C replied to Glenderg's topic in Photos & Videos of the Prototype
On the WR it had an r in it as in prep pipe. For loco preparation, have heard it called the dagger pipe by several ex GC/LNE men. Wonder if there is a special CIE name for it? -
On another forum I follow Archers rivet transfers appear to be going out of production this coming November. Rather a shame I thought they are very useful.
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Excellent models you are really going at some pace! I think the backscene ties it all together beautifully.
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I suggested before printing could be used for water columns or loco chimneys particularly the caps or maybe wagon underframes, older wagons Robert!, there are still water columns standing at Dunmanway. So there could be more. How about platform awning brackets? Pain to make but they add a really nice touch to platforms , goods sheds etc;
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Sounds nostalgic, like working down a coal mine. At least cutting turf they would get a mobile signal.
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I hate the sight of them but agree with you Popeye. I think the government should reinstate grants and feed in tariffs for domestic properties. But lots of hot air about what they want to happen but pay for it yourselves. Really, joe public is paying the price for decades of political dithering and indiscion. Sorry politics but in these strange times hard to avoid them. OOPS, should have put solar panels after grants and feed in tariffs. Brain going faster then fingers.
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Nelson, its good to see you are still on line. I that layout comes over the Irish sea I shall make the effort to see it.
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I had a trawl through Hattons site last night I went to bed after 3400 items! That was just 00 /4mm stuff, lots of bargins if your choosey .
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Those BCDR signals would tax my skills and cause a retreat to the profanarium. They look more spindly than any Scottish Co signals.
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Re Foamboard, if you know of any firms that make those display hoardings that you see at events like agricultural shows, horsey type shows. The ads are often vinyls stuck on foam board. The offcuts are often quite large and skipped. I got a cab full foc from one company, got lots left and thats over ten yrs ago. Seek and ye shall find!
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Fantastic! love to see it in the flesh so to speak!
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I really thought the pictures of the loco before painting were of resin castings. The quality of finish is brilliant, no marks or lines . Wish I had the patience to get such a finish, I'm a bit of a good enough sort of person!
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First class build and paint job, beautifully observed model. I very much like the GN ballast hoppers on your diorama. Scratch built or kit, please?
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Flash the cash JHB You will not be disappointed ,just take your time, I have taken years to finish all three!!
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That looks rather good and reminds me I have one to finish, best leave myself a note!
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About 30 yrs ago my son and I got chased off the narrow gauge terminus in Nice. The boy thought it very exciting! he was about 10yrs of age. Did get some photos of very French Billard rail cars though.
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Nice bit of masking up, looking hard for a join and no old Daily Mirrors / Irish Times in sight!
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I wondered what that heap was for a moment! How many years till burning peat is banned? I'm waiting for the green brigade to get Wood and Anthracite banned over here.
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Welsh Highland Railway July 2022 100 Anniversary Gala
Mike 84C replied to Mayner's topic in Photos & Videos of the Prototype
NIce video brought back happy memories of firing and driving on the WHR.- 1 reply
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