tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-263919082024-03-19T10:04:46.273+00:00Peckforton Light RailwayThis Blog describes the ongoing development of a 16mm scale 45mm gauge garden railway situated in the North West of England, UK from 2004 to the present day.GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.comBlogger360125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-66335972880388297862024-03-19T10:04:00.001+00:002024-03-19T10:04:04.474+00:00How I enhanced a basic Houston Gate Loco Works loco<p> I am always on the look-out for a bargain, so when a <a href="https://www.hglw.co.uk/kits.html" target="_blank"><i>Houston Gate Loco Works</i> </a>(<i>HGLW</i>) loco came up for sale on <i>eBay </i>for the princely sum of £25GBP, I snapped it up.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_E8SCkYHrnychZkj7YmUlDcSNy17J2vwk_BcTnK7knzzLKty_dBT9dvKiYW8YkH55DV88-H4ZIMFaaYnJ_rb1LEJ5UyB0C92YHuP5mkk2waJ9BYYfsrFE7WeV4mbSi0VmAS5jbKTpWC_KD5tYuRhr2VhBnlF_Qi998jRJ4joRoE10QsMA_Sz4Q/s1455/Screenshot%202024-02-22%20095005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="836" data-original-width="1455" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_E8SCkYHrnychZkj7YmUlDcSNy17J2vwk_BcTnK7knzzLKty_dBT9dvKiYW8YkH55DV88-H4ZIMFaaYnJ_rb1LEJ5UyB0C92YHuP5mkk2waJ9BYYfsrFE7WeV4mbSi0VmAS5jbKTpWC_KD5tYuRhr2VhBnlF_Qi998jRJ4joRoE10QsMA_Sz4Q/w400-h230/Screenshot%202024-02-22%20095005.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>One of the things I like about <i>HGLW </i>locos is they come with a form of 4-wheel drive as standard, provided by a simple pulley system (See <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2018/04/how-i-constructed-hglw-loco-kit-and.html" target="_blank">How I constructed a diesel loco from a HGLW kit</a></i>). They also have a good quality brass worm-wheel, which tends to give them fairly reliable and smooth running characteristics.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWkM_MvOcf9-26YGcCaXIsYOB-y3ylx5QmjhPgeLhMKqIXKr3Mot6bL9ZmImZ9GaWXnG-hqVRsKqzQ5yHoq7fR1i0lo98TW5g9-LTNI5jGiilmjdc9MarESifIpPPxBdgTKG7JUlxA1gBbJgorBq5rdzilvgURhDZRkAlLYC8ZSY3BJ4zHnRMatw/s550/Screenshot%202024-02-22%20095030.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="382" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWkM_MvOcf9-26YGcCaXIsYOB-y3ylx5QmjhPgeLhMKqIXKr3Mot6bL9ZmImZ9GaWXnG-hqVRsKqzQ5yHoq7fR1i0lo98TW5g9-LTNI5jGiilmjdc9MarESifIpPPxBdgTKG7JUlxA1gBbJgorBq5rdzilvgURhDZRkAlLYC8ZSY3BJ4zHnRMatw/w278-h400/Screenshot%202024-02-22%20095030.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><p>As you can see, this loco was provided with a decent amount of ballast in the form of car balance weights.</p><p> </p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #783f04;"> The Electrics</b><br /></h3><p>The loco was powered by two non-rechargeable AA cells and controlled with a DPDT centre-off toggle switch wired-up as a reversing switch.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmVelIWAJxb2mXxM9pax7qLP5iH2IwKV_WQdk1Im-Vk5naSPOV-03Z7i4kKuNS1YItImK18KnY35L0R7zVDcYFeOGnNH81BIfXtytljeVmEOo7BNUghh5fD0z213MuTLZPAXC3U84iPKbZ-6HWFkuz96cSAxhydr2uxC8pEV0PjZDXYSggDZR2Zw/s867/circuit%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="754" data-original-width="867" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmVelIWAJxb2mXxM9pax7qLP5iH2IwKV_WQdk1Im-Vk5naSPOV-03Z7i4kKuNS1YItImK18KnY35L0R7zVDcYFeOGnNH81BIfXtytljeVmEOo7BNUghh5fD0z213MuTLZPAXC3U84iPKbZ-6HWFkuz96cSAxhydr2uxC8pEV0PjZDXYSggDZR2Zw/w400-h348/circuit%201.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The reversing switch was mounted in the cab.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieM9w9mNFINqB3_zvkD2rv9jAZAOq5dgcOhYHZkkaOy4DGHr92YQ-YR-WvISGB7LX0M_AUw5uYsGxlzzT_AZCXf23QWesNxv1Dr7mQRw7VTYhQYfaOWy14r8k23-Ely5viNB_RxYg2QxvmAgN_bqSx7ixVKGuNlHVQXRRlWtP0DEzbvdhId12EWw/s457/Screenshot%202024-02-22%20095049.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="457" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieM9w9mNFINqB3_zvkD2rv9jAZAOq5dgcOhYHZkkaOy4DGHr92YQ-YR-WvISGB7LX0M_AUw5uYsGxlzzT_AZCXf23QWesNxv1Dr7mQRw7VTYhQYfaOWy14r8k23-Ely5viNB_RxYg2QxvmAgN_bqSx7ixVKGuNlHVQXRRlWtP0DEzbvdhId12EWw/w400-h358/Screenshot%202024-02-22%20095049.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>This arrangement allowed the loco to travel back and forth at a fairly realistic speed but, of course, to tie the loco in with the rest of my fleet, I wanted it to be radio-controlled. </p><p> After stripping out the existing electrical circuitry,..........</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizuSJyQekMcD0rQlV1G8biUUzRtySpc6QVFLs7XzBElMpWWlwbknifKBJrQiJ0lCx5LU-7FtBp2gsiAJyDVQuoQxNFwdEibcjoyyJI55aBg_p7H68OOS1qZhKjVGrctZfiTxMPZojVR5Nc40kNlvkmKLqUmXxc1QjFKaz8CIQWiXm52epXDW7edQ/s867/circuit%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="754" data-original-width="867" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizuSJyQekMcD0rQlV1G8biUUzRtySpc6QVFLs7XzBElMpWWlwbknifKBJrQiJ0lCx5LU-7FtBp2gsiAJyDVQuoQxNFwdEibcjoyyJI55aBg_p7H68OOS1qZhKjVGrctZfiTxMPZojVR5Nc40kNlvkmKLqUmXxc1QjFKaz8CIQWiXm52epXDW7edQ/w400-h348/circuit%201.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>....... I created a wiring loom using a <i>Deltang Rx65c, </i>which I happened to have as a spare. My looms are fairly bog-standard, though this used two 14500 (AA sized) li-ion cells rather than my usual three 18650 li-ion cells. The cells were connected to a 3 way JST socket for balance charging and a 2S BMS protection board. Thence via a single-pole double-throw switch to a 2.5mm DC socket and to the <i>Deltang Rx65c </i>receiver/controller. The <i>Rx65c </i>is then connected to the motor, as shown below:<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH0MNm9mI_unL7s5ZqgnV0Vo_gcNFsPJYFJOihgn3x49XIMezq49s_8r3hcv_8JAIa9TtXIJAdkIJaDpcdh3YztV3xs7Xw4hLIy8uRzsKh905hHPqrnvzToASy0SxfmtqmIOTAhGstovBWLbaPvkTsEiSAciiAKFob7F8-O-vmFW0fnQCN3d36Yg/s1467/2S%20motor%20circuit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="783" data-original-width="1467" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH0MNm9mI_unL7s5ZqgnV0Vo_gcNFsPJYFJOihgn3x49XIMezq49s_8r3hcv_8JAIa9TtXIJAdkIJaDpcdh3YztV3xs7Xw4hLIy8uRzsKh905hHPqrnvzToASy0SxfmtqmIOTAhGstovBWLbaPvkTsEiSAciiAKFob7F8-O-vmFW0fnQCN3d36Yg/w400-h214/2S%20motor%20circuit.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The hole in the loco's dashboard in which the original DPDT switch was enlarged to take the DC charge socket, and another 4.5m diameter hole was drilled on the opposite side of the dashboard for the SPDT switch.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg81S5LIl_Jusxn1sW18E_v2J9yA9lm-4bbDNIZVu-rTbdn6CwS4lUXMG9mfAYgcOcNGs_wSERJnG-uXB3LbJ8lcmUlRPZNltx7sAuC3rdJyPZFKuiUWTmbiHDhmxiRvAQYiCpf9OHe4YQKLGdclRMLtGsS_eSrjzgCAF-Q3egPpMg2Ak3xmHM6Yg/s3072/IMG_3723.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg81S5LIl_Jusxn1sW18E_v2J9yA9lm-4bbDNIZVu-rTbdn6CwS4lUXMG9mfAYgcOcNGs_wSERJnG-uXB3LbJ8lcmUlRPZNltx7sAuC3rdJyPZFKuiUWTmbiHDhmxiRvAQYiCpf9OHe4YQKLGdclRMLtGsS_eSrjzgCAF-Q3egPpMg2Ak3xmHM6Yg/w400-h225/IMG_3723.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>The 14500 cells were slotted into the cavity in which the original AA cells were located and the BMS board and Deltang receiver were nestled on top - all insulated with shrink-wrap tubing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNw4sfjrs_V0P2j6dLzU4pvu8Vh5_kpypeQbwAZFKZdUj6X0sA50iayiUqSvcM52lUOrngwO3bsUgVYn2FzgL0cbofMJKIjoPQyn5DjXCprpkYe3hQYmtotd4-xJwbtsycY36DlnhLsl5Cbfcgeykp9kgMS9etSTNLr9KYWYe7GzFNIl7FDwN_mg/s2168/IMG_3725.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6wzwQyg4x24" width="320" youtube-src-id="6wzwQyg4x24"></iframe></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;"> </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">The bodywork</span></h3><p>At first, I thought I would just round the edges of the bonnet, add a few extra details and then repaint it .....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUtJei9ayqF8mTt1ZxQbQwrPZf-z31Pu2bwDhJvS837kO5X5z2Qhx-wG9htDTTwUzjZa5yG9ifERSK4lD9xmHsXhIZvBdyXmbxdjhMMMT440K8qWUK41c1xwbqDvEWpl-rmO-5CWC5aO1t_gcDgcsFm48BYFHtqpIuHV8wFbPIG_aeL5-6ZJKvKQ/s1860/IMG_3737.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1702" data-original-width="1860" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUtJei9ayqF8mTt1ZxQbQwrPZf-z31Pu2bwDhJvS837kO5X5z2Qhx-wG9htDTTwUzjZa5yG9ifERSK4lD9xmHsXhIZvBdyXmbxdjhMMMT440K8qWUK41c1xwbqDvEWpl-rmO-5CWC5aO1t_gcDgcsFm48BYFHtqpIuHV8wFbPIG_aeL5-6ZJKvKQ/w400-h366/IMG_3737.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmhmNJ5y-bS6rri5MKe6lhl9GndcoiflD447AVHm4-04HjgjhKASC1DnCLlmYqAi5FXBe81u6MooKHiZKHS8RmN4PscA0zq46gX0OtBmIsALIpX-Zsb6TlREqjk6N6Nr2BF65PT6KL0Q1CE7X8EQL_pRpeOmeNeYd0YmkW-JqwlLUc-GB4BZmiVA/s2136/IMG_3741.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2136" data-original-width="1701" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmhmNJ5y-bS6rri5MKe6lhl9GndcoiflD447AVHm4-04HjgjhKASC1DnCLlmYqAi5FXBe81u6MooKHiZKHS8RmN4PscA0zq46gX0OtBmIsALIpX-Zsb6TlREqjk6N6Nr2BF65PT6KL0Q1CE7X8EQL_pRpeOmeNeYd0YmkW-JqwlLUc-GB4BZmiVA/w319-h400/IMG_3741.JPG" width="319" /></a></div><p>.... however, after looking online for a suitable prototype on which to base the conversion, I realised the bodywork more closely resembled an electric steeple-cab loco .....</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXR5Bs5GUXozjaFtiWkQTjwd66YptyP63nzatPSPiQSGZESj9h1kVOKjZBwLUD15XTC1l8rGbk1L6F4NF2tDX6ptOrQ-1h4l-O5HoltaY5I541c9E5WeOhYdtL8Js4rLmLlghdp_pbEmlwcxSSVFC2BaQs10bHRi3CD0V2nUKAXVt2xExvE34cPg/s1024/6351962448_e7fe53cafb_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="1024" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXR5Bs5GUXozjaFtiWkQTjwd66YptyP63nzatPSPiQSGZESj9h1kVOKjZBwLUD15XTC1l8rGbk1L6F4NF2tDX6ptOrQ-1h4l-O5HoltaY5I541c9E5WeOhYdtL8Js4rLmLlghdp_pbEmlwcxSSVFC2BaQs10bHRi3CD0V2nUKAXVt2xExvE34cPg/w400-h266/6351962448_e7fe53cafb_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>...... than a self-propelled diesel. The only centre-cab narrow gauge diesel locos I could find had substantially taller bonnets. In the end, I opted for using this loco of German origin to provide me with inspiration.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcBSJzPu7zI6-6IW8v7pYefEeWYH76k0_kC4yv1uxMYx44v8gAd7SqRxqQO1aWwk59Jh0YJ80YJv7g26DKSUv_RnkON9b_pjoDj07mpou3o_Am8zv5AruD21T-ehnZSXHYNo6N_ruGkQJ4FAKCLttkFFuqmcTln5rRn_wpwBO3KEE5IbD-8ORO3g/s475/Loco.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="475" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcBSJzPu7zI6-6IW8v7pYefEeWYH76k0_kC4yv1uxMYx44v8gAd7SqRxqQO1aWwk59Jh0YJ80YJv7g26DKSUv_RnkON9b_pjoDj07mpou3o_Am8zv5AruD21T-ehnZSXHYNo6N_ruGkQJ4FAKCLttkFFuqmcTln5rRn_wpwBO3KEE5IbD-8ORO3g/w400-h360/Loco.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>To allow room for the arched bonnets at each end, I had to hack away at the existing bonnets. A few strokes of the razor saw and some tidying-up with a <i>Stanley </i>knife did the trick!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLnS_3rCDLYt3p_mhTALC9-ndRsAF0axD0p48glGbZ0FxODNsDUEUDNyI_2VGGYXaIgrEDzI6YeeQ7wIpkGAYaF5dXPWWkSJzaOuUaUTE4EvPOReO-azt9eQmFr2isLKmxjz2Pqd0EMSXtvweAOADKM3enVi61-D_snsN__vyewdEEZ6i9QkzsLQ/s2281/IMG_3747.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1706" data-original-width="2281" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLnS_3rCDLYt3p_mhTALC9-ndRsAF0axD0p48glGbZ0FxODNsDUEUDNyI_2VGGYXaIgrEDzI6YeeQ7wIpkGAYaF5dXPWWkSJzaOuUaUTE4EvPOReO-azt9eQmFr2isLKmxjz2Pqd0EMSXtvweAOADKM3enVi61-D_snsN__vyewdEEZ6i9QkzsLQ/w400-h299/IMG_3747.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Using the dimensions of what remained of the bonnets as a guide, I designed and drew the parts needed for the new bonnets in <i>TinkerCad</i>. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDaOnhcE2b_ZQCfsnRYMZ03pnvWhFAAN9DyhwtMwLJKXLiL7CV7uPgWchG9_XTrlLAGcrpsF2I08pDyydRpBFOHYXoyT7Wc-uSCv2TeVAn7S_jvlis0jzX1JJCLcQxIodiXf_f5CVjGvz6rOJiYYggJSiarlhHjLYPgSbfuABt39fZE5Pl3XfP1g/s961/Tink%20bonnet.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="961" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDaOnhcE2b_ZQCfsnRYMZ03pnvWhFAAN9DyhwtMwLJKXLiL7CV7uPgWchG9_XTrlLAGcrpsF2I08pDyydRpBFOHYXoyT7Wc-uSCv2TeVAn7S_jvlis0jzX1JJCLcQxIodiXf_f5CVjGvz6rOJiYYggJSiarlhHjLYPgSbfuABt39fZE5Pl3XfP1g/w400-h272/Tink%20bonnet.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br />The beauty of <i>TinkerCad </i>is that, as it's designed for kids to use, it's really easy to gain mastery over it. I've found other 3D CAD packages to be a lot more fiddly and frustrating to use. The limitation of <i>TinkerCad</i> is that it doesn't have as many bells and whistles as the more sophisticated packages, but I've found it is more than adequate for this sort of work.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-f33UXBM3W5HFIwJcle8nXXbbMwRSQNZ9fOdJq8hz9oA3N1FBh1pALD_datf1eN8vGzQqNZ_8ZisTFoIr1wx98pVDGrWjUZqU_PyApTdja5_MawsB0kY3QeEvZtDJ5wIMRPDhsotFBPI-52Xakxa9oI0yZN3P8bQxLP-iVEo1V63D3bPlJYhhRQ/s1920/Tinkercad%20work%20space.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="837" data-original-width="1920" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-f33UXBM3W5HFIwJcle8nXXbbMwRSQNZ9fOdJq8hz9oA3N1FBh1pALD_datf1eN8vGzQqNZ_8ZisTFoIr1wx98pVDGrWjUZqU_PyApTdja5_MawsB0kY3QeEvZtDJ5wIMRPDhsotFBPI-52Xakxa9oI0yZN3P8bQxLP-iVEo1V63D3bPlJYhhRQ/w400-h175/Tinkercad%20work%20space.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">At this point, I noticed that the cab on the prototype loco isn't actually central - the front bonnet is longer than then rear. Should I ignore that and press ahead, or see if I could move the cab further back on the running plate?</div><p>I decided that, with some judicious hacking, I would be able to move the cab back by 15mm. The first job was to cut a 15mm slot in the sides of the rear bonnet.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3v4CU9X90tgNS1lC6KRNO7WiPWCMoNXilWBosqPMdcjmIirKbxTZ7rAUdYknNUEUVbuMsjc1hnq64Gyfand9JxNYwLIzsYLfA5SkFguPXZajyFcObvxE4N56OrL8eRgCaWxnkeIjSy_s_ELoJG0CQL8HIssuQbkFw_gvz88phGZ8j8BbrIKDwg/s3072/IMG_3750.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3v4CU9X90tgNS1lC6KRNO7WiPWCMoNXilWBosqPMdcjmIirKbxTZ7rAUdYknNUEUVbuMsjc1hnq64Gyfand9JxNYwLIzsYLfA5SkFguPXZajyFcObvxE4N56OrL8eRgCaWxnkeIjSy_s_ELoJG0CQL8HIssuQbkFw_gvz88phGZ8j8BbrIKDwg/w225-h400/IMG_3750.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><p></p><p>After a fair bit of manoeuvring accompanied by an equal amount of cursing, I managed to separate the cab from the running plate. All credit to the designers of the kit - there were quite a few mounting lugs which needed to be sliced-through.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7us75hNGcSs4zf91mQMDplc0pVhjTsgwgv9ZJVInreXUQVCKYUHFjb2Z_y3R5WoqR3kyP2YoVktqbCd57YRVcRB3maf4YDr4S72iPfxWfeRclhNLAw1PiEAAQdmDXyyZQO30z7hV8X0EykHlESA0UtAtIT3iBrj96QqZ3yRoM9iE516kH7YvqjQ/s2590/IMG_3752.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1702" data-original-width="2590" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7us75hNGcSs4zf91mQMDplc0pVhjTsgwgv9ZJVInreXUQVCKYUHFjb2Z_y3R5WoqR3kyP2YoVktqbCd57YRVcRB3maf4YDr4S72iPfxWfeRclhNLAw1PiEAAQdmDXyyZQO30z7hV8X0EykHlESA0UtAtIT3iBrj96QqZ3yRoM9iE516kH7YvqjQ/w400-h263/IMG_3752.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6RKK4MXKlpXota_Cbxi4Rfq1saSajw2Ir90L7U0LqAOBYQUSUf7Ng1RjreX7rTODfIl9Jg639YyfM8fW4fDiF-ZJUYopX43WacSkTXWJFHyT-MH8GbOak-kPP1Khnmyy57iS7rOWDb1CX9xKHX_HYr4061H0MvM4pYQjdt62R764_TKLODPtrfA/s2177/IMG_3753.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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In addition, I masked off the cab with masking tape in preparation for its trip to the paint shop.</p><p> </p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i>Painting and finishing </i></span><br /></h3><p>The body was then given a couple of coats of <i>Halford</i>'s plastic filler primer from a rattle can.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy0V-q-Q8MvISQmIBERVDW6kAKp0hAp1U4sMDISoBmeQ8Wie9V2yU9Jm1LRtsgvZiJlNCDv2F96avJp_OsW8pnB6W1SSCSlVs2r7V7dJMXb5MC2g2mwtAG7tlzMyL0nklPk2SjfJB6boUB88TgKSdVcmNn0S8i7c0_QF0ImKT1FfQdl5UjCuFLLw/s1977/IMG_3777.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1693" data-original-width="1977" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy0V-q-Q8MvISQmIBERVDW6kAKp0hAp1U4sMDISoBmeQ8Wie9V2yU9Jm1LRtsgvZiJlNCDv2F96avJp_OsW8pnB6W1SSCSlVs2r7V7dJMXb5MC2g2mwtAG7tlzMyL0nklPk2SjfJB6boUB88TgKSdVcmNn0S8i7c0_QF0ImKT1FfQdl5UjCuFLLw/w400-h343/IMG_3777.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYnVkNLQYxOBPiT27DeThWqC-u4JjcfGUDM__gffWtUhAh2gEp0EF8l0nTc5u1RRAOmjYZgLzBWKVP26AeCzqK-kH26GDMhJh3-ulUZGQ8xb8GK3YHohjCFnm6CdSflgtQM9q6_weOf31ArCwFJfobruK8N3XWmnrJ_s2FQ9eP64SlJvtGit37Ig/s1890/IMG_3779.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1719" data-original-width="1890" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYnVkNLQYxOBPiT27DeThWqC-u4JjcfGUDM__gffWtUhAh2gEp0EF8l0nTc5u1RRAOmjYZgLzBWKVP26AeCzqK-kH26GDMhJh3-ulUZGQ8xb8GK3YHohjCFnm6CdSflgtQM9q6_weOf31ArCwFJfobruK8N3XWmnrJ_s2FQ9eP64SlJvtGit37Ig/w400-h364/IMG_3779.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Unfortunately, as can sometimes happen, the primer reacted badly with the original paint on the cab.....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM6cPhe1HfNIZ2qtC8ULbeRm1Qa_PgPQpXKAoXvYWWWMubA0Q14tEHAv6TARkTKM5nWfIQ29362m2uoCR9FRvk3FpBKHAB27RxR-rPtdVJDdWrJEcKSFITy5FQApznZe7iGKgoHbUIMc7SYrxvbrSvaEKtKVIyWz1tZfjVOtGx8IsFWWYf1iqghg/s2780/IMG_3780.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2780" data-original-width="1559" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM6cPhe1HfNIZ2qtC8ULbeRm1Qa_PgPQpXKAoXvYWWWMubA0Q14tEHAv6TARkTKM5nWfIQ29362m2uoCR9FRvk3FpBKHAB27RxR-rPtdVJDdWrJEcKSFITy5FQApznZe7iGKgoHbUIMc7SYrxvbrSvaEKtKVIyWz1tZfjVOtGx8IsFWWYf1iqghg/w224-h400/IMG_3780.JPG" width="224" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDrzxrKGm8rPlWoMOwVaj6IWkPIDO7l37LbGq748VMdQeDi8d870dhYMnKTeVHl04Fkn5-ZLtG7O8_VPW35XLu0cDDEMtC9z1Y2A7_G1cEhdvZRDFggV1InqANNWPx42_zflYzhOvPiFfIL2L3ikx9PS9KkDHkVccacIORvT59RNhpLU6xzygWA/s3072/IMG_3781.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDrzxrKGm8rPlWoMOwVaj6IWkPIDO7l37LbGq748VMdQeDi8d870dhYMnKTeVHl04Fkn5-ZLtG7O8_VPW35XLu0cDDEMtC9z1Y2A7_G1cEhdvZRDFggV1InqANNWPx42_zflYzhOvPiFfIL2L3ikx9PS9KkDHkVccacIORvT59RNhpLU6xzygWA/w400-h225/IMG_3781.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0lbOr6ifUQ0SrD9Cx_LO5MgS9TJZllfO4M1NiV5e9SSZ9j7I4v4YY6HKGEpWy_WWN7R1bzFyIOodRWWi7-9FaOdpWDccPGxbYL6j20qY1qcLPglp2ZSW6hyphenhyphenLf65sBSOQjlb6ZOwKFwxBnJpxHaxrsFa7KqWM3VKbKUvZ9hK8TYIdte5hyJ2WRaA/s2611/IMG_3782.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1685" data-original-width="2611" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0lbOr6ifUQ0SrD9Cx_LO5MgS9TJZllfO4M1NiV5e9SSZ9j7I4v4YY6HKGEpWy_WWN7R1bzFyIOodRWWi7-9FaOdpWDccPGxbYL6j20qY1qcLPglp2ZSW6hyphenhyphenLf65sBSOQjlb6ZOwKFwxBnJpxHaxrsFa7KqWM3VKbKUvZ9hK8TYIdte5hyJ2WRaA/w400-h259/IMG_3782.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>.... which required a fair bit of additional filling and rubbing-down.</p><p>Incidentally, for sanding small areas of paintwork such as these, I use cheap emery boards from our local pound shop. They can be easily trimmed to fit into narrow spaces, and the board backing gives a smoother finish than emery or sandpaper alone would provide.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDFLyYdlgderOD_eK6Jd-CM33US3LeqkbNxpQZYV00i7qq06FABWz4gu1d_MnrcYCmh6yl31waceqAU4fZfCdeZlt5ZNo5F8CFtbIUujQvVx_LXLtuPUUbxvs_MIEHU2ilAYP17fUpMprBeQVa2NKhRBDBxZOUK_Q3i9183MOIXldQmBjDeaJyg/s600/Emery_Boards-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzDFLyYdlgderOD_eK6Jd-CM33US3LeqkbNxpQZYV00i7qq06FABWz4gu1d_MnrcYCmh6yl31waceqAU4fZfCdeZlt5ZNo5F8CFtbIUujQvVx_LXLtuPUUbxvs_MIEHU2ilAYP17fUpMprBeQVa2NKhRBDBxZOUK_Q3i9183MOIXldQmBjDeaJyg/w400-h400/Emery_Boards-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The loco body was then given another couple of coats of primer.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYYAtguSas4RGuBk1ZtQyY-4-iuliu8YKhxhvMvwoPnrR2f0NxHAbaIdzr98zrNWUxC-BPkQ_59MQOIN6PwrHFQwzP7leBQWG35avJr_cNvIJ0qvvKxJD94yj2k6KO30xbH2TQrfwshMkmrdxk7xm9DAJYTchy5neOlEG48_L6CEQ05Ob5GIrjXQ/s1881/DSCN3575.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1858" data-original-width="1881" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYYAtguSas4RGuBk1ZtQyY-4-iuliu8YKhxhvMvwoPnrR2f0NxHAbaIdzr98zrNWUxC-BPkQ_59MQOIN6PwrHFQwzP7leBQWG35avJr_cNvIJ0qvvKxJD94yj2k6KO30xbH2TQrfwshMkmrdxk7xm9DAJYTchy5neOlEG48_L6CEQ05Ob5GIrjXQ/w400-h395/DSCN3575.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCnG1KQ-SR4Ubd5IVYkbMwe3Isr469MY8pZLANXEKRNKhdqYYQw8ttY4lPpVNsZBGwfBVgR-SUyf6DEfnzYdiXEU_gA-KOBwwke69bKEjA6b4c3Iy9OA6WWiZPmDRAHGQnYvdVXwSeUZG30EVMIVBDAlbAWGjYRrF6JEQRP1_yc8vnP98wnYIQug/s2592/DSCN3576.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCnG1KQ-SR4Ubd5IVYkbMwe3Isr469MY8pZLANXEKRNKhdqYYQw8ttY4lPpVNsZBGwfBVgR-SUyf6DEfnzYdiXEU_gA-KOBwwke69bKEjA6b4c3Iy9OA6WWiZPmDRAHGQnYvdVXwSeUZG30EVMIVBDAlbAWGjYRrF6JEQRP1_yc8vnP98wnYIQug/w400-h300/DSCN3576.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnnwg2a5POnTvZcV7-BLGsx7TSISYNAy4vzFxvXar40wPVBn-3O5zAmWhFTcL5ztYxSyn5iRnZm8iu7ogxPtAZ8HvdpmydYms1JKk2Wk21xPg4M3RD1LfCnEH8Lei6i_s_lTo4grybONf0b2R5fJE1UrJwHY-M69vmu8msImaevsdZpK_82zKbw/s2214/DSCN3577.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2214" data-original-width="1658" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnnwg2a5POnTvZcV7-BLGsx7TSISYNAy4vzFxvXar40wPVBn-3O5zAmWhFTcL5ztYxSyn5iRnZm8iu7ogxPtAZ8HvdpmydYms1JKk2Wk21xPg4M3RD1LfCnEH8Lei6i_s_lTo4grybONf0b2R5fJE1UrJwHY-M69vmu8msImaevsdZpK_82zKbw/w300-h400/DSCN3577.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc8hgYU29JBqukyySFVrfnL8B9pavWLDd0ZS4F_Y7b3NXu8PAc9t4JC78Xw-Ut1uKO7baxbmgQJYAk-jRMp7FPoQA5RukI6xqlHvwYf_OQ1vmg2dXAxql1jfMFB_4bRRkCF3cmEZ6GqHKSqpBDTQvj-2Blj3jVn3MkLvhE2gglJhBMryXgO5pkeQ/s2286/DSCN3578.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1738" data-original-width="2286" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc8hgYU29JBqukyySFVrfnL8B9pavWLDd0ZS4F_Y7b3NXu8PAc9t4JC78Xw-Ut1uKO7baxbmgQJYAk-jRMp7FPoQA5RukI6xqlHvwYf_OQ1vmg2dXAxql1jfMFB_4bRRkCF3cmEZ6GqHKSqpBDTQvj-2Blj3jVn3MkLvhE2gglJhBMryXgO5pkeQ/w400-h304/DSCN3578.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>The finish was better, but there were still some minor blemishes and pockmarks which needed filling and rubbing-down further. Once this had been done, it was given another couple of coats of primer before being rubbed down again and a couple of coats of <i>Halford</i>'s Rover Brooklands Green, the livery of my loco fleet.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEl3aBu4r5au8ZI-T5WtzZC4YxHbNAeOo0EUOE5eTR1nXi-P5o_dJGtlgjLlHeSC-H_qMrV1Vw1WU6Xbs7oq5tFhAuJvk3zq6PZdkwucFLuvI4CVTRsNo_MeM4in4KIEflze1q-iqM3x0uFkLW2ByXFD7nbYpLfbWGH9hCtP7V2kifcF64aHq_wA/s2160/IMG_3791.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="2160" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEl3aBu4r5au8ZI-T5WtzZC4YxHbNAeOo0EUOE5eTR1nXi-P5o_dJGtlgjLlHeSC-H_qMrV1Vw1WU6Xbs7oq5tFhAuJvk3zq6PZdkwucFLuvI4CVTRsNo_MeM4in4KIEflze1q-iqM3x0uFkLW2ByXFD7nbYpLfbWGH9hCtP7V2kifcF64aHq_wA/w400-h320/IMG_3791.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Once the paint had dried and hardened off, name and number plates drawn in <i>TinkerCAD </i>and 3D printed on my resin printer were added, after they had been painted with red and gold acrylics.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI_WQGrwmenWJ4W9_N9PONDaj48sXptvU2_W1X7TdKX15v8VXX4l5kL7OJa69cdXOtujwd5yYJQAmNGaYZodtspf2z13S72PMZ2apJz1WhjMEq2gu3XB4SCqQuVw1D7JLG05HvuZTwQNBuxN8zJrhPlViTVQSPeLIqgVbmIoWCF_w-N20mIPxO8A/s707/S1880002-001.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="707" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI_WQGrwmenWJ4W9_N9PONDaj48sXptvU2_W1X7TdKX15v8VXX4l5kL7OJa69cdXOtujwd5yYJQAmNGaYZodtspf2z13S72PMZ2apJz1WhjMEq2gu3XB4SCqQuVw1D7JLG05HvuZTwQNBuxN8zJrhPlViTVQSPeLIqgVbmIoWCF_w-N20mIPxO8A/w400-h318/S1880002-001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">Incidentally, up until now, all my steam locos have been named after local villages and my diesel locos after the Tollemache family and my own family members. However, I have now run out of family members and so this loco is named after a good friend - who came with me on my expedition to India where, amongst other things, we travelled on the Shimla and Darjeeling Railways.</div><p>New handrails were formed from 1.5mm diameter brass rod and inserted into the holes occupied by the previous handrails.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZDRkglknsgBHY28bLV1nyGY623vudu1SA4pS90bvLdiYPBN74b_FHA9upecTXkiJ7SiI81H9bHf0ZcqeevIyY9nNP8wz8SXCAFgEOAL-CFw7jWjjnqL3Y3qPxH5pOU1T3zVJqhAZOvIXPpTEnuCUCLWlv2FaIqeMoDtfVQv_sAEfG-o5G3POu-g/s696/S1880003.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="696" data-original-width="541" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZDRkglknsgBHY28bLV1nyGY623vudu1SA4pS90bvLdiYPBN74b_FHA9upecTXkiJ7SiI81H9bHf0ZcqeevIyY9nNP8wz8SXCAFgEOAL-CFw7jWjjnqL3Y3qPxH5pOU1T3zVJqhAZOvIXPpTEnuCUCLWlv2FaIqeMoDtfVQv_sAEfG-o5G3POu-g/w311-h400/S1880003.JPG" width="311" /></a></div><p>Before the roof was glued into place, resin cast details were added to the cab dashboard and a 3D printed driver was added (minus his legs which were carefully excised).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu46LUkpCganCjXCvP3YLYmJAOSJUbocKw5au0nK6nUuhgkGDTM3s8dircWR9wt6ID5g6JiODo6kXujNFOnLTXG3dej3-Zc32Qn8LvSkuwSpV6CbJs-a_fOeeohRn6MWh7yp-tr2lrZhXkH45AWWee3mFyzk38Fq0J8XasdxKz-owqUKWzV4bXtg/s3200/S1880006.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3200" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu46LUkpCganCjXCvP3YLYmJAOSJUbocKw5au0nK6nUuhgkGDTM3s8dircWR9wt6ID5g6JiODo6kXujNFOnLTXG3dej3-Zc32Qn8LvSkuwSpV6CbJs-a_fOeeohRn6MWh7yp-tr2lrZhXkH45AWWee3mFyzk38Fq0J8XasdxKz-owqUKWzV4bXtg/w400-h225/S1880006.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>A cheap soundcard (from <i>AliExpress</i>) was wired-in. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbls2fWF6CfMK2wIAgYceiZLy1rgCjObXDpNPr-Nby52dM-9ciSVz1HRI7ZPSO0p4W2-xnmNcltouG9LgKxLtnvZRvNjtEbjCD6Rqd2rJiTqAv4_a1BTJdPZ-St8fjQlIGA9fUq7OxMg2ifjjxusaiDN0gK_iOtV28DhjxWUYr0qydPLNxX2m6w/s1504/AliExpress%20sound%20card.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="821" data-original-width="1504" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbls2fWF6CfMK2wIAgYceiZLy1rgCjObXDpNPr-Nby52dM-9ciSVz1HRI7ZPSO0p4W2-xnmNcltouG9LgKxLtnvZRvNjtEbjCD6Rqd2rJiTqAv4_a1BTJdPZ-St8fjQlIGA9fUq7OxMg2ifjjxusaiDN0gK_iOtV28DhjxWUYr0qydPLNxX2m6w/w400-h219/AliExpress%20sound%20card.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> The soundcard required a servo input and so this was connected to P8 of the <i>Deltang </i>Rx65c</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhl5cfJJMeeNN-uumoCz0b0FeXfhSMCDnxPrbgRRbuvtSyX8qeaV5DQMSnUKMrtTT_15uRhTjNN2WnS4FggJAa2VHsgdd6y_TiF3jPy0PdWMkGFPxSPqmEsa281C0Th_LgTfYMwC8zkuqT4kuAqbUww6eDrPtylbTNWeA4j7Ov7ezFYLrHuwLbbw/s1684/2S%20motor%20circuit%20with%20AliExpress%20sound.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="1684" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhl5cfJJMeeNN-uumoCz0b0FeXfhSMCDnxPrbgRRbuvtSyX8qeaV5DQMSnUKMrtTT_15uRhTjNN2WnS4FggJAa2VHsgdd6y_TiF3jPy0PdWMkGFPxSPqmEsa281C0Th_LgTfYMwC8zkuqT4kuAqbUww6eDrPtylbTNWeA4j7Ov7ezFYLrHuwLbbw/w400-h283/2S%20motor%20circuit%20with%20AliExpress%20sound.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>However, as you can see (or rather hear) from this video, the engine note does not rise and fall in relation to the motor speed as it should. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IYAk6RO3ojk" width="320" youtube-src-id="IYAk6RO3ojk"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p>This is a problem which I have encountered before with the <i>Deltang Rx65</i> servo output (see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/10/installing-technobots-programmable.html">Installing a Technobots programmable diesel soundcard with Deltang receivers</a></i> ). I tried reprogramming one of the pads on an early <i>Deltang </i>compatible <i>Micron MR603</i> to provide a servo output, but it failed. After mentioning this on the <i><a href="http://gardenrails.org">gardenrails.org</a></i> forum, Andy at <i>Micron </i>contacted me and supplied me with a replacement receiver free of charge. Now, that's what I call service!</p><p>The output on the new <i>MR603 </i>was programmed for servo, and I'm pleased to report the loco and soundcard now perform slightly better. The engine note does rise slightly more than it did with the Deltang Rx65c but, because the top speed of the loco is reached with only a 1/3 twist of the speed knob, the servo signal doesn't rise very much.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zq9n83bVGUI" width="320" youtube-src-id="zq9n83bVGUI"></iframe></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">An exhaust pipe (<i>TinkerCad</i>ded and 3D printed) was duly painted and weathered and attached.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">[Awaiting photo] <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">A headlamp from <i><a href="https://www.cambrianmodelrail.co.uk/store/NA29-Railcar-Headlight-p95168722" target="_blank">Cambrian Models</a></i> was primed and painted ...... </div><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-35917684271630128762023-11-18T18:32:00.005+00:002023-11-18T20:08:52.818+00:00How I constructed Beeston Brewery from PVC foamboard<div class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYj1ViigJALl4m1pvxEF92U451gMhuChliaL7-5f8iRTVp0fMflUk3-NXgWAa10c4nL65kgLITt3vluFdcwKLGVDqWVktWwStTNo6euUgvTw_MkBs24jucj1Xl60ViehsS9XIC7WFjQVnGxW47QKe_ZaYbxB49netNDtBA9zzNLAwMbtIxhuvJaw/s4371/DSCI1935-001.JPG" style="clear: left; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3325" data-original-width="4371" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYj1ViigJALl4m1pvxEF92U451gMhuChliaL7-5f8iRTVp0fMflUk3-NXgWAa10c4nL65kgLITt3vluFdcwKLGVDqWVktWwStTNo6euUgvTw_MkBs24jucj1Xl60ViehsS9XIC7WFjQVnGxW47QKe_ZaYbxB49netNDtBA9zzNLAwMbtIxhuvJaw/w200-h152/DSCI1935-001.JPG" width="200" /></a><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Rationale</span></h2></div><p>As you may have read elsewhere on my blog, goods traffic on the PLR is one of my priorities and so I have made sure that I have plenty of plausible lineside industries to provide reasons for loaded freight wagons to travel up and down the line.</p><p>Although, in real life, there was never a brewery in Beeston, I decided that, with the success of the railway, there would have been a strong likelihood that one would have been built alongside the railway to satisfy the thirsts of the local inhabitants. The goods siding at Beeston Castle station provided the perfect location as the building would nestle into the hedge behind the siding thereby overcoming the need to construct the further buildings which a brewery such as this would require.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Planning</span></h2><p>As there was no actual prototype on which to base my brewery I searched the internet for brewery buildings which could be adapted to suit my location. Finding no real buildings which were suitable, I stumbled across the <i>Metcalfe</i> range of card models which, with some modification, I felt would be ideal.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfn4dGCJ-96tewT__jbzqnV87R0FJaEH9hiSW71oAZP3Dk4BowgrPv7akdoT2Bfeogy79fJ4uhTq4JEOW6NcSPVsvfTY4SF4dDoMzyGbM8vHoRpBeFcyl0TEi0zbz8p5TY8O0VL7xB30F5L0i3sTOHu-RGe3zhL4KgFIRnNPXB3qnA-8ORovkpag/s1200/Metcalfe%20brewery.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="691" data-original-width="1200" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfn4dGCJ-96tewT__jbzqnV87R0FJaEH9hiSW71oAZP3Dk4BowgrPv7akdoT2Bfeogy79fJ4uhTq4JEOW6NcSPVsvfTY4SF4dDoMzyGbM8vHoRpBeFcyl0TEi0zbz8p5TY8O0VL7xB30F5L0i3sTOHu-RGe3zhL4KgFIRnNPXB3qnA-8ORovkpag/w400-h230/Metcalfe%20brewery.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>As the site was an awkward shape, I started by making a rough structure from corrugated card and masking tape which I hacked about until it fitted the tight space between the siding and the hedge.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OKB8B9LUNE4yTnPdKoP5Pv7jVZrCxwBbXS1Nq-TYLpHgOp3XpNg-hd1SOgrgvTXYn5ucmAnRpvWGYh_qTT0Td50SIXOpqvhmwmY_t_kZ08IbzKoEatDd7cJfRM-FkyrAvrRgRUM1eU81HXtiJZGzRVj1LxlEJoxbF18GIXJg9U--AeGcJhNvZg/s3072/IMG_8932.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OKB8B9LUNE4yTnPdKoP5Pv7jVZrCxwBbXS1Nq-TYLpHgOp3XpNg-hd1SOgrgvTXYn5ucmAnRpvWGYh_qTT0Td50SIXOpqvhmwmY_t_kZ08IbzKoEatDd7cJfRM-FkyrAvrRgRUM1eU81HXtiJZGzRVj1LxlEJoxbF18GIXJg9U--AeGcJhNvZg/w400-h300/IMG_8932.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">This was then used as the basis for the construction of the actual model.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Construction</span></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Marking-out</span></i></h3><p>A3 sheets of white 5mm thick PVC foamboard were purchased from <i><a href="http://SimplyPlastics.com" target="_blank">SimplyPlastics.com</a></i>. </p><p>I decided to start with the tallest section of the building first. The outline of the building was drawn and then the horizontal mortar courses were drawn at 4mm intervals (3" in 16mm scale). The windows were also drawn, this making sure the base of each window coincided with a mortar course.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUw0cAv_bgmag5wxEYSjWKFkisR5KZFi1ifmuPWeLUOaKD1XjJCgYlafHCZqObG9VEQGOawPzfXtLLR1vAynWeNl_z1iYvpfGuq2SD3QRiD-oK77J_F597eypSfrzWnozD_aADRtTRRzgfM9GjJyqv9gbWCoWfr_ybsqgHRzSbuWqLN0bjxRDOyw/s3072/IMG_8939.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2304" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUw0cAv_bgmag5wxEYSjWKFkisR5KZFi1ifmuPWeLUOaKD1XjJCgYlafHCZqObG9VEQGOawPzfXtLLR1vAynWeNl_z1iYvpfGuq2SD3QRiD-oK77J_F597eypSfrzWnozD_aADRtTRRzgfM9GjJyqv9gbWCoWfr_ybsqgHRzSbuWqLN0bjxRDOyw/w300-h400/IMG_8939.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>As the windows were arched, I used a pair of compasses to produce two concentric curves - one for the top of the window an the second, 12mm beyond it for the brick arch.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2304" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjq4jlt4X39RUkxKQrGFIEvfVIFGSSdoS242OR8o8FZCSZY4z6JlFyx89kpjjoabLjT8SXNx3v5oeQ0tGLPPYjHSGFJYh9mJS3ZnWe2M7LLKrMLkUL7en99kYLmrsadT1LCtqH2_NXEIF_W_ZZgqDtfI8KEJYTpnRyHgM_9XE2mGgrG1Igd7_eIQ/w300-h400/IMG_8937.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">..... and radiating lines were drawn for the brick arch mortar courses.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVk6JQ6T1cl8_q4n1MBBSnS9JdMotxEUidB26yurGnes5yWqbosD8AN2DV8nN1cU93OAro_RBZqGceXOtgCYsVpIr-LRFOus-auoTQiwPo3apMjv-GrdPE46nh_q32yCNgkBngfXrhg9kEGG8rFuwnUPPKn3Dlf1pF3kD80zfFqrsY67-LC6M-Vg/s3072/IMG_8938.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2304" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVk6JQ6T1cl8_q4n1MBBSnS9JdMotxEUidB26yurGnes5yWqbosD8AN2DV8nN1cU93OAro_RBZqGceXOtgCYsVpIr-LRFOus-auoTQiwPo3apMjv-GrdPE46nh_q32yCNgkBngfXrhg9kEGG8rFuwnUPPKn3Dlf1pF3kD80zfFqrsY67-LC6M-Vg/w300-h400/IMG_8938.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>Once all the horizontal courses and window arches had been drawn, the stone quoins on the corners of the walls were marked-out either 12 or 24mm wide and 8mm deep (ie two horizontal mortar courses).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbWYnADvx2tbvqDM0LvdbbiRgwFh8Vlr5yRD3o8o813d-xUkQMJkoDQ0dPsotD_l7IvHl7rcyPa0Rb0kZsss0BC1sCbcl5uv20v__tPZcZz0CJTGv_rg9cGs8aER881b_LRAHdadNx2YdaaDN03VzOvvFwH42u7BvwKOv5fw4OG3Y2Bx-HQNkZNQ/s3072/IMG_8942.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2304" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbWYnADvx2tbvqDM0LvdbbiRgwFh8Vlr5yRD3o8o813d-xUkQMJkoDQ0dPsotD_l7IvHl7rcyPa0Rb0kZsss0BC1sCbcl5uv20v__tPZcZz0CJTGv_rg9cGs8aER881b_LRAHdadNx2YdaaDN03VzOvvFwH42u7BvwKOv5fw4OG3Y2Bx-HQNkZNQ/w300-h400/IMG_8942.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>The vertical mortar course for the brickwork were pencilled-in at 12mm intervals (6mm divisions were marked across the bottom and top courses to allow for the courses to be staggered - Flemish-Bond style).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEdDMhj0WDjF16emcVi7c2bfS4taY6jwO3-CRzRZDifKjbaK-l0uu4mtIlljyIIjrNk6jytyEWkA0HExncrAdojG7UmX64omAtycu60DO28erwfqN7Sr5qlMpaCym5gjtnGb7NM4ZwAPhbZ5P1fsjvvwKVzV4L_XPgAN_vfVScWlXmFl-tRBHxtQ/s3072/IMG_8944.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4KjwPumYfEcUzDGmzv4Hj36RnQVHCyi4fjD3nKcdcuIwYFRsh7icQKzKU6dAoPiywRzq2x1aZbUqwpuEKVHLOCYhI_FF1XWVsVP1NP3U81SBTEvWL-vcYq6ZIw0wFbiZmAplwDeKq_1Z7NH2eEjWQu9UmWXcn3VABubryYWciPq1L_oOx_cQRw/s1600/DSCI1403.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1270" data-original-width="1600" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4KjwPumYfEcUzDGmzv4Hj36RnQVHCyi4fjD3nKcdcuIwYFRsh7icQKzKU6dAoPiywRzq2x1aZbUqwpuEKVHLOCYhI_FF1XWVsVP1NP3U81SBTEvWL-vcYq6ZIw0wFbiZmAplwDeKq_1Z7NH2eEjWQu9UmWXcn3VABubryYWciPq1L_oOx_cQRw/w400-h318/DSCI1403.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The vertical courses were created by positioning the blade of the screwdriver on one of the divisions at an angle.....</p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwqNHmo-gsxNDJmBC11_XUAIqithEhA1fLzqI8HCc-eR1MaoTg4ygIBpvYHHcjHvG0m3-ftDW2OEPFUbskJVxHi97LkqeZaQM2uQOnv-eorJBmarKy1-bYLEJZ9W7dF4Q8dwi0JfI46j_lHNQoKweJ0OSfKYPdl0JVLx7lE9gSCbt7rANEwd5fig/s3072/IMG_8946.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwqNHmo-gsxNDJmBC11_XUAIqithEhA1fLzqI8HCc-eR1MaoTg4ygIBpvYHHcjHvG0m3-ftDW2OEPFUbskJVxHi97LkqeZaQM2uQOnv-eorJBmarKy1-bYLEJZ9W7dF4Q8dwi0JfI46j_lHNQoKweJ0OSfKYPdl0JVLx7lE9gSCbt7rANEwd5fig/w400-h300/IMG_8946.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">..... and then moving the blade to a vertical position while applying downward pressure.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLUAZmONVwWq4wnkD127uK7Xpr5Ec9AAoXgzowb4D6zCV0UCSIQYmqBja5W8iM8yGRkuBmak5OYn3KYYbYOp1Qt2lcuu3qrGd2rnJb-IcLA_MfTXEiQpeFdQbNHHoqfIKK10oFT9DVpmMN3_zo9iO2WbciAKdcKZk3k0d1W3lDMEICKqpZ1DCbQ/s3072/IMG_8947.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLUAZmONVwWq4wnkD127uK7Xpr5Ec9AAoXgzowb4D6zCV0UCSIQYmqBja5W8iM8yGRkuBmak5OYn3KYYbYOp1Qt2lcuu3qrGd2rnJb-IcLA_MfTXEiQpeFdQbNHHoqfIKK10oFT9DVpmMN3_zo9iO2WbciAKdcKZk3k0d1W3lDMEICKqpZ1DCbQ/w400-h300/IMG_8947.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I also use a superglue activator spray to speed-up the bonding process.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRdQy4j1cg_7jjfFND4XdlKSYVG1wEw__ojuMq7zXeJ9rRGOfrd2sGrJX38gLq5W-d0gvqskBnECD6TyPsVmc7Zi3FhC2T_0nWEogh550LQY-e-OqwzjnxL-l8Z9MzRRNFJElaFHUupPpuQ-TFQPSv26aAhFoj2WGhXRkYZfm9YhU33lu7hjAw7A/s3072/IMG_9008.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRdQy4j1cg_7jjfFND4XdlKSYVG1wEw__ojuMq7zXeJ9rRGOfrd2sGrJX38gLq5W-d0gvqskBnECD6TyPsVmc7Zi3FhC2T_0nWEogh550LQY-e-OqwzjnxL-l8Z9MzRRNFJElaFHUupPpuQ-TFQPSv26aAhFoj2WGhXRkYZfm9YhU33lu7hjAw7A/w400-h300/IMG_9008.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3IiDqXdKnwMrXeqmPZcFqcrK8giOQ9TnDFBfMxRi9WD9IhTj-wmuqGfl4n9p2wbOfhv5g3b3xyJfszemzc9bz276kk9uaZUktd0ZgG9W0QDqC9Kq7w9YxVImI3JbRWYMw3ANrBQ5lU-V8VkWi_peO3mgknAL-L4TKzLpzMzCjbmlyFjOU15I9A/s3072/IMG_9009.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3IiDqXdKnwMrXeqmPZcFqcrK8giOQ9TnDFBfMxRi9WD9IhTj-wmuqGfl4n9p2wbOfhv5g3b3xyJfszemzc9bz276kk9uaZUktd0ZgG9W0QDqC9Kq7w9YxVImI3JbRWYMw3ANrBQ5lU-V8VkWi_peO3mgknAL-L4TKzLpzMzCjbmlyFjOU15I9A/w400-h300/IMG_9009.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Lucams</span></i></h3><div>The lucams were tackled next. Lucams are the prominent white painted enclosed sack hoists on the outside of the building. </div><div><br /></div><div>The frames were made from 5mm thick PVC foamboard.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9CFuG1ps0Xi8kPqN-4XhNmJlQ-UQbFJYioDwJzthXGRjuXxFV8xMA6sJSzk1HliSSKeu6LxOu_73rIXcD29SPPn25ALyeGYtZdNX8TOMsHKn2IOzoWRFaSJqe1Zh6tyDttE6DsbF926ha3boOJ85OnDqyQbnSDZ3IAmNCkyEd3N2EU4PkifTTEw/s2232/IMG_8966.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2161" data-original-width="2232" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9CFuG1ps0Xi8kPqN-4XhNmJlQ-UQbFJYioDwJzthXGRjuXxFV8xMA6sJSzk1HliSSKeu6LxOu_73rIXcD29SPPn25ALyeGYtZdNX8TOMsHKn2IOzoWRFaSJqe1Zh6tyDttE6DsbF926ha3boOJ85OnDqyQbnSDZ3IAmNCkyEd3N2EU4PkifTTEw/w400-h388/IMG_8966.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhebedX8qfEc1FYQ25UsS3LJ2U2aqYKHaurSPpbzZtFaFOJup-eHyLh10uiOVGuTkAIpNPCtNx_WWoHn09xoYtDx6GFiS42ZlCJpnc95tppK3tEtUYiIDYIUodWDp5XfipRbhbLqBI5EVpxkTp4OytgIvzbfw41QdsB397qJ2eiHfj2pgVOrYKAFw/s2882/IMG_8969.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2882" data-original-width="1789" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhebedX8qfEc1FYQ25UsS3LJ2U2aqYKHaurSPpbzZtFaFOJup-eHyLh10uiOVGuTkAIpNPCtNx_WWoHn09xoYtDx6GFiS42ZlCJpnc95tppK3tEtUYiIDYIUodWDp5XfipRbhbLqBI5EVpxkTp4OytgIvzbfw41QdsB397qJ2eiHfj2pgVOrYKAFw/w249-h400/IMG_8969.JPG" width="249" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">10mm wide planks were cut from 1.5mm thick plasticard.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwaUWeuxwIhLlT2z5cLqH8ukYx_kHKZ6NQW6pBu0WqBsYtx4blG9u1Evqu7skU1_GD7o3rofrF8Q2uCKHF-ncffu2JASW6v6ALR5pUKjMny0NQa4qeDEdJ_N7srGb1QbB1ShlncHVk5IAREkYSYE4Q1POjUsUTHjFEeYUSwO6tmcQNGq5JPB6IXA/s3072/IMG_9017.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwaUWeuxwIhLlT2z5cLqH8ukYx_kHKZ6NQW6pBu0WqBsYtx4blG9u1Evqu7skU1_GD7o3rofrF8Q2uCKHF-ncffu2JASW6v6ALR5pUKjMny0NQa4qeDEdJ_N7srGb1QbB1ShlncHVk5IAREkYSYE4Q1POjUsUTHjFEeYUSwO6tmcQNGq5JPB6IXA/w400-h300/IMG_9017.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>The planks were glued to the outsides of the lucams with superglue - with 5mm wide edging strips on the corners and frames around the windows.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHSaoIn0-GNLwsJ2KNYcU5iAw0JXV41u-jHOxqtn7tntF12Wnz2p4Gd4XpGYoKHZsEjD2moeXF_N1wF-uzJUhLfVHsx4DkkbGr0k7YY3C4scN0kK7bl4jwcDqA4bO6p-fJpNs5sesRKy9-jOx_wJ39nGTUDeajN_s8USpUoYZ44hUqBjlCykgmJg/s3072/IMG_9015.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2304" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHSaoIn0-GNLwsJ2KNYcU5iAw0JXV41u-jHOxqtn7tntF12Wnz2p4Gd4XpGYoKHZsEjD2moeXF_N1wF-uzJUhLfVHsx4DkkbGr0k7YY3C4scN0kK7bl4jwcDqA4bO6p-fJpNs5sesRKy9-jOx_wJ39nGTUDeajN_s8USpUoYZ44hUqBjlCykgmJg/w300-h400/IMG_9015.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The planks overlapped by 4mm to give a weatherboarding effect.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQeoKOz_T0JlZzoCm_Rxm5Y07DbMHL1L2C6zJx7iXMjDbXg8pYPO3lvEM4KKoSV9P0JFN1_X2UUQbgaBeTKcQhqqGuwumCxD-WP859GMvlLDi_q7pXld5Eu_f2EF6HZ8pmS-e3N0j0Nf3DFdDfGXMOZRDMwy7RSTMcQ7x3HYYABhI8f-_6v2s5nQ/s3072/IMG_9016.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2304" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQeoKOz_T0JlZzoCm_Rxm5Y07DbMHL1L2C6zJx7iXMjDbXg8pYPO3lvEM4KKoSV9P0JFN1_X2UUQbgaBeTKcQhqqGuwumCxD-WP859GMvlLDi_q7pXld5Eu_f2EF6HZ8pmS-e3N0j0Nf3DFdDfGXMOZRDMwy7RSTMcQ7x3HYYABhI8f-_6v2s5nQ/w300-h400/IMG_9016.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Rooves</span></i></h3></div><div><p style="text-align: left;">The rooves were tackled next. The sub-structures for the rooves were made from 3mm thick PVC foamboard, These were tailormade by measuring the relevant spaces and cutting each part to fit.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Once the roof components were in place the tiles were formed from 20mm wide strips of 1mm thick plasticard. These were then marked at 10mm intervals for the individual slates and a further line 12mm from the lower edge was marked for the overlap.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xpoAtm4J-DXnx9yrS_Oyn22acdMTsVTTQvZJIDxK_fdOjZOyAr8odEuol4lV6u7HbzIHz_ja1UCDRbLV1yxtnSs8qoiPfOQoa6Krjrb4ufdEXUkWci-N7g31VYZWru_EZAR61MLfhaYDOTiS62DUzMUS4pogPTVjUuE09NDbU4l1PALXLrcChQ/s2585/IMG_9025.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1729" data-original-width="2585" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xpoAtm4J-DXnx9yrS_Oyn22acdMTsVTTQvZJIDxK_fdOjZOyAr8odEuol4lV6u7HbzIHz_ja1UCDRbLV1yxtnSs8qoiPfOQoa6Krjrb4ufdEXUkWci-N7g31VYZWru_EZAR61MLfhaYDOTiS62DUzMUS4pogPTVjUuE09NDbU4l1PALXLrcChQ/w400-h268/IMG_9025.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The divisions between each slate was then snipped with a couple of cuts from a pair of scissors. Although slates fit very snugly against each other, I've found that a couple of snips are necessary to clearly demarcate the gaps between each slate. A single snip easily becomes clogged with paint and so all too easily disappears.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBn-EtrlFnJ2EndWY5hVfpBSI7LO8yUr09PhSuYpX-X1yEZi1TuVh6NUsWt8Jl1pYnZC1i4lI3YBq7bVUs2G9nmknjNYuUgvMvD-E_qKhTwcOqBOWdigpATXl8whvzRihh4FedW3jcKF5-3FjP5Jo2sAHtCDyoj31xVgg2VVPBQcMihnCCMVcOQ/s3072/IMG_9026.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBn-EtrlFnJ2EndWY5hVfpBSI7LO8yUr09PhSuYpX-X1yEZi1TuVh6NUsWt8Jl1pYnZC1i4lI3YBq7bVUs2G9nmknjNYuUgvMvD-E_qKhTwcOqBOWdigpATXl8whvzRihh4FedW3jcKF5-3FjP5Jo2sAHtCDyoj31xVgg2VVPBQcMihnCCMVcOQ/w400-h300/IMG_9026.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Once the snips had been made along the full width of the strip, it was laid on the roof - each strip being staggered to overlap the previous strip - as shown.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Occasionally, a slate was detached from the strip to give the appearance of a slipped slate.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsob_7IHIw2PnK4uZ16uUADqT8XpUPmhWqSinUlTf3xXwLZ6dL6oiEVgx-DtsSxEP0hpLHr0TndLd-CCI1bq6V6Py189UYA-p3zsij9LxzkxuFZ-fdk9ppmKVzktH0JRlH20d10FzcDq6Mg_kaLekqtoTP1_vv9WrW0i34rSVL_l1ecTsyBv_56w/s3072/IMG_9027.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsob_7IHIw2PnK4uZ16uUADqT8XpUPmhWqSinUlTf3xXwLZ6dL6oiEVgx-DtsSxEP0hpLHr0TndLd-CCI1bq6V6Py189UYA-p3zsij9LxzkxuFZ-fdk9ppmKVzktH0JRlH20d10FzcDq6Mg_kaLekqtoTP1_vv9WrW0i34rSVL_l1ecTsyBv_56w/w400-h300/IMG_9027.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Eventually, after painstaking snipping and gluing, the whole roof was covered in slates.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLUi4UTFN7EhMzYE0T60BApnen5CvTdfAubbHZiaZ-ircuQYypwTqOxYb1pPgZ3dbFAv8O8P_Rur4prgYgLj2ZIVQX057zj1xQHldS2fnjQd9h_F9_lGbq6JyqF3JEZe65QpJ3YIARfU5KEva7xTS2WHuPeEIZkIULCedCDa_hoS3UuNDfNklEg/s3072/IMG_9028.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLUi4UTFN7EhMzYE0T60BApnen5CvTdfAubbHZiaZ-ircuQYypwTqOxYb1pPgZ3dbFAv8O8P_Rur4prgYgLj2ZIVQX057zj1xQHldS2fnjQd9h_F9_lGbq6JyqF3JEZe65QpJ3YIARfU5KEva7xTS2WHuPeEIZkIULCedCDa_hoS3UuNDfNklEg/w400-h300/IMG_9028.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Painting</span></h2></div><div>The walls were initially given a coat of red oxide primer ......<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzjrR4FWfFNtYeD9TNP4MpDA23jw9INZF2J3gIWfW6r0SbmFZMY6estRCSM9D4wiAWsmaCP0SrQZVgir0tUNwDSK97CVlx9G2SduX_vHtXYLCw_X1cWkzZuBIN_sFWFxVXoYra_sGyFeLXpuAERNdTAE5P451SUFu-j7j3deft57z_PdKLb9q6Gg/s3072/IMG_9020.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzjrR4FWfFNtYeD9TNP4MpDA23jw9INZF2J3gIWfW6r0SbmFZMY6estRCSM9D4wiAWsmaCP0SrQZVgir0tUNwDSK97CVlx9G2SduX_vHtXYLCw_X1cWkzZuBIN_sFWFxVXoYra_sGyFeLXpuAERNdTAE5P451SUFu-j7j3deft57z_PdKLb9q6Gg/w400-h300/IMG_9020.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">...... and then a coat of 'deep red' acrylic. Once this had dried, some cream mortar colour was smeared over, making sure it penetrated the mortar courses.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL0FwGs-dGT5mojEV2VL_6zxM9X1t4o_2GCOp-nFi2hDG2OhyrMJYUFZUKRMNDy_o-sYxHd4U_WVrM_nI7fAwELnFIH8-MPb7CSuGZiZQw1Hux6qXnjeHtXn8pbHTnBzfRPSebaGiDa8pCizAdiyHIuio9pikwUjWEobcoYTiE8t1UogKaKZcXIQ/s3072/IMG_9021.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL0FwGs-dGT5mojEV2VL_6zxM9X1t4o_2GCOp-nFi2hDG2OhyrMJYUFZUKRMNDy_o-sYxHd4U_WVrM_nI7fAwELnFIH8-MPb7CSuGZiZQw1Hux6qXnjeHtXn8pbHTnBzfRPSebaGiDa8pCizAdiyHIuio9pikwUjWEobcoYTiE8t1UogKaKZcXIQ/w400-h300/IMG_9021.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">This was then wiped off while still wet in a diagonal direction to try and ensure the colour remained in the indentations.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHCUfyKUvhHHyjmZoOV9fZr_dw7sTFHMm4epoXHounkKttqFmDIpNtJEDXra0SWg761FQVedJ79GW7oiZseyLakbOPjyY77Uhb3sn8ZoT4GcRXz69sYULAVvQ4IqxflRvMlyXVDfUYpDr6MsLzqHd-OgEW0bkbHzEhMVoWaHqz9FT9XdCGwmOung/s3072/IMG_9022.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHCUfyKUvhHHyjmZoOV9fZr_dw7sTFHMm4epoXHounkKttqFmDIpNtJEDXra0SWg761FQVedJ79GW7oiZseyLakbOPjyY77Uhb3sn8ZoT4GcRXz69sYULAVvQ4IqxflRvMlyXVDfUYpDr6MsLzqHd-OgEW0bkbHzEhMVoWaHqz9FT9XdCGwmOung/w400-h300/IMG_9022.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">This process was repeated across the whole of the walls.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNDShT_qobFJLso75tnhbJ15suCZzpURreo8J-uEnXKgfwmjoZ-0ahzW_COnKWB5weqHLY9m0HjHPSE43FpqVsMM5-03g7lN5HEBudGaaBDo1uHPyZgusv4OkyTC5IZQsfeaxxjx0f0Xn7lkPC1LNFR1e5yUlBqJcVcH7FrlgN8iadd23umxMPjg/s3072/IMG_9023.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;">Inevitably, there were some places where either the mortar colour didn't penetrate or the wiping process accidentally removed it ......</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkHC4Q2IHu9Tr7YSX7PxkRcEXMBW9qEAZDn_RT5e271VUUfQk7BrgQ5prfwYIijy-t7KdAZQosuRdXn0ObD4OvG_9GFSdHL_hQsjhbYk6iIUdVtx5hHalZ3sQdu1GNt_GZJnS-QfWWVNLqoYnNHnSOIQ7wv3z6BJHT_EhIUZXEcadOkh2ydrNNxg/s3072/IMG_9056.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkHC4Q2IHu9Tr7YSX7PxkRcEXMBW9qEAZDn_RT5e271VUUfQk7BrgQ5prfwYIijy-t7KdAZQosuRdXn0ObD4OvG_9GFSdHL_hQsjhbYk6iIUdVtx5hHalZ3sQdu1GNt_GZJnS-QfWWVNLqoYnNHnSOIQ7wv3z6BJHT_EhIUZXEcadOkh2ydrNNxg/s320/IMG_9056.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">..... and so these areas were touched-up with more mortar colour .....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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These were 90mm along the base, 30mm at the longer end and 10mm at the narrower end.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBBE0NHBlz8R_Df9KeNbI0UACAmx6SDS3QG9gmq4eapIHXOIObciHwYncsgDoDKJm5c7ys2H11whYd9NqidChae4miLLBYdSQMk_5PCEMNgZ4v_YWR3NAEaO7W9pAWE_i0wH8jUkAqOjncbAm4Bji7eoVaUb6onvjrC05GtXgHFZuZoZNXb6VTrQ/s2263/IMG_8975.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2263" data-original-width="2093" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBBE0NHBlz8R_Df9KeNbI0UACAmx6SDS3QG9gmq4eapIHXOIObciHwYncsgDoDKJm5c7ys2H11whYd9NqidChae4miLLBYdSQMk_5PCEMNgZ4v_YWR3NAEaO7W9pAWE_i0wH8jUkAqOjncbAm4Bji7eoVaUb6onvjrC05GtXgHFZuZoZNXb6VTrQ/w370-h400/IMG_8975.JPG" width="370" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">The canopy edging was then marked-out on 3mm thick foamboard, ....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">The cocktail sticks were then inserted into holes drilled in the walls of the building .....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuPZPtpmskHl7l3vZelpEAFkk6nYp67BMOh7SCcp1a7JjOd_GamKulbeCrXqSAP3YnHXNC0XSdH4_E_Kax5wOlazdPz824WznSOnl9M750KZf0VJ90E-6zoalpwj0wsDK2xZLKcCRs7ZJNNDsUah_krN3mG7_usF6j_pLoU8mdyj1bj1mc1GtXWw/s3072/IMG_9076.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2304" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuPZPtpmskHl7l3vZelpEAFkk6nYp67BMOh7SCcp1a7JjOd_GamKulbeCrXqSAP3YnHXNC0XSdH4_E_Kax5wOlazdPz824WznSOnl9M750KZf0VJ90E-6zoalpwj0wsDK2xZLKcCRs7ZJNNDsUah_krN3mG7_usF6j_pLoU8mdyj1bj1mc1GtXWw/w300-h400/IMG_9076.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; 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text-align: left;">Bespoke 3D printed window frames were bought from a chap advertising on eBay. I sent off the dimensions and received them (plus a couple of spares) within a week.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0IPkHTEoJNRfcVbRiZ3xsnLxBvgN-68rQubPS76q5H1KaVHsJF_iEuTyG-Z6kB1zrBSHJtNSCw0_4c-vetLOwVWUMJkz3emhQfqEBy1U6j58V1Mvxh4Q7COB5iDoVwJoFozpcXXdlS05rT3_7HMyYaLtnY1A-HGsizIE6LPKxIYBMIHv_97izPA/s640/IMG_9085.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="501" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0IPkHTEoJNRfcVbRiZ3xsnLxBvgN-68rQubPS76q5H1KaVHsJF_iEuTyG-Z6kB1zrBSHJtNSCw0_4c-vetLOwVWUMJkz3emhQfqEBy1U6j58V1Mvxh4Q7COB5iDoVwJoFozpcXXdlS05rT3_7HMyYaLtnY1A-HGsizIE6LPKxIYBMIHv_97izPA/w314-h400/IMG_9085.JPG" width="314" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">They were glued on to a sheet of 1mm thick clear acetate with UHU glue and then the glazing was cut to the right size with a sharp craft knife.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9EdH73QUhUCNI4LFlraWGqlIiIYX4G_xJJlXoY9j5WEHRLJhqKFbNDVFo7UsFVi9WFW0FFyo110Oumll_aMiIZ7rg5USVRDagIuX4NWZ7dubt0kjT1wuxQmr822zN6lhVSqHeUS1cyUfSs9NNSZA8gfSNAIzx3y_N-rE79qLVlEXRcrz1KwlCVw/s3072/IMG_9083.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9EdH73QUhUCNI4LFlraWGqlIiIYX4G_xJJlXoY9j5WEHRLJhqKFbNDVFo7UsFVi9WFW0FFyo110Oumll_aMiIZ7rg5USVRDagIuX4NWZ7dubt0kjT1wuxQmr822zN6lhVSqHeUS1cyUfSs9NNSZA8gfSNAIzx3y_N-rE79qLVlEXRcrz1KwlCVw/w400-h300/IMG_9083.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The windows were then glued into the apertures with more UHU (I avoid getting superglue anywhere near glazing as it tends to fog any nearby transparent sheets - even if it isn't actually applied to it).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpsnMBOHgee0CU-caLa6_Hb9smgV2AT6_7jrOftKS1MDyQuUtXv4RonHNPaPONiwzVmUszOKH5lgOZ9CuPl5sJtnl4URzrZS_3lg3HoT7Tl6riX05VPH4OMTjKYEIyDjvvAJXXE0iqhuznuWfT6QmdUFIgrGqbQIH11ISzAJ3fx4JxqMmfANtdCw/s3072/IMG_9166.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2304" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpsnMBOHgee0CU-caLa6_Hb9smgV2AT6_7jrOftKS1MDyQuUtXv4RonHNPaPONiwzVmUszOKH5lgOZ9CuPl5sJtnl4URzrZS_3lg3HoT7Tl6riX05VPH4OMTjKYEIyDjvvAJXXE0iqhuznuWfT6QmdUFIgrGqbQIH11ISzAJ3fx4JxqMmfANtdCw/w300-h400/IMG_9166.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe2uNG8_KAdXeRuxusFgjDhdb8Kren2pVg_VQEtuo9xUa1KmHseNZgAkraX4GJA2fU8EOSfcoqq8JNA4xs9Aq2ypdYCSdsukW_-_vy4aIxALMCjFcdc6DB8kNKGiz7vJ8S4uMVl6a6Srn4GjAX9KrSIuPmPMQA0Hnv_ycYP28ltaZ0l18HEe6UPg/s3072/IMG_9167.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2304" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe2uNG8_KAdXeRuxusFgjDhdb8Kren2pVg_VQEtuo9xUa1KmHseNZgAkraX4GJA2fU8EOSfcoqq8JNA4xs9Aq2ypdYCSdsukW_-_vy4aIxALMCjFcdc6DB8kNKGiz7vJ8S4uMVl6a6Srn4GjAX9KrSIuPmPMQA0Hnv_ycYP28ltaZ0l18HEe6UPg/w300-h400/IMG_9167.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">Doors were cut from 1.5mm thick plasticard. They were scribed to represent planking and scored with the blade of a razor saw to provide a wood grain effect.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXBCamqJWXwvVdBzsYPlDv6qZgY1NuhYFeamq-L_DzA_blIcs5KTahXPZzcJzRlSfB-Efnbqv6-TtHGH8aluZVledT7nCqifAP3oPpN1PSjXdJBKKXoQC_3WcK3QLstdLu-7fSL_gO5oW6_I3J5Uf8UeNoufXgTsZTjNhIf_ahlJr3b41XvR8BUQ/s3072/IMG_9160.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXBCamqJWXwvVdBzsYPlDv6qZgY1NuhYFeamq-L_DzA_blIcs5KTahXPZzcJzRlSfB-Efnbqv6-TtHGH8aluZVledT7nCqifAP3oPpN1PSjXdJBKKXoQC_3WcK3QLstdLu-7fSL_gO5oW6_I3J5Uf8UeNoufXgTsZTjNhIf_ahlJr3b41XvR8BUQ/w400-h300/IMG_9160.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><i><a href="https://www.cambrianmodelrail.co.uk/store/NA5-180-Nut-&-Bolt-Heads-p94211872" target="_blank">Cambrian Models</a></i> bolt heads were glued on to simulate fastenings for the hinges .....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYf_DOMKmWWSQrQOocXSIYc0jgp69IX01SE70Qmzh3QWmQmBjAPvwiO8i37cV0XcTWBomD1QKnJr2Mqw-jN1OhS7CHsFJhhjb1Iy66kNDGhHd-NOWlLUg3ql9vBtMKcETfbv6Dg4TZtj98aAMITDjaj9_fEHuU_27i0bH5-LJQT9oJWipsmztnxg/s2746/IMG_9162.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2746" data-original-width="2257" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYf_DOMKmWWSQrQOocXSIYc0jgp69IX01SE70Qmzh3QWmQmBjAPvwiO8i37cV0XcTWBomD1QKnJr2Mqw-jN1OhS7CHsFJhhjb1Iy66kNDGhHd-NOWlLUg3ql9vBtMKcETfbv6Dg4TZtj98aAMITDjaj9_fEHuU_27i0bH5-LJQT9oJWipsmztnxg/w329-h400/IMG_9162.JPG" width="329" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">.... and door handles were the heads of mapping pins, inserted into 1mm diameter holes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDddxoVzAZkCbUMstUNBuzKmIAbVH-qpUeIqW334zdozY2bgmHD-mceewV2rtvoIWrLEHcOrgO4Uyr69lPedT5XwGfCDq6tml41XOgThQiDJVDpPfVz4cMhdCcWIdhRj8QTuGjaDLmiSIobJG3LVz1_-50LB0WgKUGYZ2EubIwL2AGjuP9_89Fsw/s2686/IMG_9163.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2686" data-original-width="2060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDddxoVzAZkCbUMstUNBuzKmIAbVH-qpUeIqW334zdozY2bgmHD-mceewV2rtvoIWrLEHcOrgO4Uyr69lPedT5XwGfCDq6tml41XOgThQiDJVDpPfVz4cMhdCcWIdhRj8QTuGjaDLmiSIobJG3LVz1_-50LB0WgKUGYZ2EubIwL2AGjuP9_89Fsw/w306-h400/IMG_9163.JPG" width="306" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The doors were then given a couple of coats of Halford's grey primer from a rattle can .....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBQm9IAe4QZIZ7eh-XI8rtPNFkaXsk5IWYszrx34VmBGWfsMYtSfjZpUo3WWPezcgUFHNfQpHHpKbOheAnSC8ok6-xQEyXB7xPR8cSseoHZhGKFDtqzxCRChVU8-ds7lT_HY4rATaiiTub-5B1K0RmpyW3qhg8PYO6r-w7ndBA-QtWQYwyhp0Dw/s2447/IMG_9164.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1821" data-original-width="2447" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBQm9IAe4QZIZ7eh-XI8rtPNFkaXsk5IWYszrx34VmBGWfsMYtSfjZpUo3WWPezcgUFHNfQpHHpKbOheAnSC8ok6-xQEyXB7xPR8cSseoHZhGKFDtqzxCRChVU8-ds7lT_HY4rATaiiTub-5B1K0RmpyW3qhg8PYO6r-w7ndBA-QtWQYwyhp0Dw/w400-h297/IMG_9164.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">.... followed by a coat of black acrylics. They were then glued in place behind the door apertures using UHU glue.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJYFxDXqUNEk_DTXbEbBgv6rhV0EF-tnnHUg6ryO4N9pgF2h6qhJUcazttwyz2zWkAcA0LFo8OfAJWbQl5gLITtLmdwvlx2x81EOTs01n9_SEkYuz7XvAyAbn2LB9EBoEBuay38FaZMTPYrnlYw3QAvijHxIWRae_tJcyO5AcpuNi2uD4bGchpw/s3072/IMG_9165.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2304" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJYFxDXqUNEk_DTXbEbBgv6rhV0EF-tnnHUg6ryO4N9pgF2h6qhJUcazttwyz2zWkAcA0LFo8OfAJWbQl5gLITtLmdwvlx2x81EOTs01n9_SEkYuz7XvAyAbn2LB9EBoEBuay38FaZMTPYrnlYw3QAvijHxIWRae_tJcyO5AcpuNi2uD4bGchpw/w300-h400/IMG_9165.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYWlqa277CzzYKR3Mojhbf0hC-OLNxqsklJy063pawcX6tGx2UXLXouBg7BD9cZLP8TU_xPStprH38t8q6Bdc4cLdIYaIVpUpao0J45Iv6VGLVWOVhIanYr5Ch-uVp2jeos55is6awsA8ufrmTSnHTBoozCa28G3IUZCaMs97iwBLUwqycz1hVQ/s3072/IMG_9168.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitP6Qc3w53RnomeqSUwkNJ6aFPZh1hK79h7n8xlvR9DtwUiFlfdeUyKe62OzBGDixP2xxJSJ3BbB4z6bTql50jHNtz7l3zugVVEuvm4ijyPN5RcBzVUUbXi4uD1_5pYUstYpriHI6oW6WNDqrSkxqT5BHBpTXLOUJIPfxPIwEFpvF4sFxYRc9l3g/s3072/IMG_9088.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitP6Qc3w53RnomeqSUwkNJ6aFPZh1hK79h7n8xlvR9DtwUiFlfdeUyKe62OzBGDixP2xxJSJ3BbB4z6bTql50jHNtz7l3zugVVEuvm4ijyPN5RcBzVUUbXi4uD1_5pYUstYpriHI6oW6WNDqrSkxqT5BHBpTXLOUJIPfxPIwEFpvF4sFxYRc9l3g/w400-h300/IMG_9088.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To make the end caps of the gutters, a couple of slots were sawn into the end (about 4mm deep) ......</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1419" data-original-width="1783" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnc-Fua_2sZIZ9buXKoNsJzvdWNnHVnvqY2HdduusUSQfWubE1HTYetovfj2_UrNyPETZ9KVKv3X5SZAPOewJ-EGtKtDVRGhuTYU6dGPRgLB9ofemWbbQjLpUbtneIzbwqNBP3pMRkt4lZQcnSOVgxdPU-fbAO53v4mPWh2uHE0iQzPKCWYnJchQ/w400-h319/IMG_9104.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">Bends in the gutters were similarly made. A vee was filed into the base of the gutter ......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLlzkRJ1T3Vfd4mCmyMMP7Zy_QJuAYqhUj87SH8o0Fm-d60fFSU-Y4-hEKF9P9Af1geuPyBBdMQKuoymnIw3BFtq81qgTZ-O2-CN3rusGmPs5j4Qa_3R5WuXM1Jqu0THhFDqcTX56kv1lXf7ZFbCDqp3OeXFF0Imz6xCCpkftMFrJ5C7_7IdQj2Q/s1813/IMG_9097.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1699" data-original-width="1813" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLlzkRJ1T3Vfd4mCmyMMP7Zy_QJuAYqhUj87SH8o0Fm-d60fFSU-Y4-hEKF9P9Af1geuPyBBdMQKuoymnIw3BFtq81qgTZ-O2-CN3rusGmPs5j4Qa_3R5WuXM1Jqu0THhFDqcTX56kv1lXf7ZFbCDqp3OeXFF0Imz6xCCpkftMFrJ5C7_7IdQj2Q/w400-h375/IMG_9097.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">.... which was then folded .......</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKehUzJfgaXIMocVypojkFd4PGR2HER0kR8b1SKIxfxroELXx59eJVxJFc3ig9lvVWUHhYHYnvFzKsesWYixjJs2pirJTUH8xqfkCiP_SQYmBbPesJAW68UZRtbrlgppBIXzlJwnXEV254cAgGDjVqNkZaeiJUUB3j3aqkZvEs7bCeVaPycKGwhA/s2493/IMG_9099.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1821" data-original-width="2493" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKehUzJfgaXIMocVypojkFd4PGR2HER0kR8b1SKIxfxroELXx59eJVxJFc3ig9lvVWUHhYHYnvFzKsesWYixjJs2pirJTUH8xqfkCiP_SQYmBbPesJAW68UZRtbrlgppBIXzlJwnXEV254cAgGDjVqNkZaeiJUUB3j3aqkZvEs7bCeVaPycKGwhA/w400-h293/IMG_9099.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">..... and soldered.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-R6X5mCzk5b69kjG0YDtn8533GkX2g6zQw6JRbUt6jgqIGm3kQrz3Vhvd7WDL4OIWwco432HVDg3srfT1-qgtiTOEhVIEVSqDk3fQsp051vfaemPn3mKtdxjXNgK_V-11FFKGETHFFTNm609fTyFh_7kNVpcM7xbuC-mi4RYSYKHYi61wXQFfkw/s2117/IMG_9109.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1770" data-original-width="2117" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-R6X5mCzk5b69kjG0YDtn8533GkX2g6zQw6JRbUt6jgqIGm3kQrz3Vhvd7WDL4OIWwco432HVDg3srfT1-qgtiTOEhVIEVSqDk3fQsp051vfaemPn3mKtdxjXNgK_V-11FFKGETHFFTNm609fTyFh_7kNVpcM7xbuC-mi4RYSYKHYi61wXQFfkw/w400-h335/IMG_9109.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">Brass nails with heads removed were then soldered to the underside of the gutters to act as support brackets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqJIhzWdde6ALQ8oYfsTPbyqEccmYhgS6v9kzIQrOc-fSNrEEvFr5ZXSrN44WX7bjT2S7rOQOjP2Ds6Sdgn_XqFZRfDToIgneBALK_Wd_iwqPQksJAnVHq1mA0ysBtGSTV1tupP5iTG-rl-sIiVgQhtkAMVOq1lIGIUa6trUDPMktwcqLObCXHYQ/s3072/IMG_9110.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2304" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqJIhzWdde6ALQ8oYfsTPbyqEccmYhgS6v9kzIQrOc-fSNrEEvFr5ZXSrN44WX7bjT2S7rOQOjP2Ds6Sdgn_XqFZRfDToIgneBALK_Wd_iwqPQksJAnVHq1mA0ysBtGSTV1tupP5iTG-rl-sIiVgQhtkAMVOq1lIGIUa6trUDPMktwcqLObCXHYQ/w300-h400/IMG_9110.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">The downspouts were made from 3mm diameter copper tube. The lower ends were filed through with a vee shaped file .......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5rjG-1IPxgDpgN35rkJfzEFGRWuDlfOqgmkisiSeyktHlKKhyphenhyphencYrGIAw60NsBztzEYoaDPzSA2rkVDSgewVGIYbeoYMV9Jt10nmzRuqGaBeRhX2JmoUXNp29d_D1X1kedKUO5hbRI4jDBFTMT_rEWewVYMThGBHVgwB2jQEdj4LQSBkI0_rEYTQ/s1721/IMG_9115.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1496" data-original-width="1721" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5rjG-1IPxgDpgN35rkJfzEFGRWuDlfOqgmkisiSeyktHlKKhyphenhyphencYrGIAw60NsBztzEYoaDPzSA2rkVDSgewVGIYbeoYMV9Jt10nmzRuqGaBeRhX2JmoUXNp29d_D1X1kedKUO5hbRI4jDBFTMT_rEWewVYMThGBHVgwB2jQEdj4LQSBkI0_rEYTQ/w400-h348/IMG_9115.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">.... then folded and soldered.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">The brackets to hold the downspouts to the wall were made from copper wire, extracted from a length of twin and earth cable .....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCsbDXARKUJLb1hZ_Sp_3pcj56KKwA0ySp_ZU3xjOYmFnIuyCZN7snfIgZ-QgjQ1RcYbF9xmq2t9AeFcblbvBy-H4N2fyrCyYJqQmPWjUeeeaDw51q5KOyOnmxbM-JGuXUl1UyuVKq4KI-SaWUWxuFPNwFA57qp7PzCIUZ82Xoesd_wLUxHkyxw/s1853/IMG_9127.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1419" data-original-width="1853" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCsbDXARKUJLb1hZ_Sp_3pcj56KKwA0ySp_ZU3xjOYmFnIuyCZN7snfIgZ-QgjQ1RcYbF9xmq2t9AeFcblbvBy-H4N2fyrCyYJqQmPWjUeeeaDw51q5KOyOnmxbM-JGuXUl1UyuVKq4KI-SaWUWxuFPNwFA57qp7PzCIUZ82Xoesd_wLUxHkyxw/w400-h306/IMG_9127.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">hammered flat .......</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">The downspouts were then soldered into 3mm holes drilled in the bottom of the gutters.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlg9AkBaPqNfo-djFPP7cz7MxOlZjO4XZhidu0lDc5qVhfOkTEfL5daBfXv-jXjk3GXpb-Hd6RiWaQyrDQ1ek3jYsKHFQOZmS2R8WDSGiSwO9yu3M7cV6PHUG9NIrmPSQeYJxG4XemFl_MFkPRwedCDUb63NwenYnTle2TSH2FVS213bDNkKylQ/s2158/IMG_9150.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2116" data-original-width="2158" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlg9AkBaPqNfo-djFPP7cz7MxOlZjO4XZhidu0lDc5qVhfOkTEfL5daBfXv-jXjk3GXpb-Hd6RiWaQyrDQ1ek3jYsKHFQOZmS2R8WDSGiSwO9yu3M7cV6PHUG9NIrmPSQeYJxG4XemFl_MFkPRwedCDUb63NwenYnTle2TSH2FVS213bDNkKylQ/w400-h393/IMG_9150.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">Once all the sections of gutter and downspouts were assembled, .....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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These were made from two 10mm wide strips of 1.5mm thick plasticard glued along each side of the ridge ......</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpBD4mEwr76oCaVVZ66v7A0bhTWvd6VzUjikFm1PLpf-OeUUh_gMRk5y6Hy9_J8yXae2PmcbLXPmn8gaE5Bbbz1IIjt45LVlc_lRjc3DmlLJ6hsjnPVgMX8CBR8L0T6CjJwAnrCER5ubdNrJzcgnev-KCkOLJhgV1gvpiPIIM_BKg0ZevNnjwnwg/s3072/IMG_9155.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpBD4mEwr76oCaVVZ66v7A0bhTWvd6VzUjikFm1PLpf-OeUUh_gMRk5y6Hy9_J8yXae2PmcbLXPmn8gaE5Bbbz1IIjt45LVlc_lRjc3DmlLJ6hsjnPVgMX8CBR8L0T6CjJwAnrCER5ubdNrJzcgnev-KCkOLJhgV1gvpiPIIM_BKg0ZevNnjwnwg/w400-h300/IMG_9155.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">.... with 3mm wide strips of 1mm thick plasticard folded over the ridge at 12mm intervals.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2009" data-original-width="2534" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjBJQFYYk72eZQHlAZYEdXryRAWvonOW48tvQNn2PJOPu5ps8mSMpu2bojAsYrT1dFAkziVBqoLkpMHGCvm9SiRINOjeBPka9lYdALW5grvjbXq1oXaRB8DkTUDE5h3Mcl1s2XOmJArWugVOCi-1OT1r9FPyVT9PBfAMANBVY9s9df6fdZ_7IB_w/w400-h318/IMG_9151.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>..... <span style="text-align: left;">painted white and glued into place on the end wall of the building with thick superglue</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjuYkubnzzZaW7ljXDH1veQm5VSV5g_rZKkZCct4Ec6phERxPqzOaGwAdMD0KHmALT24OrqBSamA3diJuuUUDmj5oO61dp7XzLhxteobbmVkJGNWFlgBvtbw03hNYQ9xshOhZ4UOBXp19HTgqywc01aXJbEM8gkk51cga-v2AjvdLD6DJqRvdpSg/s3072/IMG_9183.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2304" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjuYkubnzzZaW7ljXDH1veQm5VSV5g_rZKkZCct4Ec6phERxPqzOaGwAdMD0KHmALT24OrqBSamA3diJuuUUDmj5oO61dp7XzLhxteobbmVkJGNWFlgBvtbw03hNYQ9xshOhZ4UOBXp19HTgqywc01aXJbEM8gkk51cga-v2AjvdLD6DJqRvdpSg/w300-h400/IMG_9183.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Siting</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">The brewery was then placed in its designated position, behind the siding at Beeston Castle station ......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHr5ZapnB7y2xDp3Rq5T3wrn5ptFPDv633Vd2jCzW7ULQU4cjGnhX-7bhj4zLGzPfcWegL5AOjOaU-g2WlovsMsrts6koK7pj-l0qMMfYdhRx8Ph9vsPRz-f1dZcU3TopiMvNIZdqux-VgFQfemslryfa0qktt7sJz6mjKVkmwn3YIegzVE8RUzg/s5152/DSCI1835.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHr5ZapnB7y2xDp3Rq5T3wrn5ptFPDv633Vd2jCzW7ULQU4cjGnhX-7bhj4zLGzPfcWegL5AOjOaU-g2WlovsMsrts6koK7pj-l0qMMfYdhRx8Ph9vsPRz-f1dZcU3TopiMvNIZdqux-VgFQfemslryfa0qktt7sJz6mjKVkmwn3YIegzVE8RUzg/w400-h300/DSCI1835.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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There wasn't room to model any more than the main building façade - we have to imagine the other buildings which would have been needed to turn this into a viable business.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">I have become a great fan of PVC foamboard. It's a very versatile material which lends itself to all sorts of applications - eg see <i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2018/07/how-i-constructed-boiler-house-for.html" target="_blank">How I constructed a boiler house and water towe</a></i>r - <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/how-i-constructed-mill.html" target="_blank">How I constructed the water mill</a></i> - <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2020/09/how-i-constructed-boneworks-building.html" target="_blank">How I constructed the Bone Mill</a></i>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0IIPRw5vbt-mhS4tIaoQbjKjhzhbVEZ95jidvOOR13SgE8ilT2teQPohWNoVfj-ATA8gbqqc93yoNXLDE5hnxJBbZTbTijanR3U7y2MSE6to3x1CQ8czpOYlf2s-FGMrBSMQqvpVIPfxYh7HXyFyA2H0MgCaG4CysJk1g7LZoegLVmCcZQeIeA/s2048/IMG_1179.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1496" data-original-width="2048" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0IIPRw5vbt-mhS4tIaoQbjKjhzhbVEZ95jidvOOR13SgE8ilT2teQPohWNoVfj-ATA8gbqqc93yoNXLDE5hnxJBbZTbTijanR3U7y2MSE6to3x1CQ8czpOYlf2s-FGMrBSMQqvpVIPfxYh7HXyFyA2H0MgCaG4CysJk1g7LZoegLVmCcZQeIeA/w400-h293/IMG_1179.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">The great advantage of foamboard is that any style of <i><a href="https://www.manchesterbrick.com/brickwork-styles/" target="_blank">brickwork </a></i>or stonework and be scribed on and various other finishes can readily be represented (eg half-timbered, rendered or even clapperboard). All that is required is a bit of time and effort to scribe and emboss them. With skill, hard work and imagination almost anything is possible - eg see - <a href="http://www.009.cd2.com/members/how_to/nouaillier_a.htm"><i>http://www.009.cd2.com/members/how_to/nouaillier_a.htm</i></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-994QBB7OxPm-ymijhTkcc_Dqv9qjH6BxPdaZG-3EO8D2JUaw6tAxcHQnvE5Y0szgIJ7dliPwLywW1OnOTKlKQ990DK8UZlkBeGabLeog6LSfEGy57MBjV-1Axe3LuZnN1rPFhFJroDVYTqlrWV0mVFCe5Uml068v-2U-1RH4UnrLMrpf6CuFw/s580/bd56052d72652d9edc3cb63a5c9935c9.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="353" data-original-width="580" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-994QBB7OxPm-ymijhTkcc_Dqv9qjH6BxPdaZG-3EO8D2JUaw6tAxcHQnvE5Y0szgIJ7dliPwLywW1OnOTKlKQ990DK8UZlkBeGabLeog6LSfEGy57MBjV-1Axe3LuZnN1rPFhFJroDVYTqlrWV0mVFCe5Uml068v-2U-1RH4UnrLMrpf6CuFw/w400-h244/bd56052d72652d9edc3cb63a5c9935c9.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Yes - this is a model - made with foamboard!</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">I could leave my foamboard buildings outdoors throughout the year. PVC foamboard is weather resistant and durable. However, I only bring them out for running sessions. It doesn't take long to deploy them and the advantage is that they do not require painting and maintenance quite as often than if they were outside in all weathers - this part of the UK does tend to get more than its fair share of wet weather!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4vuwcNQ6qUF62cJOeW3wdZsVx1BPGrABfltdcTVVAZWEQG8bgyXynVct3FovBwQIs-42zYCs56SnXgnuScVweSPB_5IJuMdCREblgx4g3U9jdwvzpoOPk0eCErHExqHNFge6vexZYZGZLQYiZsrapyYhjDGLnoP92OzzN7CzdSdV9OMde3KCpRQ/s800/Scrollwork-scroll-art-clipart-image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="212" data-original-width="800" height="85" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4vuwcNQ6qUF62cJOeW3wdZsVx1BPGrABfltdcTVVAZWEQG8bgyXynVct3FovBwQIs-42zYCs56SnXgnuScVweSPB_5IJuMdCREblgx4g3U9jdwvzpoOPk0eCErHExqHNFge6vexZYZGZLQYiZsrapyYhjDGLnoP92OzzN7CzdSdV9OMde3KCpRQ/s320/Scrollwork-scroll-art-clipart-image.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-26877876035672917242023-11-17T09:42:00.000+00:002023-11-17T09:42:12.029+00:00Progress Report 98<p> The summer period is usually when I run the railway most often, but the weather through July this year has been awful - the few days of sunshine have been interspersed with many days of showers or heavy rain - not the sort of weather which is conducive to running trains outdoors. I did, however, manage to film the last two episodes of my Year-Long Videos and have uploaded them to YouTube.</p><p>I have spent some time in the workshop and in that time I have completely revamped the cardboard Hunslet loco described in my last progress report. I have also started the rationalisation of my goods rolling stock largely because I was running short of storage space. I have now almost finished constructing the rake of Glyn Valley coaches, just two more on the workbench awaiting assembly.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Rolling stock</span></h2><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Hughie Hunslet v2</span></i></h4><p>Although the cardboard loco which I constructed from a Rail-Road kit looked reasonable with its lined livery, I was disappointed with how susceptible the loco was to damage. Even minimal handling led to scuffs which exposed the white edges of the card. Whilst these could be touched-up periodically, my concern was that the loco would quickly become tatty.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTufQL7Hjf73GJawL5_QKUdH0_rapoa9Jip3oB9UaD2hgN72wC-zPRzqO75TYkcG2DNrryaH-0iJHJ4e1VtD3QG9FwcTjpQyZGjColDjEjXm01GJiiTxtQc_5-UV5L166uS7NTqLpAk9qKcQOIoAAhNiofrz1J_t_bJquVJxm8IQpn7wOg6tkxgA/s1906/IMG_3205.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1522" data-original-width="1906" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTufQL7Hjf73GJawL5_QKUdH0_rapoa9Jip3oB9UaD2hgN72wC-zPRzqO75TYkcG2DNrryaH-0iJHJ4e1VtD3QG9FwcTjpQyZGjColDjEjXm01GJiiTxtQc_5-UV5L166uS7NTqLpAk9qKcQOIoAAhNiofrz1J_t_bJquVJxm8IQpn7wOg6tkxgA/w400-h320/IMG_3205.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>I had already 3D printed some enhancements to the loco and so it seemed feasible to print a few more. In the end the vast majority of the loco was 3D printed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX4vnSwb0im3iTKCw72IQOn1tVg56J9R3NCJAubr9y5W9le-GskeWWVJrOdeQe7fX2CTFPnb_AV6iRewYxJpFT2Jh_yx16gpZ4aG2fN4QfUmFeSTtka1wNWat4ebupJUPdsl1evi-3L7iDRZ0Gac14qQoIRcd78uwb_eb31HqK-aJkqkxKcfjykw/s3072/IMG_3700.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX4vnSwb0im3iTKCw72IQOn1tVg56J9R3NCJAubr9y5W9le-GskeWWVJrOdeQe7fX2CTFPnb_AV6iRewYxJpFT2Jh_yx16gpZ4aG2fN4QfUmFeSTtka1wNWat4ebupJUPdsl1evi-3L7iDRZ0Gac14qQoIRcd78uwb_eb31HqK-aJkqkxKcfjykw/w400-h225/IMG_3700.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">I had hoped to retain the body of the cardboard loco but the only way to extract the lead flashing weights was to dismantle the loco completely. By then, it was in no fit state to be reconstructed and so it was despatched to the bin.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm7MA9Su0TcbFBFIdIKcl5uEBJS-tQFfNKbR0frxjDmY32R_kbN7y7b3mcQ1yd4s06ybPKQC2EGx0xq51B4SW8csQwzRVY-PnVabMCato2CPUsHR0ohVbDtrAXD1Jb4-GFAduZiubm_J6fJJMD50yrZFuJwhsz1nDnrjcWfQGT0bCiwd97JT_Z_w/s3072/IMG_3702.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm7MA9Su0TcbFBFIdIKcl5uEBJS-tQFfNKbR0frxjDmY32R_kbN7y7b3mcQ1yd4s06ybPKQC2EGx0xq51B4SW8csQwzRVY-PnVabMCato2CPUsHR0ohVbDtrAXD1Jb4-GFAduZiubm_J6fJJMD50yrZFuJwhsz1nDnrjcWfQGT0bCiwd97JT_Z_w/w400-h225/IMG_3702.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Because the new bodywork was based on scale drawings of the original three foot gauge Hughie loco, there was a lot less room inside for the weights and so I had to be quite creative in positioning the them.</p><p>I'm pleased with the appearance and, to some extent, the performance of the new loco and anticipate that it will feature quite prominently and frequently in future running sessions and videos.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9dfxYTcf6Lg" width="320" youtube-src-id="9dfxYTcf6Lg"></iframe></div><p>After a couple of running sessions, I remembered why I had put this motor block on the shelf - the worm wheels had worn down. I have now purchased replacement work wheels and am awaiting delivery of a new motor complete with worm gears. Once these have been replaced, I am hoping the loco will enter service fully.</p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">GVT coaches</span></i></h4><p>The GVT coaching stock has now expanded to five - two of each style of coach (1896 Third, 1902 Third) plus the Director's Saloon described in the previous Progress Report.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNjZ7wV-tCM2CCuxmr_fekzOWME8OTHA_HInLVguIBKl-pnlb4l6VJPhlWdWXpZCo9wsyCTbrOZOAn8qXB4Vc9iAMJu2Qaf5OgIDL6pb6VAsSYqyw-gQ3y-dST4mho3wDzVcRHGyzcEkf9LUnadwJNZLGRywLvy8wf4N9G6aZ1Ka9MgsVbOgFT2Q/s2741/IMG_3480.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1149" data-original-width="2741" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNjZ7wV-tCM2CCuxmr_fekzOWME8OTHA_HInLVguIBKl-pnlb4l6VJPhlWdWXpZCo9wsyCTbrOZOAn8qXB4Vc9iAMJu2Qaf5OgIDL6pb6VAsSYqyw-gQ3y-dST4mho3wDzVcRHGyzcEkf9LUnadwJNZLGRywLvy8wf4N9G6aZ1Ka9MgsVbOgFT2Q/w400-h168/IMG_3480.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>They have featured in one running session so far and I aim to try and include them in more, when/if the weather improves.</p><p>Two more Third class coaches are presently on the workbench awaiting final assembly and should be available for when running sessions start again in the Spring.</p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Rationalising stock</span></i></h4><p>Because I am aiming to replace some of my early goods stock with more realistic 3D printed models, I have started culling stock which I no longer need and for which I have insufficient storage space. These were sold through eBay and the funds accrued used to purchase a couple of soundcards and some geared motors for future loco builds.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">In addition, I have sold off the GVT coaches which I had accidentally constructed to 16mm scale - forgetting that I am now aiming to focus on 15mm scale in all my future builds. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ3Gd2xxgKo7dok6cijcawZXTy-w8hiK4b4a4HlUk_hu4q_n97LGV-_TXFkpFZfHjGgY86187X6WLziYbYad0N0z7KBJ8cYVCqwayEIw48eEAiFp9DdZCB2Mht0vXnVELnmFIDvSAbPeGSOp3p-B8l_83VL7dSR3bjVa3rittdPvlAQeh7rSNK7g/s2014/DSCN3347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1751" data-original-width="2014" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ3Gd2xxgKo7dok6cijcawZXTy-w8hiK4b4a4HlUk_hu4q_n97LGV-_TXFkpFZfHjGgY86187X6WLziYbYad0N0z7KBJ8cYVCqwayEIw48eEAiFp9DdZCB2Mht0vXnVELnmFIDvSAbPeGSOp3p-B8l_83VL7dSR3bjVa3rittdPvlAQeh7rSNK7g/w400-h348/DSCN3347.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Operation</span></h2><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Running sessions</span></i></h4><p>As indicated above, the adverse weather has precluded opportunities to run trains - until a spell of relatively fine weather in September when - at last - I could get out into the garden and complete a full running session (which took very nearly three days to complete).</p><p><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Part 1</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b459p2LOQzY" width="320" youtube-src-id="b459p2LOQzY"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Part 2</span></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1gw7BBvSkxs" width="320" youtube-src-id="1gw7BBvSkxs"></iframe></div><div><b><span style="color: #783f04;"><br /></span></b></div><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Part 3</span></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FtNXKiQQRBE" width="320" youtube-src-id="FtNXKiQQRBE"></iframe></div><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Year Long Videos</span></i></h4><p>I also managed to complete the final two episodes (July and August) of the Year Long videos - Down and back Up the line.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OcF-7F_Wwpc" width="320" youtube-src-id="OcF-7F_Wwpc"></iframe></div><br /><p>These sessions required a fair amount of planning to ensure continuity was maintained from one shot to another. Needless to say, there are a couple of continuity gaffes which the eagle-eyed among you will no doubt spot. I won't say what they are as I'd be interested to see if anyone else notices them. Of course, you may see other errors which I've missed. However, this was an interesting project which I enjoyed putting together - even the March filming of the Up train which was carried out in a blizzard.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aeEcY2cAv6k" width="320" youtube-src-id="aeEcY2cAv6k"></iframe></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #783f04;">ONE MILLION VISITORS</span></b></h2><p>If you look at the counter at the bottom of the list on the right of the window you will see that the blog has just passed one million hits. In fact, it will be well over a million as I didn't start logging hits for the first six years of the railway's existence. </p><p>The railway has come a long way since I laid my first piece of track in 2005</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJCjrPzRmoIaoFGNWpgwn8cQkmmr-fxattbwpDpXYx-ogqWcbegswuinIuMQVUk6PXFWbEgX1Smrx7A2Xz_oyugf7FtI76dbWvQFUB6S3cdUzTRKNicU4e6x_-zXufPIxEYWB5NpXJEmXZEZDIn8CLN7Ztl2MuZUIRV0XobLg0mmQS98oCRODulg/s1024/DSCF0039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="763" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJCjrPzRmoIaoFGNWpgwn8cQkmmr-fxattbwpDpXYx-ogqWcbegswuinIuMQVUk6PXFWbEgX1Smrx7A2Xz_oyugf7FtI76dbWvQFUB6S3cdUzTRKNicU4e6x_-zXufPIxEYWB5NpXJEmXZEZDIn8CLN7Ztl2MuZUIRV0XobLg0mmQS98oCRODulg/w298-h400/DSCF0039.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><br /><p>To mark this milestone. I will shortly be creating a post showing significant stages of the railway's development and summarising them in my annual video charting the history of the railway.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEpskWrjlH6dy0FZ47kOYvRoAVGHwYFA0lHcesvuqhvy0K4555rcjnRH1Wh3N01n4ahLHKVVxyfXO8iuOjFtDJuxPIhsoTC2A5UKgdl9NJ0U8DwYLb_reSp8ht5zwaDRQXAxXkqmoENqawtw9Jc8mXi3I_LwPtt_qXgIACzq33QrtgCZM5UwNW7g/s321/filligree.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="157" data-original-width="321" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEpskWrjlH6dy0FZ47kOYvRoAVGHwYFA0lHcesvuqhvy0K4555rcjnRH1Wh3N01n4ahLHKVVxyfXO8iuOjFtDJuxPIhsoTC2A5UKgdl9NJ0U8DwYLb_reSp8ht5zwaDRQXAxXkqmoENqawtw9Jc8mXi3I_LwPtt_qXgIACzq33QrtgCZM5UwNW7g/s320/filligree.png" width="320" /></a></div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-53609837680165245732023-07-12T07:12:00.004+00:002023-07-12T07:25:17.031+00:00How I used a cheap recordable sound module as a loco sound card - Part 2<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH66kKjh4x6fh2iFt4JB5C0ms6yM9A7F68Qi55gJAliaIaGkcTjoD0Ttf3cN88zZ_SyycaWWfmu39Z2vv9cBrdmLRFf5Om8uV39Ma3SAx4Zj8rL6tGUFACMSh9N86ig7l1GYnc7locPLjUdgTRnUqObYdbCoT3L6w-r0MZrHXXfXw0cIJIXxvs8Q/s2048/IMG_1845.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH66kKjh4x6fh2iFt4JB5C0ms6yM9A7F68Qi55gJAliaIaGkcTjoD0Ttf3cN88zZ_SyycaWWfmu39Z2vv9cBrdmLRFf5Om8uV39Ma3SAx4Zj8rL6tGUFACMSh9N86ig7l1GYnc7locPLjUdgTRnUqObYdbCoT3L6w-r0MZrHXXfXw0cIJIXxvs8Q/w200-h113/IMG_1845.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>In <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2023/07/how-i-used-cheap-recordable-sound.html" target="_blank">Part 1</a></i>, I described how I added a simple recordable sound module to my double-diesel loco to give it the basic sound effect of a diesel engine in action. However, there was no way of adding a horn sound to this set-up so I decided to add another sound card to the circuitry to provide a horn sound effect.<p></p><p><br /></p><p>A suitable horn sound was tracked down on the <i><a href="https://freesound.org/search/?q=horn&page=6#sound">freesound.org</a></i> website and downloaded. It was then edited in <i><a href="https://www.audacityteam.org/download/" target="_blank">Audacity </a></i>to tidy up the sound and lengthen the sound of the second horn blast slightly (using the 'Tempo" tool).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaA_igs35tBze4D1NSgE5GsDfz5WWUpVHmAyynxyP9DK-QeAPqT24gwd6HJcrsclHjWK1nh-4dKRu7tOwc7Qbo2lQwt54KDuRMvR43IgP0Fib4UcCBQ9TttyEbHaF0bamrhGUyfKqOFE4StwJsOKruhgKLesjxE6B5lPoKWMd4hPYJ1s_Ui37J_Q/s1303/Audacity%20horn%20edit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="995" data-original-width="1303" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaA_igs35tBze4D1NSgE5GsDfz5WWUpVHmAyynxyP9DK-QeAPqT24gwd6HJcrsclHjWK1nh-4dKRu7tOwc7Qbo2lQwt54KDuRMvR43IgP0Fib4UcCBQ9TttyEbHaF0bamrhGUyfKqOFE4StwJsOKruhgKLesjxE6B5lPoKWMd4hPYJ1s_Ui37J_Q/w400-h305/Audacity%20horn%20edit.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>It was then exported as a WAV file and uploaded to the new soundcard.</p><p>The wiring inside the main diesel loco was modified - basically, adding a second set of positive and negative leads to power the new card. A speaker was fitted into the cab roof of the other diesel loco ....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2seeCEa4HCihOWASrHffgB0g0BZHuKd3wdb70G6X72wcwU5VRoiHhV_ILQgJ8PunKzWK_VipV_WRVlPEcaUMdxuRBNnsiXF2db3Us3htlMidpFCwbOljPTJIn7yDiFEanNdwJz8sMKRztP1vVAvu_zxxSP0zcII-qHJuc5cgV2rhDXJUZKksrGA/s2631/IMG_3695.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2631" data-original-width="1721" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2seeCEa4HCihOWASrHffgB0g0BZHuKd3wdb70G6X72wcwU5VRoiHhV_ILQgJ8PunKzWK_VipV_WRVlPEcaUMdxuRBNnsiXF2db3Us3htlMidpFCwbOljPTJIn7yDiFEanNdwJz8sMKRztP1vVAvu_zxxSP0zcII-qHJuc5cgV2rhDXJUZKksrGA/w261-h400/IMG_3695.JPG" width="261" /></a></div><p>.... and a new micro JST connector wired in to link the speaker to the output from the second sound card. This was wired-up in reverse to the first connector so it would be impossible to connect the two systems incorrectly.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqAFSd_0pYrnqEoXqiu8jryfddzKui4yag2VE8pwjPICLkZ-odDNSdzZHDUuocg9pBze9wPZcn9LU7r5BAEBRmkI0BjJ73S5UHlX8UY8XBPHOpY5KDcDuJD3Bp1H4EmeiSjFjBLSQQ4-YaDDF4Q8xdkLz0gDR7NjFE9YrJkb7fUfl3R2qk-VKkVw/s2252/IMG_3694.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2252" data-original-width="1687" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqAFSd_0pYrnqEoXqiu8jryfddzKui4yag2VE8pwjPICLkZ-odDNSdzZHDUuocg9pBze9wPZcn9LU7r5BAEBRmkI0BjJ73S5UHlX8UY8XBPHOpY5KDcDuJD3Bp1H4EmeiSjFjBLSQQ4-YaDDF4Q8xdkLz0gDR7NjFE9YrJkb7fUfl3R2qk-VKkVw/w300-h400/IMG_3694.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p>To create space for the second sound card, the underside of the bonnet lid was hollowed-out. As it was 3D printed, this was a relatively easy job - the inside of the domed bonnet was already hollow but with the 3D default infill structure.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHyQhE3SVmmygd6T4BtBGgS03HWfgutj4lRZVqv77WD2sMmyczt4plPYUhZRWoODicy33OKpuJml86NR-dQxYS_mLU3lV7mk5rxMoG-tkkNjiuf_xoPDSboIQ7l3ZSKixzRxs7BO0RiHGfWtSyqbvGRpI0eRgHaWs_vy4IVnzHS3yrTgHIZs0xpw/s1881/IMG_3697.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="1881" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHyQhE3SVmmygd6T4BtBGgS03HWfgutj4lRZVqv77WD2sMmyczt4plPYUhZRWoODicy33OKpuJml86NR-dQxYS_mLU3lV7mk5rxMoG-tkkNjiuf_xoPDSboIQ7l3ZSKixzRxs7BO0RiHGfWtSyqbvGRpI0eRgHaWs_vy4IVnzHS3yrTgHIZs0xpw/w400-h335/IMG_3697.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>The cards were shrouded in insulation tape to avoid accidental short circuits.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdngXzUqOuekuy1u3MYoFkyB7KyJaLsU17EV3ji8BumOdRe46-eGfkz50aApZp83pwI34XzUtceURFKP0fwTZJGoXfjGdkxfiqq-XmF68LLI78yJtTmbtQuFmal17d82Hl76PZdiLZGasesGNKYCGIpK3VMIkU-u5ke4bQ47j521o4_6h38pq_BA/s3072/IMG_3698.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdngXzUqOuekuy1u3MYoFkyB7KyJaLsU17EV3ji8BumOdRe46-eGfkz50aApZp83pwI34XzUtceURFKP0fwTZJGoXfjGdkxfiqq-XmF68LLI78yJtTmbtQuFmal17d82Hl76PZdiLZGasesGNKYCGIpK3VMIkU-u5ke4bQ47j521o4_6h38pq_BA/w400-h225/IMG_3698.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>The second sound card was wired up to one of the channel 5 output pads (Pad 6) from the <i>Deltang Rx61b </i>so the horn would sound when the bind button was pressed on the transmitter.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB8aqkehs_c5YnNVvpgsFyqA60-99D5MoUID3sbVK9uEJDZNa9rKHZ3e3Rpk5-ALIAyb0TKTkiOhL-rgaAtMh81cjkceT5rAUz0qcHGuStDiEANdIPg-2V8SOuKB4qs0XZ2E1OGvuhYaSfE4ZrI56-irdV_L4_DH2CsEuMdEqW1gSunpoZ0ycSlw/s1684/Double%20diesel%20sound%20Circuit%20diagram%20v2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="1684" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB8aqkehs_c5YnNVvpgsFyqA60-99D5MoUID3sbVK9uEJDZNa9rKHZ3e3Rpk5-ALIAyb0TKTkiOhL-rgaAtMh81cjkceT5rAUz0qcHGuStDiEANdIPg-2V8SOuKB4qs0XZ2E1OGvuhYaSfE4ZrI56-irdV_L4_DH2CsEuMdEqW1gSunpoZ0ycSlw/w400-h283/Double%20diesel%20sound%20Circuit%20diagram%20v2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The loco was then given a test run to check all was well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rl7NPv8FqYg" width="320" youtube-src-id="rl7NPv8FqYg"></iframe></div><p>Using these sound modules is a relatively straightforward process but as only one track can be played on the card it is not very versatile. Being able to select different tracks stored on the card would enable a series of sounds to be played in sequence (eg engine start, idling, accelerating, running, decelerating, stopping, etc.). However, this requires a more sophisticated control system such as an <i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/11/creating-mp3-sound-sytem.html" target="_blank">MP3 player</a></i> or a micro-processors such as <i>Picaxe </i>or <i>Arduino</i>. For more information on using an Arduino-based sound system see - <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2019/07/bluetooth-phone-app-loco-control-part-4.html" target="_blank">How I added sound to my Bluetooth controlled loco</a></i>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje1p4lVbSO1VA7JlPs0c3hLR7yITFTXRqhMHJ_mORvSplZOUHmjFeRnHuZJ6G3kip-HqWd1qxfppWcvi1Ty-0Q3ZAIcc4OXoO2Nb47XVIEfbk32rp2d-xrxF3Qbbcv_gpSiq4bIO8IgK6fHYApQt0FOWEDRXa9N_Przh-F4R5MTRGkCJNpHfX5Wg/s320/filagree-clipart-1.jpg.gif.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="80" data-original-width="320" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje1p4lVbSO1VA7JlPs0c3hLR7yITFTXRqhMHJ_mORvSplZOUHmjFeRnHuZJ6G3kip-HqWd1qxfppWcvi1Ty-0Q3ZAIcc4OXoO2Nb47XVIEfbk32rp2d-xrxF3Qbbcv_gpSiq4bIO8IgK6fHYApQt0FOWEDRXa9N_Przh-F4R5MTRGkCJNpHfX5Wg/s1600/filagree-clipart-1.jpg.gif.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-57787812034984198422023-07-06T12:55:00.006+00:002023-12-26T15:32:16.297+00:00How I used a cheap recordable sound module as a loco sound card - Part 1<div class="separator"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF-ctLvE6PnCTYAOinJyRqv5xA3K4TFbGmRcyRQ9tE8lb7gzcdm1yHnAOmHKIFHMToaoA7CFUItCRCmTSrHZ_uiYzAL0HmWOLZBqZLvRTqCGLMXBVnrkSP_Rl_GUphdbNBsVvHy8P2Klmc5_mqXPLJTxc2zHNBIf_8ZVgNYHMciHgUYKhwKr3ekw/s2048/IMG_1846.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF-ctLvE6PnCTYAOinJyRqv5xA3K4TFbGmRcyRQ9tE8lb7gzcdm1yHnAOmHKIFHMToaoA7CFUItCRCmTSrHZ_uiYzAL0HmWOLZBqZLvRTqCGLMXBVnrkSP_Rl_GUphdbNBsVvHy8P2Klmc5_mqXPLJTxc2zHNBIf_8ZVgNYHMciHgUYKhwKr3ekw/w200-h113/IMG_1846.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>In the past I have used a greetings card sound module to provide low coast sound for my IP Engineering plate frame Simplex ( see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/09/how-i-modified-cheap-greetings-card.html" target="_blank">How I used a greetings card module as a sound card</a></i>). It was cheap (c£1.50 GBP) but quite limited in scope. The sound file was restricted to around 20 seconds, it had to be recorded via a microphone so the quality was poor and the volume wasn't great.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RN5PLllZOGY" width="320" youtube-src-id="RN5PLllZOGY"></iframe></div><p>When I saw another recordable module on <i>eBay </i>for a reasonable price (£12.00 GBP), I thought if give it a try, particularly as it was also available on <i>AliExpress </i>for less than £3.00 GBP. They are also available on the <i><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/WayinTop-Recordable-Programmable-Downloadable-Rechargeable/dp/B07X7G7DZG/ref=psdc_560902_t1_B07Y4WLYR6" target="_blank">UK Amazon</a></i> website for £13.99 (including a battery box and a suitable USB lead).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxoHX5Nxt96UaqCN6w-ODTICblS78T8UQHmgZVGhA8BelMh6px2IP8Tsp8j4Hopsp_H__s-bWP2A40tODL7xsRYWBJL4arQRz8BAIvZ7l1bsafrljRWs3MCjwKD1DXbHAx4nl4siGMzpSMJwTwKr5AtTKZ6kwHzFwsGSG4QguMDJ5iwSUcAsEh9g/s1330/Ali%20advert.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="824" data-original-width="1330" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxoHX5Nxt96UaqCN6w-ODTICblS78T8UQHmgZVGhA8BelMh6px2IP8Tsp8j4Hopsp_H__s-bWP2A40tODL7xsRYWBJL4arQRz8BAIvZ7l1bsafrljRWs3MCjwKD1DXbHAx4nl4siGMzpSMJwTwKr5AtTKZ6kwHzFwsGSG4QguMDJ5iwSUcAsEh9g/w400-h248/Ali%20advert.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>There was no documentation but one of the photos accompanying the listing indicated the module could be programmed to operate in different modes. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2chgEIADRsKZUo4NCxgeNDUkIr0RHk9fdgYWSxvZKCdW-7GtA6WPNr1iwoWBib9liPbyiYSjYue_aoBTFPOM8lxh6yHQgJmdU_as1MEQhuxPKyv9icnvDQCTOjScPgOdIg424pv7rSglA4zpSePGnGsG3jFkbzk66UJ3wCvV2IQIS8pl0OlkjA/s220/Recordable-Sound-Module-8M-MP3-WAV-Button-Control-Music-Voice-Player-Programmable-Board-with-Speaker-for.jpg_220x220.jpg_.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="220" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2chgEIADRsKZUo4NCxgeNDUkIr0RHk9fdgYWSxvZKCdW-7GtA6WPNr1iwoWBib9liPbyiYSjYue_aoBTFPOM8lxh6yHQgJmdU_as1MEQhuxPKyv9icnvDQCTOjScPgOdIg424pv7rSglA4zpSePGnGsG3jFkbzk66UJ3wCvV2IQIS8pl0OlkjA/w400-h400/Recordable-Sound-Module-8M-MP3-WAV-Button-Control-Music-Voice-Player-Programmable-Board-with-Speaker-for.jpg_220x220.jpg_.webp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Further research on t'internet revealed the modes were fairly limited but it was possible to loop the sound file, which is what I needed for a basic soundcard.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSNdsislDBWO8ju0T5SVj59Ycjyyx74_3CdmmskfwjrbrTxy9KuizynSaVukrQRL6JkzUAsR1tlX0ELn3b0f1Bs_Y08qJtdwHONohKi1C7K79ToAIhZs6bz5DAXpJ58q6HjrPtd2JrL6QOQDvetYHV6_y_AFCjP8taQkDYLGF2KLBPGZ2YA-j5-w/s924/71uvSGyQ4rL._AC_SL1001_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="757" data-original-width="924" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSNdsislDBWO8ju0T5SVj59Ycjyyx74_3CdmmskfwjrbrTxy9KuizynSaVukrQRL6JkzUAsR1tlX0ELn3b0f1Bs_Y08qJtdwHONohKi1C7K79ToAIhZs6bz5DAXpJ58q6HjrPtd2JrL6QOQDvetYHV6_y_AFCjP8taQkDYLGF2KLBPGZ2YA-j5-w/w400-h328/71uvSGyQ4rL._AC_SL1001_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>This chart may at first look baffling but, with help from a <i>YouTube </i>video, I managed to interpret it - see below for more info.</p><p>I had already tracked down a suitable sound file of a noisy diesel tractor on the <i>Soundsnap </i>website (see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2019/07/bluetooth-phone-app-loco-control-part-4.html" target="_blank">How I added sound to my Bluetooth controlled diesel loco</a></i>), and so my first job was to edit a suitable clip from the file to upload to the sound module. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiDib3qAb2Oc3SDTiytHJgqAzl6LWrd-CNHW6McHvifK2v2-BNNHyyDIpMzZgnC3j58q0Ca1Z6zGcMty0E_jVPfk5YVndW9Z9er8qd5m6G99FX0YbA0KkbsleuMWlKQ83HNqttEGCQJ9lDOLpnSKuI8Slvh-mSQzQX8O2ErlkTHIc9TSxxgzu2ng/s1884/Soundsnap.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="1884" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiDib3qAb2Oc3SDTiytHJgqAzl6LWrd-CNHW6McHvifK2v2-BNNHyyDIpMzZgnC3j58q0Ca1Z6zGcMty0E_jVPfk5YVndW9Z9er8qd5m6G99FX0YbA0KkbsleuMWlKQ83HNqttEGCQJ9lDOLpnSKuI8Slvh-mSQzQX8O2ErlkTHIc9TSxxgzu2ng/w400-h164/Soundsnap.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Since I downloaded this file, there has been a price increase on <i>SoundSnap </i>so you might want to seek out alternative tractor sounds from one of the free online sound libraries - eg <i><a href="https://freesound.org/people/aUREa/sounds/268779/" target="_blank">https://freesound.org/people/aUREa/sounds/268779/ </a></i></p><p>I used the free audio editing program <i><a href="https://www.audacityteam.org/download/" target="_blank">Audacity </a></i>to create a clip of the running engine lasting about two and a half minutes ( clips of up to four minutes can be uploaded dependent on sound quality).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mIdjLo-VQq95WrFj5TYAnX9wu--Q_CjAsojdImsQoKpzjZXjzj8WPw12oAUPdvrFSxME8QUIJ9VoOk175rPdOSGKqymPQ0x1F50pQ2gWfxiDr6aaqIBk3xIPvKBfdF-jvKo9galokezfJQKgcW9KnI3Gk_Vn5WK9EOv_OYPO1PCt--GWK3iZSw/s1897/Audacity.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="971" data-original-width="1897" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mIdjLo-VQq95WrFj5TYAnX9wu--Q_CjAsojdImsQoKpzjZXjzj8WPw12oAUPdvrFSxME8QUIJ9VoOk175rPdOSGKqymPQ0x1F50pQ2gWfxiDr6aaqIBk3xIPvKBfdF-jvKo9galokezfJQKgcW9KnI3Gk_Vn5WK9EOv_OYPO1PCt--GWK3iZSw/w400-h205/Audacity.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>For more information on using <i>Audacity </i>see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/11/how-i-used-audacity-to-create-sound.html" target="_blank">How I used Audacity to create sounds for my railbus</a></i></p><p>The file was exported as a WAV. Unlike MP3 files, WAV files don't suffer from that annoying half-second break in sound when the file loops back to the beginning.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_i8AICk2iDyzRFGEjeToS5lDehdBaf8w4kvAZSkFEs5E6q7O6hlT2fSlchNkm8rSaBaD9u-mAkVON1bm7Zi2ziRbJj4EVpk1r_BnfhoDBbY_PvwRsTFhI11KzWMR8gU12CvcjbRqW1Jz53SwFiuXU7tEzjr-fY9n2EY7CRUMDPxM-TwBlLP_Q8w/s978/Audacity%20export%20as%20WAV.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="736" data-original-width="978" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_i8AICk2iDyzRFGEjeToS5lDehdBaf8w4kvAZSkFEs5E6q7O6hlT2fSlchNkm8rSaBaD9u-mAkVON1bm7Zi2ziRbJj4EVpk1r_BnfhoDBbY_PvwRsTFhI11KzWMR8gU12CvcjbRqW1Jz53SwFiuXU7tEzjr-fY9n2EY7CRUMDPxM-TwBlLP_Q8w/w400-h301/Audacity%20export%20as%20WAV.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The module was connected to the computer with a micro USB connector, bearing in mind that some USB leads are not fully wired. The first lead I tried must have been wired only for charging a device as it failed to show the module's memory store.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNAB3Zcp_CpinR9SFJrcJ_lKRwSENQkxxJoQksBeygRLteyJa5Kcd-4CrDJvRnAHXZWYNIARSTO-O5IxkQeaE1ZamOK9-8SVM1yM40SpsT96leRLJCIkpei3n6yJBuX_RxsQBblz96Za5D37_TvJ0jhWzp89ixHUsXp7XLIfon2GUyUntL-F0WMw/s1812/IMG_3671.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1812" data-original-width="1411" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNAB3Zcp_CpinR9SFJrcJ_lKRwSENQkxxJoQksBeygRLteyJa5Kcd-4CrDJvRnAHXZWYNIARSTO-O5IxkQeaE1ZamOK9-8SVM1yM40SpsT96leRLJCIkpei3n6yJBuX_RxsQBblz96Za5D37_TvJ0jhWzp89ixHUsXp7XLIfon2GUyUntL-F0WMw/w311-h400/IMG_3671.JPG" width="311" /></a></div><p>With the right lead, the module's memory opens like any other USB drive.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2aTNsrD8XoKp32cQ6yV9pkKIwqGNpTt0MFABF-CplvmWVVoWb8S569w0Rn4WWS-M2TOClgZD6sMNjV4id21fG-lnxsueGuQx46028oL4SjrdGuBhiEfz_3ixNM7QkldOJFIu-YrpMCRw5ICkc1FV5Pjtw3mx8RWIp0tEy6r7_asScjDTbPWUdPw/s845/USB%20drive.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="845" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2aTNsrD8XoKp32cQ6yV9pkKIwqGNpTt0MFABF-CplvmWVVoWb8S569w0Rn4WWS-M2TOClgZD6sMNjV4id21fG-lnxsueGuQx46028oL4SjrdGuBhiEfz_3ixNM7QkldOJFIu-YrpMCRw5ICkc1FV5Pjtw3mx8RWIp0tEy6r7_asScjDTbPWUdPw/w400-h198/USB%20drive.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The MP3 file which comes with the module was deleted....</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgw9rfb1qQ-kthnYi4Oht_uSPvZcA8bp2B5TL3a_GYqnd0E75nVlDG46C9Y1RxgiuMJLK6YG6UkOy-mXWD3gMMx0pvV28JGyrR3R2Lh1N3GWwR1xicFCHfQLJIqnUWskA7atRkhjkgrHGYA5Fm_e9Rz9OVbyhUNk_CI3M6m9c1lBAttnewstJ7hw/s845/Delete%20MP3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="845" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgw9rfb1qQ-kthnYi4Oht_uSPvZcA8bp2B5TL3a_GYqnd0E75nVlDG46C9Y1RxgiuMJLK6YG6UkOy-mXWD3gMMx0pvV28JGyrR3R2Lh1N3GWwR1xicFCHfQLJIqnUWskA7atRkhjkgrHGYA5Fm_e9Rz9OVbyhUNk_CI3M6m9c1lBAttnewstJ7hw/w400-h190/Delete%20MP3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">.... and my edited tractor WAV file was dragged and dropped on to the module's memory (files up to 8Mb can be uploaded).</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJfxG7c4fJoYjh_oB9R6kVe7szYJKt_549LCTO3DdnSSGndqLENujruTtA34U1IBappy4SHBgD06YhigniuXzhjQ90Jfu8VziCrST1Dab0j0BLpzmgr7_A12lH919mGB4XbwV8CGI7AloR3-6CNY5oJeTpzJdUil1cC1HnxumeatIlZi57LQVXIw/s923/WAV%20paste.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="923" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJfxG7c4fJoYjh_oB9R6kVe7szYJKt_549LCTO3DdnSSGndqLENujruTtA34U1IBappy4SHBgD06YhigniuXzhjQ90Jfu8VziCrST1Dab0j0BLpzmgr7_A12lH919mGB4XbwV8CGI7AloR3-6CNY5oJeTpzJdUil1cC1HnxumeatIlZi57LQVXIw/w400-h234/WAV%20paste.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>At first, I tested the sound was OK by connecting the two power leads to a 4.5v battery box. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtnsOkY0pdXO39tQOL2hfZHxvJf_0MIj_JFXNN_DFLktowe7Glj29c0oWz0muTMtQkURzcJxtRah93scdzmtUGHymPrW8IEn-lH-kL_K98ruRDmAFXktbddkhVrVXZfTEbAGEuUe1xPxiKl0SfUI0FkEi6lbvXdzLnR5JcrIo-Y3KvO-5SJnW6Hw/s1882/IMG_3670.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1681" data-original-width="1882" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtnsOkY0pdXO39tQOL2hfZHxvJf_0MIj_JFXNN_DFLktowe7Glj29c0oWz0muTMtQkURzcJxtRah93scdzmtUGHymPrW8IEn-lH-kL_K98ruRDmAFXktbddkhVrVXZfTEbAGEuUe1xPxiKl0SfUI0FkEi6lbvXdzLnR5JcrIo-Y3KvO-5SJnW6Hw/w400-h358/IMG_3670.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>I then got to grips with changing the playback mode using the above chart. It was a lot simpler than I expected. The zeros and ones indicate which of the three resistors labelled A B and C needed to be retained or removed to change the mode.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbql4YjNicaKVFi9LdJL7fcgdPP84cDi737rHWhYiGx6onARCHzBT7XIEnzu8ibHEjZ4BV2OfGWPkVk3KYRXXPX_hm2v5hwf63zuySF1fUbYJp8Nn7ZSbmeVQeYuJpWc38hqEVvszuXaTLLiwxXJxuZPtI4LEsXc8DT--VAr4i5rFBNZCjDq7N2Q/s1242/s-l1600.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1045" data-original-width="1242" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbql4YjNicaKVFi9LdJL7fcgdPP84cDi737rHWhYiGx6onARCHzBT7XIEnzu8ibHEjZ4BV2OfGWPkVk3KYRXXPX_hm2v5hwf63zuySF1fUbYJp8Nn7ZSbmeVQeYuJpWc38hqEVvszuXaTLLiwxXJxuZPtI4LEsXc8DT--VAr4i5rFBNZCjDq7N2Q/w400-h336/s-l1600.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>For example, <b>0 0 1</b> means keep resistors A and B and remove resistor C. This will make the module play the sound file when the button is pressed and continue until the the button is released (or the sound file ends).</p><p>The mode I was interested in was the penultimate one - press the button to play and then cycle or loop the file being played until the button is pressed again. This was coded <b>1 0 1</b> which meant I needed to remove resistors A and C but retain resistor B.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-BWh31cxfCmt8xOT3MdqZpPM9qgj4gl_kk4I9cH2Uqtc0gHe4kLN0dtSTTX9vdfz3NYXp2lx6qpHqJZHk0LpoxpxOZ6qQxcNWtZViixHuRsf4jMg1BPBfZ2l5W1TV4uJyR7xYs6l4qu74Wc6cC2dOcTW-AXnwqe7mkk2-ehvVmfqYwRYwwefEBg/s2194/IMG_3672b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1558" data-original-width="2194" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-BWh31cxfCmt8xOT3MdqZpPM9qgj4gl_kk4I9cH2Uqtc0gHe4kLN0dtSTTX9vdfz3NYXp2lx6qpHqJZHk0LpoxpxOZ6qQxcNWtZViixHuRsf4jMg1BPBfZ2l5W1TV4uJyR7xYs6l4qu74Wc6cC2dOcTW-AXnwqe7mkk2-ehvVmfqYwRYwwefEBg/w400-h284/IMG_3672b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">To remove the resistors, I applied heat from a soldering iron to one end of the resistor and gave a small amount of pressure on the iron towards the opposite end of the resistor. As soon as the solder melted, the resistor slid off. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FxqtqyUiN34uNcl57AVPQAtkxS2_F2ZATpQJhDE-d_LQ-FQUmeVN-hdBbWzyWK41p5UqRM2rnTlfdCGU_8_6nEOTo_an2x-eaA5jm6Lf5Recp4tb10XaucyhPmvh20X3RJoo4yHv8rXqmnpKfSOmGSlVc1VuNynIZVmrV19V0x3Ohiju8-PPiA/s1920/IMG_3673.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1546" data-original-width="1920" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FxqtqyUiN34uNcl57AVPQAtkxS2_F2ZATpQJhDE-d_LQ-FQUmeVN-hdBbWzyWK41p5UqRM2rnTlfdCGU_8_6nEOTo_an2x-eaA5jm6Lf5Recp4tb10XaucyhPmvh20X3RJoo4yHv8rXqmnpKfSOmGSlVc1VuNynIZVmrV19V0x3Ohiju8-PPiA/w400-h323/IMG_3673.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The process was repeated for resistor A.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfefC4onDfKb7Tu9gbYvNnzZUE5ez0EGiAt3XGJH_xrMNmbAmR19PpuEDJTzR7vcbLTD8BSYu8pcunbE3w0abSiIJjVEg7Pgk8bNQbC1_Na4bqPsce703ZQF_V2PzUymp1iwaoNs4BUlHgfM9qCJ6RZSEzPv-5GPOvidIQXyTPUfKE5sPX09ZCkA/s1912/IMG_3675.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1489" data-original-width="1912" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfefC4onDfKb7Tu9gbYvNnzZUE5ez0EGiAt3XGJH_xrMNmbAmR19PpuEDJTzR7vcbLTD8BSYu8pcunbE3w0abSiIJjVEg7Pgk8bNQbC1_Na4bqPsce703ZQF_V2PzUymp1iwaoNs4BUlHgfM9qCJ6RZSEzPv-5GPOvidIQXyTPUfKE5sPX09ZCkA/w400-h311/IMG_3675.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>A quick test play showed the operation was successful. </p><p>I now had to fit the unit into the loco. Fortunately, the loco in question is powered by two li-ion cells wired in parallel to give 3.7v output to the <i>Deltang Rx60b receiver</i>. In addition to the 5v input terminal, the sound module has 3.7v input pads.....</p><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt17Y0UysnPCf3jAuUYTJoS9zLxjJ6TxT_MsA8MQUhVfWvvDQFzezbVgbQ8mxP8MG2Gfh8Vz3RkryfO1VSknKuvutDPuazI56GfV-ITNJsHXPudV5e017qc_v8vj6wFh8ZfJc8q2l9cuspal9PZQ41qnAIXWIcdr0jRJJUsLLhPyYSqcXTEB9tJQ/s2533/IMG_3669.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1663" data-original-width="2533" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt17Y0UysnPCf3jAuUYTJoS9zLxjJ6TxT_MsA8MQUhVfWvvDQFzezbVgbQ8mxP8MG2Gfh8Vz3RkryfO1VSknKuvutDPuazI56GfV-ITNJsHXPudV5e017qc_v8vj6wFh8ZfJc8q2l9cuspal9PZQ41qnAIXWIcdr0jRJJUsLLhPyYSqcXTEB9tJQ/s320/IMG_3669.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>... so the wires on the 5v input pads were removed and two wires were soldered to the 3.7v terminals.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQX0pYAjuo7Zr0pMwGymVlkJYwzWbefMQtswmePyt73_DokIC9oFgtv-3mWwR8qI-5SttXjvrqeA530J8EwWdwm0Pso1htrUnaLiClJ6tRf9CICd4M2-w_fDakq7RbPQelpMhJfBaIP37Fe3GGWNka_6JFf4E2b-RS58rt8a7UNqXlVCILCRtlg/s2164/IMG_3678.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="2164" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQX0pYAjuo7Zr0pMwGymVlkJYwzWbefMQtswmePyt73_DokIC9oFgtv-3mWwR8qI-5SttXjvrqeA530J8EwWdwm0Pso1htrUnaLiClJ6tRf9CICd4M2-w_fDakq7RbPQelpMhJfBaIP37Fe3GGWNka_6JFf4E2b-RS58rt8a7UNqXlVCILCRtlg/w400-h305/IMG_3678.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>These were then connected to the 3,7v input to the <i>Deltang Rx60b</i> so the sound module would be powered up when the loco was switched on.</p><p>I removed the leads to the push-button. At first I simply soldered across the terminals to the push button so the sound module would start playing immediately the loco was turned on. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-kySj5zhtx-oQF9jcx1WJOnAWEs30cJ8keRdAKaqBhUGwipssGplv7l_wfGN8gR5j5zyiasznpWW5bUv2vsjUtWDyHgNth8azVySpZa8cPKdTrOhso1cmzwG_jh5Wpu-PiXJkjAYOGsumn887MZweHlzOBsZToQ75Xem1jh2hhUTseKHfBF_Mxw/s2264/IMG_3679.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1681" data-original-width="2264" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-kySj5zhtx-oQF9jcx1WJOnAWEs30cJ8keRdAKaqBhUGwipssGplv7l_wfGN8gR5j5zyiasznpWW5bUv2vsjUtWDyHgNth8azVySpZa8cPKdTrOhso1cmzwG_jh5Wpu-PiXJkjAYOGsumn887MZweHlzOBsZToQ75Xem1jh2hhUTseKHfBF_Mxw/w400-h297/IMG_3679.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtGbWBGHJAi1rupl6mS-ssHOHuVl5Pz-1s_P7dmnUIC_ZDHCSkNneg6HgDRIk758M2lIFWx_OKehmYc4o9r74brDzAEUQGIgZk7nJmrHBQlqPrqQWR9TPOu3WuphBG8pqkByIm3Vv6iwkX7s54vBIIVUBQw0YLTtUcnOBR7zGxYIO-5hiE2DlUjw/s2381/IMG_3680.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1680" data-original-width="2381" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtGbWBGHJAi1rupl6mS-ssHOHuVl5Pz-1s_P7dmnUIC_ZDHCSkNneg6HgDRIk758M2lIFWx_OKehmYc4o9r74brDzAEUQGIgZk7nJmrHBQlqPrqQWR9TPOu3WuphBG8pqkByIm3Vv6iwkX7s54vBIIVUBQw0YLTtUcnOBR7zGxYIO-5hiE2DlUjw/w400-h283/IMG_3680.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>However, as the sound file I used was of the engine running at speed rather than ticking over, I decided I wanted some way of turning the sound on and off from the transmitter.</p><p>The designers of this module have fortunately anticipated this requirement as the push button connects the trigger for turning on the sounds to ground (0v). Fortunately, they also include a trigger which is activated when it is connect to V+. The Rx60b is a very early <i>Deltang </i>receiver, with outputs which give only 3.2v rather than the 0v of later models and so, via a 1k resistor, I could connect the output pad from the <i>Rx60b </i>to the V+ trigger pad (labelled PH - P High) on the sound module - the other pad is PL (P Low)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxQymayRx-uLi_AZv9ldBi7ZWC1qqmjNSRFhH5veTogo75kdajnj-D5T_rMo9uIIRg9C1QY9D-PWD0hNlhacvNyb33fpOxMEgNPUn1KBj_Kzj390U_zePqcfz7yJQlJK3kpCmxE2k-xflYZA-w3JAdsli_9Mso_sLmHmfvRpZwkUauw1MnM5Acw/s2416/IMG_3682.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1706" data-original-width="2416" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxQymayRx-uLi_AZv9ldBi7ZWC1qqmjNSRFhH5veTogo75kdajnj-D5T_rMo9uIIRg9C1QY9D-PWD0hNlhacvNyb33fpOxMEgNPUn1KBj_Kzj390U_zePqcfz7yJQlJK3kpCmxE2k-xflYZA-w3JAdsli_9Mso_sLmHmfvRpZwkUauw1MnM5Acw/w400-h283/IMG_3682.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6OdRThqOvNUtfkG2iM4ofIkkTGq5825L1-HAfUgklFKRG1niD2tzTQCKblLyiMnzPLlWnhy7T5MKP_r265-vweftZj7XZ3exyq1B_YUPVfXHWBCpyREx_LwP0Gx4AEBP_EjAMNHymt63LQLby-Xdl927oNN6V5b8Xe57XNAUFCqvmHBuAn8o3g/s1684/Double%20diesel%20sound%20Circuit%20diagram.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="1684" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi6OdRThqOvNUtfkG2iM4ofIkkTGq5825L1-HAfUgklFKRG1niD2tzTQCKblLyiMnzPLlWnhy7T5MKP_r265-vweftZj7XZ3exyq1B_YUPVfXHWBCpyREx_LwP0Gx4AEBP_EjAMNHymt63LQLby-Xdl927oNN6V5b8Xe57XNAUFCqvmHBuAn8o3g/w400-h283/Double%20diesel%20sound%20Circuit%20diagram.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>The small speaker which is supplied with the module was housed in an enclosure which I designed in <i><a href="https://www.tinkercad.com/" target="_blank">Tinkercad </a></i>and 3D printed. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljBT5ZZa625EJtXbbWKlgHDgj3AR_Lua-4kL-Z_hNT5Vx5KRTByI5FiG5JfAxK2hH5uFQtQlbWUWtuvsgUXxvxlRsMPu4FgWuiyHDhk0XS3UrBhNAJum9tcaFHTuo_kUWtc5GWXklVuYtFGzZG3yKe9mAJdZHbXhJFKBfNC9DceWH1_-LN2Xsyg/s3072/IMG_3683.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljBT5ZZa625EJtXbbWKlgHDgj3AR_Lua-4kL-Z_hNT5Vx5KRTByI5FiG5JfAxK2hH5uFQtQlbWUWtuvsgUXxvxlRsMPu4FgWuiyHDhk0XS3UrBhNAJum9tcaFHTuo_kUWtc5GWXklVuYtFGzZG3yKe9mAJdZHbXhJFKBfNC9DceWH1_-LN2Xsyg/w400-h225/IMG_3683.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">This was mounted, as is my usual practice, on the underside of the cab roof using double sided sticky pads.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQKOHsMHdU0PwbJqP1vCK19tR6Zj_2Y9bwjPqSopFEpPATnzvsXOzu8bagsnXQxrTQoqz4WtaDg7ndNza34ns7glAu5GmEpZeK46wyxJS_uH5PKWIE42QFCGbOsd49CtLFRMR8ILSmHyUSlxdvABKlXdzaY74FD2vhJ5zqaP08K771M6hk_zzc4g/s3072/IMG_3664.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQKOHsMHdU0PwbJqP1vCK19tR6Zj_2Y9bwjPqSopFEpPATnzvsXOzu8bagsnXQxrTQoqz4WtaDg7ndNza34ns7glAu5GmEpZeK46wyxJS_uH5PKWIE42QFCGbOsd49CtLFRMR8ILSmHyUSlxdvABKlXdzaY74FD2vhJ5zqaP08K771M6hk_zzc4g/w400-h225/IMG_3664.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>The loco was then given a few test runs</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b5MFBlXuH5U" width="320" youtube-src-id="b5MFBlXuH5U"></iframe></div><p>This soundcard solution is not the most sophisticated - it plays only one sound which is independent of the speed at which the loco is running. There is also no horn or whistle. It is akin to the sound cards which used to be marketed by <i>Acme </i>(no longer in production). However, as the modules can be bought for under £3.00GBP which includes the speaker, it is a cheap and reasonably effective way of providing small internal combustion-engined models with a sound system.</p><p><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>Update</b></span>: <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2023/07/how-i-used-cheap-recordable-sound_12.html" target="_blank">How I added a second card to provide a horn sound</a></i></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUTjUQkkqmkuBXZRB_QlGvvU7BwnrDnfg98beDu33DufVvg6Zix_cvGXTdcIRqS9JVmWbcLreAXvOIxwkdk5aRzPsWmO2IQHTY807_U7vO_LCtZDf3SmWujtWeTGVTqr6DnCgdxAF7GZToBjbX1Lskt4VbE3v8zEuwQdL6F2aFveYuWasx5uJUIw/s320/filagree-clipart-1.jpg.gif.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="80" data-original-width="320" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUTjUQkkqmkuBXZRB_QlGvvU7BwnrDnfg98beDu33DufVvg6Zix_cvGXTdcIRqS9JVmWbcLreAXvOIxwkdk5aRzPsWmO2IQHTY807_U7vO_LCtZDf3SmWujtWeTGVTqr6DnCgdxAF7GZToBjbX1Lskt4VbE3v8zEuwQdL6F2aFveYuWasx5uJUIw/w400-h100/filagree-clipart-1.jpg.gif.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-16334361236599537092023-07-02T08:23:00.002+00:002023-07-02T08:23:38.411+00:00How I designed, 3D printed and constructed a Southwold 6-wheel coach<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiPZUr7FCH8RVj1f9LMyFBHbQ65al9EgfjnVUhE7w7yUE5dv1009zV9vX0l2IFUcJSDsU34j-ZmEbVVTp_6BephS7Ii1bPsPP2pM248lTByouBpTA3QcUp45l9tFARGglMaccxhOQYKBRnkTLkeua-elcsrify255Det9a1zLCvIVaDv2oWOQl9Q/s2048/IMG_1289.JPG" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1402" data-original-width="2048" height="137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiPZUr7FCH8RVj1f9LMyFBHbQ65al9EgfjnVUhE7w7yUE5dv1009zV9vX0l2IFUcJSDsU34j-ZmEbVVTp_6BephS7Ii1bPsPP2pM248lTByouBpTA3QcUp45l9tFARGglMaccxhOQYKBRnkTLkeua-elcsrify255Det9a1zLCvIVaDv2oWOQl9Q/w200-h137/IMG_1289.JPG" width="200" /></a> Having designed, drawn and printed most of the Southwold Railway goods stock (eg see How I designed and constructed <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2020/12/how-i-assembled-3d-printed-southwold.html" target="_blank">Southwold long wheelbase van</a></i>, <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2020/12/how-i-drew-and-3d-printed-southwold.html" target="_blank">short wheelbase van</a></i>, <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2020/12/how-i-constructed-one-of-my-3d-printed.html" target="_blank">two plank open</a></i>, and <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2020/12/how-i-drew-southwold-open-wagon-with.html" target="_blank">four plank open wagons</a></i>), it was inevitable that I would attempt to design, draw, print and assemble at least one of the Southwold Cleminson six wheeled coaches. </p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Background information</span></h3><p>The Southwold was one of the few narrow gauge railways in the UK (apart from the NWNG Railway and the Manx Northern) to use six wheeled coaches using the <i><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogie#Cleminson_system" target="_blank">Cleminson system.</a></i></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ8RUuWXz9CH-QVboxwYXgfnjC2QlAgtvxdqTdFdV3L9lfEb5Eo1e7PgmCBBHY4KRKsnAfUD_esmcWop-1hP2V8t3kCoFFZVYvf26DGoOzElvzJ1rraVFiyNviSUaNAp5GjQ5PDjG17M1sVqzt813AJOTXqjM_H7CBCVtBPjdHd5tWXqwltd5StA/s1000/L8429_samp2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="620" data-original-width="1000" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ8RUuWXz9CH-QVboxwYXgfnjC2QlAgtvxdqTdFdV3L9lfEb5Eo1e7PgmCBBHY4KRKsnAfUD_esmcWop-1hP2V8t3kCoFFZVYvf26DGoOzElvzJ1rraVFiyNviSUaNAp5GjQ5PDjG17M1sVqzt813AJOTXqjM_H7CBCVtBPjdHd5tWXqwltd5StA/w400-h248/L8429_samp2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">6-wheeled coaches at Southwold<br /><i>Source: https://lightmoor.co.uk/BDLbooksample_pics/L8429_samp2.jpg</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The design, whilst ingenious, never really caught-on. Long term analysis showed that wear on track and wheel flanges was quite excessive and so four wheeled bogies became the norm - though in the UK some standard gauge six wheeled wagons (eg milk tankers) and vans (eg parcels vans) persisted well into the 1970s and 1980s.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgksnPJrH4bvTH1fs6M05AWidXnhwZE36gMyvmpqWFnuyDynRDFR8pp67Q1keu6xzz5ck72eTA0VY5t8-HDl3rGEnr4KaqjQ6KkSRKgcjCDY0KHgiPP1rgeu8z_597v0_xq69OfJ-neQRPbhaP1KTJEitgdQ-vvfDOBhje_hW_RXCamrRx3ZJJcxg/s709/milk%20tank.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="531" data-original-width="709" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgksnPJrH4bvTH1fs6M05AWidXnhwZE36gMyvmpqWFnuyDynRDFR8pp67Q1keu6xzz5ck72eTA0VY5t8-HDl3rGEnr4KaqjQ6KkSRKgcjCDY0KHgiPP1rgeu8z_597v0_xq69OfJ-neQRPbhaP1KTJEitgdQ-vvfDOBhje_hW_RXCamrRx3ZJJcxg/w400-h300/milk%20tank.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Six-wheeled milk tanker wagon<br /><i>Source: https://didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk/shopimages/articles/extra/4409_01.jpg</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The principle of the design is quite simple. The axles on the end of the wagon or coach swivel around a central pivot - while the central axle slides from side to side. The trucks on which the axles are mounted are connected to each other with a simple linkage.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikoovML14Lv4einyvlwXWpxtyPFXjhzaDTd2sjHbjqhgni3NYDsLAFw_PfGjLGQYMQP3GiD0GiEK05eoYDeMj2vZCu6UV2DmTEte7aM2Vuf6Nt4YpongWN4LvlwOY0V8uqmPSBA9gCQ4ITA-ZkiyIMOoxsgLP7VG8Ginp49l3SFygi5HAhWc-KTQ/s814/Cleminson1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="814" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikoovML14Lv4einyvlwXWpxtyPFXjhzaDTd2sjHbjqhgni3NYDsLAFw_PfGjLGQYMQP3GiD0GiEK05eoYDeMj2vZCu6UV2DmTEte7aM2Vuf6Nt4YpongWN4LvlwOY0V8uqmPSBA9gCQ4ITA-ZkiyIMOoxsgLP7VG8Ginp49l3SFygi5HAhWc-KTQ/w400-h178/Cleminson1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>As the wagon or coach rounds a curve, the centre truck slides sideways and the linkages force the outer trucks to pivot.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8yowY-sYVK6lp_pUrcbSbtcYJl2pSujMeC3N3eEnBusyarxSxQZlzhYlzeci51-92a20wFUkxjW9m9a1Daz5_g2bAz2h8Tom8sHpgYZe15HS5VoicqfLNgWTPrVTAQjUq252ILwsYTUVu3cY4CjvUTESwAnLOvk4zKOI8v22Y4U9tq05xjbOmbw/s638/Cleminson2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="245" data-original-width="638" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8yowY-sYVK6lp_pUrcbSbtcYJl2pSujMeC3N3eEnBusyarxSxQZlzhYlzeci51-92a20wFUkxjW9m9a1Daz5_g2bAz2h8Tom8sHpgYZe15HS5VoicqfLNgWTPrVTAQjUq252ILwsYTUVu3cY4CjvUTESwAnLOvk4zKOI8v22Y4U9tq05xjbOmbw/w400-h154/Cleminson2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>In reality, the centre truck does not normally slide outside the sides of the wagon or coach frame - the above diagram is to emphasise the effect. However, as we shall see below, this projection of the centre truck beyond the side frames did need to be incorporated into my design.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Developing a working chassis</span></h3><p>Creating a working chassis was achieved very much by trial and improvement. My aim was to try and replicate the original Cleminson mechanism as faithfully as possible. However, the original design must have been developed to cope with broader radius curves and far less undulating track than that which is found on the Peckforton Light Railway.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Sharp curves</span></i></h2><p>To deal with my tight radius curves, I needed to allow the centre truck to swing out far more than the design of the prototype would have accommodated, as indicated above.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVcbdxQVDr_gTAfpMQv24P0vTaFEiB5OhfVCv_DUUGfHY94KpSypu6jv7fQptO9tUaLPqUAyrwysp0EbPYx2Z35fyGkzmHPWb9EWUwF9w9QAP6aRJjNno-orhvi4RsKcB6wmL_W8yTVhz1mpk96Veo2K3cNh9Ra_fQ0_fpTKSxjzwM_hW-GXrXA/s1920/vlcsnap-2023-07-01-12h40m21s344.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVcbdxQVDr_gTAfpMQv24P0vTaFEiB5OhfVCv_DUUGfHY94KpSypu6jv7fQptO9tUaLPqUAyrwysp0EbPYx2Z35fyGkzmHPWb9EWUwF9w9QAP6aRJjNno-orhvi4RsKcB6wmL_W8yTVhz1mpk96Veo2K3cNh9Ra_fQ0_fpTKSxjzwM_hW-GXrXA/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2023-07-01-12h40m21s344.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>I experimented with various designs of centre truck but eventually I had to compromise between prototypical appearance and performance. The centre truck is wider than the the coach body and so projects slightly beyond it when travelling along straight track.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3tdR_AKqQSUISgGzybXk8GVJSFfkZdsZU6F1glckghVAfBS3R-Sgc2btigLl1x_mbREVkhnQIV14CjJhU01WHDSq4C8Sl3ntrPoaqMqaT6_LpbAi8Q47C8WAwSIXvApenU2yXzz6wenkcQHeGMamQ7MzJoyXq-Oa0j5bzr9UnvhRmo0hc1bJkZg/s1920/vlcsnap-2023-07-01-12h40m53s156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3tdR_AKqQSUISgGzybXk8GVJSFfkZdsZU6F1glckghVAfBS3R-Sgc2btigLl1x_mbREVkhnQIV14CjJhU01WHDSq4C8Sl3ntrPoaqMqaT6_LpbAi8Q47C8WAwSIXvApenU2yXzz6wenkcQHeGMamQ7MzJoyXq-Oa0j5bzr9UnvhRmo0hc1bJkZg/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2023-07-01-12h40m53s156.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>This is to allow the truck to slide further than it would on the real thing when taking the tighter curves on my railway.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Undulations</span></i></h2><p>Once I had cracked the design of the centre truck to tackle tight curves, I quickly realised that I also needed to compensate for the ups and downs of my trackwork. Because the wheelbase of the coach from one end truck to the other is quite large (364mm), there can sometimes be quite a large variation in the level of the track beneath the centre truck between them.</p><p>For example, when a coach is breasting the summit of a slope or travelling over a hump, the centre truck can act like the pivot of a see-saw, causing the wheels on the end truck to leave the track.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmzG6dSLD9n7sT3J0yBZzyglLcpumQFPIzuqaCYqbdMNq9xs1DAv0p4gCL_IbPiA07PnnT9lwQFaqCMM_Lkhwd6N2KR5mMzKcbfCMosfa3ndcMXxlte_miGvCmKxTwXwGSBP2-CLkVoTQfxo-_1fhwL34l22GKJjTnApPSa3bqAlZVw4uP3qyVOg/s753/6-wheel%20summit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="753" height="121" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmzG6dSLD9n7sT3J0yBZzyglLcpumQFPIzuqaCYqbdMNq9xs1DAv0p4gCL_IbPiA07PnnT9lwQFaqCMM_Lkhwd6N2KR5mMzKcbfCMosfa3ndcMXxlte_miGvCmKxTwXwGSBP2-CLkVoTQfxo-_1fhwL34l22GKJjTnApPSa3bqAlZVw4uP3qyVOg/s320/6-wheel%20summit.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>By contract, when a coach is traversing a dip in the track or when starting to ascend a climb, the wheels of the centre truck can leave the rails as the truck is suspended between the two outer trucks.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2dbwHolzucHwLtoLsn3dnanMgvb_AX6u8AmCr4rQzv2t6auzUufnghajaYEGmK6y_5A9G-DuorlLDTNqosQyvUvvrF95Qw--r-4nNMcce7NDxKQe5cLUSypgToTe4QXeJ_u3dmty3K7nNuSetKfDhwQfi-bVDo0k34ForlXRqYlMsphSbELVsw/s752/6-wheel%20dip2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="752" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2dbwHolzucHwLtoLsn3dnanMgvb_AX6u8AmCr4rQzv2t6auzUufnghajaYEGmK6y_5A9G-DuorlLDTNqosQyvUvvrF95Qw--r-4nNMcce7NDxKQe5cLUSypgToTe4QXeJ_u3dmty3K7nNuSetKfDhwQfi-bVDo0k34ForlXRqYlMsphSbELVsw/s320/6-wheel%20dip2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Clearly, the centre truck must be allowed to rise and fall to cope with these two scenarios.</div><div><br /></div><div>Not only must the truck be free to slide sideways and move up and down, it needs also to be kept captive in some way, otherwise whenever the coach is lifted from the track, the centre truck would fall off. This was achieved with four hooked brackets, which contain the centre truck vertically by also restrain it when sliding from side to side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlFXrCJhDVi2Dc2p4U5sWiTM2eahuLhRd9KBZeQK-N6hKf8lZMZuZ2fpk58o7lFvpjv0QIGWu_kvAgucleqnQ7TSMAKHXVjtvQHzke7z7Vw_NJOhaVYtOI8-nZYAojG54BLMpSN79jOUxkX-UdSGpKE2AvyQ265_tGuoFa3PkSgG1LANRRXm-mHQ/s3072/IMG_2660.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlFXrCJhDVi2Dc2p4U5sWiTM2eahuLhRd9KBZeQK-N6hKf8lZMZuZ2fpk58o7lFvpjv0QIGWu_kvAgucleqnQ7TSMAKHXVjtvQHzke7z7Vw_NJOhaVYtOI8-nZYAojG54BLMpSN79jOUxkX-UdSGpKE2AvyQ265_tGuoFa3PkSgG1LANRRXm-mHQ/w400-h225/IMG_2660.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>In addition, the pivots for the linkages between the trucks also need to allow the centre truck to rise and fall whilst also allowing the linkages to operate unhindered. This was achieved with 15mm long pivot pins on the linkages.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDBm16RV-9PRo_526efzA54HtlXBUv9wSGj2dy94keuMBThRz7wMTLnlfAXuIC_SQ90V9w4HreKBdNf1O9blhJ10jJYrkI5yBHFOYz3CA6gxR-o5fScsxZHo1TZ3Yieo24kmDmY1fnAIjw6o79Q385qeXgKb5OY2ogkZ3nkcJD6rMg43bN2Xq7PQ/s3072/IMG_2662.JPG"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDBm16RV-9PRo_526efzA54HtlXBUv9wSGj2dy94keuMBThRz7wMTLnlfAXuIC_SQ90V9w4HreKBdNf1O9blhJ10jJYrkI5yBHFOYz3CA6gxR-o5fScsxZHo1TZ3Yieo24kmDmY1fnAIjw6o79Q385qeXgKb5OY2ogkZ3nkcJD6rMg43bN2Xq7PQ/w400-h225/IMG_2662.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Compensation</span></i></h2><p>Another issue which needed to be addressed was to allow the wheels on the outer trucks to rock from side to side to cope with sections of track where one rail might be lower the the other. Normally, this isn't a major difficulty, provided the wheelbase of the vehicle is short. However, the Southwold coach is, in effect, a very long four-wheeled wagon which just happens to have an extra pair of wheels in the middle. Without compensation (ie suspension), there is no way the coach would remain on the track - the slightest discrepancy and one wheel would lift clear of the track.</p><p>Fortunately, I had already solved a similar problem with my Ford style railbus.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4d4NtVFDfR8" width="320" youtube-src-id="4d4NtVFDfR8"></iframe></div><p>This too had a long wheelbase - though not as long as the SR coach. However, the principle could still be applied - keep one axle rigid and allow the other to rock from side to side (see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2014/04/how-added-suspension-to-my-railmotor.html" target="_blank">How I added suspension to my Ford railmotor</a></i>).</p><p>To achieve this on the SR coach, one of the pivot mounts for the end trucks was a simple ring bearing on the flat surface of the truck .......</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGNDP24k2h53jZGcWNJFyi7gxbr3sPLL4Ppxc06dRaXoPkDJgE2uYIMEl0UxJXE8A03Gfi0kkjK8BN8X06xcaXCrgd4juJWKeMzXSSSUgT1H31vXATqMYf4qt9xIe6SB4seOHhcH1UY-zEVpTOtQ-me3H_oiT9eDmEfCxpDACI1OQeA_clV7NXg/s3072/IMG_2653.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGNDP24k2h53jZGcWNJFyi7gxbr3sPLL4Ppxc06dRaXoPkDJgE2uYIMEl0UxJXE8A03Gfi0kkjK8BN8X06xcaXCrgd4juJWKeMzXSSSUgT1H31vXATqMYf4qt9xIe6SB4seOHhcH1UY-zEVpTOtQ-me3H_oiT9eDmEfCxpDACI1OQeA_clV7NXg/w400-h225/IMG_2653.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>....whilst the other truck had a longitudinal half-round bead along its length - thus allowing it to rock from side to side on the flat pivot mount.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9PgW73xeFEzNx7DfHHUf4zSazhz0_822r-RBFQgjKsP4fwKjG83IXYSJcsZe0MclM8H7Yfgrg5a32-P1rQulQ6a2Se2-6JonxpY52kb9xoLfiRE8rKx8rJNPkPhRgtIt9CrbKY8ywmkbtiFRoGPsIbsv_SrjV9WzQVMVRaG7AVcjmGZhRpCaTMQ/s3072/IMG_2652.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9PgW73xeFEzNx7DfHHUf4zSazhz0_822r-RBFQgjKsP4fwKjG83IXYSJcsZe0MclM8H7Yfgrg5a32-P1rQulQ6a2Se2-6JonxpY52kb9xoLfiRE8rKx8rJNPkPhRgtIt9CrbKY8ywmkbtiFRoGPsIbsv_SrjV9WzQVMVRaG7AVcjmGZhRpCaTMQ/w400-h225/IMG_2652.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Summary</span></i></h2><p>Although the above may seem self-evident, they are the result of several months of designing, printing, prototyping, experimentation, re-design and re-testing to hone the way the coach performed. Even so, I discovered a couple of places on my railway where there was a hump and a dip which were too severe for the coach and so had to iron these out. I am pleased to say that I now have a rake of three Southwold Cleminson coaches and they perform well with no more derailments than any of my other stock.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Construction</span></h3><p>Once I had finalised the design, construction was relatively straightforward, though the overall length of the coach means it has to be split in two (or three) to fit on the print bed (even though mine is 300 x 300mm).</p><p>As with most builds, I started with the underframe or floor - in this case the frame is separate from the floor. The two halves of the frame are identical .......</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbVM1ZkD6QPqmhzB1fi9IgxWytef6sUozOm6xoGHvD1M-81iPATDQmI82S-5oPLijDm_eoYCEHvelejnSc3ZnHdLkvP8eM3qrnB85aEqbQOpI9RN4rCE4oCle_Swd2hCNu7LA1Zmx9mxM2nzz8ccy24eE6TwVZlw-5NCEp8qI-nYZrma8sUKaGSA/s3072/IMG_2635.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbVM1ZkD6QPqmhzB1fi9IgxWytef6sUozOm6xoGHvD1M-81iPATDQmI82S-5oPLijDm_eoYCEHvelejnSc3ZnHdLkvP8eM3qrnB85aEqbQOpI9RN4rCE4oCle_Swd2hCNu7LA1Zmx9mxM2nzz8ccy24eE6TwVZlw-5NCEp8qI-nYZrma8sUKaGSA/w400-h225/IMG_2635.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">... and were glued together at the centre - with lugs and slots to ensure they matched up.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZcS8IXwBQZohHQOdOOappljW0b7fPgzaTGkGCKFjSERJaAXXErMTxRCIsk4Co6ew8hK4lq9MOQ-IKVHwtpbg5sz3zR3IU-jEYp8nG4xh9acWNtnAI01T4AM7DG0SUXoft4P4utIhRpRXK5RM70L-h2iC6eIxmHwxUIXUh-pQV9Wj05jyKe4NT1g/s3072/IMG_2636.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZcS8IXwBQZohHQOdOOappljW0b7fPgzaTGkGCKFjSERJaAXXErMTxRCIsk4Co6ew8hK4lq9MOQ-IKVHwtpbg5sz3zR3IU-jEYp8nG4xh9acWNtnAI01T4AM7DG0SUXoft4P4utIhRpRXK5RM70L-h2iC6eIxmHwxUIXUh-pQV9Wj05jyKe4NT1g/w225-h400/IMG_2636.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The central section forms the mount for the central sliding truck - the slots are for the retaining brackets.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8JoSvbwr-xwX5ZiIHos3B8ELEVrBlMexi_12-rCLH2BtD42fm3WJblfY2C-0CQCIwOZ1q9K14GZJpT9ZG1KvVk3hxdoRQnzRCMDBKAj5aPJEg-4vKij7oaWMamwdW9QejaK-LNJZk2kRqsYgmE72rQZyKZiv4uZSaJ9IGfQ4EBtUIJ2vOYn6_mQ/s3072/IMG_2637.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8JoSvbwr-xwX5ZiIHos3B8ELEVrBlMexi_12-rCLH2BtD42fm3WJblfY2C-0CQCIwOZ1q9K14GZJpT9ZG1KvVk3hxdoRQnzRCMDBKAj5aPJEg-4vKij7oaWMamwdW9QejaK-LNJZk2kRqsYgmE72rQZyKZiv4uZSaJ9IGfQ4EBtUIJ2vOYn6_mQ/w400-h225/IMG_2637.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Once the glue had set (I use<i><a href="https://www.toolstation.com/hv-super-glue/p78871" target="_blank"> Tool Station thick / High Viscosity superglue</a></i>) ......</p></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5bnJ8i4Z1q2ZN9jSXMU2iunY6AM2Jtug2hqYl7mB4ONQqdqUWSrb79PJ9SJPJNivyZJJyKbBYInXP2RQeNNhhFdaXgFiWdtYYZsYnGa3-ouIG9qMiABt8GMyavZoaBvI9Qw3b1H7VKx8EUSLkxoLbKnzncBXsGws3-6vlsy-T1oONqwuTU4Pf7A/s3072/IMG_2638.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5bnJ8i4Z1q2ZN9jSXMU2iunY6AM2Jtug2hqYl7mB4ONQqdqUWSrb79PJ9SJPJNivyZJJyKbBYInXP2RQeNNhhFdaXgFiWdtYYZsYnGa3-ouIG9qMiABt8GMyavZoaBvI9Qw3b1H7VKx8EUSLkxoLbKnzncBXsGws3-6vlsy-T1oONqwuTU4Pf7A/s320/IMG_2638.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">... it was flipped over and the three floor sections were glued in place. The reason the floor was made in three sections rather than two was to provide some additional reinforcement for the joint between the two halves of the frame. The floor sections sit on a rebate on the upper edge of the frame. The two holes are to gain access to the bolts used as pivots for the end trucks. They will later be blocked off with removable plugs.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioLtKxHyNT8deMkfaKvpZ8W8vatQofga4wud0dFRZQfAfdW8pi2dXfIfeukOwFWUXOzyqv7gJ_M87dI_bLv7UnymN5IMhwP5khxOSFTS30KdVosfW_bVrltBZ3VM96nHv1Jw_6UksvNuaVyO6VKwOzE1Yded95QJ_N1KnzR0EVMx-6nZY7Uv5N3w/s3072/IMG_2639.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioLtKxHyNT8deMkfaKvpZ8W8vatQofga4wud0dFRZQfAfdW8pi2dXfIfeukOwFWUXOzyqv7gJ_M87dI_bLv7UnymN5IMhwP5khxOSFTS30KdVosfW_bVrltBZ3VM96nHv1Jw_6UksvNuaVyO6VKwOzE1Yded95QJ_N1KnzR0EVMx-6nZY7Uv5N3w/w225-h400/IMG_2639.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The sides of the coach were then glued into place. These are split into two halves. The two halves are slightly different - one has an opening toplight (see below) .......</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU09YmKFPiD9TXg54IWfLNfM7zD95fT_kc2Z_iO4pPVkmsqhKkBDPwjtE4BLfZCbmsZRifk8ueBYY_HrZHpVpRHzK5jckg6l5RvfTGbojHgRYZGCBc_mqrf0IDVYHSzcCeAQlyFYryPsmkHKm9ffoHullX8FAO4CdqjoNUEt4iHEctCgT6OKTa9Q/s3072/IMG_2640.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU09YmKFPiD9TXg54IWfLNfM7zD95fT_kc2Z_iO4pPVkmsqhKkBDPwjtE4BLfZCbmsZRifk8ueBYY_HrZHpVpRHzK5jckg6l5RvfTGbojHgRYZGCBc_mqrf0IDVYHSzcCeAQlyFYryPsmkHKm9ffoHullX8FAO4CdqjoNUEt4iHEctCgT6OKTa9Q/s320/IMG_2640.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">..... while the other half doesn't. There is only one opening toplight on each side. The side walls fit into another rebate on the top edge of the frame to provide a slight overlap at the base of the side wall.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqRZojxQAHGE_EHblHLFkWv6rRXxHpdxSNLeanMlIvolIH_niRYc1xjI2-CX6nDdLOwxqbRPG5rbDSq0SI4zDmhoqui6MD1k9NApAPSPH41uJEoTnrqacnqkNTEAVGOOC4Z8F12Wrn95lEHZbPu6dlhjpWNwJbN80AOBiFU-rlr2hb8D4LhAWcdQ/s3072/IMG_2641.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqRZojxQAHGE_EHblHLFkWv6rRXxHpdxSNLeanMlIvolIH_niRYc1xjI2-CX6nDdLOwxqbRPG5rbDSq0SI4zDmhoqui6MD1k9NApAPSPH41uJEoTnrqacnqkNTEAVGOOC4Z8F12Wrn95lEHZbPu6dlhjpWNwJbN80AOBiFU-rlr2hb8D4LhAWcdQ/w400-h225/IMG_2641.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Once both sides had been glued into place, the ends were then glued in between them. It was fairly obvious where they needed to go - as you can see the ends are notched at the top to allow the curve of the roof to meet the upper outside edges of the side.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOTDE4A1RtML6tlYpJEAEGUKUwZdsmTC9z5VFtGDMMFyxURVc0oU51oPScw1CnRK1Z4OxHmNOqI6xJe_3xjs-aa2_hlExdgLCbuhCMKHVJKsshl3COVf5MCsYgfUP9m_Mf9u_M2k8NXm6F7-s8P8UHNFt71Yj32JBW1Ii0Dlap3bElQbz1K9kXyA/s3072/IMG_2642.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOTDE4A1RtML6tlYpJEAEGUKUwZdsmTC9z5VFtGDMMFyxURVc0oU51oPScw1CnRK1Z4OxHmNOqI6xJe_3xjs-aa2_hlExdgLCbuhCMKHVJKsshl3COVf5MCsYgfUP9m_Mf9u_M2k8NXm6F7-s8P8UHNFt71Yj32JBW1Ii0Dlap3bElQbz1K9kXyA/w225-h400/IMG_2642.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The support ring for one of the end trucks was glued into place next. A short piece of rod was put into the holes in the frame and the ring to ensure they aligned while the glue was setting.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5KEURTG8B7vfW56uKhAm-X1mopmqh3i5ubrIF96r0NqKPrOZ5F_IYogr6K4bRM7bZ9r-MbIX6Wo7QLWDInDqpr8mTZenbVxImmONz4SPB2g1g0eFqib6p9nyZGA6jZpzADz1RfKF4IzFWUyvUWnhdxcxBCTUeNCfWYMKQyu4AEOiLSCcTbsCtZw/s3072/IMG_2644.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5KEURTG8B7vfW56uKhAm-X1mopmqh3i5ubrIF96r0NqKPrOZ5F_IYogr6K4bRM7bZ9r-MbIX6Wo7QLWDInDqpr8mTZenbVxImmONz4SPB2g1g0eFqib6p9nyZGA6jZpzADz1RfKF4IzFWUyvUWnhdxcxBCTUeNCfWYMKQyu4AEOiLSCcTbsCtZw/w400-h225/IMG_2644.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGo_zHtm0q0gcMxgI_0YJenPZTKlIooPid-NT_MRx7Hlh-Dy79RrnqCICyodayHrwlN04L9diB4HkErnP-B9auXfRN5CO10YAzNd5ydKzPlyzuYlPsMdwZ4ohPlWA2TM9DzrM5cEWyi17cY_09p3bH21W3ill26HsyzpMuGAbdvllKNrwNmpS3Aw/s3072/IMG_2645.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGo_zHtm0q0gcMxgI_0YJenPZTKlIooPid-NT_MRx7Hlh-Dy79RrnqCICyodayHrwlN04L9diB4HkErnP-B9auXfRN5CO10YAzNd5ydKzPlyzuYlPsMdwZ4ohPlWA2TM9DzrM5cEWyi17cY_09p3bH21W3ill26HsyzpMuGAbdvllKNrwNmpS3Aw/w400-h225/IMG_2645.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The centre truck was assembled next. The W-irons/axle boxes are slightly different to those for the end trucks and are labelled 'MID' on the inside edge.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhecjbLa5Naempred1sw5Dr3B91Ax7ZLCuUQIDBFtr3vYrLPUh04kvYfed7gdHRG1rlTTD0IegEEos-v0OtWMo7Jrt2WQccnsx5G7jVa1kSFTKY3xBzEmEmyLqhzBFINFU0p-rll9Dxjz7Uf8IvbBHJ-CK3iroPc56s-1zZyf_KF81-nt3bJZxvDg/s3072/IMG_2646.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhecjbLa5Naempred1sw5Dr3B91Ax7ZLCuUQIDBFtr3vYrLPUh04kvYfed7gdHRG1rlTTD0IegEEos-v0OtWMo7Jrt2WQccnsx5G7jVa1kSFTKY3xBzEmEmyLqhzBFINFU0p-rll9Dxjz7Uf8IvbBHJ-CK3iroPc56s-1zZyf_KF81-nt3bJZxvDg/s320/IMG_2646.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">They were glued to the centre truck frame - trapping the wheelsets between them. I use <i>Bachmann </i>24.5mm diameter metal wheelsets. I find they are fairly reliable and also provide a bit of additional weight to help keep the wheels on the track.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-QCqN1JSFYb60j7-b6GcjmDUdzkA07QRDsmr2bh_rHJXfxgWoSW_6tHZ0ZyyzeTurvtXw2BIAaSRl6rJwlVskHuw-WSzrz4s0OAnvvMtocYyyvIR7ifInWfdV0C3qhJFfK8GxN2dQssP541h9bbphf1IxSgvULAgyflRLPYLvAv3dqCf4SaGAYg/s3072/IMG_2648.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-QCqN1JSFYb60j7-b6GcjmDUdzkA07QRDsmr2bh_rHJXfxgWoSW_6tHZ0ZyyzeTurvtXw2BIAaSRl6rJwlVskHuw-WSzrz4s0OAnvvMtocYyyvIR7ifInWfdV0C3qhJFfK8GxN2dQssP541h9bbphf1IxSgvULAgyflRLPYLvAv3dqCf4SaGAYg/w400-h225/IMG_2648.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Before the end trucks were assembled, a 20mm long M3 bolt needed to be positioned in the pivot hole (it's almost impossible to insert it once the wheelsets are in place) .....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4UAmyFlNvpDGy-SB4ixvsIXwxTtNiCmHUGHyXeZoCPDCjg1Ccj6KO5UpqCDfi43KxwOG13og3wgM4wkct3QMGvfXtXLk3pMdsQZ9StnfB0K6hc4o2BCVlpNbEDVmgfp6gcuqX2a-V7w3UKFQjeFRJq55Yb_Gj7tigJkYIBSN4xdKTuAqJq7X-fw/s3072/IMG_2654.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4UAmyFlNvpDGy-SB4ixvsIXwxTtNiCmHUGHyXeZoCPDCjg1Ccj6KO5UpqCDfi43KxwOG13og3wgM4wkct3QMGvfXtXLk3pMdsQZ9StnfB0K6hc4o2BCVlpNbEDVmgfp6gcuqX2a-V7w3UKFQjeFRJq55Yb_Gj7tigJkYIBSN4xdKTuAqJq7X-fw/w400-h225/IMG_2654.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>..... the W-irons were then glued on trapping the wheelsets between them. One truck was mounted on the bearing ring - the bolt being passed through and a couple of nuts threaded on to to act as a lock-nut.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZ_A_HtI-f4Ucy2OLcl5TG_NM0zDQ6zfoeIlumOmtnb8uj46rfPCVMf8y-5tGnl68NvdJtMAYcHDzHKbS1T5J0ZKmn_nHSvIGKyLAoC1kUDsLZxh9xq0heZiI1XUHzv1DSYib7kb7DFVRWEZ-4ozEUXl0fE47-XAfPige4pQ-7xa5Biyn4LVJtw/s3072/IMG_2655.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZ_A_HtI-f4Ucy2OLcl5TG_NM0zDQ6zfoeIlumOmtnb8uj46rfPCVMf8y-5tGnl68NvdJtMAYcHDzHKbS1T5J0ZKmn_nHSvIGKyLAoC1kUDsLZxh9xq0heZiI1XUHzv1DSYib7kb7DFVRWEZ-4ozEUXl0fE47-XAfPige4pQ-7xa5Biyn4LVJtw/w400-h225/IMG_2655.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Before the other truck was attached, two lengths of half-round bead were glued along the centre line, to provide rudimentary suspension/compensation.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6h-ZwF-sW4cNV9Op-ph2quxK34L30l50IfUMRpbX185dgdU4ZKxNb2skrAytgPhI5B6szM5Zw4zru39kss2zs8d2ZmOEcBSInDgkybs7NjAuMCMTfCDfctAEL7wENwGzXmhJQmPgTtILpyxhCgwfCcfbWbmdEqBETuW_dcdB9UNWHeoC7GspSkg/s3072/IMG_2652.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6h-ZwF-sW4cNV9Op-ph2quxK34L30l50IfUMRpbX185dgdU4ZKxNb2skrAytgPhI5B6szM5Zw4zru39kss2zs8d2ZmOEcBSInDgkybs7NjAuMCMTfCDfctAEL7wENwGzXmhJQmPgTtILpyxhCgwfCcfbWbmdEqBETuW_dcdB9UNWHeoC7GspSkg/w400-h225/IMG_2652.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The second truck was then bolted on to its mount. However, the nuts were not over-tightened to allow the truck to rock freely from side to side.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5fJDX0bEgUCgP5A6j_GwYWyC3_xfFZ5ZNUF3Tfh8NduAtJqIPeoZDi50p_Go2rjmqayrfbkYNXRwP_8_kC36CqrZreE4NWnNvmNDxKZ7P1MlG6XsOERfbizYO_-AvTo3EU3t4t8zJbGkazQDNnfU0OLJeuPzTWC7YX-WP0B_CpnWh42dh3QNIQ/s3072/IMG_2656.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5fJDX0bEgUCgP5A6j_GwYWyC3_xfFZ5ZNUF3Tfh8NduAtJqIPeoZDi50p_Go2rjmqayrfbkYNXRwP_8_kC36CqrZreE4NWnNvmNDxKZ7P1MlG6XsOERfbizYO_-AvTo3EU3t4t8zJbGkazQDNnfU0OLJeuPzTWC7YX-WP0B_CpnWh42dh3QNIQ/w400-h225/IMG_2656.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">With the two end-trucks in place, attention was turned to the centre truck.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiroKOSl8ytk9sW7cPTUWV6Pe3ge_TrUVZ5N_kcXuybk3P5RHe2YcdyX8Oj1R4EaR8YxAMU2iqQbSVhSCktiq-D-AZXsSbSjadNsl9lgcMK_8PFgaU91ZOSSH0F_IqE9fJQFxTYrub3tEmKP3jdOL1wkCo2fJNCtu8JZ4-BRC3A8Fxw8RX27T7GXA/s3072/IMG_2657.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiroKOSl8ytk9sW7cPTUWV6Pe3ge_TrUVZ5N_kcXuybk3P5RHe2YcdyX8Oj1R4EaR8YxAMU2iqQbSVhSCktiq-D-AZXsSbSjadNsl9lgcMK_8PFgaU91ZOSSH0F_IqE9fJQFxTYrub3tEmKP3jdOL1wkCo2fJNCtu8JZ4-BRC3A8Fxw8RX27T7GXA/w400-h225/IMG_2657.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Two brackets were glued into place in the slots on the central truck mount.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfcL4CcorH6H53PKemR0P0FazWACqLBWt9n8x_CCNlmLH3yTIc4euC86i6ppVwBALA79uiKQpf4bgrZ2mFJRk0KxSRtNaSD_d_PAfbDzDmcupPj1w_MV9oOFW1vu_6BCXmi_JBZe492_DhUecQdJ6hAI2XRjY4IxZYxGPAo2Ouq8bRrgITCpvQeA/s3072/IMG_2658.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfcL4CcorH6H53PKemR0P0FazWACqLBWt9n8x_CCNlmLH3yTIc4euC86i6ppVwBALA79uiKQpf4bgrZ2mFJRk0KxSRtNaSD_d_PAfbDzDmcupPj1w_MV9oOFW1vu_6BCXmi_JBZe492_DhUecQdJ6hAI2XRjY4IxZYxGPAo2Ouq8bRrgITCpvQeA/w400-h225/IMG_2658.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The centre truck was then put in place ........</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgp3vmwBeDBuv9Nnck0NYg6ivZgnjST-LM2eJbN0PIjzl4I8_jrE56_4fnYLvBBMHASorvpwPy0NulCPCO1_yzD58jUW-EzbOnTifn2oGFaOePmLIK4JR26AKoWRW74ucFbVPK3r2dzH7DSOq5cXuD9Cx-FlboRzGTgPtCpDVz0rx_8JLRRgR7w/s3072/IMG_2659.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgp3vmwBeDBuv9Nnck0NYg6ivZgnjST-LM2eJbN0PIjzl4I8_jrE56_4fnYLvBBMHASorvpwPy0NulCPCO1_yzD58jUW-EzbOnTifn2oGFaOePmLIK4JR26AKoWRW74ucFbVPK3r2dzH7DSOq5cXuD9Cx-FlboRzGTgPtCpDVz0rx_8JLRRgR7w/w400-h225/IMG_2659.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">..... before the other two brackets were glued.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4LrotWL3j7gt5kaBzXVQggphdTdyslYppkVuN1IR67AGXtahAezwE16kHoaMS1LMYgdONn-vHgvrvQB3IY5Dg8X7FtPXC8I08DzYsrQvS0sFiPf5MPOJrTlEC6ZfVqk3SFnGCC7wjHhwjubqmontmfsoKYPB7lCNRlOlmzmJh9hXrg29W0Y_lw/s3072/IMG_2660.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4LrotWL3j7gt5kaBzXVQggphdTdyslYppkVuN1IR67AGXtahAezwE16kHoaMS1LMYgdONn-vHgvrvQB3IY5Dg8X7FtPXC8I08DzYsrQvS0sFiPf5MPOJrTlEC6ZfVqk3SFnGCC7wjHhwjubqmontmfsoKYPB7lCNRlOlmzmJh9hXrg29W0Y_lw/w400-h225/IMG_2660.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">An LGB self-tapping screw was passed through one of the holes in the linkage, and screwed into one of the arms from the centre truck.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDBPtU1G4Ii4DYpfb04-srF8Rf1uNzj9WkA8Ej7uEEmWSZmgwVG7rzM-l6UDSb9EnxP4mPdgh32m4NwIxkC4pUbJfZSlNuy6zVN6qBZvLriqbdHqkOQRa_kGdH0AQpPvKVqz8mmRwZ1nmKXHAtJpn3oSorQfswFcMxzAmoLqSmw1AXIYhkpO5xOA/s3072/IMG_2661.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDBPtU1G4Ii4DYpfb04-srF8Rf1uNzj9WkA8Ej7uEEmWSZmgwVG7rzM-l6UDSb9EnxP4mPdgh32m4NwIxkC4pUbJfZSlNuy6zVN6qBZvLriqbdHqkOQRa_kGdH0AQpPvKVqz8mmRwZ1nmKXHAtJpn3oSorQfswFcMxzAmoLqSmw1AXIYhkpO5xOA/w400-h225/IMG_2661.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">A long pivot pin was then passed through the other hole and glued into the hole on the arm from one of the end trucks.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwPwmGcF_ckTJXnaw3ELq4GdH_JN6lX2HJ9pHULvIC1ZTF7zRVw-q4W5A7HtM6fwwiCofcANa63ATVsNEEJ-lBhHlY8xC9hJurlzPX19EOvFC62YEX-5Zu8d624EWh9RCQnAOZ0pXCvhMqDmYtzCuLML47X6dIZZGC8mcENFAWG6Q5Ub2zMdantQ/s3072/IMG_2662.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwPwmGcF_ckTJXnaw3ELq4GdH_JN6lX2HJ9pHULvIC1ZTF7zRVw-q4W5A7HtM6fwwiCofcANa63ATVsNEEJ-lBhHlY8xC9hJurlzPX19EOvFC62YEX-5Zu8d624EWh9RCQnAOZ0pXCvhMqDmYtzCuLML47X6dIZZGC8mcENFAWG6Q5Ub2zMdantQ/w400-h225/IMG_2662.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">This process was repeated for the other arm on the centre truck.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The roof was made from four sections - two outers and two inners. The outers have a curved batten along the outer edge.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM0t91hxXbQpturAynrL-nuFxKwuN3eifSzQCD2Wk-UjB_XKfvdE4n96yYcNpWIMFmJnfMQrIBuwskScT4SPwa2POtmklTvTCP8uL9JGM10B8_fOORL5qEk03oH_-CeF2iuCvRtni3NQl58h6vwicas3WqOA89Q6PepNL0p9Zzthxv0g-blgR1-A/s3072/IMG_2664.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM0t91hxXbQpturAynrL-nuFxKwuN3eifSzQCD2Wk-UjB_XKfvdE4n96yYcNpWIMFmJnfMQrIBuwskScT4SPwa2POtmklTvTCP8uL9JGM10B8_fOORL5qEk03oH_-CeF2iuCvRtni3NQl58h6vwicas3WqOA89Q6PepNL0p9Zzthxv0g-blgR1-A/w400-h225/IMG_2664.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">These were glued together and smoothed off with a file. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ1Nm6V4ngOoj-p0QN54bGqoRTlD0BAlCSfr0hDqGuoMN8R7RXrKQnAa_vbqXvD1YNyjyaIwzxpbLTrIqFehw3i_E47f3cZ5tafy5UvxnlDKPTLYf4QyQnumVYi0KHG5c9xsyz8vHbcZwQJpvBsW83kxwVPfA0DRyrSdVlpaijCeyjk6uutqdGDA/s3072/IMG_2665.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ1Nm6V4ngOoj-p0QN54bGqoRTlD0BAlCSfr0hDqGuoMN8R7RXrKQnAa_vbqXvD1YNyjyaIwzxpbLTrIqFehw3i_E47f3cZ5tafy5UvxnlDKPTLYf4QyQnumVYi0KHG5c9xsyz8vHbcZwQJpvBsW83kxwVPfA0DRyrSdVlpaijCeyjk6uutqdGDA/w225-h400/IMG_2665.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The internal ribs were then added - not only to provide some additional strength but also to help locate the roof correctly on the walls of the coach. I decided not to glue the roof in place as I like to be able to gain access to the interior - to add passengers and also to be able to reach the nuts holding the outer trucks in place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fRtUT-gY-MaIsRGFSUMY-nk5uuh34BvW0G3of9MWvZOte0Qvtx5GacKp-LtAh23G4rgnyxCYSOJmIR93TrFXoszPkFHjVdFXdtMvl3fc-CQzJkGMoH15c9j8mYa4_MQk08f2sGYpN10nRUFwqY6-JaattmV9WhpkgQovKUX6kHAVctbHrbQyBw/s3072/IMG_3651.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fRtUT-gY-MaIsRGFSUMY-nk5uuh34BvW0G3of9MWvZOte0Qvtx5GacKp-LtAh23G4rgnyxCYSOJmIR93TrFXoszPkFHjVdFXdtMvl3fc-CQzJkGMoH15c9j8mYa4_MQk08f2sGYpN10nRUFwqY6-JaattmV9WhpkgQovKUX6kHAVctbHrbQyBw/w225-h400/IMG_3651.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div>The coach was then test tun through some of my pointwork.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ifWoZnfLvTX2mEKUiu0JERuo6PFxKo5HmEbXQf8rqgnTO4nDFJT9RnnAJQtF1J3i2WYPoBVXOLO3Iv_zXsbTmYGUByP7HjGOYl7Shv7SksxZIH1Nd6bDIogJ9DGilvvCAC61UQ/s3072/IMG_2691.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ifWoZnfLvTX2mEKUiu0JERuo6PFxKo5HmEbXQf8rqgnTO4nDFJT9RnnAJQtF1J3i2WYPoBVXOLO3Iv_zXsbTmYGUByP7HjGOYl7Shv7SksxZIH1Nd6bDIogJ9DGilvvCAC61UQ/w400-h225/IMG_2691.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSIyRTG9lDOpYOW6x37Gdm8DaVh1cG5B0zaaZBAHhUgYhU_37Hn3nOV5YegXQa26P6U-bZY0C96vLRxwGgzHMGWQ0d6SUOev98frQZ7-EpOK_HnU0-8CdGmm525rBFLyeagX6ZMFmKQJpGk14qpIfMiacDHj1IhYzTbc6J6Y0fnT5X-Xd57APzJQ/s3072/IMG_2692.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSIyRTG9lDOpYOW6x37Gdm8DaVh1cG5B0zaaZBAHhUgYhU_37Hn3nOV5YegXQa26P6U-bZY0C96vLRxwGgzHMGWQ0d6SUOev98frQZ7-EpOK_HnU0-8CdGmm525rBFLyeagX6ZMFmKQJpGk14qpIfMiacDHj1IhYzTbc6J6Y0fnT5X-Xd57APzJQ/w400-h225/IMG_2692.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I added some strips of lead flashing to the centre truck to help keep it on the rails.</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhATRXmUxZ4xyvV12gaCFmvLFu-FzSSy2Zn3y5ol4BAHEJlo5eFiTyDIaITTPAfIbmEzvVr9zIBI6R5uezh5jLlFX_maA2NyF2DpypGXWihKyJ2CCm-4ofYjacF2ksCu95Q5kSBrvjnIpR_jD0xqn1Emcir-j0tsi67Kq7gon1DNe20rxx-EHjRrg/s1698/IMG_1843.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1698" data-original-width="1608" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhATRXmUxZ4xyvV12gaCFmvLFu-FzSSy2Zn3y5ol4BAHEJlo5eFiTyDIaITTPAfIbmEzvVr9zIBI6R5uezh5jLlFX_maA2NyF2DpypGXWihKyJ2CCm-4ofYjacF2ksCu95Q5kSBrvjnIpR_jD0xqn1Emcir-j0tsi67Kq7gon1DNe20rxx-EHjRrg/w379-h400/IMG_1843.JPG" width="379" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The steps were now glued to the ends of the frame beneath the balconies. I believe the SR coaches had steps only on one side as all their platforms faced the same way. On the PLR, with island platforms, I need steps on both sides.</p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo5_9TGnja9yVqxv1yDC99l57sWz4yXzuu5uMu3_VcgpZi36qKwUA0WtgafXlJSiMj0u5esH4Uft5e0vY0MJQ_HvIXLFYmUOPL0vvUoIHngTRjoEQ72fxDrYC4etTi8EOvXhqPAhQxu9QdWrN8mdsfOJcTYILFuofscRZKguaFCuypyggNGgUVyw/s3072/IMG_2764.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo5_9TGnja9yVqxv1yDC99l57sWz4yXzuu5uMu3_VcgpZi36qKwUA0WtgafXlJSiMj0u5esH4Uft5e0vY0MJQ_HvIXLFYmUOPL0vvUoIHngTRjoEQ72fxDrYC4etTi8EOvXhqPAhQxu9QdWrN8mdsfOJcTYILFuofscRZKguaFCuypyggNGgUVyw/s320/IMG_2764.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Before the benches were added to the interior, the coach paid a visit to the paintshop. The trucks were removed to be painted separately. The wheels were masked with tape and the body and trucks given a couple of coats of <i>Halfords </i>grey primer from an aerosol rattle can.</p><p>The interior was masked and the exterior given a couple of coats of <i>Halfords </i>Vauxhall Burgundy Red from a rattle can. The railway's crests were printed on to self adhesive vinyl sheet, cut out and attached to the middle of each side.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuaxSpEyw_elfvPIrRqpbZqbwGKpG1ZLNzafE-k8xVRWMogmqpuEFLHOTBUXC6jrn978c69SbOjkI2IXeqnbDUltdFTSLzI4aqjUi65h09PWjVYAfuYfxyRTRGt-g6TShKsF0zYcJsUzFA3ByE04Jreu30IHm_V8ZoyNMD78D-MGxKQHMFxJcHNg/s2630/IMG_2935.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1412" data-original-width="2630" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuaxSpEyw_elfvPIrRqpbZqbwGKpG1ZLNzafE-k8xVRWMogmqpuEFLHOTBUXC6jrn978c69SbOjkI2IXeqnbDUltdFTSLzI4aqjUi65h09PWjVYAfuYfxyRTRGt-g6TShKsF0zYcJsUzFA3ByE04Jreu30IHm_V8ZoyNMD78D-MGxKQHMFxJcHNg/w400-h215/IMG_2935.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>The trucks and ironwork were painted black and the floors of the balconies and steps painted brown.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCj3VYzoSNqE8pVOjmSwG0TGIP5JaBOs6lEQvHJ0iLzcjdmo-oZ3Xz2RA7BiJWUDiH12PJbNNum-q-Dg944Fdfn04AVBsHOSyHpkntyw7UNvB4yzHszOgDm5Vle1tkodbbmNOL3whfMWCs8QoJywoMSZnB38cW7wI19815ar--6KyNWaJaPH18yA/s3072/IMG_3644.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCj3VYzoSNqE8pVOjmSwG0TGIP5JaBOs6lEQvHJ0iLzcjdmo-oZ3Xz2RA7BiJWUDiH12PJbNNum-q-Dg944Fdfn04AVBsHOSyHpkntyw7UNvB4yzHszOgDm5Vle1tkodbbmNOL3whfMWCs8QoJywoMSZnB38cW7wI19815ar--6KyNWaJaPH18yA/w400-h225/IMG_3644.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg47IrxHrR__IvPgJHzRAaFyB9kxvdaWoR7t1o1zfAIid5V4TaUwSroKWtvMrbchtv4vnYRLYdljz5q2DBUIYScPaSBm3a1nqUuR2AwbDa7VZCR9fcD1OUd3gNIcnfuIDdbU2HxXPq6FgCyIkcHbgo_kysypAImesu-XLWkRL_ZCTLfbaJv_Ebqxw/s2933/IMG_3648.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1121" data-original-width="2933" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg47IrxHrR__IvPgJHzRAaFyB9kxvdaWoR7t1o1zfAIid5V4TaUwSroKWtvMrbchtv4vnYRLYdljz5q2DBUIYScPaSBm3a1nqUuR2AwbDa7VZCR9fcD1OUd3gNIcnfuIDdbU2HxXPq6FgCyIkcHbgo_kysypAImesu-XLWkRL_ZCTLfbaJv_Ebqxw/w400-h153/IMG_3648.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>The interior was then hand-painted with brown acrylics,</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFtD9eNQ79eDgIYvTWRFWgTuNWEr-B1CQcjVQ91Q6XlhoNuQSJOdyIklbVsyhYwePA7Z0iEbi-1_QZg0n0sbAv91BiXoVSMvr1nJVtgpr87OCW8bxMatzKaHGELXt_UqucX9LxPbDRhZS3rkl2apg5M1rJCOTkRP7Jf7pxp3-ovif_IFJQn1D7Kg/s3072/IMG_1832.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFtD9eNQ79eDgIYvTWRFWgTuNWEr-B1CQcjVQ91Q6XlhoNuQSJOdyIklbVsyhYwePA7Z0iEbi-1_QZg0n0sbAv91BiXoVSMvr1nJVtgpr87OCW8bxMatzKaHGELXt_UqucX9LxPbDRhZS3rkl2apg5M1rJCOTkRP7Jf7pxp3-ovif_IFJQn1D7Kg/w225-h400/IMG_1832.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><p></p><p>The maker's plates were then painted and added to the sides of the frames - they also help to mask the joint between the two halves of the frame.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig-beLg0IwLGjUpBLqI5IPrj4Cdn0d11u7epHu2Z7by_cGc-MDBtM2lO6jZeS3l8jR29XnGFvvlSI2HY-LBxLTgQPEhLvAHoBeIZ1-vGvXRLoYP3ibRSNJAw_f7Tu55jrKi19kyrhIC-ElUxmy1oZoB6hC7oZ9xXyKa2m19_Jl9PvoQQG_xBcOew/s3072/IMG_3643.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig-beLg0IwLGjUpBLqI5IPrj4Cdn0d11u7epHu2Z7by_cGc-MDBtM2lO6jZeS3l8jR29XnGFvvlSI2HY-LBxLTgQPEhLvAHoBeIZ1-vGvXRLoYP3ibRSNJAw_f7Tu55jrKi19kyrhIC-ElUxmy1oZoB6hC7oZ9xXyKa2m19_Jl9PvoQQG_xBcOew/w225-h400/IMG_3643.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><p>Glazing was then added to the sides and ends using 1mm clear acrylic sheet. I fixed this in place with clear Bostik adhesive - superglue has a nasty habit of making clear plastics go hazy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiokw6maqn1H-_ajlkWrVVeudEthpFQ9L1eJu6NEbE_KRHKTiQ4ahTta7iBCTunozy6Yb-VMnNOquE5zT3IShTZcWCiyJIHb4BZpkZx-zVo_OLrE2cecamFnWb5tKLxOKSPiZ_eBUep1EhVZ2x9Rio3QpD0bfJHqryro-ch0IR-7qJeBLrf1TtlJQ/s3072/IMG_1833.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiokw6maqn1H-_ajlkWrVVeudEthpFQ9L1eJu6NEbE_KRHKTiQ4ahTta7iBCTunozy6Yb-VMnNOquE5zT3IShTZcWCiyJIHb4BZpkZx-zVo_OLrE2cecamFnWb5tKLxOKSPiZ_eBUep1EhVZ2x9Rio3QpD0bfJHqryro-ch0IR-7qJeBLrf1TtlJQ/w225-h400/IMG_1833.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p>The bench seats were assembled, ......</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdfxJ_Szr5WwWto6xhmh2SuEsXfgDTZSxiwlw7QMfLBuzNCljeQkdg5pruW54-JUWO_n7OuC29OmFvB-arIMGQ5IRJgw67XD6Da1LjMDP7YZVEYd5nmxWo_QEsTq2y68BHBZgkW98oAYljxOF8qHED_R-uduoX-YgRlJgKtQ2Vi09aD2WDctNrRQ/w225-h400/IMG_3647.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div>Balcony rails were made from 75mm long pieces of 3mm wide brass strip with a 1.5mm hole drilled near the end. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAvdtA42Ir_Dw2PMFq_sIfOoTib1EVMT5JJNmk1f-kUdfM3511IobRisLISK18t5xdGRccfi2hj_DqMHrx9whYLZDsc95-0L791HJh2auy7rvB2DeZP454itny_WcXZEbwr9DDCc9WWtG8dv3FgJ7Sw8xJiAOhGspMpyEP0d7gwLldVpSFYD3xlQ/s2351/IMG_1824.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="2351" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAvdtA42Ir_Dw2PMFq_sIfOoTib1EVMT5JJNmk1f-kUdfM3511IobRisLISK18t5xdGRccfi2hj_DqMHrx9whYLZDsc95-0L791HJh2auy7rvB2DeZP454itny_WcXZEbwr9DDCc9WWtG8dv3FgJ7Sw8xJiAOhGspMpyEP0d7gwLldVpSFYD3xlQ/w400-h179/IMG_1824.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>A point 40mm from one end was marked and the longer end filed down to a point and the other end rounded off with a file.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywMCSOi0HMX8MbQ69FrgwnN6D3Vf4JS9qjH1Lmdld1KjqxEJ39B1JJh9NiFzwwqPPKnc9BcMXWXIp-rNMVUWUQhnK9ue1ws5o_4GtsO4B4zaL58Ws_3Zh-TeCHBTXvzNyr9dF8nRv6BG54AQGEJr2tOGFsN3MikvxZhxJT7KYl9Ikg_CIWlegPA/s3072/IMG_3650.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywMCSOi0HMX8MbQ69FrgwnN6D3Vf4JS9qjH1Lmdld1KjqxEJ39B1JJh9NiFzwwqPPKnc9BcMXWXIp-rNMVUWUQhnK9ue1ws5o_4GtsO4B4zaL58Ws_3Zh-TeCHBTXvzNyr9dF8nRv6BG54AQGEJr2tOGFsN3MikvxZhxJT7KYl9Ikg_CIWlegPA/w400-h225/IMG_3650.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Grab rails were made from 38mm lengths of 1.5mm diameter brass rod. 5mm at each end were folded through 90 degrees and then the handrails were slotted into 1.5mm diameter holes drilled beside the balconies.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmsklDtgdqQ5RnBHMVtBoY7ZJBf2Bcp9kdrycMElqJf_qEQ4RuSTONF2XEyMmcny20U-u0Bd_VDCJ3eHbXhEvgoW2R16I4rdw6vEgAgEQOzOINgi-nyi2xxXCVdGUpGMDujSrTkCbeKvlW0XDBD64NbKbrelKDeuANIXD9pdRSMxfJPs-mbq1EQ/s3072/IMG_3663.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlmsklDtgdqQ5RnBHMVtBoY7ZJBf2Bcp9kdrycMElqJf_qEQ4RuSTONF2XEyMmcny20U-u0Bd_VDCJ3eHbXhEvgoW2R16I4rdw6vEgAgEQOzOINgi-nyi2xxXCVdGUpGMDujSrTkCbeKvlW0XDBD64NbKbrelKDeuANIXD9pdRSMxfJPs-mbq1EQ/w225-h400/IMG_3663.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The trucks were refitted and my own versions of hook and look couplings added - with integral <i>Binnie <a href="https://peterbinnie.com/shop/ols/products/carmarthen-coupling-medium" target="_blank">medium Carmarthen buffers</a></i> which can swivel with the couplings.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogqPTlX4wHRagsYoo-nVmytzpnISk9rucPdJin5xhpKOTEQ6-sIgWA9DWMShniVIYEgVghdDzEGcaJylOhBVKmirMLEMHgoJEdGzHoDL0ZHTsPwpzZ-_G_jIOzACEnSEsZ5KadE9129753wU7RWHJ04UDr6JlcBa1e_DxKQhPZ053EeqY5IebhA/s3072/IMG_3646.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogqPTlX4wHRagsYoo-nVmytzpnISk9rucPdJin5xhpKOTEQ6-sIgWA9DWMShniVIYEgVghdDzEGcaJylOhBVKmirMLEMHgoJEdGzHoDL0ZHTsPwpzZ-_G_jIOzACEnSEsZ5KadE9129753wU7RWHJ04UDr6JlcBa1e_DxKQhPZ053EeqY5IebhA/w400-h225/IMG_3646.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>The coach was then test run.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Li9fWhMvAC8" width="320" youtube-src-id="Li9fWhMvAC8"></iframe></div><br /><div>I am pleased to say that it ran almost perfectly. There were a couple of places where the centre truck had a tendency to derail - but closer inspection revealed that one was a place where there was an unwanted hump and the other had a rather severe dip. Rather than modifying the design of the chassis yet again, I re-laid these sections of track to eliminate the problem - see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2021/05/progress-report-90.html" target="_blank">Progress Report 90. </a></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>I have now completed a rake of three of these coaches and do like their appearance, especially when pulled by my model of a Southwold Sharp Stewart loco (see <i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/how-i-constructed-southwold-railway.html" target="_blank">How I constructed a Southwold Sharpie</a></i>).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghnbcMU39sLCfNh9sA0s_WUIKDkKNK7rHMnzYfZeSuGa3gN9k6AZm8MSrfjlLMORycWjFPn9C-bpwW6mHBJ8LjmJPPyXBn31RDB9LhzdK9bEOqLlsEcVcsmbg68HN9EhzK0dKNIRxV3yMXPb6uBKLaDQKYmX1qFZugRBqZIRKSFfDRSmXfO86alA/s2048/IMG_1292.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghnbcMU39sLCfNh9sA0s_WUIKDkKNK7rHMnzYfZeSuGa3gN9k6AZm8MSrfjlLMORycWjFPn9C-bpwW6mHBJ8LjmJPPyXBn31RDB9LhzdK9bEOqLlsEcVcsmbg68HN9EhzK0dKNIRxV3yMXPb6uBKLaDQKYmX1qFZugRBqZIRKSFfDRSmXfO86alA/w400-h300/IMG_1292.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO6ePQpUm_I_PK6FHm7rhxv92aTOZ0_-oQIgw16V-P3ncjXL7Olhp_bO98KGfYWTBE4lr6T_ibiGFDcfaOiNruNsKjkAr__FLh3V3J7fATE-nfegCQrMuRruQ1A6lVuv_MoQzEyd397jP-TZ090d16v2POx8Nin-YAwcbM5qrIcb42r2Z-DZLexQ/s3072/IMG_1835.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO6ePQpUm_I_PK6FHm7rhxv92aTOZ0_-oQIgw16V-P3ncjXL7Olhp_bO98KGfYWTBE4lr6T_ibiGFDcfaOiNruNsKjkAr__FLh3V3J7fATE-nfegCQrMuRruQ1A6lVuv_MoQzEyd397jP-TZ090d16v2POx8Nin-YAwcbM5qrIcb42r2Z-DZLexQ/w400-h225/IMG_1835.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">You can see all three coaches running in this video charting progress on the railway in 2022 (3m45s into the video).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EA_T5R6X910" width="320" youtube-src-id="EA_T5R6X910"></iframe></div><br /><div>As I worked on each of the three coaches, I improved the components slightly each time and so, the final version is as good as I'm probably going to get it. I have provided the parts as a download in the 3D files section on the <i><a href="http://gardenrails.org">gardenrails.org</a></i> website. However, bear in mind that my model is constructed to 15mm/1ft scale and I designed to parts to be printed on my printer with a 300mm x 300mm print bed. I have not (as yet) produced parts for 32mm gauge (as the Southwold was three foot gauge). I might consider it if there is sufficient demand. The download is free of charge though you will need to create an account on the forum to access the files.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5WiUvXpCQfBb1AW7FJNGP05j6Am2HJybScObEJk3wmyNhjzOdSxHZnSOLbTNQI-7ZZMyMA56CrOuW8qEGSQc6DbzXronQFQW9knpHVNjN6km6TGbz11hhaY7UzNTuZfQCMENycWnPKf4YbRFz_hYQdAqPdsN-hrWoNJqD2F63VqIXMUavkSKz9Q/s435/filigree2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="116" data-original-width="435" height="85" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5WiUvXpCQfBb1AW7FJNGP05j6Am2HJybScObEJk3wmyNhjzOdSxHZnSOLbTNQI-7ZZMyMA56CrOuW8qEGSQc6DbzXronQFQW9knpHVNjN6km6TGbz11hhaY7UzNTuZfQCMENycWnPKf4YbRFz_hYQdAqPdsN-hrWoNJqD2F63VqIXMUavkSKz9Q/s320/filigree2.png" width="320" /></a></div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-28048450516805270482023-06-24T18:16:00.003+00:002023-06-24T18:21:50.652+00:00Progress Report 97<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWkTeIIrCHRmVGf4fIxPGrHyu6ioFGSsiy5fMRncQwF97yM3oVRbzcYpMDwUtgRH6DkTJ4glpbRmvVY-e1hdAwa5g7tAgleCVvJJ4AYzDQ4cXvpO7iybCiNJcz0Brtkcs4IWUmuZdJM1Z04CM0T3uDA6o5gkF2nKfNckM0MmK-L10Y_akcDDUQCQ/s1920/vlcsnap-2023-06-24-13h23m55s988.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWkTeIIrCHRmVGf4fIxPGrHyu6ioFGSsiy5fMRncQwF97yM3oVRbzcYpMDwUtgRH6DkTJ4glpbRmvVY-e1hdAwa5g7tAgleCVvJJ4AYzDQ4cXvpO7iybCiNJcz0Brtkcs4IWUmuZdJM1Z04CM0T3uDA6o5gkF2nKfNckM0MmK-L10Y_akcDDUQCQ/w200-h113/vlcsnap-2023-06-24-13h23m55s988.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>This is an interesting time of year for Peckforton Light Railway. As the days grew longer, things started gearing up in preparation for the first full running session of the season. However, this was very much dependent on the weather. To set up the first full running session I really need to have a guarantee of three consecutive rain free days: half a day to clear the track and set up the buildings and other lineside accoutrements, half a day to deploy and check the rolling stock, half a day to prepare the running schedule and then a day and a half to run a full operating session. In actuality, I sometimes need four full days as a fair bit of time is taken up with caring for my 102 year old mother in the meantime, so I can't rely on having interrupted days for running trains.<p></p><p>However, running stock has been constructed, running sessions have been completed, visitors have been catered for, videos uploaded and some outdoor jobs completed.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Rolling stock</span></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Hunslet - Hughie</span></i></h3><p>Ever since I started with my garden railway, I have been intrigued by the 16mm scale card models produced by LocoLines - now produced by<i><a href="https://www.rail-roadmodels.co.uk/" target="_blank"> Rail-Road</a></i>. After seeing an article in Garden Rail detailing how a modeller makes all his 16mm stock from card, I decided to give one of the Rail-Road card kits a try. In my previous Progress Report, I outlined construction of the basic kit - but since then I have enhanced the kit with a decent motor block, a new chimney, backhead detail, new springs and sandboxes and handrails and pipework.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2LmawFbPMjNC7_AB1wvBn4HgaJDWrz2AW9PBj5q5Pb0WwrGx4dvPpfS-702fCZeOMYtY0Sc-rOvZ0Hu5yWg-sAgbV7G52GoxNzYSYHuZe5JSRjQRwuWuxI1Z8JHvpGU62rMoO2em6nSv-tnLdlov1is4Z8yAZfloD9E5oQYHFH68UzOu7cBwSzA/s1906/IMG_3205.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1522" data-original-width="1906" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2LmawFbPMjNC7_AB1wvBn4HgaJDWrz2AW9PBj5q5Pb0WwrGx4dvPpfS-702fCZeOMYtY0Sc-rOvZ0Hu5yWg-sAgbV7G52GoxNzYSYHuZe5JSRjQRwuWuxI1Z8JHvpGU62rMoO2em6nSv-tnLdlov1is4Z8yAZfloD9E5oQYHFH68UzOu7cBwSzA/w400-h320/IMG_3205.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>The additional 3D printed detailing parts are available as free downloads on the <i><a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5848789">Thingiverse.com</a></i> website (registration required) and the <i><a href="https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=14227">GardenRails.org</a></i> forum (registration required)</p><p>For more information see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2023/01/how-i-constructed-hunslet-loco-from.html" target="_blank">How I assembled a Rail-Road card kit</a></i></p><p>I am now in the process of producing a 3D printed version of a similar loco and am trying to decide whether to replace the card version or complement it.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i>GVT Glyn motor block</i></span></h3><p>In my previous progress report I described how I had constructed a 3D printed model of a Glyn Valley Tramway Beyer Peacock tram loco. I was disappointed with the performance of the Bachmann motor block I had used to power it .....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rVvR86MMVHQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="rVvR86MMVHQ"></iframe></div><p>..... and so designed and 3D printed a replacement using an <a href="https://www.mfacomodrills.com/pdfs/918D-series.pdf" target="_blank"><i>MFA Como</i> gearbox motor.</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifhvzmN8GC_Ld6cJtkAoNbNpAfwm6UcisRuO8jJcVeS6bIx8z9-CEjeU7M55HhjNZ4K87_kQV7HncmwdNrfuumnjMNvBSkzIT6HHKHKxFFvpZeuaOaPnca2SUhU7X6qa2q_89DNlfxirtvgLESTffRLI5yp8IAPUedRHwmaLMo5gDdeYGOWPmWrg/s3200/S1830004.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3200" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifhvzmN8GC_Ld6cJtkAoNbNpAfwm6UcisRuO8jJcVeS6bIx8z9-CEjeU7M55HhjNZ4K87_kQV7HncmwdNrfuumnjMNvBSkzIT6HHKHKxFFvpZeuaOaPnca2SUhU7X6qa2q_89DNlfxirtvgLESTffRLI5yp8IAPUedRHwmaLMo5gDdeYGOWPmWrg/w400-h225/S1830004.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>However, I was also disappointed with this motor block's performance and so have now designed and 3D printed a second replacement using a larger and more powerful gearbox motor.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH31Z9mSOIT0N3x8_qtGffN8goRPR5o9wf8sPTQMHyjNhJwjpVl_FIWjCrlLEl2V4QmDRFEp1-UXal4ifjxUpPbpUSZDIHS5Ez8FYYftjIoJ3B8w3ncGqNrWe6oXk8jSvb5twRV3_LjOxEiJqXR-2rsmNeZPCazR5J9Zd1YvDAR6NkxcNvv1E3Nw/s3200/S1830002.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3200" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH31Z9mSOIT0N3x8_qtGffN8goRPR5o9wf8sPTQMHyjNhJwjpVl_FIWjCrlLEl2V4QmDRFEp1-UXal4ifjxUpPbpUSZDIHS5Ez8FYYftjIoJ3B8w3ncGqNrWe6oXk8jSvb5twRV3_LjOxEiJqXR-2rsmNeZPCazR5J9Zd1YvDAR6NkxcNvv1E3Nw/w400-h225/S1830002.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>This has much better performance.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JL3I7-SQY9g" width="320" youtube-src-id="JL3I7-SQY9g"></iframe></div><br /><p>For more information, see <i>How I created my own motor blocks</i> (pending)</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Directors' Saloon</span></i></h3><p>This has been on my To-do list for many years but, having now completed the gatehouse for Peckforton Castle (see below), I felt it was time to make this plan a reality. The saloon is based on one of the various designs of Glyn Valley Tramway four-wheeled coaches (see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2023/03/how-i-designed-3d-printed-and.html" target="_blank">How I constructed a GVT coach</a></i>).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicUE8e_GtJr2K99CmreXMGVsaX_SXXnwsswyY521LDalVgBSdrN_HvYfvJze6r6QF5TWFvw9V-uMJhLl8MJXFcNY8i54eFBhJGkGnQ7fV7_OelSvqcIKoZQVP_10HFr3R43yQicQjWgpcbZoBCS6B0fc-BhDLbXVcVSqH6kP8kP4hoGluJt6i7tQ/s1972/IMG_3474.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1972" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicUE8e_GtJr2K99CmreXMGVsaX_SXXnwsswyY521LDalVgBSdrN_HvYfvJze6r6QF5TWFvw9V-uMJhLl8MJXFcNY8i54eFBhJGkGnQ7fV7_OelSvqcIKoZQVP_10HFr3R43yQicQjWgpcbZoBCS6B0fc-BhDLbXVcVSqH6kP8kP4hoGluJt6i7tQ/w400-h324/IMG_3474.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyDP2EMkL0pbTtVI84hoONA2CSSiL9OTKq4NObAXllIh6VIkzoFzYk2m1emzM28ZX0nGSoX8XSuGVOKZ3Rnp2j25AYdLzDo5tDKBcs966jsmpkmhW2I1N23wEO0-ZDrJWZrt-hvB9nBtJDD-7SLke47JtPRsBVT_Lq_0cO_glhEN02c2RxCHSwBA/s1990/IMG_3475.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1990" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyDP2EMkL0pbTtVI84hoONA2CSSiL9OTKq4NObAXllIh6VIkzoFzYk2m1emzM28ZX0nGSoX8XSuGVOKZ3Rnp2j25AYdLzDo5tDKBcs966jsmpkmhW2I1N23wEO0-ZDrJWZrt-hvB9nBtJDD-7SLke47JtPRsBVT_Lq_0cO_glhEN02c2RxCHSwBA/w400-h331/IMG_3475.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW_f-OHiVFyyZqfJCRZ8K9KAhmgwfJkDYGylnbqgHTeikc2NqBdZ6AMREv3K65Eyq8NGEb1Zw1BmAgYh6FKqHa745dyjGqIxFe4R9ANPW_6AqGP2qY6tOQmnvmxF8UCbxWjkJaI16l8uMIxVMUppAooYdOL9y2LwFaUnGKrpnR4zLz01CwkeSBBQ/s2821/IMG_3477.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2821" data-original-width="1694" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW_f-OHiVFyyZqfJCRZ8K9KAhmgwfJkDYGylnbqgHTeikc2NqBdZ6AMREv3K65Eyq8NGEb1Zw1BmAgYh6FKqHa745dyjGqIxFe4R9ANPW_6AqGP2qY6tOQmnvmxF8UCbxWjkJaI16l8uMIxVMUppAooYdOL9y2LwFaUnGKrpnR4zLz01CwkeSBBQ/w240-h400/IMG_3477.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p>For more information see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2023/05/how-i-constructed-directors-saloon-coach.html" target="_blank">How I designed, printed and constructed a Directors' Saloon</a></i></p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Permanent Way and Infrastructure</span></h2><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Sand Quarry Extension</span></i></h4><p>The siding for the sand quarry installed in 2018 (see<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2018/11/progress-report-75.html" target="_blank"> Progress Report 75</a></i>), was always slightly short - primarily because the space for it was quite tight.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZBrTdqV6Liaxdf8sJdS9dTXoMKCa-7_NBSeRmce1KFByhJn34swOn0v75k3SmNMaLXK4FiGB6aG0WTRxdqozTjQqFVmtDmAUfmxX2J1AhsZL80QUj6fHRbDGn6ks_UxxzXM0YV-_wTyNYbH5RNjGLI94o9tVSAxX1tCS1rtmYJLRh45uMd7ZxQ/s2592/DSCN3370.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZBrTdqV6Liaxdf8sJdS9dTXoMKCa-7_NBSeRmce1KFByhJn34swOn0v75k3SmNMaLXK4FiGB6aG0WTRxdqozTjQqFVmtDmAUfmxX2J1AhsZL80QUj6fHRbDGn6ks_UxxzXM0YV-_wTyNYbH5RNjGLI94o9tVSAxX1tCS1rtmYJLRh45uMd7ZxQ/w300-h400/DSCN3370.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p>I toyed with a few ideas for extending it, but eventually opted to turn the siding through 90 degrees and turn it into a link back to the mainline just outside Peckforton station. This provided an opportunity for me to designate this new junction as a siding to serve Peckforton Castle (bottom left on this plan).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisN3DrXULzK4QiTBbvKQE-t5GxJRWEHR20WAqD96i2yxP7mXJ64t_u8u19PutQw7Gn0tWgVuxvAzHDtDav2AnD6_otiDf-TkCBMKgiJ3Z8OkO0xzm61OL3yW0hoW90loHsKHUuhnC0Mqbs3X9aC2yNTwZbu34Oc8fmCxgN_LqWD-mg8p3Iw8y_Yw/s1477/Extension%20close%20up.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1163" data-original-width="1477" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisN3DrXULzK4QiTBbvKQE-t5GxJRWEHR20WAqD96i2yxP7mXJ64t_u8u19PutQw7Gn0tWgVuxvAzHDtDav2AnD6_otiDf-TkCBMKgiJ3Z8OkO0xzm61OL3yW0hoW90loHsKHUuhnC0Mqbs3X9aC2yNTwZbu34Oc8fmCxgN_LqWD-mg8p3Iw8y_Yw/w400-h315/Extension%20close%20up.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>The extension has now been constructed and its track tested and ballasted.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLHHy7IAId9PuN0WSTMyy0mj-5QMVQH2ZHqc7mFHU1JmytjwsIyWQBRUZQiW2DROLfH2e6RklFlOPUjf-2fBf_1-_sRkQyqsyXsln2uG2lXUseWrswmup0PUUyIlQOrkXvfUhtNJlvohBFkABj5YPGelwQuM-1HGOCk951wdU-pzIAn27xdjeN1w/s3072/IMG_3630.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLHHy7IAId9PuN0WSTMyy0mj-5QMVQH2ZHqc7mFHU1JmytjwsIyWQBRUZQiW2DROLfH2e6RklFlOPUjf-2fBf_1-_sRkQyqsyXsln2uG2lXUseWrswmup0PUUyIlQOrkXvfUhtNJlvohBFkABj5YPGelwQuM-1HGOCk951wdU-pzIAn27xdjeN1w/w225-h400/IMG_3630.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><br /><p>For more information see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2023/05/how-i-extended-sand-quarry-siding.html" target="_blank">How I built the sand quarry extension</a></i></p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Lineside</span></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Peckforton Castle Gatehouse</span></i></h3><p>With the completion of the sand quarry extension and its incorporated junction for Peckforton Castle, I decided the entrance to this new siding needed to be recognised with a new structure. The resultant gatehouse was based on the gatehouse for real vehicular entrance to the castle.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbB5zVqsz-0qmwYXfl6whsKvEmGkDJhhGeSnw1eM6Zrkly9NCJj8yI8uk0-UZpJeT1LakjrHQ-K9NhD9XQOZ_mObvp_ucDqQPFYyXsmEgLjJ6zB8oYrtShbkjrRKxYoJHs84Z86dmiaNdaAT3ZFoiWf_JaEBIw29LizKpp1P40gcJQRTDTgPwEEg/s640/PK%20gatehouse1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbB5zVqsz-0qmwYXfl6whsKvEmGkDJhhGeSnw1eM6Zrkly9NCJj8yI8uk0-UZpJeT1LakjrHQ-K9NhD9XQOZ_mObvp_ucDqQPFYyXsmEgLjJ6zB8oYrtShbkjrRKxYoJHs84Z86dmiaNdaAT3ZFoiWf_JaEBIw29LizKpp1P40gcJQRTDTgPwEEg/w400-h300/PK%20gatehouse1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>My model was carved from four Thermalite blocks.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_m96-sFf3jeeFJRFsKCgxb8HXA9gnci_F0yNMDjYdtu5qU8KbtukjYsOmouwhSmx4no-Styc2GelSyPLScd2pP0QIhe19QVWOlAs5zmCrstIgcj1FxJbHzKbs7baV90Uzz9KE1Ph4Rgj5j3Pro-NPhLWZvsW5MBeTGmeOJH7JgvCqOmHqWi0WkQ/s1973/IMG_3635.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1493" data-original-width="1973" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_m96-sFf3jeeFJRFsKCgxb8HXA9gnci_F0yNMDjYdtu5qU8KbtukjYsOmouwhSmx4no-Styc2GelSyPLScd2pP0QIhe19QVWOlAs5zmCrstIgcj1FxJbHzKbs7baV90Uzz9KE1Ph4Rgj5j3Pro-NPhLWZvsW5MBeTGmeOJH7JgvCqOmHqWi0WkQ/w400-h303/IMG_3635.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">For more information see </span><i style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2023/06/how-i-constructed-gatehouse-for.html" target="_blank">How I constructed <span style="color: #783f04;">Peckforton Castle Gatehouse</span></a></i></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><br /></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Operation</span></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Operating sessions</span></i></h3><p style="text-align: left;">As indicated above, my first operating session of the year has been delayed slightly by a range of conflicting factors. However, one full session has been run plus a couple of smaller scale partial operating sessions</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6IfDCy-V678" width="320" youtube-src-id="6IfDCy-V678"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eb3OQkciv8k" width="320" youtube-src-id="eb3OQkciv8k"></iframe></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Visitors</span></i></h3><p style="text-align: left;">In addition, the railway has hosted a visitation by Zach Bond and his mate Theo who spent an afternoon (and evening) running live steam and a range of other scheduled and unscheduled train services.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fKe20XxDI6Q" width="320" youtube-src-id="fKe20XxDI6Q"></iframe></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Freight management Mk V</span></i></h3><p>Over the years, I have produced four versions of my computerised freight management system:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2008/12/progress-report-16-freight-operation.html" target="_blank">Mk I</a> - based on the <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4th_Dimension_(software)" target="_blank">4D relational database</a></i></li><li><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/04/my-revised-freight-handling-computer.html" target="_blank">Mk II</a> - based on <i><a href="https://livecode.com/" target="_blank">LiveCode </a></i>( a derivative of Apple's <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HyperCard" target="_blank">HyperCard</a></i>)</li><li><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2021/04/how-i-created-psion-version-of-my.html" target="_blank">Mk III</a> - based on <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Programming_Language" target="_blank">Psion's OPL</a></i> </li><li><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2021/04/how-i-created-version-of-my-freight.html" target="_blank">Mk IV</a> - based on <i><a href="https://www.google.com/sheets/about/" target="_blank">Google Sheets</a></i></li></ul><div>They have each had their strengths and weaknesses. My favoured version (Mk III) was that which ran on my <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psion_Series_3" target="_blank">Psion 3a pocket computer</a></i> but it's limitation was the 1Mb of RAM provided by the Psion - it would sometimes run out of memory half way through a running session.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivBuAlr9MbulbhxafwN-S_mk9LoH3RFbnhqMU2eq7aFhrJ2EaHcSS-51wYJ_rBWRCqtYvmBk0QItMOIEHavN0ETK5BLPAH_mw78Za3dg0CtvIS2XDVWUtOs6EGZ1RtrBegTPNrjoOFTj63azYEspRJ4pEq_--3eYgzzXSUlS5PoZn1MqhFgNSF5w/s1920/vlcsnap-2021-05-09-20h55m20s715.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivBuAlr9MbulbhxafwN-S_mk9LoH3RFbnhqMU2eq7aFhrJ2EaHcSS-51wYJ_rBWRCqtYvmBk0QItMOIEHavN0ETK5BLPAH_mw78Za3dg0CtvIS2XDVWUtOs6EGZ1RtrBegTPNrjoOFTj63azYEspRJ4pEq_--3eYgzzXSUlS5PoZn1MqhFgNSF5w/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-05-09-20h55m20s715.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>So, I acquired a <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psion_Series_5" target="_blank">Psion Series 5</a></i> with a staggering (for 1997) 8Mb of RAM. However, because it's difficult to interlink Psions with modern computers, I had to hand type the code, copying it line by line from my old 3a to the Series 5. Some amendments needed to be made to the coding to take account of differences in the two machines' LCD displays and also some variations in the way the coding is handled but, after some cerebral effort and hard graft I now have a working version of the software on the Series 5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPrwKFYevmzsDSCbc-vasRBuVKralAmK1Bj2mX7eC0vp2rnb7i--eD1mcOPHZ-5w4tQIUbWdEaFsmuQwuDzz2E1jPbivIgQGUc8W4tI6l77UkOEYswmXPAa8cYaL3ZScEXjnXdLLRXP2-B-sJKcOvvV8sd6c93rthkdrFCvDKDFB5gVKyUSB-6Gg/s2103/IMG_3639.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1681" data-original-width="2103" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPrwKFYevmzsDSCbc-vasRBuVKralAmK1Bj2mX7eC0vp2rnb7i--eD1mcOPHZ-5w4tQIUbWdEaFsmuQwuDzz2E1jPbivIgQGUc8W4tI6l77UkOEYswmXPAa8cYaL3ZScEXjnXdLLRXP2-B-sJKcOvvV8sd6c93rthkdrFCvDKDFB5gVKyUSB-6Gg/w400-h320/IMG_3639.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">More figure scanning</span></i></h3><p>Following Dean's (from <i><a href="https://designscanprint3d.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">DesignScanPrint3d</a></i>) previous visit to 3D scan members of our local dramatic society in 1930s and 1940s costume - see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/10/progress-report-95.html" target="_blank">Progress Report 95</a></i> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfIiy2VOIjeLOliHK7GzqeAuof9_PgOG8j_EfeDRs5pNYGupqfioxZPN1cWzztjilW6LoArDILbKAk5Y89TuNMWzQWoxwpxY0xzc7BwCVUiG0iMENg5jTche40PbW7_F1eNwD2Z9-NK46IPYO3T34wAtoIuoC1GAoHoxKFmVT_XQAE5iGzo8XZYA/s2048/IMG_2928.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1714" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfIiy2VOIjeLOliHK7GzqeAuof9_PgOG8j_EfeDRs5pNYGupqfioxZPN1cWzztjilW6LoArDILbKAk5Y89TuNMWzQWoxwpxY0xzc7BwCVUiG0iMENg5jTche40PbW7_F1eNwD2Z9-NK46IPYO3T34wAtoIuoC1GAoHoxKFmVT_XQAE5iGzo8XZYA/w335-h400/IMG_2928.JPG" width="335" /></a></div><br /><p>he paid us another visit to scan more figures, this time with more specific poses. I have now received the first batch of figures from him.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJGI_LMCEugdYkyrC_6GP_Nxpv8FT_ynO5K20SU3i5Mfe85Einpv9x8aRUb-X55yWl956kmrG2gdzDpqKB39GWDFr-boKECBGavzL1oycscPYfHnIQ_ZQlwkGmwKOiRzne7rGiyAJjTxyl6BxkywDcmgzg03Ytetk8psolBaDKwhloSDg1fyXMaQ/s1721/IMG_3628.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1635" data-original-width="1721" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJGI_LMCEugdYkyrC_6GP_Nxpv8FT_ynO5K20SU3i5Mfe85Einpv9x8aRUb-X55yWl956kmrG2gdzDpqKB39GWDFr-boKECBGavzL1oycscPYfHnIQ_ZQlwkGmwKOiRzne7rGiyAJjTxyl6BxkywDcmgzg03Ytetk8psolBaDKwhloSDg1fyXMaQ/w400-h380/IMG_3628.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>As you can see, these figures are more engaged in activities, rather than static poses. There will also be some seated figures to become passengers in my rake of recently finished GVT coaches (see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/10/progress-report-95.html" target="_blank">Progress Report 95</a></i>)</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Other developments</span></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Year long video</span></i></h3><p>I am steadily working my way through my schedule to record the next monthly instalment of the Year Long Journey videos - depicting a mixed train travelling Down and back up the line in twelve monthly stages. </p><p>June's Down sequence sees the train arriving at Peckforton and having some wagons shunted off and on by Doris, the timber yard's shunter.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcR14LB0SLmZ4Tkd83WyQZ8JwtNyaJCc5mR_O7WhMoW1B4kgVlMbgSufiMzANQgVLVGWgzElB6L_JUd5SOFL6HEYox3JMnatd4myblJn-k0bnmGAET5bb1nbEarVaKvWSIeRpv2FSu0LGhHxTP28993HEjbyEaf-4oeQjFhQXhyv5mCkGO8p4TFQ/s1920/vlcsnap-2023-06-24-13h23m12s131.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcR14LB0SLmZ4Tkd83WyQZ8JwtNyaJCc5mR_O7WhMoW1B4kgVlMbgSufiMzANQgVLVGWgzElB6L_JUd5SOFL6HEYox3JMnatd4myblJn-k0bnmGAET5bb1nbEarVaKvWSIeRpv2FSu0LGhHxTP28993HEjbyEaf-4oeQjFhQXhyv5mCkGO8p4TFQ/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2023-06-24-13h23m12s131.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>While the Up shot is of the train passing the water mill on the approach to Peckforton.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-F4TZ51dpTAnM2On7oQbP9f_EiB5p-I0f6nFS7u0tuM_Nqv04O1vRYr_0E-pOuBejFwN-RagqPctb8-Xh3TEFqZ7iikL0X1qJJv9Ldf7o95jPmQMauk4NB3vnkd6gor_aNj-BfcT-xCVoaPlSlCKK4hrBu7Q2YICrPxvhQu-wXhfip0cjjTsOcw/s1920/vlcsnap-2023-06-24-13h23m55s988.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-F4TZ51dpTAnM2On7oQbP9f_EiB5p-I0f6nFS7u0tuM_Nqv04O1vRYr_0E-pOuBejFwN-RagqPctb8-Xh3TEFqZ7iikL0X1qJJv9Ldf7o95jPmQMauk4NB3vnkd6gor_aNj-BfcT-xCVoaPlSlCKK4hrBu7Q2YICrPxvhQu-wXhfip0cjjTsOcw/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2023-06-24-13h23m55s988.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>By September the train will have completed its two journeys and I will be able to compile the two videos.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">3D printer repairs</span></i></h3><p>3D printers require a certain amount of nurturing to keep functioning successfully. My budget (£70) <i>Anet A8 </i>printer developed a fault which required the replacement of the heated bed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0r6bwSzz2rJLn9X0dQ-JnJXjCH-wLaj8t8VzM9w7XUzzJwLLEuuKtMsqAusKpNqBEa4JU-xT0jha0UQM3kT9TR5544NPlBPH0Bfcn_G_MoKLp1W9aaHwMGWcB1N_ejeSxs8FyqwQRe3YTZRnGMrM9oXvQPFhOZPMQuSnoHLKges6IaOhhoXn1Fg/s2550/IMG_3638.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="1708" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0r6bwSzz2rJLn9X0dQ-JnJXjCH-wLaj8t8VzM9w7XUzzJwLLEuuKtMsqAusKpNqBEa4JU-xT0jha0UQM3kT9TR5544NPlBPH0Bfcn_G_MoKLp1W9aaHwMGWcB1N_ejeSxs8FyqwQRe3YTZRnGMrM9oXvQPFhOZPMQuSnoHLKges6IaOhhoXn1Fg/w268-h400/IMG_3638.JPG" width="268" /></a></div><p>Sometimes, it takes longer to track down the source of the fault than it does to repair it.</p><p>So, all in all, it has been quite a productive period since my last progress report. Despite not having had time to engage in more than one operating session, there have been plenty of other jobs to keep me actively involved. As the summer progresses, I aim to run quite a few more trains.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv3esbjgs3zBVmZMlk2tODPTGqip0hgbSp0YKBINaTgK4xcA0gOyzKBTGLMOBjEWnQcozZwDrGLkZzm_skOHrcK6JGScw0I-3KotqwEItcNJAuOFWIkl3X5l6fVvPA0oDZusj1MCmWTizZZZ1yYLZz_6cM4HS74ry6b3jdR2RkEwRWLpeE0HDlmg/s800/Scrollwork-scroll-art-clipart-image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="212" data-original-width="800" height="85" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv3esbjgs3zBVmZMlk2tODPTGqip0hgbSp0YKBINaTgK4xcA0gOyzKBTGLMOBjEWnQcozZwDrGLkZzm_skOHrcK6JGScw0I-3KotqwEItcNJAuOFWIkl3X5l6fVvPA0oDZusj1MCmWTizZZZ1yYLZz_6cM4HS74ry6b3jdR2RkEwRWLpeE0HDlmg/s320/Scrollwork-scroll-art-clipart-image.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2023/01/progress-report-96.html" target="_blank"><< Previous Progress Report</a> - Next Progress Report >></span></b></p>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-4182192722985875502023-06-12T16:24:00.004+00:002023-06-13T11:20:46.874+00:00How I constructed a gatehouse for Peckforton Castle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifRldAnPGXtmrQLzlpFjMZidr09HFS8sF2WCRUpQfCxwNTjhpE4KLSyR-juduzLzXb5ccaVktG4JXvO75DEmmYPXYcr7BxdjHraXN36XFlxIjA5wULONTzx1pdpIVZWMn471eAhyrr1alkz3Hc4e1gVxkZWxMvtkPW0-FQoLCgVes6d09TasQ/s2086/IMG_3620.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1676" data-original-width="2086" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifRldAnPGXtmrQLzlpFjMZidr09HFS8sF2WCRUpQfCxwNTjhpE4KLSyR-juduzLzXb5ccaVktG4JXvO75DEmmYPXYcr7BxdjHraXN36XFlxIjA5wULONTzx1pdpIVZWMn471eAhyrr1alkz3Hc4e1gVxkZWxMvtkPW0-FQoLCgVes6d09TasQ/w200-h161/IMG_3620.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>When I constructed the new extension for the sand quarry (see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2023/05/how-i-extended-sand-quarry-siding.html" target="_blank">How I constructed the sand quarry extension</a></i>), I decided that the furthermost end of the extension would link back on to the main line as it approached Peckforton Station.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy4UNwZtbE47TbKgOBFQwUyNttRhAXp4VIBetHIoPWWX7SaM5bDl4rJ60xMMWsWj6ykn0gp3nEUqJ4gQUVCyA31d0wBTlpgsqSsfZ8JxknyatUDFugqeLlKzvbDmvAu2Y-7KzybuIsJ7VX0g4c1f2DZrsFyNy-ZiXvu9lkahop1AwnzBmFLOw/s1477/Extension%20close%20up.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1163" data-original-width="1477" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy4UNwZtbE47TbKgOBFQwUyNttRhAXp4VIBetHIoPWWX7SaM5bDl4rJ60xMMWsWj6ykn0gp3nEUqJ4gQUVCyA31d0wBTlpgsqSsfZ8JxknyatUDFugqeLlKzvbDmvAu2Y-7KzybuIsJ7VX0g4c1f2DZrsFyNy-ZiXvu9lkahop1AwnzBmFLOw/w400-h315/Extension%20close%20up.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>I decided that this new junction (bottom left on the above plan) would act as a siding for Peckforton Castle. In my imagined history of the railway, Lord Bentley Tollemache, the owner of Peckforton Castle when the Peckforton Light Railway was constructed, was a great supporter of the new railway and so it seemed inevitable to me that he would have persuaded the company to construct a siding to serve his estate. To signify that the by line from the new junction was entering the castle grounds, I decided to erect a gatehouse over the entrance to the siding (shown in red on the above plan). It seemed sensible to model this gatehouse on the one which actually exists spanning the roadway leading to the castle.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulF75B7a_jMAoQ7jr6tpeRD8-KW73si1Co72ugQc562grI5B-zqwx9ycfj03W_rb40E8pyT2Cvm9-ZxMoBw4eX1SQZMTJ5k8SfTQrYRtpclR3RV5ZBEpJ82PpDOOpIkvDVXGfyzRLhBRkEm_TGLsQV960oH3yrXCUzw31wL7CfFHAvPnzGPs/s640/PK%20gatehouse1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulF75B7a_jMAoQ7jr6tpeRD8-KW73si1Co72ugQc562grI5B-zqwx9ycfj03W_rb40E8pyT2Cvm9-ZxMoBw4eX1SQZMTJ5k8SfTQrYRtpclR3RV5ZBEpJ82PpDOOpIkvDVXGfyzRLhBRkEm_TGLsQV960oH3yrXCUzw31wL7CfFHAvPnzGPs/w400-h300/PK%20gatehouse1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Source: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2882447</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Having previously constructed the ruins of Beeston Castle by carving Thermalite blocks (see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2018/08/how-i-constructed-beeston-castle-using.html" target="_blank">How I created Beeston Castle</a></i>), I decided I would use similar techniques to create the gatehouse. The major difference was that this time I didn't want it to look like a ruin and so I felt I needed to be a little more careful.</p><p>The first job was to work out how many blocks I would need by test fitting a block to the intended site of the gatehouse.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsohi5ijAjSkc3OAvdMrYUv1ADbIZfTqDwa11e9hl6yhcU0pIMX4-fjMtjf_yuYc_O7cdSPHkn-tltyeSx-T03HiS488AHoOFqjBcBHZPuLnSyvOn0o-Zd1c_ADk8ANF99gCvHYq4tyDmNqpPPmJjqdIEy4nVQzwhztX7fLhUdzFgajvUtT0/s3072/IMG_3275.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsohi5ijAjSkc3OAvdMrYUv1ADbIZfTqDwa11e9hl6yhcU0pIMX4-fjMtjf_yuYc_O7cdSPHkn-tltyeSx-T03HiS488AHoOFqjBcBHZPuLnSyvOn0o-Zd1c_ADk8ANF99gCvHYq4tyDmNqpPPmJjqdIEy4nVQzwhztX7fLhUdzFgajvUtT0/w400-h225/IMG_3275.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I had fortunately been given a couple of cylindrical plugs of Thermalite by my neighbour who, four years ago, had an extension built on to his house. At the time, I had no need for them but they were squirreled away until a need arose.</p><p>The largest item of rolling stock was used as a template and the block was scraped with a screwdriver to indicate the location of the archway.</p><p>The block was cut to size using an old panel saw.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBG4KFaztauq4icb9pb6wYGZ1oBzo0Xrr0v7EcnjC5umpxpYBd5dygoNETbmCJ1QqZ-KQQ33tMNi6kHfDLV6Hxgs9g2Sj0x3eas21STh3z6_JPAnQ-Pm4uYr_JEy-B0jEp69tNFQIp5EPBiD7mJHWS6yn3V281TSTg-NwQpH6ZIoH1pdkxjU/s3072/IMG_3276.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBG4KFaztauq4icb9pb6wYGZ1oBzo0Xrr0v7EcnjC5umpxpYBd5dygoNETbmCJ1QqZ-KQQ33tMNi6kHfDLV6Hxgs9g2Sj0x3eas21STh3z6_JPAnQ-Pm4uYr_JEy-B0jEp69tNFQIp5EPBiD7mJHWS6yn3V281TSTg-NwQpH6ZIoH1pdkxjU/w400-h225/IMG_3276.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The sides of the archway were also sawn and then a series of holes were drilled along the line of the upper edge of the archway using a masonry bit (I could have used an drill bit intended to for metal drilling but it would not have been useable for metal drilling afterwards).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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There were then shaped as shown above to increase the depth of the archway and to add a couple of extra wings to the rear of the gatehouse.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxAnQLM-CIcByProFhVPws9Ow_WL2PlIa4XwHKqgALCQnrsUf55y7NuF_AZFf5zX9APrLOSTNsED6fleFwMCZXMA-LoC8WrlGZG72Xk0fbZA502a8HI_sD-82G1O2u2B_ek2hLmUZ7uJalsUBiZOZYk8s7j6lM9AnZBcoxNcc2pz7hD-1hO-Y/s2397/IMG_3289.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2397" data-original-width="1604" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxAnQLM-CIcByProFhVPws9Ow_WL2PlIa4XwHKqgALCQnrsUf55y7NuF_AZFf5zX9APrLOSTNsED6fleFwMCZXMA-LoC8WrlGZG72Xk0fbZA502a8HI_sD-82G1O2u2B_ek2hLmUZ7uJalsUBiZOZYk8s7j6lM9AnZBcoxNcc2pz7hD-1hO-Y/w268-h400/IMG_3289.JPG" width="268" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCxXODkbuiP9N3wzEwhGp4Zxq1ec-LDOZZFwPHGk3Qhx3wCo75rfM-FxSZfBA91RahJ9icu39tAzbFkfhOS36Ao3-almg_qtbh-3XSZTSrNEz0KAt2cgw73GkHnyFPejjVbb4zvvtOVtloyRL7s0itoHJkwI_SKi9Myc1IaqTHRhOEGq9TLjU/s2000/IMG_3293.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCxXODkbuiP9N3wzEwhGp4Zxq1ec-LDOZZFwPHGk3Qhx3wCo75rfM-FxSZfBA91RahJ9icu39tAzbFkfhOS36Ao3-almg_qtbh-3XSZTSrNEz0KAt2cgw73GkHnyFPejjVbb4zvvtOVtloyRL7s0itoHJkwI_SKi9Myc1IaqTHRhOEGq9TLjU/w345-h400/IMG_3293.JPG" width="345" /></a></div><br /><div>The next stage was to smooth off the outer surfaces of all the blocks with a rasp. I probably could have used a powertool to speed up and ease this process but the thought of the dust cloud this would create deterred me and so each block was smoothed off by hand.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggFT2WUC3ZZlFEaSMkekI3LT8B1tZUDqxF17Xsotm_7feVlc5CvsZfVZJDFYVNvm0LY0leCqv7PT_Hi1I1s7zBgE_sdTY6V7NlZ0uKo4QGtXY9pwcue0mBc4GxNCZbI0PDrg3ZvXdDhJfV5KXcgDhm6wEhnX7Gs4Np8g4Uu_efpTx0J4caKfA/s3072/IMG_3287.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggFT2WUC3ZZlFEaSMkekI3LT8B1tZUDqxF17Xsotm_7feVlc5CvsZfVZJDFYVNvm0LY0leCqv7PT_Hi1I1s7zBgE_sdTY6V7NlZ0uKo4QGtXY9pwcue0mBc4GxNCZbI0PDrg3ZvXdDhJfV5KXcgDhm6wEhnX7Gs4Np8g4Uu_efpTx0J4caKfA/w400-h225/IMG_3287.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Now came the fun part, marking off where doors and windows would be situated and beginning the process of carving mortar courses for the stonework.</p><p>Arched mullion window frames and arched doors with frames were drawn in 3D using <i><a href="https://www.tinkercad.com/" target="_blank">Tinkercad </a></i>....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6hEfRWlvb1H1MdkMhhISBlkNVVyKfzAt0EvPn6ndwVr5oqkzsC5dILRmMPJZNWoc6jUzjmDwytIaN3U7LWweRV79Tw1iHdFKoO7-gpr91ZpoLrqAKPtLIzkigppvz4ujPY0SQ3Tfis2_Fc4i5okH8BzN_MmJUWRsh9fUTP6ijoAvL_wcWFOQ/s879/Tinkercad%20gothic%20window.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="729" data-original-width="879" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6hEfRWlvb1H1MdkMhhISBlkNVVyKfzAt0EvPn6ndwVr5oqkzsC5dILRmMPJZNWoc6jUzjmDwytIaN3U7LWweRV79Tw1iHdFKoO7-gpr91ZpoLrqAKPtLIzkigppvz4ujPY0SQ3Tfis2_Fc4i5okH8BzN_MmJUWRsh9fUTP6ijoAvL_wcWFOQ/w400-h331/Tinkercad%20gothic%20window.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ-6z18Vvmlt5Ez4auRjaxhvEV1_rximTN1DNBsSqhGOBeQP-vOOA_o3I-kqSqoPYGmGm7wwrN07f47lvg3McwTwNr8NWI7pKLLjTKyv7FTzUECKdk86j5J9WhH7w_DuV4eVBsUN_MAM0PzvgvbssTTUujbctcrHkoKHMshiWOBeGp5kg5r88/s823/Tinkercad%20gothic%20door.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="657" data-original-width="823" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ-6z18Vvmlt5Ez4auRjaxhvEV1_rximTN1DNBsSqhGOBeQP-vOOA_o3I-kqSqoPYGmGm7wwrN07f47lvg3McwTwNr8NWI7pKLLjTKyv7FTzUECKdk86j5J9WhH7w_DuV4eVBsUN_MAM0PzvgvbssTTUujbctcrHkoKHMshiWOBeGp5kg5r88/w400-h319/Tinkercad%20gothic%20door.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>.... and printed out.</p><p><br /></p><p>The files are available as downloads on <i><a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6001135" target="_blank">Thingiverse</a></i>, by the way. The position of the windows and doors was then decided upon and these were roughly scratched on to the blocks using the frames as templates. The windows were tackled first.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn9XVl2QNptvYaZWBOk9g6wvyp1xUNIG1mXM_RaP23_1ysMFwH4gd9HDhjXZjRONtxm6zMTjW5glKLphyuPHjuZ5qRyIOSHjPbPrEmOOaypxaYcOxL3HBTKtxjIo0JJgHGOZydRjNtXi15IWnsjJPaWScnno9kFUbHXp1MZBsjZ6I-_ivAojs/s2753/IMG_3331.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2753" data-original-width="1565" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn9XVl2QNptvYaZWBOk9g6wvyp1xUNIG1mXM_RaP23_1ysMFwH4gd9HDhjXZjRONtxm6zMTjW5glKLphyuPHjuZ5qRyIOSHjPbPrEmOOaypxaYcOxL3HBTKtxjIo0JJgHGOZydRjNtXi15IWnsjJPaWScnno9kFUbHXp1MZBsjZ6I-_ivAojs/w228-h400/IMG_3331.JPG" width="228" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7cJ3Dd5GcZ3QKisfru-m-mtpS4lBVpUlc3_1ZiF3iVaOgO31soyPYWYd5ldSx6rgHbhv8IfN6rq6MNMSYhgN0lRF6Rou5gqUX8Qb52xGve96JwpjVcJwShA2glXVP8TdjCDXYqWRFJSDYf5Er7RrsL6iMkr0FMg_LRcr3kqNU8uVf49hxzNQ/s2157/IMG_3332.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2157" data-original-width="1538" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7cJ3Dd5GcZ3QKisfru-m-mtpS4lBVpUlc3_1ZiF3iVaOgO31soyPYWYd5ldSx6rgHbhv8IfN6rq6MNMSYhgN0lRF6Rou5gqUX8Qb52xGve96JwpjVcJwShA2glXVP8TdjCDXYqWRFJSDYf5Er7RrsL6iMkr0FMg_LRcr3kqNU8uVf49hxzNQ/w285-h400/IMG_3332.JPG" width="285" /></a></div><p>The outline for the arched stonework over the windows was then scribed on and another outline of the window approximately 5mm inside the original.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirt7oMDv-xTINKrD2MNuD03YnxNp6R_LuWnmMYqSeQ-tUrAcIgWWwQ4jE7tS1xykdcIKNYlDdF8lBnD2t7Wm17wVcYFXCFnw5cKjRO8lkvpYV6fTOKorURpsWeFznmqUx6OTcdczTr72_OlT_uAOL83vu-sMdYZd8oUqzK0QR3v1jbKtwkXDg/s2225/IMG_3333.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2225" data-original-width="1566" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirt7oMDv-xTINKrD2MNuD03YnxNp6R_LuWnmMYqSeQ-tUrAcIgWWwQ4jE7tS1xykdcIKNYlDdF8lBnD2t7Wm17wVcYFXCFnw5cKjRO8lkvpYV6fTOKorURpsWeFznmqUx6OTcdczTr72_OlT_uAOL83vu-sMdYZd8oUqzK0QR3v1jbKtwkXDg/w281-h400/IMG_3333.JPG" width="281" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The inner outline was then hollowed-out with a flat bladed screwdriver to a depth or around 15mm,<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwGJxKl5vnPGDkKDQRqp1lX0ykK0KKNTQ2JPkmefebGupamy9FWqha9fTOKboIbvcRGxWVo1ujjCflb-OpgSol4V-ojc452hNS52pJtW1TizGAS6KBjYMVgKKGHx3OhvnuOHSqvlJP_TmntwlbkYBpFrcIc7Xay4DjAeMID3D1_zlKOwvApfk/s2244/IMG_3334.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2244" data-original-width="1504" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwGJxKl5vnPGDkKDQRqp1lX0ykK0KKNTQ2JPkmefebGupamy9FWqha9fTOKboIbvcRGxWVo1ujjCflb-OpgSol4V-ojc452hNS52pJtW1TizGAS6KBjYMVgKKGHx3OhvnuOHSqvlJP_TmntwlbkYBpFrcIc7Xay4DjAeMID3D1_zlKOwvApfk/w268-h400/IMG_3334.JPG" width="268" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The gap between the inner and outer outlines was then recessed to a depth of around 5mm.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5GF_bIZ0xkDbORql5C2VMuzSsV7qMlihpGzT67PE_8f94aQyBmdHawVSIau8HFVvDfQSCNSfur5T9npO_33iupGQrC0xSgVJEGtM6e8FxjgfrOe1GprjmkNzqCygX0fvrlx0g2zbDMDA1fPk0uR41Ew7R_ZpyP14i9cgapvXdGWUcV85fl70/s2041/IMG_3335.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2041" data-original-width="1511" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5GF_bIZ0xkDbORql5C2VMuzSsV7qMlihpGzT67PE_8f94aQyBmdHawVSIau8HFVvDfQSCNSfur5T9npO_33iupGQrC0xSgVJEGtM6e8FxjgfrOe1GprjmkNzqCygX0fvrlx0g2zbDMDA1fPk0uR41Ew7R_ZpyP14i9cgapvXdGWUcV85fl70/w296-h400/IMG_3335.JPG" width="296" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is to allow the window frames to be recessed into the stonework. Some slight adjustments were made to the openings to make sure the window frames sat neatly (and horizontally) in their recesses.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpaz-DrCcq0xWnHtFdR_xiiK_RKXO-evv4AI8dYA1R1SVUJV5GZ8cQtocYsBNmod-QGAPtjrU6_d0QO_pUDdOvqkZS23MCxSSC9rCxVtAFXtqob_TfV0hBE5XDNF41O9sDcQFvrdaoTCfyrDa9rYyeqrvYBAlmkdKfFDMWjPu-oxY7nf_K64/s2299/IMG_3336.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2299" data-original-width="1551" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpaz-DrCcq0xWnHtFdR_xiiK_RKXO-evv4AI8dYA1R1SVUJV5GZ8cQtocYsBNmod-QGAPtjrU6_d0QO_pUDdOvqkZS23MCxSSC9rCxVtAFXtqob_TfV0hBE5XDNF41O9sDcQFvrdaoTCfyrDa9rYyeqrvYBAlmkdKfFDMWjPu-oxY7nf_K64/w270-h400/IMG_3336.JPG" width="270" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The courses between the arched stonework were then scribed on ......</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It's easier to control where the blade goes by pressing rather than scribing as the blade tends to wander, especially if it hits a denser patch.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBs4TqA4VRi2jBsnRFBFn_dr_GarDDiOZdkLZrluZj-nzCAu6aP4IHCvuuvgrtiwEWQPS0RR8h838dSS9dCLqJ95XV2HQgiXGhxIW2fiqcDkWYGj5KnxBRvF52JMYR91ZeqeSxu09sVBF1IoXghh5jytVzj_CorV1-UfI7j8UXMaLtC60OClQ/s1987/IMG_3362.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1987" data-original-width="1701" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBs4TqA4VRi2jBsnRFBFn_dr_GarDDiOZdkLZrluZj-nzCAu6aP4IHCvuuvgrtiwEWQPS0RR8h838dSS9dCLqJ95XV2HQgiXGhxIW2fiqcDkWYGj5KnxBRvF52JMYR91ZeqeSxu09sVBF1IoXghh5jytVzj_CorV1-UfI7j8UXMaLtC60OClQ/w343-h400/IMG_3362.JPG" width="343" /></a></div><p>The mortar courses were completed for the whole building. A somewhat tedious and messy business but I tried to save as much of the resultant brick dust as I could so I could subsequently mix it with cement to make a filler.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3p1HI-Noab2HvTXNGBfKGqE57dUF7HbJUcAId3je11bC80gGFXaU7xZpibk5aIuKuCWGsrvdtdS215KhI1w36hq5k_5iNGnaWyY7nJ-dFEQ_o7n55nQHSOaElO_cstliuBnBsYMwG0t63GNhmy_xjRLF1LiyyuwC-L2e_YUS7vyAzP43eyUc/s2255/IMG_3294.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1593" data-original-width="2255" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3p1HI-Noab2HvTXNGBfKGqE57dUF7HbJUcAId3je11bC80gGFXaU7xZpibk5aIuKuCWGsrvdtdS215KhI1w36hq5k_5iNGnaWyY7nJ-dFEQ_o7n55nQHSOaElO_cstliuBnBsYMwG0t63GNhmy_xjRLF1LiyyuwC-L2e_YUS7vyAzP43eyUc/w400-h283/IMG_3294.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>The roofs were tackled next. The horizontal courses were marked out (4cm wide) and were then filed into rachet style steps with a rasp. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp8LFw5vK4O4UlPRlrrFeEMLwXRcYsRPI8Wq_iHUzweD7eBzhoircigTPAr-hI65HdcXBpkQ_IekKAUsz6AONctLzBF1yMY05liGaPXioMrkXehZBrxxrQQbK0VPK8xIDw8TVY6rWUzhLM2UuvFrcx05si_sfQLBFXi10nmYqDc1pIc_4R3r0/s2138/IMG_3343.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="2138" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp8LFw5vK4O4UlPRlrrFeEMLwXRcYsRPI8Wq_iHUzweD7eBzhoircigTPAr-hI65HdcXBpkQ_IekKAUsz6AONctLzBF1yMY05liGaPXioMrkXehZBrxxrQQbK0VPK8xIDw8TVY6rWUzhLM2UuvFrcx05si_sfQLBFXi10nmYqDc1pIc_4R3r0/w400-h275/IMG_3343.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQsrh3ViedIOvs-Af41EyL-Vq37Jl1tD_ekbpUtEvcXQKzYS3yg7ZQBAzvRs-on9OLwuHj7ZUHxgxnJzjt1oD-L42eATP2ZJDrFhFfwPly2KfSaniq5C2gieK5WsyO9r_hcrV8imEApabPip9b-dfbL-z-pK_K2YyXthygyUnfsqmBsY40WAM/s2183/IMG_3347.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Lollypop sticks were wound into the loops of string to tighten them,</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZq25PXcRQzWKvqYqLI7cHPt87GjGwjRloNqDA_wB8twl6_l2WdkjicboB5u15f5bVMcua6ZVzRgytnKW3idkoBqHHuH0d605ZszkQhrC9jTftgZWwxIYefXLlpVaadd44rCzvYJrTg1Q-3BYm6rjROkGwCD27Q6Xn29ypB5lCBq71XyI80cE/s3072/IMG_3388.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZq25PXcRQzWKvqYqLI7cHPt87GjGwjRloNqDA_wB8twl6_l2WdkjicboB5u15f5bVMcua6ZVzRgytnKW3idkoBqHHuH0d605ZszkQhrC9jTftgZWwxIYefXLlpVaadd44rCzvYJrTg1Q-3BYm6rjROkGwCD27Q6Xn29ypB5lCBq71XyI80cE/w400-h225/IMG_3388.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgw2n8wtUpkkts_VyUO4eeUTatg-9949N08QQulNvpDmpNPG4roezNDb4OZNjib1kLoKjC3tnzlvfXpdhhJFpa6IIHJSwKDhD3lYOd7uT_iS-_YbRemuAbivyZDHtLduMJIVU2cDAGsgjk5ltAjggYy9OMLV4pC-CA0uZoNXl2Cw58OKG7Lrk/s2755/IMG_3389.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1697" data-original-width="2755" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgw2n8wtUpkkts_VyUO4eeUTatg-9949N08QQulNvpDmpNPG4roezNDb4OZNjib1kLoKjC3tnzlvfXpdhhJFpa6IIHJSwKDhD3lYOd7uT_iS-_YbRemuAbivyZDHtLduMJIVU2cDAGsgjk5ltAjggYy9OMLV4pC-CA0uZoNXl2Cw58OKG7Lrk/w400-h246/IMG_3389.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>The structure was then left for 24 hours to allow the adhesive to set.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9skxCBPzj-5wo-nsecpQo6sZyO9kkW8XrN5x1WLg1o0hBBKcIrVYK06PSJoXnPXNknznlCfTcH9OOVElNSQQ9dTOUp149STBzrd13lX7prQONu2eDWJJw78eLOtnAsefnlCSuYBObsbZ_v36SBLzJEQZ5y2udUdkXAom-TyMPW9ZIIA8lpPY/s1912/IMG_3384.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1611" data-original-width="1912" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9skxCBPzj-5wo-nsecpQo6sZyO9kkW8XrN5x1WLg1o0hBBKcIrVYK06PSJoXnPXNknznlCfTcH9OOVElNSQQ9dTOUp149STBzrd13lX7prQONu2eDWJJw78eLOtnAsefnlCSuYBObsbZ_v36SBLzJEQZ5y2udUdkXAom-TyMPW9ZIIA8lpPY/w400-h338/IMG_3384.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipT2yDNGaL-3n7BG8MNk5_eqdjfl2khX2-c52YsyD0m8x7Tts7L9wJpwXIq3wTZ1L2oCtMAyrjNAXYYW23dNb2DEkL5PSj_g458qVPEXvTuwAY6AmkNJNmPIBEtBeuKBL3MnX0RY_yyhAp-ccwC0OBGxbe5gPQAg4eh4SbNfKFJD9NSYQjnNc/s2014/IMG_3386.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2014" data-original-width="1721" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipT2yDNGaL-3n7BG8MNk5_eqdjfl2khX2-c52YsyD0m8x7Tts7L9wJpwXIq3wTZ1L2oCtMAyrjNAXYYW23dNb2DEkL5PSj_g458qVPEXvTuwAY6AmkNJNmPIBEtBeuKBL3MnX0RY_yyhAp-ccwC0OBGxbe5gPQAg4eh4SbNfKFJD9NSYQjnNc/w341-h400/IMG_3386.JPG" width="341" /></a></div>The various cracks, dints, nooks and crannies now needed to be filled. I mixed a paste of cement and sifted block dust from the sawing, gouging and scribing in a 1:1 ratio. I wanted it to last! 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However, it was easy enough to rescribe any courses which accidentally got dyed. The recesses behind the windows were dyed black.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUg4Kg2_bnr1HINtZe2P2PqZAec-H0qQB5ewCPiLlEKh2YtXfz4L4LdwvlrYRbkLpln3OzfjUnnSwCLGKMJz3X8fw3jakvEbOqiU4wbSYowbFw18kzTE_r_C3zjXdoaAD1-nEMRbTL5UP90NItx67D3dxS8ARD6qBzDWBMo0RvhczWl95zaY/s2780/IMG_3539.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2780" data-original-width="1674" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLUg4Kg2_bnr1HINtZe2P2PqZAec-H0qQB5ewCPiLlEKh2YtXfz4L4LdwvlrYRbkLpln3OzfjUnnSwCLGKMJz3X8fw3jakvEbOqiU4wbSYowbFw18kzTE_r_C3zjXdoaAD1-nEMRbTL5UP90NItx67D3dxS8ARD6qBzDWBMo0RvhczWl95zaY/w241-h400/IMG_3539.JPG" width="241" /></a></div><div><br /></div>After the black dye on the roof had dried, ......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZEwPe5plZA9zcB2ZtyZpAHb9Se5UV3AkX1oVUi0cghTUSj_nDbyNWnYH0_aJYDUAsLQ-aldb4_gHbLGHJ7CpHwLavihtYAmggrpyXSNgtSR5NC4rR1arzkbihAKhj7l0CW2IvedDPhdEi--wN7CzB4LnOFzgO5HpAIv0idk7Aw6Z-7Z6uHUI/s3072/IMG_3485.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZEwPe5plZA9zcB2ZtyZpAHb9Se5UV3AkX1oVUi0cghTUSj_nDbyNWnYH0_aJYDUAsLQ-aldb4_gHbLGHJ7CpHwLavihtYAmggrpyXSNgtSR5NC4rR1arzkbihAKhj7l0CW2IvedDPhdEi--wN7CzB4LnOFzgO5HpAIv0idk7Aw6Z-7Z6uHUI/w400-h225/IMG_3485.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>....... the slates were lightly sanded with a sanding block to restore the grey of the Thermalite blocks but to leave the black in the joins between the slates.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_kwFWTZl9D9KH2GWNhpQmbj5gUWlV8BFltJ8MTOm3N-8DHnkbr-KK8oS3MuPPZXZKC_47qjc1Bj28YV3eO--mb9XUVzXxCh6scYt4szaitCUbGBIUvF_AiArWZTsLHVvQwKfk4fZ4SKP_ZEEziqqS17VnUwv6Ze3g20HcRt6tkT6kau9q7aU/s2474/IMG_3540.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2474" data-original-width="1595" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_kwFWTZl9D9KH2GWNhpQmbj5gUWlV8BFltJ8MTOm3N-8DHnkbr-KK8oS3MuPPZXZKC_47qjc1Bj28YV3eO--mb9XUVzXxCh6scYt4szaitCUbGBIUvF_AiArWZTsLHVvQwKfk4fZ4SKP_ZEEziqqS17VnUwv6Ze3g20HcRt6tkT6kau9q7aU/w258-h400/IMG_3540.JPG" width="258" /></a></div><br /> The window frames ......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYlLXVjr7nzC3Brzte-p2UT3f-voqrNQY8s_c5fvsL0GvfYAk0-Pv7X7iwoEt7gdtZX3xiY1yAt6J_-EiKEUKHp2z3rz2gcX6DEvSng-q42x6Osn6QSm6Qw0BQyeLE91eyBoosQ8oQihCogeU17AwETqcBSBqvmgXkOAMZRA9JRUcjcpojcLs/s2329/IMG_3580.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1498" data-original-width="2329" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYlLXVjr7nzC3Brzte-p2UT3f-voqrNQY8s_c5fvsL0GvfYAk0-Pv7X7iwoEt7gdtZX3xiY1yAt6J_-EiKEUKHp2z3rz2gcX6DEvSng-q42x6Osn6QSm6Qw0BQyeLE91eyBoosQ8oQihCogeU17AwETqcBSBqvmgXkOAMZRA9JRUcjcpojcLs/w400-h258/IMG_3580.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>..... and door frames were primed with grey primer and then painted with <i>Rustoleum </i>textured paint. The doors were masked before being sprayed,<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrNpFGiEc31OaBCT1CSxOm-TmgVS4EVBwBPIleFlibEm-5GqreCI8I0S1PCXacMwSMdxe3bEHjCEIqP0JVXjeDAgw3yYeRnMkvat1W31e46Ru73EEBNFWFIuM1izZXKNy3IQavZmRNjXig-89D7j_xL_LZwgvLVnzC6KcNJdvAysqcTLDWhQ/s2298/IMG_3582.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2298" data-original-width="1633" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrNpFGiEc31OaBCT1CSxOm-TmgVS4EVBwBPIleFlibEm-5GqreCI8I0S1PCXacMwSMdxe3bEHjCEIqP0JVXjeDAgw3yYeRnMkvat1W31e46Ru73EEBNFWFIuM1izZXKNy3IQavZmRNjXig-89D7j_xL_LZwgvLVnzC6KcNJdvAysqcTLDWhQ/w284-h400/IMG_3582.JPG" width="284" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh-VWty5Q-P62va-p_xlUqaKxK6Pj2NVuOT2etVqRf01bXGNmHJSPSbxk8Hx99J3ggf60jeP6tZG8gls5gb50yNvkZHnZn3EMKmj5n_l_nqVXGHXW_NHr23a4CXUP4RnUYMcl1O8QlfcufYXybiK8f8MZPXuGF_mJM7RgjYxCn6Ij2YhPaXBQ/s3072/IMG_3601.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Excess adhesive was removed with vinyl-glove clad fingers and / or transferred to any gaps. The dyes tended to mix with the adhesive enabling it to blend in with the adjacent stonework.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8vUi-QRjVzCuGzwP44wfTAN-TFAa1cMXWjvSL0jneTKJ4SVU_s71Ge1jsgA52yUMBzNSQHlsKlVs9mZ2qNviE9BSImKHPLBSs4F1prpe3JET9ZhPw48pzYdG21S52ts9BlsoA0sxBtFpCCMdd5t_Pa_0v7jegfRmAAWBF4prkstUMYQZKe30/s3072/IMG_3604.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8vUi-QRjVzCuGzwP44wfTAN-TFAa1cMXWjvSL0jneTKJ4SVU_s71Ge1jsgA52yUMBzNSQHlsKlVs9mZ2qNviE9BSImKHPLBSs4F1prpe3JET9ZhPw48pzYdG21S52ts9BlsoA0sxBtFpCCMdd5t_Pa_0v7jegfRmAAWBF4prkstUMYQZKe30/w225-h400/IMG_3604.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once the adhesive had set, a few places were touched-up with dyes and then the whole thing was given a couple of coats of semi-matt varnish to seal everything.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-VaqDi9jiFrBfTep5zRbdFT00acGFUUEymTk5LUw6b8aNOXua5zhElzicnGBUpgP882bY1LfCwcsccbRJlkDk6MGohKLivae1uWt6bCn-4GKh4DBh6BOWoK94-8NMB5vUDHHJzpDKIvh4BRaDihUQiQTrm6qcLfFiuOCvItzuY6jEOS8MbvQ/s2170/IMG_3612.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2170" data-original-width="1620" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-VaqDi9jiFrBfTep5zRbdFT00acGFUUEymTk5LUw6b8aNOXua5zhElzicnGBUpgP882bY1LfCwcsccbRJlkDk6MGohKLivae1uWt6bCn-4GKh4DBh6BOWoK94-8NMB5vUDHHJzpDKIvh4BRaDihUQiQTrm6qcLfFiuOCvItzuY6jEOS8MbvQ/w299-h400/IMG_3612.JPG" width="299" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It's not a perfect model, by any stretch of the imagination, but it will be durable and weatherproof. My model of the ruins of Beeston Castle have been outside for for nearly five years now and, although the colours have faded slightly, the structure is as sound as it was when it was created.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1lBDZP1SquNNXpJf6Cl09NDOGpWLwfgLoCDFKNEa8f1zf_e6Afm1e1bGMgfnUkAPF1loRH3WDwOkMyFkHnkUGcgse_odjw0--yvKcqaKArc0woxUyejvhjF1Mw3dshvPBGe_Nb0ur8tTZ0A8jip709H0UX2gksuZGM6MxIIwpO3FM-DXtq-0/s1926/IMG_3619.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1926" data-original-width="1518" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1lBDZP1SquNNXpJf6Cl09NDOGpWLwfgLoCDFKNEa8f1zf_e6Afm1e1bGMgfnUkAPF1loRH3WDwOkMyFkHnkUGcgse_odjw0--yvKcqaKArc0woxUyejvhjF1Mw3dshvPBGe_Nb0ur8tTZ0A8jip709H0UX2gksuZGM6MxIIwpO3FM-DXtq-0/w315-h400/IMG_3619.JPG" width="315" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I have learned a lot from creating this model. I'll certainly be prepared to construct another, using the lessons learned from this one - make the roofs slightly wider than the building so they overlap - align the sections more carefully when gluing them together.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1yik5ce9L6BpFOhJyPtRIMpRneFRjFDCEqMoWSgUy4QaWG-_DP-GeGCKIKbSR-gBAGBMn6wFCpuS0gDddk3Y6zyp8oaKP5msGPgIsXn3vA53CjoHHJYTQwF8sXMud5hEe1ocy7azeFsxD9qkbWX5Tb6tbD4h5NCirW_CXToYNleRf-qD7Fs/s2086/IMG_3620.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1676" data-original-width="2086" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1yik5ce9L6BpFOhJyPtRIMpRneFRjFDCEqMoWSgUy4QaWG-_DP-GeGCKIKbSR-gBAGBMn6wFCpuS0gDddk3Y6zyp8oaKP5msGPgIsXn3vA53CjoHHJYTQwF8sXMud5hEe1ocy7azeFsxD9qkbWX5Tb6tbD4h5NCirW_CXToYNleRf-qD7Fs/w400-h321/IMG_3620.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>However, I am quite pleased with the outcome. Now the trackwork on the Sand Quarry / Peckforton Castle extension has proved to be reliable, I will ballast the track and at the same time embed the building into the surrounding ground.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0LJwhR4DI7Ps3ycgK_XpeBxv061lb9NRUiIUliNx328Yr5dPdPIp2omr82myxttJ8g1_FSiXELGbPQtDOd0C4ar85c9y76p4a8N3Lx3WOdzP-QJMA4KTpPCw8gMla9pbQyhJ39Lj0QGRoCm4dwXKmclOS7dohXklyFSGmjR7SQvhvTlDRNG0/s2238/IMG_3621.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2238" data-original-width="1654" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0LJwhR4DI7Ps3ycgK_XpeBxv061lb9NRUiIUliNx328Yr5dPdPIp2omr82myxttJ8g1_FSiXELGbPQtDOd0C4ar85c9y76p4a8N3Lx3WOdzP-QJMA4KTpPCw8gMla9pbQyhJ39Lj0QGRoCm4dwXKmclOS7dohXklyFSGmjR7SQvhvTlDRNG0/w295-h400/IMG_3621.JPG" width="295" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I think the building is in keeping with the original and certainly provided a focal point for this stretch of track.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZPFWmCTQzL6h21PyRnTe7Hqtm7wXybRRS6Ds1B52KujPTyuRntpk_4Si75Np18SzDPjqM-o6_pfPAua6OkCYaS1ANjtCOI-lSQ2hcwlX6-ysoulzVSSZWP-Fa8--zMC2124_7IsNOvYWqtk3FhOBfzW3lXkAapNYGEybISCSQiI9Dj6nUpAg/s2284/IMG_3624.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2284" data-original-width="1644" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZPFWmCTQzL6h21PyRnTe7Hqtm7wXybRRS6Ds1B52KujPTyuRntpk_4Si75Np18SzDPjqM-o6_pfPAua6OkCYaS1ANjtCOI-lSQ2hcwlX6-ysoulzVSSZWP-Fa8--zMC2124_7IsNOvYWqtk3FhOBfzW3lXkAapNYGEybISCSQiI9Dj6nUpAg/w288-h400/IMG_3624.JPG" width="288" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh52GYSrILncdIja3Lkxeres38K0iDi_3mOH_aYI9kHEx45UkYcb-yc-3cfVpxlaN17yDeAzs2XlAsaPEiOy2mNFGOY1YIv8gozC4VM_LglgDGeoeyM-muFaGH97BgOmuq6eG20rAO6Wl3yUx7bLVIOkRb9EfQCtWXEjaJsCErtc3adAiqPf2U/s2362/IMG_3625.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2362" data-original-width="1696" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh52GYSrILncdIja3Lkxeres38K0iDi_3mOH_aYI9kHEx45UkYcb-yc-3cfVpxlaN17yDeAzs2XlAsaPEiOy2mNFGOY1YIv8gozC4VM_LglgDGeoeyM-muFaGH97BgOmuq6eG20rAO6Wl3yUx7bLVIOkRb9EfQCtWXEjaJsCErtc3adAiqPf2U/w288-h400/IMG_3625.JPG" width="288" /></a></div><br /><div>It has already featured in the video of my most recent running session and seems to already have become integrated into the landscape.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE20AicWsaQ8OKL7p4Mw4QgDzvmdoX69NIDcxE6uaQCpFu9q28Wia3-XTLZQ2J9l1FB7EXvTlmMFZyykJS49K6qAL5YKWC7G1Iwf8pyCF9Y7IpiGObnT9vR9WwjRVFlXFMptnSQDRVyB0r5GgNNmmFrBD4T5BifLP_09ZE-ucPAOV4KRTOioQ/s321/filligree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="157" data-original-width="321" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE20AicWsaQ8OKL7p4Mw4QgDzvmdoX69NIDcxE6uaQCpFu9q28Wia3-XTLZQ2J9l1FB7EXvTlmMFZyykJS49K6qAL5YKWC7G1Iwf8pyCF9Y7IpiGObnT9vR9WwjRVFlXFMptnSQDRVyB0r5GgNNmmFrBD4T5BifLP_09ZE-ucPAOV4KRTOioQ/s320/filligree.png" width="320" /></a></div></div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-331827568911130422023-05-29T12:25:00.005+00:002023-05-29T12:27:25.488+00:00How I constructed a Directors' Saloon Coach <p>
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for the railway but until recently other jobs prevented this from happening.
However, after making some four wheeled Glyn Valley tramway coaches for the
railway, it occurred to me that one of these could easily be converted into a
Director's Saloon. But which of the various designs of GVT coaches would lend
itself to conversion?
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After consulting Bernard Rockett's excellent
<i><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Glyn-Valley-Tramway-Coaches-Definitive/dp/0952322307" target="_blank">booklet on GVT coaching stock</a></i>, I opted for the 1901 Third Class coach as this had only one central door on
each side, rather than the two doors per side of the 1892 coaches.
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Fortunately, according to Rockett, the coach had exactly the same overall
dimensions as the 1892 coaches which I had already constructed (see
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2023/03/how-i-designed-3d-printed-and.html" target="_blank">How I constructed a GVT Third Class coach</a></i>) and so I was able to reuse most of the 3D drawings I had already
created,
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<p>
The only additional parts I needed to design and 3D draw were the sides and
the steps. I decided to make the sides multi-part.
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<br />This would not only allow me to insert the glazing appropriately inside
the thickness of the wall, ....
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<p>
.... but also allow me to add detailing to the interior wall. Something which
I'd not been able to do with the single part walls of the other coaches.
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<p>
The interior would, of course, need to be modelled in its full elegance. To
achieve this, I downloaded some dolls house furniture from
<i><a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/prettysmallthings/designs" target="_blank">Thingiverse
</a></i>and resized it for 15mm scale.
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<p>
By the way, the floor also needed to be redesigned slightly to change the
positions of the bolt heads supporting the brackets for the centre step.
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<p>
Once all these parts had been modified or created using
<i><a href="https://www.tinkercad.com/" target="_blank">TinkerCAD </a></i>(my
preferred 3D drawing package), they were sliced in
<i><a href="https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura/" target="_blank">Cura
</a></i>and printed out on my filament printer.
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<p>
Some of the finer detailing on the furniture was lost on the filament printer
and so they were printed instead on my <i>AnyCubic Proton </i>resin printer.
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<p>
I started with the sides. The 1mm thick glazing for the main windows was cut,
using the apertures in layer #2 as a template.
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<p style="border: 3px double red; padding: 10px;"> <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>NOTE</b></span>: It is a lot easier to paint the outer and inner layers of the sides before
assembly. I chose not to do this because a) I wanted to check the fit was ok
as this was the first time the parts had been assembled and b) I am a bit
impatient. </p>
<p> Then, the outer wall was glued to the second layer. </p>
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The glazing for the droplights was then cut out, using layer #3 as a template
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The main window glazing was inserted into the apertures in layer #2 and layer
#3 was glued to layer #2, aligning the top of the layers and the window
apertures. Layers 3 and 4 are slightly narrower and shorter than the other two
layers to allow the sides to fit between the ends and above the floor.
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The droplight glazing was then inserted into the apertures in layer #3 and
layer #4 was glued in place.
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<b><span style="color: #783f04;">NOTE</span></b>: Being a cheapskate, I decided to use some redundant packaging material for
the glazing - not something I will repeat. Acrylic sheet is far better - it is
thicker (I use 1mm or 1.5mm thick) and is less likely to go foggy.
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I decided to simulate interior wood panelling with coffee stirrers. I started
in the corner of one side ....
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.... and then work my way along the rest of the side.<br />
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The same process was repeated for the other side, .....<br />
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.... and the ends.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #783f04;">NOTE</span></b>: I'm not convinced that the coffee stirrers add much aesthetically and
certainly add too much in terms of thickness. On refection, it should have
created the panelling in <i>TinkerCad </i>and 3D printed it. But hey,
scratchbuilding tends to be somewhat experimental!
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The sides were then glued to the floor. Some trimming of the interior
panelling was required to ensure a snug fit.
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Then, the ends were glued into place. Again, more wood panel trimming was
required to improve the fit.<br />
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The underframe was then added. As my railway is 45mm gauge, I used the 45mm
underframe (one is provided in the download for 32mm gauge).
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<b><span style="color: #783f04;">NOTE</span></b>: If you are using this post to guide the making of a similar coach, make
sure the recess for the brake gear is on the same side as the brake lever on
the end of the coach.
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The solebars were then tidied up.<br />
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I used the solebars designed for ball bearings (the download includes solebars
for pinpoint or stub axles) and so the ball bearings were inserted in the
apertures.<br />
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One solebar was then glued to the underframe.<br />
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The ends of the Bachmann 24.5mm diameter wheelsets were inserted into the ball
bearings (3mm ID x 7mm OD), .....<br />
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..... and then the other solebar was glued into place, trapping the wheelsets
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The brake gear was then glued into its slot.<br />
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The two halves of the roof were then ......<br />
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.... glued together and smoothed off with a file.<br />
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The end battens for the roof were then glued into place.<br />
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The coach then entered the paintshop. A couple of coats of Halford's grey
primer from a rattle can, were followed by a couple of coats of Halford's
filler primer. These were rubbed down with a tiny sanding block ......<br />
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.... before a couple of coats of my coaching livery (Halford's Rover
Burgundy Red) were applied. These were rubbed down before another couple of
coats were applied and rubbed down again.
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The PLR emblem (printed out on self adhesive vinyl) was glued to the middle
of the door before the exterior of the coach was given a couple of coats of
Halfords Satin lacquer.
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The steps (primed and then painted with acrylics) were then glued in place
beneath the doors.
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Cast brass door handles and grab handles (from Brandbright) were glued to
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The wood panelling of the interior was painted with brown acrylics and then
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<p>The furniture was assembled ......</p>
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.... primed with grey primer and then painted with various shades of brown
acrylic paints.
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A picture frame was downloaded from
<i><a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3243104" target="_blank">Thingiverse
</a></i>and printed out in two different sizes (rescaled in <i>Cura</i>) ....
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..... primed and painted with gold acrylic paints.
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A portrait and a railway map (of the Welshpool and Llanfair Railway) plus a
Persian rug were downloaded from various sources on the internet, re-scaled
in Libre Office Draw and printed out.
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The furniture and fittings were then glued into place (using UHU) inside the
coach.
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<i>Binnie Engineering</i> medium sized
<i><a href="https://peterbinnie.com/shop/ols/products/carmarthen-coupling-medium" target="_blank">Carmarthen
</a></i>buffers were added to the ends together with my own style of hook and loop
couplings. And then the coach was given a short test run.
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<b><span style="color: #783f04;">NOTE</span></b>: Once I had removed the masking tape from the windows, I was unhappy with
the result - the windows were hazy partly due to residue from the marking tape
and possibly because the fumes from the superglue used to join the sides
together had affected them. So, I managed to ease them out from and insert
slightly smaller glazing panels instead - they are less hazy but not a clear
as acrylic glazing material would have been - another less learned!
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<p>
My intention is to produce the parts to complete a standard version of this 1901 Third Class coach (ie draw the seating and half-partitions) and then
upload all the parts to the <a href="http://gardenrails.org"><i>gardenrails.org</i></a> forum for free download.
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<p>
But, for now, I am more than happy with the outcome, despite a few trials
and tribulations along the way.
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GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-60045702191574902312023-05-26T12:48:00.002+00:002023-05-26T12:48:22.765+00:00How to edit STL and OBJ files with Tinkercad<p> I was recently asked if it is possible to edit STL files in TinkerCAD. The answer is yes. It's a bit of a fiddle but once you've done it once, it gets a lot easier.</p><p>You can remove unwanted parts of an STL file, edit parts of a file independently of the other parts, paste parts of one file into another, move parts of a file around independently of the other parts.</p><p>By using the following steps - any of the above is achievable</p><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="color: #783f04;">STEP 1 - Create a New Design in TinkerCAD</span></b></p><p>Go to the <i><a href="https://www.tinkercad.com/" target="_blank">Tinkercad </a></i>website and if you don't already have one, create an account.</p><p>Once you have done so you will be taken to the <i>Tinkercad Dashboard </i>where you need to <b>Create </b>a new <b>3D Design</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKd0mUhCce6vBvDEpmmBm-YpQJJ0rEfqSUdGvcELOx8GENXAAhHY9IZcFvJy7EVWJp7Gp5qARlQOnPR7Xec36ViZ1znu_7kxpuLod1p4tc4De3LTRhAGrn9Rdb6pRBsMKhHAh2qlFrk6gkyhuyv9CIHeCzlMV9AFS7JtCpq2YwSSMWBOWZs_E/s1089/00%20-%20New%20Design.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="713" data-original-width="1089" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKd0mUhCce6vBvDEpmmBm-YpQJJ0rEfqSUdGvcELOx8GENXAAhHY9IZcFvJy7EVWJp7Gp5qARlQOnPR7Xec36ViZ1znu_7kxpuLod1p4tc4De3LTRhAGrn9Rdb6pRBsMKhHAh2qlFrk6gkyhuyv9CIHeCzlMV9AFS7JtCpq2YwSSMWBOWZs_E/w400-h263/00%20-%20New%20Design.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="color: #783f04;">STEP 2</span></b> -<span style="color: #783f04;"> <b>Import the .STL or .OBJ file you want to edit</b></span></p><p>Click on the <b><i>Import </i></b>button in the top right corner of the window.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSycgVHkESoDUKGCNyv2p8YPEGe8KLyKzF75aLnVnJxgnCAARs3aMRA3aJAczjUu2loumIaxDjZCrXVrOUOeK4owqZhPSqRUgbS2gGbjhmqryX29PUG_NDjJpFujpJEf9JnOU2BlhOuNrQV1JSWuUNUW-I3eRtNZ2mCkBbp6uXvJosYUVrUEY/s1835/01-Import.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="857" data-original-width="1835" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSycgVHkESoDUKGCNyv2p8YPEGe8KLyKzF75aLnVnJxgnCAARs3aMRA3aJAczjUu2loumIaxDjZCrXVrOUOeK4owqZhPSqRUgbS2gGbjhmqryX29PUG_NDjJpFujpJEf9JnOU2BlhOuNrQV1JSWuUNUW-I3eRtNZ2mCkBbp6uXvJosYUVrUEY/w400-h186/01-Import.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><i>Browse </i>to where you have saved your STL or OBJ file and <b>Open </b>it.<br /><p>Your file will now appear on <i>Tinkercad's Workplane.</i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjULQoj6MVri_zjoa7eZkmeqvH3h4NtTcRKE9VpdzpSBYO2TY2NvUBPTB3x997ErngomK6PAYJ_P26sve1VpyltBFMuy9qIN-qoMklUDvVdPPPKGp3yehh6-yy24JDhqOw9jDAm3oZeaFqC9b_IVNAizuXhdRv6XDA8X7s89G82Sm3yQ_CJxlM/s1437/02-imported%20STL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="847" data-original-width="1437" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjULQoj6MVri_zjoa7eZkmeqvH3h4NtTcRKE9VpdzpSBYO2TY2NvUBPTB3x997ErngomK6PAYJ_P26sve1VpyltBFMuy9qIN-qoMklUDvVdPPPKGp3yehh6-yy24JDhqOw9jDAm3oZeaFqC9b_IVNAizuXhdRv6XDA8X7s89G82Sm3yQ_CJxlM/w400-h236/02-imported%20STL.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="color: #783f04;">STEP 3 - Rename your file</span></b></p><p><span>Click inside the <b><i>name box</i></b> in the top left corner of the screen. <i>Tinkercad </i>creates a nonsensical name for your new file. You can work with that name or give it a more recognisable name. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMZbcUF_ezXuzpiy6I_dcsJ-JHYDgcnxIgsAZC_gYGx1sdl4XR8MW9u4nabG9IiNzTGTM8Kx5n0CC-S2nofM7BIfxuFfI1vPATJ3O3HEIlxd6Q5zAn2VPTG8wM8LP6jxli42U6BRi7VuX1Ea4LfjRg5j99EkgPe8fUuVJuHrnJ1X8lAFxrqA/s1589/03%20-%20rename.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="867" data-original-width="1589" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMZbcUF_ezXuzpiy6I_dcsJ-JHYDgcnxIgsAZC_gYGx1sdl4XR8MW9u4nabG9IiNzTGTM8Kx5n0CC-S2nofM7BIfxuFfI1vPATJ3O3HEIlxd6Q5zAn2VPTG8wM8LP6jxli42U6BRi7VuX1Ea4LfjRg5j99EkgPe8fUuVJuHrnJ1X8lAFxrqA/w400-h219/03%20-%20rename.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="color: #783f04;">STEP 4 - Save your new design</span></b></p><p>To save you new design, click on the <i><b>Tinkercad logo</b> </i>in the top left corner of the window</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlvkQpS2bXtBqZAXw9FyzJxUrwAo8v24MdkZ85Thnj2vB94CGadB4JyzhGkA0O_FuQeEkRO2ACXfVnQvxWKFBRomcpJyq4-0wjsK7hwBlvQFXYbnVk4Cl8f3aD88b3CEMD4Uc7dwICMXYBXKBD2_8Iy5iyuMgrFOapBsienwhxrXTE4nCwmmg/s1530/03a%20-%20Save.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="857" data-original-width="1530" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlvkQpS2bXtBqZAXw9FyzJxUrwAo8v24MdkZ85Thnj2vB94CGadB4JyzhGkA0O_FuQeEkRO2ACXfVnQvxWKFBRomcpJyq4-0wjsK7hwBlvQFXYbnVk4Cl8f3aD88b3CEMD4Uc7dwICMXYBXKBD2_8Iy5iyuMgrFOapBsienwhxrXTE4nCwmmg/w400-h224/03a%20-%20Save.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>This takes you back to the <i>dashboard</i>, where your new design should now be shown. Click on the <b>Tinker This</b> button above your new design to go back to the <i>Workplane</i></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6EUQG9eBkhBPYxkrvGCXPQNjmDA6QE2VJQIk9XdalVDIqZzATYZ6oAyAGmOQrr3oAF1vk3iqC76RScqzgffw404Ewzp5qpYckudAaaE_EvtgZr-f_Sprx76GhehJ3-Q3LUVIs8q3yrtlb8bM9s1hioyzgKpzDTF779kCQ35h6GEm7mvB0lc4/s845/03b%20-%20open.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="731" data-original-width="845" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6EUQG9eBkhBPYxkrvGCXPQNjmDA6QE2VJQIk9XdalVDIqZzATYZ6oAyAGmOQrr3oAF1vk3iqC76RScqzgffw404Ewzp5qpYckudAaaE_EvtgZr-f_Sprx76GhehJ3-Q3LUVIs8q3yrtlb8bM9s1hioyzgKpzDTF779kCQ35h6GEm7mvB0lc4/w400-h346/03b%20-%20open.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #783f04;">STEP 5 - Decide what needs to be separated </span></b></div><div>Decide which part of the file you want to remove, move or rework. </div><div>Now drag a <b><i>Box Hole</i></b> shape over the part you want removed. Resize it by moving the handles at the corner of the shape until it covers the part of the design you want to remove. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #783f04;">NOTE</span></b>: If you have a complex shape overlapping with other shapes, you may need to repeat this step and Steps 6, 7 and 8 until all the parts are removed.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVLaaDk7e8GwEM9YmiNbkX0-gYplaRrCb4dsvQOSKCVmVKx8yIanD1zkbF27DLE6T23DO8XzdzCd1zc1i5ZJXIh1WBFX2cJU-2Tb_6CqdQ8MBGYkB3E2eP-ftUxBD4g5W4ZWPlZRDvK1dW2KTWGkGO871u4I1PaUb65vpTKosVZyeJY7_VkRA/s1903/04%20-%20rect%20hole.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="861" data-original-width="1903" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVLaaDk7e8GwEM9YmiNbkX0-gYplaRrCb4dsvQOSKCVmVKx8yIanD1zkbF27DLE6T23DO8XzdzCd1zc1i5ZJXIh1WBFX2cJU-2Tb_6CqdQ8MBGYkB3E2eP-ftUxBD4g5W4ZWPlZRDvK1dW2KTWGkGO871u4I1PaUb65vpTKosVZyeJY7_VkRA/w400-h181/04%20-%20rect%20hole.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b><span style="color: #783f04;">STEP 6 - Highlight the box and the shape</span></b><div>Drag over the <i>Box Hole </i>and the shape to highlight both of them (<b><span style="color: #783f04;">NOTE</span></b>: You are shown how many shapes have been selected in the box on the right of the screen - ie<i> Shapes(2)</i> - you will need need to ensure two shapes to have been selected).</div><div><br /></div><div>An alternative way of highlighting or selecting is to click on one shape, hold down the <b><i>SHIFT </i></b>key and then click on another shape.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfxkXcDhE2nU1_HMMKNyYnf2W09nlxMu9L5xzH8fdmpxXkpGM_gSPVyZa5e1d7jgdOZ5dzjIZ3jSw7E5dWSkKlRQCHjD-ONgBrbd0aT0XZvg_NlPPU9OscaAwzemp-fOSlFhAkDUwJQ_PnbJKBjxeC45-odwhQClBT1ru6j9Rv869n-sAPs8M/s1429/05%20-%20highlight.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="837" data-original-width="1429" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfxkXcDhE2nU1_HMMKNyYnf2W09nlxMu9L5xzH8fdmpxXkpGM_gSPVyZa5e1d7jgdOZ5dzjIZ3jSw7E5dWSkKlRQCHjD-ONgBrbd0aT0XZvg_NlPPU9OscaAwzemp-fOSlFhAkDUwJQ_PnbJKBjxeC45-odwhQClBT1ru6j9Rv869n-sAPs8M/w400-h234/05%20-%20highlight.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #783f04;">STEP 7 Group the hole with the design</span></b></div><div>Click on the <b>Group </b>button in the top right corner of the window.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihpBYe8xGZLdsznKjkTa8SsMxX6TaWPnO5Q6VPq1ZXLbfEwcjg6w-Pp0iJPjx2XJ8VjvTsbD78B_-g_s60xHNK4mKruTj2lm6cz7POWW67k7vUjsw11TJCXgM6QU9-GHIxpGfwQcPJ4JnQFZMS0hSbPkqclnNZ7x6wrisartu06-_PQF-bMy4/s1419/06%20-%20Group.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="839" data-original-width="1419" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihpBYe8xGZLdsznKjkTa8SsMxX6TaWPnO5Q6VPq1ZXLbfEwcjg6w-Pp0iJPjx2XJ8VjvTsbD78B_-g_s60xHNK4mKruTj2lm6cz7POWW67k7vUjsw11TJCXgM6QU9-GHIxpGfwQcPJ4JnQFZMS0hSbPkqclnNZ7x6wrisartu06-_PQF-bMy4/w400-h236/06%20-%20Group.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>As you are combining a '<i>hole</i>' with a shape, anything covered by the '<i>hole</i>' will now be removed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxugqY5xXpPAckRaJrZnwoX-RnwDQP8HiqIKda3rp1DAsXUdmd1rVsiRxFWetxoN6DzJl4pevoy3D7Po1BkYuoeHtA6fJD6cpnjRu_-NwxK9SVsXqNli4w_OtENtfxEOl60LiRswNaekYWNzXN3-Rvi-HtGBPZbr49Cr-Go08v6jNZfkfVxw0/s1453/07%20-%20Grouped.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="843" data-original-width="1453" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxugqY5xXpPAckRaJrZnwoX-RnwDQP8HiqIKda3rp1DAsXUdmd1rVsiRxFWetxoN6DzJl4pevoy3D7Po1BkYuoeHtA6fJD6cpnjRu_-NwxK9SVsXqNli4w_OtENtfxEOl60LiRswNaekYWNzXN3-Rvi-HtGBPZbr49Cr-Go08v6jNZfkfVxw0/w400-h233/07%20-%20Grouped.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>STEP 8 - Rename the shape</b></span></div><div>The new shape now needs to be renamed so we don't accidentally overwrite the original design. As before, click in the N<b><i>ame pane</i></b> in the top left corner and rename it.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhphW_tWPfvhD7Jwvjax7nS2fnYbj6DjSyaW7WIMugrQ95c1qTw0c6LsNZ-MXPimjms9Fs1sJJ1BZW9hNPf_bSviM1QcMZ6RIFaWY0ebPZG0xYh76q6gw4WM2GBh6EcGE2lV7On409DByb75Ebk_m3uC17GMM5BXjNrwCVzNhXqkLGAEIfUlh8/s1139/08%20-%20renamed2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1139" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhphW_tWPfvhD7Jwvjax7nS2fnYbj6DjSyaW7WIMugrQ95c1qTw0c6LsNZ-MXPimjms9Fs1sJJ1BZW9hNPf_bSviM1QcMZ6RIFaWY0ebPZG0xYh76q6gw4WM2GBh6EcGE2lV7On409DByb75Ebk_m3uC17GMM5BXjNrwCVzNhXqkLGAEIfUlh8/w400-h234/08%20-%20renamed2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b><span style="color: #783f04;">STEP 9 - Go back to the original design</span></b></div><div>This can either be done by going back to the <i>Tinkercad Dashboard </i>(by clicking the <b><i>Tinkercad logo</i></b>) or more quickly by clicking on the <i><b>Recent Designs</b></i> button next to it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPUoeWhbCn8sciYgng4PY9rZu2DD0s26C6K3uiTBlp1HQwBPsvdziHpCFzMw9uyfKGhdYcaxK2ituBRnVRFay85fxQGxPenymAGJyhcwHNr5XryMLGSVp5ZWFy9jYO7PwaxpCESEyzWlKkp2TC7pWEs1JzunsM5QPa2jiNCPg3Fe6vDW9ezP0/s1494/09%20-%20Recent.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="857" data-original-width="1494" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPUoeWhbCn8sciYgng4PY9rZu2DD0s26C6K3uiTBlp1HQwBPsvdziHpCFzMw9uyfKGhdYcaxK2ituBRnVRFay85fxQGxPenymAGJyhcwHNr5XryMLGSVp5ZWFy9jYO7PwaxpCESEyzWlKkp2TC7pWEs1JzunsM5QPa2jiNCPg3Fe6vDW9ezP0/w400-h230/09%20-%20Recent.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>If you click the <b><i>Recent Design</i></b>s button, you will be shown a list of your recent designs with the most recent at the top of the list. Click on the<b><i> Tinker This</i></b> button to open your original design,<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiojx7_rVzyvfY3vootl-VRjRLUpyfZZJ6yr9M70Wfg0Li6g9cS37ZlS1qvmakd51Bt4ptYfdgyi57TcR2R0sS98tW5WemmsX_IM9jVoafbuTnKpPQjwti9Q8YxCRjlltCZaI8750nMEdEhJuR9naE3wraN3usm9iafx3GWXh8yYyYSRK2b2I/s1787/10%20-%20Tinker%20This.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="827" data-original-width="1787" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiojx7_rVzyvfY3vootl-VRjRLUpyfZZJ6yr9M70Wfg0Li6g9cS37ZlS1qvmakd51Bt4ptYfdgyi57TcR2R0sS98tW5WemmsX_IM9jVoafbuTnKpPQjwti9Q8YxCRjlltCZaI8750nMEdEhJuR9naE3wraN3usm9iafx3GWXh8yYyYSRK2b2I/w400-h185/10%20-%20Tinker%20This.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Step 10 - Remove the other part of the shape</span></b></div><div>This time we will remove the other part of the drawing in the STL (or OBJ) file. As previously, drag a <b><i>Box Hole</i></b> shape over the other part of the shape and resize it so it covers just the other part of the design.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRz1MqRS8mK1698TwV_57DV35064PryLRRX_WzSUqXKYgyvNomD2jMRf8FWYdAge-y3JtUjJav_o7AHMYttjoTr6H107vxuTNca39KvTHv2pEFwAsOxzELcUW70wSfY3mnG59iNsB9pm5jFTdR3yjeEU6bPRlZ7RNGGseWEvMTzY9gF8RDpA/s1201/11%20-%20box%20hole%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="819" data-original-width="1201" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRz1MqRS8mK1698TwV_57DV35064PryLRRX_WzSUqXKYgyvNomD2jMRf8FWYdAge-y3JtUjJav_o7AHMYttjoTr6H107vxuTNca39KvTHv2pEFwAsOxzELcUW70wSfY3mnG59iNsB9pm5jFTdR3yjeEU6bPRlZ7RNGGseWEvMTzY9gF8RDpA/w400-h272/11%20-%20box%20hole%202.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>As previously, now highlight/select both the <i>Box Hole </i>shape and your original STL design and then click on the <b><i>Group </i></b>button<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQKswrgk-YLWY7BOW6xzBH-GGXvi_BJoZ8xBH7Imk6Rdqs_YzpBtrIfIgxmgsCc-4XtwFUzm0AEtkgbTnpYn_64wwPlJpRVBTqCBtdLw_Kknj7RyJ4wTYwb-xjir-7J6X7v_EpQLeMaYz6yJfRqccVgJ0iJBOpa2nnuVwMzPRYayWZjj7u6g/s1123/12%20-%20Group2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="773" data-original-width="1123" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQKswrgk-YLWY7BOW6xzBH-GGXvi_BJoZ8xBH7Imk6Rdqs_YzpBtrIfIgxmgsCc-4XtwFUzm0AEtkgbTnpYn_64wwPlJpRVBTqCBtdLw_Kknj7RyJ4wTYwb-xjir-7J6X7v_EpQLeMaYz6yJfRqccVgJ0iJBOpa2nnuVwMzPRYayWZjj7u6g/w400-h275/12%20-%20Group2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Step 11 - Copy the remaining part of the STL design</span></b></div><div>The other part of the design will now have been removed. We now need to copy what is left. Click on it to hightlight/Select it (notice how the outline of just that part of the shape is now shown) and then click the <b><i>Copy </i></b>button in the extreme left corner of the window (alternatively, you can copy the selected part by holding down the <b><i>CTRL key</i></b> on your keyboard and pressing the <b><i>C key</i></b>)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6TbqrofvXXxffASCaJw6s760pngRGIYxv2PHZvq59jP8cVcMDIJLB6-3km-HZjOhAsUb6EeIJV48DO7UsEkd5amcvQbbHi2fkPE1TC6L3YAVtW5nJy1km3gHb23O9rNaGGWEbRrWMLUMxPrICQvLG8q6MV4N3jKtx9_3s0aMeeqc2KxIx73o/s1294/12a%20Copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="831" data-original-width="1294" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6TbqrofvXXxffASCaJw6s760pngRGIYxv2PHZvq59jP8cVcMDIJLB6-3km-HZjOhAsUb6EeIJV48DO7UsEkd5amcvQbbHi2fkPE1TC6L3YAVtW5nJy1km3gHb23O9rNaGGWEbRrWMLUMxPrICQvLG8q6MV4N3jKtx9_3s0aMeeqc2KxIx73o/w400-h258/12a%20Copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b><span style="color: #783f04;">STEP 12 - Open the second file you saved</span></b></div><div>We will now open the second file - but clicking <b><i>Recent Designs</i></b> and then clicking <b><i>Tinker This</i></b> to open the relevant file.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZEGKbtL8WoEYhe6BzAgMgGfZzAa9v2bDvqPFLXzJG8V9IkMilCJK71qh7pv1viS0qNre5z0BYmcb1J5qOezlKM3McOXT2NLu2LHwaLuMaptRkcPdLq0NywNL9Lt2z7Zet08KMbuqbu5md8pFDk5FxPRG4BRV8bgtN29GX9upybt5K6Hu6xoM/s1551/14%20-%20Tinker%20This%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="841" data-original-width="1551" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZEGKbtL8WoEYhe6BzAgMgGfZzAa9v2bDvqPFLXzJG8V9IkMilCJK71qh7pv1viS0qNre5z0BYmcb1J5qOezlKM3McOXT2NLu2LHwaLuMaptRkcPdLq0NywNL9Lt2z7Zet08KMbuqbu5md8pFDk5FxPRG4BRV8bgtN29GX9upybt5K6Hu6xoM/w400-h217/14%20-%20Tinker%20This%202.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #783f04;">STEP 13 - Paste the part of the design you copied back into this design</span></b></div><div>This may seem like a strange thing to do, but we are now going to paste the part which we've just copied back into this part of the design, by clicking the <b><i>Paste </i></b>button (or holding down <b><i>CTRL </i></b>and <b><i>V</i></b>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-aL1cEyrd0v_uKc21AKk5Nl2H6bkp6DJNKM4gCFe-EmQK6LPhzcwfaTUxRuiH4Pcz1zkZAsf_4qTniApIax6mUG85m409dSQS2NV_kG1V11_SaasaOEryVJEM_NJDYLsOaOY9l1cWZluyKBgWi61bhvyWpxQx0AoPx2TK1qoTbvg5t0YK6EY/s1269/15%20-%20Paste.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="831" data-original-width="1269" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-aL1cEyrd0v_uKc21AKk5Nl2H6bkp6DJNKM4gCFe-EmQK6LPhzcwfaTUxRuiH4Pcz1zkZAsf_4qTniApIax6mUG85m409dSQS2NV_kG1V11_SaasaOEryVJEM_NJDYLsOaOY9l1cWZluyKBgWi61bhvyWpxQx0AoPx2TK1qoTbvg5t0YK6EY/w400-h263/15%20-%20Paste.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This will paste the other part of the design back on to the <i>WorkSpace</i>. However, this time it is a completely separate part which can be moved or resized without affecting the rest of the design.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSc70YZqlcZLBRk-gBe4qulxezot0St64hiFT9TuJl23VvXTL699tqnBnoun3xMPX95SMJWhL8csma1gX0ynb6QulBcok2F4ojkcqP7av-d8jYU_tP5IWvEbcBjPixYT9eoUOV6gzvQZgmqLe9TQCcXkcWO5yo2lvMgPSolpe7_HogOe5WaHg/s1017/16%20-%20Pasted.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="1017" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSc70YZqlcZLBRk-gBe4qulxezot0St64hiFT9TuJl23VvXTL699tqnBnoun3xMPX95SMJWhL8csma1gX0ynb6QulBcok2F4ojkcqP7av-d8jYU_tP5IWvEbcBjPixYT9eoUOV6gzvQZgmqLe9TQCcXkcWO5yo2lvMgPSolpe7_HogOe5WaHg/w400-h255/16%20-%20Pasted.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b><span style="color: #783f04;">STEP 14 - Move or reshape the part.</span></b></div><div>In this case, I wanted to move the parts closer together to take up less space on the printbed.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXFlVAF9xjyZhL_W4EiIukQZlV31UMKGqGOBKqXAYRV30aLZxvFqLp6qiWxi2h9LSWQvgkcjS6HQaR4r97X3Zpjd4O0n0bsWHkiSDZwB3gfyZe3Y0UGPV0h1ieUGvMgEZnsdIS66C8hWQ84JqJumZVle5G86R2oBdKnB943kdTk4P_opS4wwY/s893/17%20-%20Moved.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="893" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXFlVAF9xjyZhL_W4EiIukQZlV31UMKGqGOBKqXAYRV30aLZxvFqLp6qiWxi2h9LSWQvgkcjS6HQaR4r97X3Zpjd4O0n0bsWHkiSDZwB3gfyZe3Y0UGPV0h1ieUGvMgEZnsdIS66C8hWQ84JqJumZVle5G86R2oBdKnB943kdTk4P_opS4wwY/w400-h246/17%20-%20Moved.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #783f04;">STEP 15 - Export the new shape</span></b></div><div>The modified shape now needs to be exported as a new file (or if you give it the same name as the original it will replace it).</div><div><br /></div><div>Click on the <b><i>Export</i></b> button (top right)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf4IzgiilMkiOwFFizy3_s3TwaCNUoIGOTialpC7yAIZ7zMCoM-ZJwoAx6f-URX_uo3TcWpxDDwxMQpNHr3UEmF7B9ySxAZiu9j507gTXcKaXV6MtXcagCmv6OWRP8rwYpVmJ66ckl1icN5AOkDOACOgvQXwJUjebjottoWSdVki5O4rFg9Ac/s1679/18%20-%20Export.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="767" data-original-width="1679" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf4IzgiilMkiOwFFizy3_s3TwaCNUoIGOTialpC7yAIZ7zMCoM-ZJwoAx6f-URX_uo3TcWpxDDwxMQpNHr3UEmF7B9ySxAZiu9j507gTXcKaXV6MtXcagCmv6OWRP8rwYpVmJ66ckl1icN5AOkDOACOgvQXwJUjebjottoWSdVki5O4rFg9Ac/w400-h183/18%20-%20Export.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We want to export the whole thing so make sure the <b><i>Everything in the design</i></b> radio button is highlighted (as shown). If you only want to export part of the drawing, Highlight or Select it and then click the <b><i>Export </i></b>button.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb108irGuOWTwvoivAAFOTExBtIMYufU0JHS_YcHV5PMECu60eI4UKCYmLRs_w4S8YlcWCtB9pXnGVZI37ta6xuPvY7A9IIY7KWcmuFdNS_JKEt_XfhcpaFrfr3U8wYyOcbW95bLrMr7WcLsEZzjAol4mZVsVkz9qbbxYysfyzVmddtJeB74g/s827/19%20-%20Save%20as%20STL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="811" data-original-width="827" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb108irGuOWTwvoivAAFOTExBtIMYufU0JHS_YcHV5PMECu60eI4UKCYmLRs_w4S8YlcWCtB9pXnGVZI37ta6xuPvY7A9IIY7KWcmuFdNS_JKEt_XfhcpaFrfr3U8wYyOcbW95bLrMr7WcLsEZzjAol4mZVsVkz9qbbxYysfyzVmddtJeB74g/w400-h393/19%20-%20Save%20as%20STL.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Navigate to where you want the file to be saved and then you can go back to the <i>Tinkercad dashboard </i>(by clicking the logo) to make sure your new file has been saved.</p><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Summary</span></b></p><p>That's all there is to it - in essence what we have done is</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Imported the file we want to edit</li><li>Saved it as a Tinkercad file</li><li>Removed various parts and saved what's left as separate Tinkercad files</li><li>Opened one of the saved file and copied the part</li><li>Pasted the part into another one of the saved files so the parts can be edited, resized or moved separately</li><li>Exported the newly edited file</li></ol><div>If there is anything else you are struggling to get <i>Tinkercad </i>to do, leave a comment and I will do my best to address it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghYQZWwne7l8d-oDAuvSyHuOM-aDnkypgmpo-Got-ZMes1QH3S9haYLwMDzcMK-Vwli-h3DLAt-C9g4JriFlFyOprUSCISMfRLWNxXkR91EN_-lAoKBuHC6msnV1uTe9NQoPTDKOxSxdF3BF93OiPhfBlPE35YB6cCVJZypa-ShzCRHpj3cY4/s800/Scrollwork-scroll-art-clipart-image.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="212" data-original-width="800" height="85" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghYQZWwne7l8d-oDAuvSyHuOM-aDnkypgmpo-Got-ZMes1QH3S9haYLwMDzcMK-Vwli-h3DLAt-C9g4JriFlFyOprUSCISMfRLWNxXkR91EN_-lAoKBuHC6msnV1uTe9NQoPTDKOxSxdF3BF93OiPhfBlPE35YB6cCVJZypa-ShzCRHpj3cY4/s320/Scrollwork-scroll-art-clipart-image.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p></div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-16087605830957247252023-05-05T15:19:00.008+00:002023-05-06T14:37:18.732+00:00How I extended the sand quarry siding<p> This isn't only "How" ..... , it's also "Why" I extended the sand quarry siding.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFC93q5rsBgugIBCXanUi-Begs0tQViXKt-7wPAmyhU6OOmrXlAtKaz7S2vTqTHbzY2dKDnuate3AWttVf2YQtB6O-NqGEhdgHMLedAtb52Fcr7xs-WwCYk405emompsLRkiDipdLAo88tOpRAdGRe_XjQ_BZyNc5ED4dxEw49iJbSoyF7LRg/s1627/vlcsnap-2021-05-10-09h20m53s940.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="917" data-original-width="1627" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFC93q5rsBgugIBCXanUi-Begs0tQViXKt-7wPAmyhU6OOmrXlAtKaz7S2vTqTHbzY2dKDnuate3AWttVf2YQtB6O-NqGEhdgHMLedAtb52Fcr7xs-WwCYk405emompsLRkiDipdLAo88tOpRAdGRe_XjQ_BZyNc5ED4dxEw49iJbSoyF7LRg/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-05-10-09h20m53s940.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The siding has been in operation quite successfully for about four years now (see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2019/10/progress-report-77.html" target="_blank">Progress Report 77</a></i>) but it has always been a little short. It would happily accommodate eight hopper wagon plus brake van or nine hopper wagons without the brake van, but there wasn't enough room for them plus the loco. The difficulty was that there was very little room for expansion. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVgnFscons-P7DSzmpH7K5x90u0IEdWCYC1TBJMhHGulLHumwv1e-yJhOiTNd9znX72xveXJB0EeajnTx820mMANAbVrBb_KNZvVHPFq5jH6tSNl2yYgBKcVEpyotokc5cxqKKF2eTvHeP_lC5ijh2a8uFsipafmQLS5HKYc18T78bKgtN52U/s2592/DSCN3370.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVgnFscons-P7DSzmpH7K5x90u0IEdWCYC1TBJMhHGulLHumwv1e-yJhOiTNd9znX72xveXJB0EeajnTx820mMANAbVrBb_KNZvVHPFq5jH6tSNl2yYgBKcVEpyotokc5cxqKKF2eTvHeP_lC5ijh2a8uFsipafmQLS5HKYc18T78bKgtN52U/w300-h400/DSCN3370.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9NRJULSaaYhr7NJwXjw0hgQklsDKkqG5FZ5klnjTUJuDpe0lOYVw9r2HleXZDfuj5wID18xBvcBBQnNCuVQ1jxCUb8ZLFAudk0GS8o5VNscxJfPgkABulSyIHH3yOgbwAkp7FrZyr8_OQnyJe2JdCf-paw5G-8NSRxRj9rTKSllAnswysdVY/s2592/DSCN3371.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9NRJULSaaYhr7NJwXjw0hgQklsDKkqG5FZ5klnjTUJuDpe0lOYVw9r2HleXZDfuj5wID18xBvcBBQnNCuVQ1jxCUb8ZLFAudk0GS8o5VNscxJfPgkABulSyIHH3yOgbwAkp7FrZyr8_OQnyJe2JdCf-paw5G-8NSRxRj9rTKSllAnswysdVY/w400-h300/DSCN3371.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>As you can see from this plan, the quarry was tucked away in the corner of the lawn close to Bickerton.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPm8ETNN_bQxJbhr3_atdP3nhS2sB5pC9Tnqhnpgi4bgbmDCydH76qTaJALTrOABx8YkAqw8LbyCkhbKaggpPKFYWbr4xwVK16ICJnIhYwlWnAvJbhJiaSsroo8jpW_u3vvy5H0CVtqHUMUAopYQvI9Lu2sO1cOY232Mngknlf9o68qHLnkkU/s3998/PLR%20map%20coloured%20v1a.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3998" data-original-width="2890" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPm8ETNN_bQxJbhr3_atdP3nhS2sB5pC9Tnqhnpgi4bgbmDCydH76qTaJALTrOABx8YkAqw8LbyCkhbKaggpPKFYWbr4xwVK16ICJnIhYwlWnAvJbhJiaSsroo8jpW_u3vvy5H0CVtqHUMUAopYQvI9Lu2sO1cOY232Mngknlf9o68qHLnkkU/w289-h400/PLR%20map%20coloured%20v1a.png" width="289" /></a></div>So, I had three alternatives:<div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Abandon this site and place it elsewhere on the system</li><li>Extend the siding by creating a tunnel into the rock face</li><li>Turn the siding through 90 degrees to run alongside the track as it descended from Beeston Castle to Peckforton</li></ol><div>The most promising seemed to be the third option which, I decided, could also offer me the opportunity to create a link between it and the mainline before Peckforton</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3wlypsa7CGgn9jMcj7P3rzUuwD2QzD_d6N1zszBsUacnsk-odIpNhFmdhxg25QWrCnOV3pY8WQ5eiH2sw9vxmAXsRwLVm3zLTROsjq3DJqmAPkW5lGEMReOf0FKrvLc-GmScW4na9rZHsWsUFJN_CxI4fQnkg4xZoBZx5RXH1T0xYAP4ABs/s3998/PLR%20map%20coloured%20v2a.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3998" data-original-width="2890" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3wlypsa7CGgn9jMcj7P3rzUuwD2QzD_d6N1zszBsUacnsk-odIpNhFmdhxg25QWrCnOV3pY8WQ5eiH2sw9vxmAXsRwLVm3zLTROsjq3DJqmAPkW5lGEMReOf0FKrvLc-GmScW4na9rZHsWsUFJN_CxI4fQnkg4xZoBZx5RXH1T0xYAP4ABs/w289-h400/PLR%20map%20coloured%20v2a.png" width="289" /></a></div><br /><div>This would involve losing a small portion of the lawn, but the advantages it offered seemed worthwhile. Not only would it lengthen the siding, it would:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>provide a hypothetical link from the mainline to Peckforton Castle just outside Peckforton</li><li>provide an additional reverse loop to increase operational potential when visitors used the line</li></ul><div>The first task was to mark out the intended route of the new retaining wall. For this, I used concrete 'breeze' blocks. This was partly for convenience but also because I wasn't sure it I would have enough larger sandstone blocks in store for the purpose.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzioYLZsGvMAUmNT_XjLNtcuXHhj6XytaXfsbAgiE2PoN_yCB8UUw54Fi4WeZspo_dflMnztHt20eZ-lo-ycCbL0Jtr9h_UsYCQkaaj1VNvINSO7APU2BrUzcRT5kA6dY94EFi6VAkaf-gTt_sBYAN1iUu_KGMQjzvOcdBulmLg0YSJUMPRd4/s2592/DSCN3383.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzioYLZsGvMAUmNT_XjLNtcuXHhj6XytaXfsbAgiE2PoN_yCB8UUw54Fi4WeZspo_dflMnztHt20eZ-lo-ycCbL0Jtr9h_UsYCQkaaj1VNvINSO7APU2BrUzcRT5kA6dY94EFi6VAkaf-gTt_sBYAN1iUu_KGMQjzvOcdBulmLg0YSJUMPRd4/w300-h400/DSCN3383.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYGZ-j4NW5oZC3trgfgaDwfYgvxztIUxS9sVuIQNfOUFEHJU3bC8m1XsXu5g7auL4TTtC2aKi7ViJI3Z4I5wSGtJ7ecpJOX-SmdO0NFMQspWphU5FBIpOSBxabRYdMmR3Yh37W46UT_sqFlQrd-aGokvP_YrRQN2rWjWfiR8pnLvdSRqoqWZc/s2592/DSCN3384.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYGZ-j4NW5oZC3trgfgaDwfYgvxztIUxS9sVuIQNfOUFEHJU3bC8m1XsXu5g7auL4TTtC2aKi7ViJI3Z4I5wSGtJ7ecpJOX-SmdO0NFMQspWphU5FBIpOSBxabRYdMmR3Yh37W46UT_sqFlQrd-aGokvP_YrRQN2rWjWfiR8pnLvdSRqoqWZc/w300-h400/DSCN3384.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>A trench for the footings was then dug along the line of the planned retaining wall, approximately six inches deep. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdyrw9n3aij0TToEZcAZwHNKNrodNJUV_klXWhfbjRBUMPMJCos03Kb7OQk6k3LKA8RmRHfybW-rKbDu79uOLh52jB3Io0GTS_BC1CQeC9uAUz2Lo6sVv7_ehHXJYcOvyjDxSfLZo7OlD7rhDyPj6kiY1ROKx8wxGdyNJcRnYiklx6inDO9pc/s2592/DSCN3385.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdyrw9n3aij0TToEZcAZwHNKNrodNJUV_klXWhfbjRBUMPMJCos03Kb7OQk6k3LKA8RmRHfybW-rKbDu79uOLh52jB3Io0GTS_BC1CQeC9uAUz2Lo6sVv7_ehHXJYcOvyjDxSfLZo7OlD7rhDyPj6kiY1ROKx8wxGdyNJcRnYiklx6inDO9pc/w300-h400/DSCN3385.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The spoil was shovelled into the area where the new raised bed would be located.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTpemyNkwP8gHnM3YNKQ31Uw3oiIuI7wIEnL4Mo_a__v2DAa_2xYLjy3MChhtKPpQhRza5pMzJoD5FB3ALbLZ02ez-pwdhSeKbQg1sLAI2XrK2pfwRrZqDmHomiYNIQbWPjPmZ4b-48VDV25OFeFbfozDUAAsw-RoYJGUJpPMEBWI-5nl3TxM/s2592/DSCN3387.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTpemyNkwP8gHnM3YNKQ31Uw3oiIuI7wIEnL4Mo_a__v2DAa_2xYLjy3MChhtKPpQhRza5pMzJoD5FB3ALbLZ02ez-pwdhSeKbQg1sLAI2XrK2pfwRrZqDmHomiYNIQbWPjPmZ4b-48VDV25OFeFbfozDUAAsw-RoYJGUJpPMEBWI-5nl3TxM/w300-h400/DSCN3387.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>An approximate three inch layer of crushed stone and rubble was laid into the bottom of the trench. This was mostly created from stones which were dug up in the garden and also from chunks of concrete rescued from abandoned projects on other parts of the line.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEmyrURRP9U54gDwTgCM_MQaCJxRF5HbrzBw6zEGCPZgdoNnDz7Jbn_3G37Z2uIo-kV8vU3agiiRTSBG9aYz8JEHtfQo-QdEfVAGmt51vLHdXPRETEjlFgtaJZ23IdqhJwUMrtr0YkYyQZU-adhS8ifG79u843xIInPiUE5bsG623-VH5mWKc/s2592/DSCN3390.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEmyrURRP9U54gDwTgCM_MQaCJxRF5HbrzBw6zEGCPZgdoNnDz7Jbn_3G37Z2uIo-kV8vU3agiiRTSBG9aYz8JEHtfQo-QdEfVAGmt51vLHdXPRETEjlFgtaJZ23IdqhJwUMrtr0YkYyQZU-adhS8ifG79u843xIInPiUE5bsG623-VH5mWKc/w300-h400/DSCN3390.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I have several buckets, tubs and pots containing all manner of junk which I am convinced that one day might come in useful - well that's what I keep telling the missus...... 😉<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVOT0abkjWX5xb2b21jLZG7zjnXnkgBpiLqFly7IefQQ973qeTa1TUrN0XdC__1bsdJWz5m0sff5JLU8usctX6oDbFhX4fy_Mv6g-Rlh-Y5NVcw4Tp7g9gaLtBLoFGMFrnmIvepW_h4GCrcX-78AZZmbpOg_NY8Kma65fqoVCN2swgArEP498/s2592/DSCN3391.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVOT0abkjWX5xb2b21jLZG7zjnXnkgBpiLqFly7IefQQ973qeTa1TUrN0XdC__1bsdJWz5m0sff5JLU8usctX6oDbFhX4fy_Mv6g-Rlh-Y5NVcw4Tp7g9gaLtBLoFGMFrnmIvepW_h4GCrcX-78AZZmbpOg_NY8Kma65fqoVCN2swgArEP498/w300-h400/DSCN3391.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>The next stage was to fill the rest of the trench with concrete - a 3:1 mix of sand and gravel to cement - for more information on mixing concrete see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2007/04/how-did-i-make-platforms.html" target="_blank">How I created cast concrete platforms</a></i></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1vUnfmUrMAMaHxyX6BgHGxKb44cljfv7Ftd6eUCUO560I0gu5Jlq-Uj4V3tquC9m-AoeEA1xCuOT86mdpGjr3dBf81MPYJ4LXDO-W0SEsgz5uCe5GJ9dyXf7fm6FVQ7aTLySZ9FjK0gJW32RCpjOF_Ch8TffXw2Lk6D8eLz1EiGaBEF04Lq4/s2592/DSCN3398.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1vUnfmUrMAMaHxyX6BgHGxKb44cljfv7Ftd6eUCUO560I0gu5Jlq-Uj4V3tquC9m-AoeEA1xCuOT86mdpGjr3dBf81MPYJ4LXDO-W0SEsgz5uCe5GJ9dyXf7fm6FVQ7aTLySZ9FjK0gJW32RCpjOF_Ch8TffXw2Lk6D8eLz1EiGaBEF04Lq4/w300-h400/DSCN3398.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-XHzJykmCJYc6EqeVyEHW8zYriIfhAJKtxgkNL0Oj3EZ8SVTNalhIys7Q0krWUb_AvwEgCG-Ao67UjUGKidLPRZ_CRVnpPOyLbNtOmRTotvG0ajOpbtOXOIpR8iyMKjkcVS0WI0_XoVCEJC3gRTvPjZHjDytYwiTXkHRstjUX6fWO3ZM-Lxg/s2592/DSCN3399.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-XHzJykmCJYc6EqeVyEHW8zYriIfhAJKtxgkNL0Oj3EZ8SVTNalhIys7Q0krWUb_AvwEgCG-Ao67UjUGKidLPRZ_CRVnpPOyLbNtOmRTotvG0ajOpbtOXOIpR8iyMKjkcVS0WI0_XoVCEJC3gRTvPjZHjDytYwiTXkHRstjUX6fWO3ZM-Lxg/w300-h400/DSCN3399.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierNM0joLSUYAJHRrtMLNH2uoNz9IxnoOuzFBSz2t9U4AJMr9EaWpTvgeKFdlmrcbj56PeyrWnkIqZa-GV9SrKMTif1sTWr4tf8p0LD_ZYIOMwMGKyrEeWcTuFLNFYyBNHnDruNRX3WK56NJkNo0qr6TN61iRDe19-_n0nl30hOBm3mnuLxkU/s2592/DSCN3400.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierNM0joLSUYAJHRrtMLNH2uoNz9IxnoOuzFBSz2t9U4AJMr9EaWpTvgeKFdlmrcbj56PeyrWnkIqZa-GV9SrKMTif1sTWr4tf8p0LD_ZYIOMwMGKyrEeWcTuFLNFYyBNHnDruNRX3WK56NJkNo0qr6TN61iRDe19-_n0nl30hOBm3mnuLxkU/w300-h400/DSCN3400.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>Before creating the retaining walls, I needed to work out how tall they needed to be. This, in turn, would have to be dictated by the height at which the trackbed needed to be along the length of the extension. To determine this, wooden stakes were cut from a length of 1"x1" batten.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV0S_P6NRXV-8U5ChCXkU-q0ctUNzBFXJ4uHkISy8VTVqbSx5oVm_Nl1SNTuyjGk58oRMLsYlhny4BTV4mdT8Mp-eGLIRDmWT-TEIpIOgCwNcjNTEUxCkkxFM46fEvK--_Ck_tOSyY57JrD1wKviq6yMHujaX3L03y7urNQT3ThdOXlPUwhnI/s2592/DSCN3405.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV0S_P6NRXV-8U5ChCXkU-q0ctUNzBFXJ4uHkISy8VTVqbSx5oVm_Nl1SNTuyjGk58oRMLsYlhny4BTV4mdT8Mp-eGLIRDmWT-TEIpIOgCwNcjNTEUxCkkxFM46fEvK--_Ck_tOSyY57JrD1wKviq6yMHujaX3L03y7urNQT3ThdOXlPUwhnI/w400-h300/DSCN3405.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Starting at the far end of the extension, where the track would be joining the main line just outside Peckforton, I drove one of the stakes into the line of the intended trackbed until it was level with the mainline - using a long spirit level to check.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvAWPLnPHDdpBY4fECgAVjJSY-MubBlIagJYF2yJZp95HyLyQ3NY9So83lgllKP_ftvWrKaEKANlVc8qseMyGdiU26yqijSjGQg4oKtsHmvZtXgm01fdKxr3FMbWiTRNbqeCXYYakjyX_Fh3mZslusqJmd5I-LjMvv2EqNoxej-YcV2Bg8Zvc/w400-h300/DSCN3408.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>........ until the existing siding was reached.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQtLXr3AHq-lP-6ClCxQISMNX-Xi2rLXJQb9d05Aae66dw9qzoH1rEuAmxOgI-Gw7Xz35mZZ4A7dK5SE6Arn844W7jkHiqchwc2FWnglxn0hCePeoPM6-ngVzeNjMm5SmSXjz2AREvnr66ECjrb3iwEdksg8ET8BfiFbvNBLKi97Ym5XDeb4/s2592/DSCN3413.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQtLXr3AHq-lP-6ClCxQISMNX-Xi2rLXJQb9d05Aae66dw9qzoH1rEuAmxOgI-Gw7Xz35mZZ4A7dK5SE6Arn844W7jkHiqchwc2FWnglxn0hCePeoPM6-ngVzeNjMm5SmSXjz2AREvnr66ECjrb3iwEdksg8ET8BfiFbvNBLKi97Ym5XDeb4/w400-h300/DSCN3413.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>It turned out that the trackbed of the siding was only about an inch lower than the mainline trackbed - which meant that there would be hardly any gradient needed over the length of the extension.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOLui65aGAIy-X3ldAJTET_NwX6XoAAwj7hSDc7bS9NqPuSx1hNtaruWY0Sppz25lTtNCJjaHOfZG1w8HuA5COGhe2X1y6eQOU3CyOKUbojSmiUyV5XD6P4KdB734X5gSAOh6A6nJK4cOnPIxjCq-64vnTHjcPDt9eNy00wa7H4JLUFioitm0/s3072/IMG_3238.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOLui65aGAIy-X3ldAJTET_NwX6XoAAwj7hSDc7bS9NqPuSx1hNtaruWY0Sppz25lTtNCJjaHOfZG1w8HuA5COGhe2X1y6eQOU3CyOKUbojSmiUyV5XD6P4KdB734X5gSAOh6A6nJK4cOnPIxjCq-64vnTHjcPDt9eNy00wa7H4JLUFioitm0/w225-h400/IMG_3238.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div>A further couple of days later, tracklaying began, starting with the junctions between the existing track at each end. At the sand quarry end, the concrete ballasting needed to be chipped away with hammer and chisel to allow the buffer stop to be removed and also to allow the track at end of the old siding to begin the transition curve on to the new trackbed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQw3DzLF8rCHRb3Zaz4YFhNymQwleMvQzTII-nN4HeEaI7Vg9I1PzpbyncZwhVu_T4QPtbHZ9jDIWuVjbGUcGF3i7R_VzmfuzKoNFoii0XmosjhkeUG6XuYWXE76M9eILGu3D0OkUWk2Tqf6Ggy4a4_Rq9i1pcHPQ-pNmpwyUuG3bShUF6tuU/s3072/IMG_3244.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQw3DzLF8rCHRb3Zaz4YFhNymQwleMvQzTII-nN4HeEaI7Vg9I1PzpbyncZwhVu_T4QPtbHZ9jDIWuVjbGUcGF3i7R_VzmfuzKoNFoii0XmosjhkeUG6XuYWXE76M9eILGu3D0OkUWk2Tqf6Ggy4a4_Rq9i1pcHPQ-pNmpwyUuG3bShUF6tuU/w400-h225/IMG_3244.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;">The rest of the track was then laid - you can see the position of the fixing screws in this shot along the right hand track in the loop. I never screw points down - they are allowed to float as I have found that screwing them down can distort their geometry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6VXGIO9PaO6XeiM5Qs-rBaNzGxoUoYC2hxZKbLieqmQxWW3edDM-Cq3B4nMjXqErutOQuFjxEZLHyTz7aHvIQo7_oPdg83m4DIsOO0HLAsFzyFkbNZ7ml-anS9OPWaBohBJAcuBNk1YaEykptuZkPZ7wRd1g5SK6ClFipCN-R7jGqCf9mZWs/s3072/IMG_3255.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6VXGIO9PaO6XeiM5Qs-rBaNzGxoUoYC2hxZKbLieqmQxWW3edDM-Cq3B4nMjXqErutOQuFjxEZLHyTz7aHvIQo7_oPdg83m4DIsOO0HLAsFzyFkbNZ7ml-anS9OPWaBohBJAcuBNk1YaEykptuZkPZ7wRd1g5SK6ClFipCN-R7jGqCf9mZWs/w225-h400/IMG_3255.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I also use flexible track as this allows me to tailor curves to fit the trackbed rather than vice versa. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfOdehHVVehr7fhma6fMPD_TfjW4i7LD1UtiZPX4RHZQfFx2F5wdgFdJ6Ngy1xloSBzWpP6Kwjna3HmTJf4w3QnLWdluXigPSB5AIr8sEesnpt8JZS90pTWsZ9cxJ7ClT7Hf2_Ccj0ejhlSp1ZCJ8zrtqbyIFOarHyfRAkvQzVaH3EJcX_bzw/s3072/IMG_3258.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfOdehHVVehr7fhma6fMPD_TfjW4i7LD1UtiZPX4RHZQfFx2F5wdgFdJ6Ngy1xloSBzWpP6Kwjna3HmTJf4w3QnLWdluXigPSB5AIr8sEesnpt8JZS90pTWsZ9cxJ7ClT7Hf2_Ccj0ejhlSp1ZCJ8zrtqbyIFOarHyfRAkvQzVaH3EJcX_bzw/w225-h400/IMG_3258.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Eventually, all the new track was laid and any areas of exposed soil tidied up with potting compost.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguogy2xSiuGH3S3yFE7ooWTRq_fRwUkSQGgr673L06ulqtoO6Pb88PLoqqlYjsSS98zZ-yYVz_sOYcyMffqA1OM2FgIvdtafoAjivV-9wzsmwXR0oip9gPVw1_KnpZ_oRZQl20x3J_vxzV7MuMhGnt9nC1gv-8D6b_R0y8wUKchJafQx63T30/s3072/IMG_3261.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguogy2xSiuGH3S3yFE7ooWTRq_fRwUkSQGgr673L06ulqtoO6Pb88PLoqqlYjsSS98zZ-yYVz_sOYcyMffqA1OM2FgIvdtafoAjivV-9wzsmwXR0oip9gPVw1_KnpZ_oRZQl20x3J_vxzV7MuMhGnt9nC1gv-8D6b_R0y8wUKchJafQx63T30/w225-h400/IMG_3261.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIHD6sjAHM_kd6LVRSL6jRO34jNHHOJY115eybi1a9x5ipL15xN3O3gkhqKS4d2b4gp2MVdX-B-aUl2MqBcsIxpXMYjVjMM-ZzIqLnntqm-dY-eYKraLj_AH4dJQtQ8Zha6e_I_RBIhtjxv9DSLLhmMqLiPOGE6R3H4l8YkwydxobPCsA-FM/s2592/DSCN3443.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIHD6sjAHM_kd6LVRSL6jRO34jNHHOJY115eybi1a9x5ipL15xN3O3gkhqKS4d2b4gp2MVdX-B-aUl2MqBcsIxpXMYjVjMM-ZzIqLnntqm-dY-eYKraLj_AH4dJQtQ8Zha6e_I_RBIhtjxv9DSLLhmMqLiPOGE6R3H4l8YkwydxobPCsA-FM/w300-h400/DSCN3443.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>The trackwork was then tested with some of my most demanding rolling stock.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5cA_E4ssk5Y" width="320" youtube-src-id="5cA_E4ssk5Y"></iframe></div><br /><div>The track will remain unballasted for a couple of months to enable me to try it out in a few running sessions. This will allow me to tweak the track should any problems arise. However, so far, so good.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PAVXjZPDGGY" width="320" youtube-src-id="PAVXjZPDGGY"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO4CQwdMZtfHVlagp3MVza906seSDelj0QRGUpvxQiaqT6NDNMO6hCndzlPlhDb_hBA5HQODgbL-cFtgBorq5kovHd2VU7uaYfHbSCC_VKFje5rDzmsQJeVfn-vtv01yZnPLX_uaWC0ob0W2CtuujVJjbe5lJOPzbPkmcRkPrwNBR98IkWyV8/s320/filagree-clipart-1.jpg.gif.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="80" data-original-width="320" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO4CQwdMZtfHVlagp3MVza906seSDelj0QRGUpvxQiaqT6NDNMO6hCndzlPlhDb_hBA5HQODgbL-cFtgBorq5kovHd2VU7uaYfHbSCC_VKFje5rDzmsQJeVfn-vtv01yZnPLX_uaWC0ob0W2CtuujVJjbe5lJOPzbPkmcRkPrwNBR98IkWyV8/s1600/filagree-clipart-1.jpg.gif.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-35358206651417812672023-03-15T13:44:00.007+00:002023-03-18T17:04:20.034+00:00How I designed, 3D printed and constructed a Glyn Valley Third Class coach<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_lbxE_eSHB2zGM7V_awWUsyjd6p-bjkqutrRY83lVsKXUIlKtF8XGTP-rMTlbId3uAE7ixwfmqugBEFS-7zhOJe-YOCxfUlz_oUsqc33m01LAMf0rRpqNljmlLQvQ96jutiPRJIGVBKaxOZfaAEtRD95lyOoUwydoOK5oWhVEhAq3FZ6PaNo/s2862/IMG_2904.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1571" data-original-width="2862" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_lbxE_eSHB2zGM7V_awWUsyjd6p-bjkqutrRY83lVsKXUIlKtF8XGTP-rMTlbId3uAE7ixwfmqugBEFS-7zhOJe-YOCxfUlz_oUsqc33m01LAMf0rRpqNljmlLQvQ96jutiPRJIGVBKaxOZfaAEtRD95lyOoUwydoOK5oWhVEhAq3FZ6PaNo/w200-h110/IMG_2904.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>Chirk station on the Glyn Valley Tramway is around an hour's drive from where I live in Cheshire and so I have visited the site of the railway many times (eg see <i><a href="https://ngruk.blogspot.com/2012/05/glyn-valley-tramway.html">https://ngruk.blogspot.com/2012/05/glyn-valley-tramway.html</a></i> ). I love the railway's quirkiness and the fact it had a healthy range of goods traffic for most of its life. I can forgive the fact it wasn't 3 foot gauge as at 2' 4½" it was heading in the right direction from the almost default 2' gauge of most Welsh narrow gauge railways.<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHKGhhIUyozxAX5_pr2aiu3VA1WFq-wCmbjyYhO814ER4PRcvT3aMz20ElX7ncKtFhds4hCj2paiPevgO51uJDC6HcPbrRgTXSLZ4fGgkzA-2VpsFTeH8gPGH_tVewCia5uv4nbG8bsL9fyxSSxguThz9eohBvOoTu7lZDDI3v-zRCo18vsLw/s3240/NGRS%20Collection%203%20Glyn%20Valley%20Tramway%204-wheel%20closed%20carriages%20and%20brake%20van%20at%20Chirk%20Station.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="3240" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHKGhhIUyozxAX5_pr2aiu3VA1WFq-wCmbjyYhO814ER4PRcvT3aMz20ElX7ncKtFhds4hCj2paiPevgO51uJDC6HcPbrRgTXSLZ4fGgkzA-2VpsFTeH8gPGH_tVewCia5uv4nbG8bsL9fyxSSxguThz9eohBvOoTu7lZDDI3v-zRCo18vsLw/w400-h251/NGRS%20Collection%203%20Glyn%20Valley%20Tramway%204-wheel%20closed%20carriages%20and%20brake%20van%20at%20Chirk%20Station.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Chirk Station on the GVT with coaches. Source: NGRS Collection</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>After an experiment with designing, 3D printing and constructing rolling stock for an abandoned 0-16.5 project (see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/02/progress-report-94.html" target="_blank">Progress Report 94</a></i>), someone enquired as to whether the 3D drawings I had produced could be rescaled to 16mm. Never one to resist a challenge, I had a go - and this is part of the outcome (see also <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/07/how-i-constructed-glyn-valley-tramway.html" target="_blank">How I constructed a GVT Beyer Peacock loc</a>o</i>)</div><div><br /><p>The parts for the coach were drawn in <i><a href="https://www.tinkercad.com" target="_blank">TinkerCAD </a></i>- my preferred drawing package partly because it's free to use, partly because it produces files which are guaranteed to print successfully on a 3D printer and partly because it is easy to master. The disadvantage is that it is only available online and sometimes (presumably because of heavy usage) it is slow to respond.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoIm9L01RDRdlQqOPlT7FWuP6w1hvsPj7tbq3lDz2AQnMXqbo0CogqpQJRhsUFo7xUYJ9ePaoLBn6sHfKZ93EUYJx5v-YbHDDg8Xs4QRcJgm28tM7bi6rKgSPOzEXAGnf7RxiUfOMAGYt_eK7IJswrnjGQ4Cb6NJZpn8Lrx9XSShtkBhk5cIg/s933/exploded.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="671" data-original-width="933" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoIm9L01RDRdlQqOPlT7FWuP6w1hvsPj7tbq3lDz2AQnMXqbo0CogqpQJRhsUFo7xUYJ9ePaoLBn6sHfKZ93EUYJx5v-YbHDDg8Xs4QRcJgm28tM7bi6rKgSPOzEXAGnf7RxiUfOMAGYt_eK7IJswrnjGQ4Cb6NJZpn8Lrx9XSShtkBhk5cIg/w400-h288/exploded.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>All the parts needed to construct the coach are available as free downloads on the <i><a href="https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=14100">GardenRails.org</a></i> forum. It is available in various formats - 15mm or 16mm scale, 45mm or 32mm gauge, with or without moulded door handles and grab rails, single layer or multi-layered sides (to enable the glazing to fit between the layers) and side frames for pinpoint axles or roller bearings.</p><p>In this post, I am describing the way I constructed a version with single layered sides.</p><p>Firstly, the sides were glued to the floor. I used PLA filament bonded with <i><a href="https://www.toolstation.com/hv-super-glue/p78871" target="_blank">High Viscosity Superglue</a></i> from <i>Tool Station</i>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYVYtUvsYybml39LqHorHWFFsx5EtmwudKpVJ0QmCEqS1YMYtVxO1_g1UE-fhn1e-z-ZpZG8watG9_xEYhIEMttztxo6UhtVtqbE2-e0d_lRTm50Ed5dYSNATh1VWFVb_DQjK7EAUhCb0okKz_lyHETU919yEG3oaQLFe6u5dUbpp1-_K03jY/s3072/IMG_2609.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYVYtUvsYybml39LqHorHWFFsx5EtmwudKpVJ0QmCEqS1YMYtVxO1_g1UE-fhn1e-z-ZpZG8watG9_xEYhIEMttztxo6UhtVtqbE2-e0d_lRTm50Ed5dYSNATh1VWFVb_DQjK7EAUhCb0okKz_lyHETU919yEG3oaQLFe6u5dUbpp1-_K03jY/w400-h225/IMG_2609.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Next, the ends were glued into place.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUkYR0MVv23zK-R7fBs5kQu9yU806KH_uCp7kzGACBRFkQiuOiF1Ok6Ep7GYgQM9jrUPpexaoh3eduMRPQBW5HLiD-hUGq4nL25OchICVG4RxFz3RqND8-u4BW3xfgCkgXK4kjzG2hkt9mcBhesXRpYGwWBzK4AcuXfnkAuO38uufG05sZqbg/s3072/IMG_2610.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUkYR0MVv23zK-R7fBs5kQu9yU806KH_uCp7kzGACBRFkQiuOiF1Ok6Ep7GYgQM9jrUPpexaoh3eduMRPQBW5HLiD-hUGq4nL25OchICVG4RxFz3RqND8-u4BW3xfgCkgXK4kjzG2hkt9mcBhesXRpYGwWBzK4AcuXfnkAuO38uufG05sZqbg/w400-h225/IMG_2610.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>As you can see, the ends overlap the sides at roof level.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvIAVdhJmN93fK25ppVRfIxPmvowtqTVosV95kfGvQSyEv6j0rNbvWXIUa7bXEBISWPKtIUCQ0BrmZdRdauZ2GgBu4irshutu2yOi7kZyLVxjldCsI1uALwTApSoYF0Vo7CxsJmgkaeSW58bsj4jAPA3h8jJJI9Jj-Fho0x5zaRfyzK33_JMA/s3072/IMG_2611.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvIAVdhJmN93fK25ppVRfIxPmvowtqTVosV95kfGvQSyEv6j0rNbvWXIUa7bXEBISWPKtIUCQ0BrmZdRdauZ2GgBu4irshutu2yOi7kZyLVxjldCsI1uALwTApSoYF0Vo7CxsJmgkaeSW58bsj4jAPA3h8jJJI9Jj-Fho0x5zaRfyzK33_JMA/w400-h225/IMG_2611.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The underframe was fixed into place next. It tucked in behind and lined up with the ends of the headstocks. It was important to check that the recess for the brake gear was positioned on the same side as the brake lever on the end of the coach.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMq7ALBcpATUmKzLRYjYiKmLzL4AinxGvngjU-imSAMrJ5LyICMUcXh8Z7_5YF6HRL5DR9ReErJqArxN8qp1FnHNvEEyD9nGDQtgjwOnEzvcm86BZxchTNq5R3tibKQ3wSv332q80BRdSCYvv6SF4qcf2qF-mNCDOKQfDpwyLzsEUO9MDCO0Q/s3072/IMG_2612.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMq7ALBcpATUmKzLRYjYiKmLzL4AinxGvngjU-imSAMrJ5LyICMUcXh8Z7_5YF6HRL5DR9ReErJqArxN8qp1FnHNvEEyD9nGDQtgjwOnEzvcm86BZxchTNq5R3tibKQ3wSv332q80BRdSCYvv6SF4qcf2qF-mNCDOKQfDpwyLzsEUO9MDCO0Q/w400-h225/IMG_2612.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>One side frame was fitted next .......<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVr_oEYGjHEG1Hjgl6PncVoMoODt76Atn3UpNvnapC2Cp7gQuHJKJLQuNQM6nrD9VOgsZpdHVyfgIk8D0Wyh62ZNw063V97dPq1wBWLonCpOYIbS_rmjkJQ4dgAtrLoT5riPDuYNa0MULJUDSrbflmXUQt8RdmJajwH8LALKneo7xoaE4hwU8/s3072/IMG_2614.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVr_oEYGjHEG1Hjgl6PncVoMoODt76Atn3UpNvnapC2Cp7gQuHJKJLQuNQM6nrD9VOgsZpdHVyfgIk8D0Wyh62ZNw063V97dPq1wBWLonCpOYIbS_rmjkJQ4dgAtrLoT5riPDuYNa0MULJUDSrbflmXUQt8RdmJajwH8LALKneo7xoaE4hwU8/w400-h225/IMG_2614.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>.... and the wheelsets inserted into their sockets before the second side frame was added. I used Bachmann metal 24.5mm diameter wheels for this coach, but I have also used <i><a href="https://peterbinnie.com/shop/ols/products/16mm-scale-wheel" target="_blank">Binnie 24mm diameter curly spoked wheels</a></i> which are the correct pattern for these coaches (and cheaper). </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Note</span></b>: If Binnie wheels and axles are used, then it is advisable to insert 4mm OD brass tubing into the sockets for the axles as the Binnie axles are slightly shorter. The brass tubing also acts as an effective bearing.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-EmSwWebNjdvZiwsJdVBdt06zowpZNe-Z4JFuueOL6WY4pyfShpZ_CwaSNO9cbNm_nqdsjQMznEWv0G9ZA0COawnSLv2JtKjWHYSPLkWlvcjTmp0we5z5vH4chVORO8UgTaGe6rppuiU3AzzubjWxF_aGheZEJ6mQnhlBSOry9srWCUzICUQ/s3072/IMG_2616.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-EmSwWebNjdvZiwsJdVBdt06zowpZNe-Z4JFuueOL6WY4pyfShpZ_CwaSNO9cbNm_nqdsjQMznEWv0G9ZA0COawnSLv2JtKjWHYSPLkWlvcjTmp0we5z5vH4chVORO8UgTaGe6rppuiU3AzzubjWxF_aGheZEJ6mQnhlBSOry9srWCUzICUQ/w400-h225/IMG_2616.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The brake gear was then added to the recess. As you can see, it slots into place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqwF6ZCmExTfUSvNSzc-PGXIiGLrYlDffN_orNTGTu7IDa0beMMs-N8kF5TUXJL5KBvnc648TTLJodc6kHSuaqUYTPDNEQYRhv8tV6d3p_mjh6nycnQL57AXGTLSUaSwOHZhd9MWo18CNYiWUtIF8d8HuZhfwXJm8TjetDgX5tfqMBXDnlWHk/s3072/IMG_2674.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqwF6ZCmExTfUSvNSzc-PGXIiGLrYlDffN_orNTGTu7IDa0beMMs-N8kF5TUXJL5KBvnc648TTLJodc6kHSuaqUYTPDNEQYRhv8tV6d3p_mjh6nycnQL57AXGTLSUaSwOHZhd9MWo18CNYiWUtIF8d8HuZhfwXJm8TjetDgX5tfqMBXDnlWHk/w400-h225/IMG_2674.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>The steps were then added to line up with the door openings and two roof sections were glued together and placed on top of the coach, with the oil lamp housing glued into the middle.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq3wvBrVRUveAE5feM2s2l7kARgNpOOcUZWq_8mEWKodYiWU_xqQJuWHoBPLYct5Dnybbc2sE2rSyCmh3gwG7l_PlNpUq1P7THYUC8_Nql-X1S6OYO7rKKVJ_VuSsGmL5YmfBoXhGCCrFIyaJ1E8Laz7ixPBpTobptP340L_aE9yEggTtofQs/s3072/IMG_2679.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq3wvBrVRUveAE5feM2s2l7kARgNpOOcUZWq_8mEWKodYiWU_xqQJuWHoBPLYct5Dnybbc2sE2rSyCmh3gwG7l_PlNpUq1P7THYUC8_Nql-X1S6OYO7rKKVJ_VuSsGmL5YmfBoXhGCCrFIyaJ1E8Laz7ixPBpTobptP340L_aE9yEggTtofQs/w400-h225/IMG_2679.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Four seats were then assembled, ........</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">[Awaiting photo]</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">..... and glued into the coach together with the partition wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN4XBceuzsRpCQU8W1JA6RvoN8P1Y4fWq7hI4oQ3-sBxyRdf_RDy8is6jICbOxTLgmmuzOLqpZCAK0rOx-nNB8oaVPHOf14F1JkU-xEpDzhm73lmlBDAqB9ydl-v1NRKtrgK-xEWyAyMUjPG1bcOnEPEGz8x-5GGiBE4HR7lbSPF7m7nWObzk/s2592/DSCN3351.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN4XBceuzsRpCQU8W1JA6RvoN8P1Y4fWq7hI4oQ3-sBxyRdf_RDy8is6jICbOxTLgmmuzOLqpZCAK0rOx-nNB8oaVPHOf14F1JkU-xEpDzhm73lmlBDAqB9ydl-v1NRKtrgK-xEWyAyMUjPG1bcOnEPEGz8x-5GGiBE4HR7lbSPF7m7nWObzk/w400-h300/DSCN3351.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The coach was then given a couple of coats of <i>Halford's </i>grey primer from an aerosol rattle can and the exterior painted either in Rover Brooklands Green (for the 16mm scale coaches) or Rover Burgundy Red (for the 15mm scale coaches), again using <i>Halford's </i>rattle cans/</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_R0xlfVcxM_lB6mSohahn1sxJDerRQLq_chQMfpKYaTuju2M9AovmuqECfRSgFO6xYGm8_BEK2npvdNq6tpOM92Kv9CEq2VwSkL3oKH03W4vtyuygP9yZOwKV7J3zRQKZ9Q2y9bvHSc62yjZO7qIZxbF2AvsTG24o2nU7iR1IVGxv5DMcxck/s2127/IMG_2885.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1583" data-original-width="2127" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_R0xlfVcxM_lB6mSohahn1sxJDerRQLq_chQMfpKYaTuju2M9AovmuqECfRSgFO6xYGm8_BEK2npvdNq6tpOM92Kv9CEq2VwSkL3oKH03W4vtyuygP9yZOwKV7J3zRQKZ9Q2y9bvHSc62yjZO7qIZxbF2AvsTG24o2nU7iR1IVGxv5DMcxck/w400-h297/IMG_2885.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The undercarriage was painted with black acrylic paint with a small amount of talcum powder added to give a matt finish. The door handles and grab handles were picked out with gold acrylics and the steps painted brown.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY_U34N4xnlhjpl-zWl7SgKxSR8ISNeylrjfTpgczEsWnZvtiY1OAfCFfBTLjMDxrzdUmj20n25_1UYqaYcNRxvqB0o5_9Tz-H3fX6yg7YvV3CJm8jy9_hC_zq1g0DHW66mDY3Uvm2AM2Jf31gm6h1sJFSxNX_nkR-ExRQUoKQpfhtpDk139k/s2133/IMG_2898.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1567" data-original-width="2133" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY_U34N4xnlhjpl-zWl7SgKxSR8ISNeylrjfTpgczEsWnZvtiY1OAfCFfBTLjMDxrzdUmj20n25_1UYqaYcNRxvqB0o5_9Tz-H3fX6yg7YvV3CJm8jy9_hC_zq1g0DHW66mDY3Uvm2AM2Jf31gm6h1sJFSxNX_nkR-ExRQUoKQpfhtpDk139k/w400-h294/IMG_2898.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A couple of coaches were constructed from the sides without the moulded handles and so the door handles were brass castings from <i><a href="https://brandbright.co.uk/shop/accessories/brandbright-accessories/rsa5/" target="_blank">Brandbright </a></i>and the grab handles made from 1.5mm brass rod.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOitmwuLKn-HMEtchsTK2IscvPe16PfKVKY1m7VrsdFx2Uo6PEd0XXySmku2MxUTsrKOliknahReutdH9yqfpPAHkXLfh0b1hruGSFJjM9H7bdX0C6w4B-uqN_fuayHT9lcWTvGk8oXqwY9-swqjsyfv7oC7hn7X54ErPCJBLH9xWCZpxOvxg/s1898/IMG_2892.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1541" data-original-width="1898" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOitmwuLKn-HMEtchsTK2IscvPe16PfKVKY1m7VrsdFx2Uo6PEd0XXySmku2MxUTsrKOliknahReutdH9yqfpPAHkXLfh0b1hruGSFJjM9H7bdX0C6w4B-uqN_fuayHT9lcWTvGk8oXqwY9-swqjsyfv7oC7hn7X54ErPCJBLH9xWCZpxOvxg/w400-h325/IMG_2892.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Additional metal work such as the end steps and brake lever were picked out with black acrylics<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn6IcKe0uVZrZIt9eoi0jT9JPTDCTgZqM6NByNRhNSCHXrWKdN8iNeI65jzIV8dp-xL5VrvzfxoNADwaxEa_rzqsiUeESD1Xamq6_pMvs94OnDayb8FKkaV9ouQukB1sZZ1MAT8WqEmcOg1-0JBRyAs_4fHrnwkYu-q0N8Y1FtDKxbLg6epcw/s2107/IMG_2899.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1614" data-original-width="2107" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn6IcKe0uVZrZIt9eoi0jT9JPTDCTgZqM6NByNRhNSCHXrWKdN8iNeI65jzIV8dp-xL5VrvzfxoNADwaxEa_rzqsiUeESD1Xamq6_pMvs94OnDayb8FKkaV9ouQukB1sZZ1MAT8WqEmcOg1-0JBRyAs_4fHrnwkYu-q0N8Y1FtDKxbLg6epcw/w400-h306/IMG_2899.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>..... and Burgundy Red coaches were given PLR crests printed on self adhesive vinyl printer film. 3D printed buffers and my own pattern of couplings were also added.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ332hvw3A9AU6Zwswg9oOQ8MCVhN4Gyg5XcltyffIEX6tgr2S_jQiaoU3BcfygwY7c7hbQn5hgosVWj-RpgcuDKU7L6Ytj-QUl5bd9av6lEERjYGNICr_4U_hctJnXk3BFV7-cBdNkLscAUXRi-VqFVjcFEGqjBpR9MxRGoGhHl7DRXIA418/s1830/IMG_2900.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1613" data-original-width="1830" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ332hvw3A9AU6Zwswg9oOQ8MCVhN4Gyg5XcltyffIEX6tgr2S_jQiaoU3BcfygwY7c7hbQn5hgosVWj-RpgcuDKU7L6Ytj-QUl5bd9av6lEERjYGNICr_4U_hctJnXk3BFV7-cBdNkLscAUXRi-VqFVjcFEGqjBpR9MxRGoGhHl7DRXIA418/w400-h353/IMG_2900.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have not, as yet, had an opportunity to run the coaches in a train. I will probably sell the 16mm scale coaches on eBay as it was only when I had printed a couple that a friend pointed out that most of my other rolling stock is constructed to 15mm scale (to give 3' gauge on 45mm track).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some coaches have brass tube bearings, some have no bearings and some have roller bearings. Until I have had a chance to run them together, I cannot say which I prefer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZUGxcb3WqDkt0ekRjnZMSIU3Tu8VpcaAzSbuJDd7jtRPYZZR-zTvVgpjPSbM7qwowsi9jpzfZnoqovB9jQ2JCVnYjcUQMxovhFioRA7x3ttPFZMhrWlxcGRzJ6lBpxgRCwcBZPHEbjPKrq41Zr7e76cXAgG7GxBK0FEMdfmelb98jykRvEWs/s800/Scrollwork-scroll-art-clipart-image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="212" data-original-width="800" height="85" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZUGxcb3WqDkt0ekRjnZMSIU3Tu8VpcaAzSbuJDd7jtRPYZZR-zTvVgpjPSbM7qwowsi9jpzfZnoqovB9jQ2JCVnYjcUQMxovhFioRA7x3ttPFZMhrWlxcGRzJ6lBpxgRCwcBZPHEbjPKrq41Zr7e76cXAgG7GxBK0FEMdfmelb98jykRvEWs/s320/Scrollwork-scroll-art-clipart-image.png" width="320" /></a></div></div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-65664025788658905092023-03-14T16:15:00.000+00:002023-03-14T16:15:26.028+00:00How I constructed a Clogher Valley Railcar from an etched brass kit<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxty5Eh9uUz_ta2tJzrtXltZk9IRUPbfEZHD8KRQn_Keqqk8bkGMjuuFQkmvFWDnEVP80045_c5ZUlEFNGvfs6KW0718NQLNjm5nlbsS5JdUdTm4CSYD0CtS04dBKhN5t90xjcmpBVp4KTS2kFKW9OokQvtawHOyMeWOOMibT3-vrJPAKh3E/s3264/DSCN0520.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxty5Eh9uUz_ta2tJzrtXltZk9IRUPbfEZHD8KRQn_Keqqk8bkGMjuuFQkmvFWDnEVP80045_c5ZUlEFNGvfs6KW0718NQLNjm5nlbsS5JdUdTm4CSYD0CtS04dBKhN5t90xjcmpBVp4KTS2kFKW9OokQvtawHOyMeWOOMibT3-vrJPAKh3E/w200-h150/DSCN0520.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>Ever since I can remember, I have been attracted by the Walker railcars which ran on the Clogher Valley Railway and the County Donegal Railway. In particular, I like the first Walker Railcar which ran on the Clogher Valley and later on the County Donegal as Railcar No. 10. It is now preserved in the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum near Belfast.<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcg48VGxEQQ53NXDk3xjzL3D6FDL0Bil0ZwtVbxuP67XzIAawfA4C1UGL39Av-gKKow5fS_hes1j8JGICxMH3E3DirDP91YfnDURQgg69D1xDGh5LMxvkxVFmHaNs22GlFvdpZz5tZcn_C4o5ZYe-eTgrNub06VBWDL32aLtEGI8wwpHffkBk/s1280/Ulster_Transport_Museum,_Cultra,_County_Donega_Railways_Joint_Committee_Railcar_No_10.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcg48VGxEQQ53NXDk3xjzL3D6FDL0Bil0ZwtVbxuP67XzIAawfA4C1UGL39Av-gKKow5fS_hes1j8JGICxMH3E3DirDP91YfnDURQgg69D1xDGh5LMxvkxVFmHaNs22GlFvdpZz5tZcn_C4o5ZYe-eTgrNub06VBWDL32aLtEGI8wwpHffkBk/w400-h266/Ulster_Transport_Museum,_Cultra,_County_Donega_Railways_Joint_Committee_Railcar_No_10.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulster_Folk_and_Transport_Museums#/media/File:<br />Ulster_Transport_Museum,_Cultra,_County_Donega_Railways_Joint_Committee_Railcar_No_10.jpg</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Whilst visiting the Llanfair Garden Railway Show a few years ago, I stumbled across a chap exhibiting 16mm scale models of various CDR railcars, including No. 10. When I asked about it, he informed me that it had been constructed from an etched brass kit supplied by John Campbell. Furthermore, he told me that John was also at the Show, exhibiting some of his crane models. I tracked John down and discovered that he no longer marketed the kit but was prepared to send me the brass etches without the accompanying whitemetal and resin castings. A few weeks later the etches arrived.</p><p>I regret to say that I put them into storage for a couple of years - partly because I was busy with other projects but also because I had never previously constructed a brass etched kit and felt somewhat daunted by the prospect. However, eventually, I plucked up courage and made a start. Various web sites and YouTube video tutorials had persuaded me that soldering together an etched brass kit was no big deal. So, nothing ventured .........</p><p>The first job was to separate the multitudinous parts from the frets - which in the intervening period had become tarnished.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-fig4wX0GFMjRguY9c5qbIvka8ht_te5xHUWg77yCPi-uMO8xnROQwA049gBU_bZA2386UqB-CMq9A5tlVJpd5P6W4ItYYQaVIkUWIJ-enZ1Q9oBfnufoFA6BLSpu0Z0DqtkqOL6HrDxefmHfxPh1ODepyJF4aYfKoRrArkFlPVl4pBPcy-k/s3020/DSCN0367.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1846" data-original-width="3020" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-fig4wX0GFMjRguY9c5qbIvka8ht_te5xHUWg77yCPi-uMO8xnROQwA049gBU_bZA2386UqB-CMq9A5tlVJpd5P6W4ItYYQaVIkUWIJ-enZ1Q9oBfnufoFA6BLSpu0Z0DqtkqOL6HrDxefmHfxPh1ODepyJF4aYfKoRrArkFlPVl4pBPcy-k/w400-h245/DSCN0367.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This was achieved with the assistance of a mini-drill and slitting disk. The other methods which had been recommended on the various online tutorials didn't really work - possibly because the gauge of brass sheet was thicker.<div><br /></div><div>The parts were cleaned up with various grades of emery papers and elbow grease.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJL6jgjBcC8_4B3UWcWQimi97VijG9U0RCHAaTSW_QwBifTT_4ccbBL8n2rp5CdhiCdWTWRO73aTbpglV0HeQIAyZrvo-vzqMXcwGz1g_MogyKanIWvL81f63RgX_V9aU0WlbkBs0YC8J36i0vJTAuWVd3OLs33jBTZ1tBb-rM-HJeWTOMS4/s3264/DSCN0371.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJL6jgjBcC8_4B3UWcWQimi97VijG9U0RCHAaTSW_QwBifTT_4ccbBL8n2rp5CdhiCdWTWRO73aTbpglV0HeQIAyZrvo-vzqMXcwGz1g_MogyKanIWvL81f63RgX_V9aU0WlbkBs0YC8J36i0vJTAuWVd3OLs33jBTZ1tBb-rM-HJeWTOMS4/w400-h300/DSCN0371.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>As there were no instructions with the kit, I had to figure out what each part was and what it probably should be joined on to. I decided to start with the power truck. There were fewer parts and most seemed to be readily identifiable.</p><p>I had bought a motor bogie from G-Bits which had been specially modified for use under various Walker Railcars. Although it wasn't quite right in terms of wheelbase and wheel size for No. 10, it was close enough to save me the effort of creating a mechanism from scratch.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbYY8tJZBDDHR_XZcqxeXmuhf-tsnNcsQc8ZkbI3t5e_KiUtSPTuiYgQcPstPQLNfgdb_AtVq9KxiPq2mhNu61Ppi8mi4YBs0Z2LSuokwfmS_S8ZiQh4qKhqIdq-PzQbuCOHvK1Gsh-rzYk_tfmceiA3gIb7i4SippYepGFLKeZz_XsKWoDs/s3072/IMG_0196.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbYY8tJZBDDHR_XZcqxeXmuhf-tsnNcsQc8ZkbI3t5e_KiUtSPTuiYgQcPstPQLNfgdb_AtVq9KxiPq2mhNu61Ppi8mi4YBs0Z2LSuokwfmS_S8ZiQh4qKhqIdq-PzQbuCOHvK1Gsh-rzYk_tfmceiA3gIb7i4SippYepGFLKeZz_XsKWoDs/w400-h300/IMG_0196.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The running plate for the power truck was identified and it looked as if the slots for the side frames were provided for either 45mm or 32mm gauges.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgewg8nFQtLjZBCh7RWQUKAPSGjyCJwNTEbUku6CQ4v0403RUl5YWTHG2g8sbg1SE_j1F8jJVWeA6-UK2xewfn2lk1btBoaGtBe18w1fr7FvAlbz32L9DBHefqOSc8tZvZneSowDmG0TuNHlDA-L6lM2lIUg8-na5Ia8nW9cQ7FWWpXxjiFRec/s2694/IMG_0150.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2087" data-original-width="2694" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgewg8nFQtLjZBCh7RWQUKAPSGjyCJwNTEbUku6CQ4v0403RUl5YWTHG2g8sbg1SE_j1F8jJVWeA6-UK2xewfn2lk1btBoaGtBe18w1fr7FvAlbz32L9DBHefqOSc8tZvZneSowDmG0TuNHlDA-L6lM2lIUg8-na5Ia8nW9cQ7FWWpXxjiFRec/w400-h310/IMG_0150.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The soldering turned out to be a lot easier than I had expected. a 75 Watt soldering iron, together with liquid flux painted on the joint and non-cored solder made the job almost idiot-proof (almost!).</p><p>The ends of the chassis were fitted next .......</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheimVawqpAckRYzpWFth2MyDDEQ0maKYdXtjZxCVIvunLegCjuSrjW4SiBwLHeUrzct-Sui_ZuK1Iqfnay7gcLN3f7ejvTbGjuO-ivw7JFUh10MVnDr7P_xH19sFgzc_CBLM6J-3yyvuJzV2fAXyt4lxHFsJbD3V4aoRMrniR7QBMmqZ_jrsE/s3072/IMG_0153.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheimVawqpAckRYzpWFth2MyDDEQ0maKYdXtjZxCVIvunLegCjuSrjW4SiBwLHeUrzct-Sui_ZuK1Iqfnay7gcLN3f7ejvTbGjuO-ivw7JFUh10MVnDr7P_xH19sFgzc_CBLM6J-3yyvuJzV2fAXyt4lxHFsJbD3V4aoRMrniR7QBMmqZ_jrsE/w400-h300/IMG_0153.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>...... before the assembly was test-fitted on the motor block.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswjFzWi4A--HIYp4DU-BVVxjYPrwqKCSt1nCs5fdx_ES94RDkoviyu3a-fG2udRhYwQFeuCnhxaC-qQCpgCitbowqPDjiTwdQzd4FYVdwaiucoe5OO3Xlc1Ta9CIaBxcNe2CRLeRacCqFV2MZhKJCXLGPFcospve-ObwHcUqV4G_IyhA3N28/s2902/IMG_0155.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1783" data-original-width="2902" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswjFzWi4A--HIYp4DU-BVVxjYPrwqKCSt1nCs5fdx_ES94RDkoviyu3a-fG2udRhYwQFeuCnhxaC-qQCpgCitbowqPDjiTwdQzd4FYVdwaiucoe5OO3Xlc1Ta9CIaBxcNe2CRLeRacCqFV2MZhKJCXLGPFcospve-ObwHcUqV4G_IyhA3N28/w400-h246/IMG_0155.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>All seemed well and so the parts for the superstructure were identified and dry-fitted into place. I wanted to find space under the bonnet for three 18650 li-ion cells. Whilst I could readily fit two cells into the engine compartment, there was insufficient space for the third.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wPE0mUbINw-kZvAcIlIRwUvt_A1CKexLy2Uu4vw3CdUoYlgQL_UE9OZVP5bIIgMhpj16kr7cvr_BhR95XDaAB7vvdGAXNwosmWbSGe1QyVhkYuKFkIBvQ7COIcxIYyWG14A4wCDihGZ3M7pPtHppL3nRk2_Xn6Inx7-S58j3yh8dJTa7hRw/s2353/IMG_0156.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="2353" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wPE0mUbINw-kZvAcIlIRwUvt_A1CKexLy2Uu4vw3CdUoYlgQL_UE9OZVP5bIIgMhpj16kr7cvr_BhR95XDaAB7vvdGAXNwosmWbSGe1QyVhkYuKFkIBvQ7COIcxIYyWG14A4wCDihGZ3M7pPtHppL3nRk2_Xn6Inx7-S58j3yh8dJTa7hRw/w400-h305/IMG_0156.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>However, I figured that if I modified the front and side of the cab, I could squeeze the third cell in. Scrutiny of photos of the cab interior of No. 10 showed that there was a similar intrusion into the cab space on the real thing, presumably to provide space for the diesel engine.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRhK-kwQEx9bFihpW0xOIasqSOrXs2rG73Gaxsc3m3PsHCVypflD90q9RbsBrrSNvIOO2Oc3jH9WqidkwSwS4zY3f2zPwAUFEXDpWZcadybdbkxgECMOo6VdwkuxGzq07zgwAg17aEguCTE7Rdryn_JASFAMtIi5hfkmhj3JFVMlcs7tV4N04/s3072/IMG_0158.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRhK-kwQEx9bFihpW0xOIasqSOrXs2rG73Gaxsc3m3PsHCVypflD90q9RbsBrrSNvIOO2Oc3jH9WqidkwSwS4zY3f2zPwAUFEXDpWZcadybdbkxgECMOo6VdwkuxGzq07zgwAg17aEguCTE7Rdryn_JASFAMtIi5hfkmhj3JFVMlcs7tV4N04/w400-h300/IMG_0158.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>The parts for the superstructure were now soldered together.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl7GNBe_Mf5AWmtD8e3kzwAhTtcE-2RxwsmAYGbaxUycH5qAxEUwx7_5_aRn_l1FFgnMjK-HIqJBPzzHn9hxr3T2OqOZk9L8kYdnV7SNEyKk8HJU2wjU_9xh4cT1_wF9mW34qYvIRf9pwSNLtb6CnIQrcnhQmUf9LVw0MHEEEn_ZDZQ7dS8RE/s2396/IMG_0163.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2396" data-original-width="2273" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl7GNBe_Mf5AWmtD8e3kzwAhTtcE-2RxwsmAYGbaxUycH5qAxEUwx7_5_aRn_l1FFgnMjK-HIqJBPzzHn9hxr3T2OqOZk9L8kYdnV7SNEyKk8HJU2wjU_9xh4cT1_wF9mW34qYvIRf9pwSNLtb6CnIQrcnhQmUf9LVw0MHEEEn_ZDZQ7dS8RE/w380-h400/IMG_0163.JPG" width="380" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4aAre19dXuurdzxucVwMndeC6cSSLOXG1IalBtokzd-Uq187kJKE0z_SHzHF5LxyknT6P1mpTNOoST6oUqJ8XKZXWs0gfMdJ7jarm8HrcmXkn6tYwRF2sUHnVbxU_Xob7sDRyrEQEcW5yHycNnNGOeBoywGk9vlvvSIaubWpgINGcgZ-wvRk/s3072/IMG_0165.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4aAre19dXuurdzxucVwMndeC6cSSLOXG1IalBtokzd-Uq187kJKE0z_SHzHF5LxyknT6P1mpTNOoST6oUqJ8XKZXWs0gfMdJ7jarm8HrcmXkn6tYwRF2sUHnVbxU_Xob7sDRyrEQEcW5yHycNnNGOeBoywGk9vlvvSIaubWpgINGcgZ-wvRk/s320/IMG_0165.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>As you can see, my soldering in tight corners is not the prettiest but I worked on the principle that I would prefer there to be too much solder rather than too little. It's not too much of an effort to tidy up the joints with a file and emery afterwards.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_XwvcTxfUqtIk8mhkd4JMAGxhLJWFvoYFmSQYXF57WGSXVPXwHfc_u5UXY13UnYtykCRNYgPDBFpz_l3Pzgt9jgamS3j0_5-6hp2YGeQQR6tJZf0P09SvR3cX8X_txS3BBM905xVn7IESfGY0zG2WgYn-ma6fMdTDcc2cHnF-0VPit1cIN8/s3072/IMG_0177.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_XwvcTxfUqtIk8mhkd4JMAGxhLJWFvoYFmSQYXF57WGSXVPXwHfc_u5UXY13UnYtykCRNYgPDBFpz_l3Pzgt9jgamS3j0_5-6hp2YGeQQR6tJZf0P09SvR3cX8X_txS3BBM905xVn7IESfGY0zG2WgYn-ma6fMdTDcc2cHnF-0VPit1cIN8/w400-h300/IMG_0177.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div>The three li-ion cells now fitted snugly inside the bonnet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrxEu1GkKIFz65Mkeq5RmwFEO15mFqPtXcMVc3J-hOOlJQjr20xZCjyHtoH5nOrTODb7368a7zd7T3lHGTHYKclmbVxkITywNxihoGTzPEVx97084AuZptDQUHVs5lXo7W_EjvidR4tSf1949HUqBKcxuIXcMn6X0pgHlB-3srlakjBiBDyts/s2353/IMG_0166.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2353" data-original-width="1942" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrxEu1GkKIFz65Mkeq5RmwFEO15mFqPtXcMVc3J-hOOlJQjr20xZCjyHtoH5nOrTODb7368a7zd7T3lHGTHYKclmbVxkITywNxihoGTzPEVx97084AuZptDQUHVs5lXo7W_EjvidR4tSf1949HUqBKcxuIXcMn6X0pgHlB-3srlakjBiBDyts/w330-h400/IMG_0166.JPG" width="330" /></a></div><br /><div>As no whitemetal or resin castings had been supplied for the bonnet lid, I needed to make my own. I decided to carve the curved shape from a piece of basswood, ....</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ijekBl_n4IKhCLEZEc6lV6XRW7Q9px0vxAxBYHS0PGElWoxSz0pWO7vmWDc2DzcLv42bgmUxfL5rNT4j7m_eVQOjh3iPSQeqUPHg1dy_7f2mK0OcaWvirqspoDZnPcdzb2Ya4C9XKy1e47keiVlOBIOH1htIdGcRvBOD8me-7u6vLxh12oo/s2574/IMG_0167.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2574" data-original-width="2267" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ijekBl_n4IKhCLEZEc6lV6XRW7Q9px0vxAxBYHS0PGElWoxSz0pWO7vmWDc2DzcLv42bgmUxfL5rNT4j7m_eVQOjh3iPSQeqUPHg1dy_7f2mK0OcaWvirqspoDZnPcdzb2Ya4C9XKy1e47keiVlOBIOH1htIdGcRvBOD8me-7u6vLxh12oo/w353-h400/IMG_0167.JPG" width="353" /></a></div><div><br /></div>.... using one of the riveted brackets as a template for the curve.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtFbxtkyr4eNc5Z9YnsgUZoIKAZkb3ePzSIuH4Vci0ssSRwD3bxOKzzm3LQGvtWwJLSlJ2pFuv-v6UDDR4wsjovaYx8Kt2W7F_h_Psg1b6WIuzNJWAKy1XenUDPe3gOUgQXUDFqRNjRgQQ0gwq4eZah1AHOi0nH2jZtdtUupo1GatqG6xOvrU/s1967/IMG_0170.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1967" data-original-width="1838" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtFbxtkyr4eNc5Z9YnsgUZoIKAZkb3ePzSIuH4Vci0ssSRwD3bxOKzzm3LQGvtWwJLSlJ2pFuv-v6UDDR4wsjovaYx8Kt2W7F_h_Psg1b6WIuzNJWAKy1XenUDPe3gOUgQXUDFqRNjRgQQ0gwq4eZah1AHOi0nH2jZtdtUupo1GatqG6xOvrU/w374-h400/IMG_0170.JPG" width="374" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Battens were glued to the underside of the bonnet lid to align it so it could be removed to gain access to the battery pack.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihXm0PjptldxJJrsHd6aT1hNoG7iR4-q1XIcZlYY7EHwroWuHSaMSLcrGLdwFAyQTx9eGMzbeyS7mAv0JoCfFJyPTChH6LkaFcMrH6TT0peY1SOodVc9VcqTefi2CFGV2fssPZytpUd-GMXJf-BfCsF3VK15oTlQrTuntJTAyFzeGAJxQRBGw/s2629/IMG_0172.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2629" data-original-width="1874" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihXm0PjptldxJJrsHd6aT1hNoG7iR4-q1XIcZlYY7EHwroWuHSaMSLcrGLdwFAyQTx9eGMzbeyS7mAv0JoCfFJyPTChH6LkaFcMrH6TT0peY1SOodVc9VcqTefi2CFGV2fssPZytpUd-GMXJf-BfCsF3VK15oTlQrTuntJTAyFzeGAJxQRBGw/w285-h400/IMG_0172.JPG" width="285" /></a></div><br /><p>The back of the cab and the remaining side were now soldered into place.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCSGMwe3Fnx8gRcW54Exvkyi-ekiwykTaqzCjCTINGd9C2LaotZ7P_rXqJSb-6KqSgrislwpMWVMCzujwbloMIFXDXck5WT4dRI8W6S67n95NxXA1Pe3K3e7JGZrmOsfsuOVMJCXJQm1eSWEEfe6mQyqIqjNjVjBNi7Tl57L5wAD_xBJRkDX4/s2314/IMG_0178.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2057" data-original-width="2314" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCSGMwe3Fnx8gRcW54Exvkyi-ekiwykTaqzCjCTINGd9C2LaotZ7P_rXqJSb-6KqSgrislwpMWVMCzujwbloMIFXDXck5WT4dRI8W6S67n95NxXA1Pe3K3e7JGZrmOsfsuOVMJCXJQm1eSWEEfe6mQyqIqjNjVjBNi7Tl57L5wAD_xBJRkDX4/w400-h355/IMG_0178.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFhdrcXXezp0qQRJQ5rxVpp7B1hYbqYs2gY5fAK4aPQRiB7l6p_ato_9SzLE-CXUFNiKMEUIAqmjuMXQrC4Wnw8EhiwEc2km1ZivBLJk5dF7YSpljYbCs8RfSxvba9UQ7oV-oFLn8Wu6nA5DWWJ7EOXIsp2SdJ1XS_D3HNplu2Qf7qtzIvX4/s2114/IMG_0181.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1769" data-original-width="2114" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFhdrcXXezp0qQRJQ5rxVpp7B1hYbqYs2gY5fAK4aPQRiB7l6p_ato_9SzLE-CXUFNiKMEUIAqmjuMXQrC4Wnw8EhiwEc2km1ZivBLJk5dF7YSpljYbCs8RfSxvba9UQ7oV-oFLn8Wu6nA5DWWJ7EOXIsp2SdJ1XS_D3HNplu2Qf7qtzIvX4/w400-h335/IMG_0181.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>At this stage, I decided to detail the interior of the cab, using a couple of photos of the real thing as a guide. The parts were made from 1.5mm thick plasticard.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM7cN_1WeAwvB-Gf4QiE8s9ZQbQ7yfm9HTjcROHvYWr5Wjok9OvnG-Sy00SMJizCnt87LRpUFdQCYypyFbkTfDDSc-bzu8KFY0fme1xVk03ZKwj25pKtcbA33nyiPiNhBOo0K7yH19Rbi23S2zNNr5LFTPoKWLDNkjQhAa7chsl-e9lPxhYH4/s3072/IMG_0184.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM7cN_1WeAwvB-Gf4QiE8s9ZQbQ7yfm9HTjcROHvYWr5Wjok9OvnG-Sy00SMJizCnt87LRpUFdQCYypyFbkTfDDSc-bzu8KFY0fme1xVk03ZKwj25pKtcbA33nyiPiNhBOo0K7yH19Rbi23S2zNNr5LFTPoKWLDNkjQhAa7chsl-e9lPxhYH4/w400-h300/IMG_0184.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhwwcONpEdRu6d2liuq79lOUY7QhfYXJO_tC8ZkPQNWKb4VuZPPt8SSgdfFraucf7A0NylgaSIG0LJZjtJ_tDDWLt_bbnEIU5pqRUb1Xu6OvnIQhLghbInbTJ7JQ1aJJyTPfR_wDm0x7r7Wr24RO_NwbHCmJ5U90gyxAcvdjO4Zvn2Ip-p8GI/s3072/IMG_0186.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhwwcONpEdRu6d2liuq79lOUY7QhfYXJO_tC8ZkPQNWKb4VuZPPt8SSgdfFraucf7A0NylgaSIG0LJZjtJ_tDDWLt_bbnEIU5pqRUb1Xu6OvnIQhLghbInbTJ7JQ1aJJyTPfR_wDm0x7r7Wr24RO_NwbHCmJ5U90gyxAcvdjO4Zvn2Ip-p8GI/w400-h300/IMG_0186.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>..... with paper clips and mapping pins for the various controls.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-GroD4Xcoct1xSxkCscMkDgyoq9D5rrVkXQcTKIgGHtUtEjJDhZl654SMsK5RwOXmdRj7npwPEtLlc582Nc8zni5KToKU3Rw9K09I6V7wgDjs5CmVit3-CwAq1yU_RzlI0RvyPZlL06smNMIRvsRrQkYgUjJ4NgZnekz_bFguAf-K2iko0o/s2230/IMG_0188.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2212" data-original-width="2230" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-GroD4Xcoct1xSxkCscMkDgyoq9D5rrVkXQcTKIgGHtUtEjJDhZl654SMsK5RwOXmdRj7npwPEtLlc582Nc8zni5KToKU3Rw9K09I6V7wgDjs5CmVit3-CwAq1yU_RzlI0RvyPZlL06smNMIRvsRrQkYgUjJ4NgZnekz_bFguAf-K2iko0o/w400-h396/IMG_0188.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The driver had some drastic surgery performed to put one of his arms in the right position.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkDLiUU3j56nENhPJ7fjoHg4NyuMOu5mXPLBPOyAvQd6GzkKPy8iyOOTfZLXBovO5VWuQ8CRW5IHNW8YpjSxdyj7LLdccK8TRo4ojV764-uRFUcstYsVk2-_hWK9fIe63GFkmYuGt0JFghs7mpAXADY5aVY5prMf5qYs9HgWiH6w0mUvspVE/s3072/IMG_0190.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkDLiUU3j56nENhPJ7fjoHg4NyuMOu5mXPLBPOyAvQd6GzkKPy8iyOOTfZLXBovO5VWuQ8CRW5IHNW8YpjSxdyj7LLdccK8TRo4ojV764-uRFUcstYsVk2-_hWK9fIe63GFkmYuGt0JFghs7mpAXADY5aVY5prMf5qYs9HgWiH6w0mUvspVE/w400-h300/IMG_0190.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXPE99DI0vwsqRoJnw386HgugKwKsW6VXJLzkk2Dv0pc9mFfMAHYWBh6YPoV9bR6maTFxGknASyegMdjfQxqVplXUri4iXmPb5-VV2njj6X4EWRzl22S-L-1O4sQvpFqktVCl5IjPsVaOuig4fc3z71EzorC-sXIWAe-qPkSPGzFBUhUhyyg/s2231/IMG_0191.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2231" data-original-width="1788" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXPE99DI0vwsqRoJnw386HgugKwKsW6VXJLzkk2Dv0pc9mFfMAHYWBh6YPoV9bR6maTFxGknASyegMdjfQxqVplXUri4iXmPb5-VV2njj6X4EWRzl22S-L-1O4sQvpFqktVCl5IjPsVaOuig4fc3z71EzorC-sXIWAe-qPkSPGzFBUhUhyyg/w320-h400/IMG_0191.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixku9iu_OyqguBtz7TBqUzY0kIpxy54CPAWm6cwyWUaeprJt0XHNsMrXi8WvjNy6mpTu7PxSFetFo3VK26Buyixwztye7TU5bXG_76w4h_4JDQp_KC2LS1yXwe16M3b0Q1z1wPURIpHGRZzh-OYUiyRByWIaZh4MkfVc414vYIDQhTPZxsJi4/s3072/IMG_0202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2304" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixku9iu_OyqguBtz7TBqUzY0kIpxy54CPAWm6cwyWUaeprJt0XHNsMrXi8WvjNy6mpTu7PxSFetFo3VK26Buyixwztye7TU5bXG_76w4h_4JDQp_KC2LS1yXwe16M3b0Q1z1wPURIpHGRZzh-OYUiyRByWIaZh4MkfVc414vYIDQhTPZxsJi4/w300-h400/IMG_0202.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>At this stage I decided to install the main wiring loom. The tagged lithium cells (from <i><a href="https://www.ecoluxshopdirect.co.uk/" target="_blank">Ecolux</a></i>) were wired-up to a 3S battery protection board .......</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGRnL36wX11rsO-9C0CTUQmPcp-eUYGcjPI69B2sOJVdDIdYkJm6QQsOpN5Md8sDtMRMcWAaT2LexoTuMoaCLoskeDoSBNZhBjvyf8ZkrWdGsNbJFQ4bn6y42tUMAqlUAl8cbIOwk5ZGgiKuYM1D9r3AC_V2F8W94ZrRJIf6pUDTah9KxwPM/s2396/DSCN0386.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2396" data-original-width="2272" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGRnL36wX11rsO-9C0CTUQmPcp-eUYGcjPI69B2sOJVdDIdYkJm6QQsOpN5Md8sDtMRMcWAaT2LexoTuMoaCLoskeDoSBNZhBjvyf8ZkrWdGsNbJFQ4bn6y42tUMAqlUAl8cbIOwk5ZGgiKuYM1D9r3AC_V2F8W94ZrRJIf6pUDTah9KxwPM/s320/DSCN0386.JPG" width="303" /></a></div><br /><p>.... and a wiring loom for the switch and charge socket was soldered together.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Their positioning was critical but they were too small to be held in place with fingers and I couldn't find a reliable method of clamping them in place. In the end, I used a heat-proof oven glove to hold them whilst they were tacked at intervals with solder. Once the tacking was completed, I was able to follow this up with a more continuous fillet of solder.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6qZPmh9EYp6f_MDjrPMW_o0OIKH0xtAv2ikbyNcPwJo0iC0yRDbMOO-rfLbhjbLE_QGlGjXfzKNoVopE4NNG2g1xjLTV__VKmGBf2ZScqrII8H4FavejNOxZIRtdIpJXn9wWhNDMv0ZrO5sSidnxPQxGASo3BofHN3tJdp5PvX_SxPG_xJhc/s3072/IMG_0211.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6qZPmh9EYp6f_MDjrPMW_o0OIKH0xtAv2ikbyNcPwJo0iC0yRDbMOO-rfLbhjbLE_QGlGjXfzKNoVopE4NNG2g1xjLTV__VKmGBf2ZScqrII8H4FavejNOxZIRtdIpJXn9wWhNDMv0ZrO5sSidnxPQxGASo3BofHN3tJdp5PvX_SxPG_xJhc/w400-h300/IMG_0211.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The cab roof was made from three layers of basswood, ......</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlidbBy-ycPNio4sWZPB0ZVNs22Bj6wHUE_MT-vbk3rDCINQjFGs1qkEtjjYtYEJezls7KhaEQ5ANLfxeGSjX9wHz4_AEFtKmOIs_c2rGIu1g0fEEyhEumsYAmlcSSV76rOyuyZ5GR1uxu12DFu4_JWpmQjQz6zXm4qAAqcairBsQMnTTw3uE/s3264/DSCN0377.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The parts were separate from the fret, cleaned-up and identified by testing-fitting them together. </div><div><br /></div><div>The front end was joined to the floor, ......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5z1-pF7ldFxUnyymXJ2WLEOQ5MyCXfDOdCRamzhvJ_T2sIqykWJ1NBgoqnwXArBF9tZVvn92I1ePyW-GHX6Ita8Az1jyCdKT0cDv_To0AuKRj89MUfkWyY7zZNa-MmyQ0cLOi6rJjjQISKDN8ugEoBUKrs1PPNJ8KDJhijc60d2my7k96PNE/s2663/DSCN0394.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2663" data-original-width="2272" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5z1-pF7ldFxUnyymXJ2WLEOQ5MyCXfDOdCRamzhvJ_T2sIqykWJ1NBgoqnwXArBF9tZVvn92I1ePyW-GHX6Ita8Az1jyCdKT0cDv_To0AuKRj89MUfkWyY7zZNa-MmyQ0cLOi6rJjjQISKDN8ugEoBUKrs1PPNJ8KDJhijc60d2my7k96PNE/w341-h400/DSCN0394.JPG" width="341" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLNZudHFsF2xhk8fdXvYIZ_ZR6gwQQl9oRRgSOUVUqJnIcDrRAOuACoPg20qxwAne48utBF4DFh9AEnWNKpeE-I79XAzIf9ivEj4EUpMPqyqL8yUZO5MdCKJlhhcnYHWyqcAtgnxiVcCal6UWxSRn3DCUsP4YkwePga2d_cEz2U5P6oGMWQ1E/s3264/DSCN0427.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLNZudHFsF2xhk8fdXvYIZ_ZR6gwQQl9oRRgSOUVUqJnIcDrRAOuACoPg20qxwAne48utBF4DFh9AEnWNKpeE-I79XAzIf9ivEj4EUpMPqyqL8yUZO5MdCKJlhhcnYHWyqcAtgnxiVcCal6UWxSRn3DCUsP4YkwePga2d_cEz2U5P6oGMWQ1E/w400-h300/DSCN0427.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>..... before the 28 supports for the seats were soldered into place.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1TBsheFdTTnoQWdXZflGUsW1Fa4tY6fwXXi7d1hxG1O0bT7orMhaKm7pd3KOmsa8zV-5wmfRF0EcDkVYOg89Q_e79yYOvCh3Fn1vTPtiXC3Qw2wLSh7MuhnSKleYCuDuz4h2r0vrJsm6HI0D8ThuR38X_n87ragkhEkeektPhTje0yduDahI/s3264/DSCN0428.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1TBsheFdTTnoQWdXZflGUsW1Fa4tY6fwXXi7d1hxG1O0bT7orMhaKm7pd3KOmsa8zV-5wmfRF0EcDkVYOg89Q_e79yYOvCh3Fn1vTPtiXC3Qw2wLSh7MuhnSKleYCuDuz4h2r0vrJsm6HI0D8ThuR38X_n87ragkhEkeektPhTje0yduDahI/w400-h300/DSCN0428.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>At this stage I was uncertain as to how I would construct the seats themselves as these would have been provided as resin or whitemetal castings.</div><div><br /></div><div>No trailing bogie was provided in the kit and so I consulted photos to determine what sort of size it was supposed to be. I fished around in my bits-boxes and unearthed one which looked about the right size, though it was not of the same design.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghY5X-pjsSm0GtIAhVp0gJQchaUx40D8meLBZX-jshvAQqQsQO3gdS7XmpWgT03SsY8QSLkH4L0-_4Q8kEYHzsBcSoX91pmBLo-onPgwVToNqFcIwPRNZ8mPNSjYUy90jFb8KQePCoHI9NBCQ6jBrkZZwyxipHWaE8b0LdcAmLJQJUbfi9t7E/s3264/DSCN0436.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghY5X-pjsSm0GtIAhVp0gJQchaUx40D8meLBZX-jshvAQqQsQO3gdS7XmpWgT03SsY8QSLkH4L0-_4Q8kEYHzsBcSoX91pmBLo-onPgwVToNqFcIwPRNZ8mPNSjYUy90jFb8KQePCoHI9NBCQ6jBrkZZwyxipHWaE8b0LdcAmLJQJUbfi9t7E/w400-h300/DSCN0436.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The ends of the axle boxes were sawn off ........<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Dk2HEEuwUimTmVzimn3rhpFmlA_bbSis_TGXO86UoBWueznabylkTZWlGPRVV0E1ng7HLYBck4D2ebkUq2eI03VDmMyaD61R9m6FopKIrnXCxji-O4cH_TqHjlicB-QK5hyrHQasOf2qDvHX3DudNzTZVLa0FeSRk-bz8D4lAswBvZ0nInQ/s3264/DSCN0437.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Dk2HEEuwUimTmVzimn3rhpFmlA_bbSis_TGXO86UoBWueznabylkTZWlGPRVV0E1ng7HLYBck4D2ebkUq2eI03VDmMyaD61R9m6FopKIrnXCxji-O4cH_TqHjlicB-QK5hyrHQasOf2qDvHX3DudNzTZVLa0FeSRk-bz8D4lAswBvZ0nInQ/w400-h300/DSCN0437.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ySoipbN2uMBH6Pdo68h_8a54HQD6X09DwBiO20MlIm-xRkQ_nacFtPGpOtzrnupcPtTm9wcPVRVqG2QWFjYN-ARq0E13eZsw1VGwjulxSy_oHnwEJm7_ksb4k0RC-qsA5J_upb670Z51E5armMIu8TBiHz4DAef6XecY13iytpENhppZs10/s3264/DSCN0438.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ySoipbN2uMBH6Pdo68h_8a54HQD6X09DwBiO20MlIm-xRkQ_nacFtPGpOtzrnupcPtTm9wcPVRVqG2QWFjYN-ARq0E13eZsw1VGwjulxSy_oHnwEJm7_ksb4k0RC-qsA5J_upb670Z51E5armMIu8TBiHz4DAef6XecY13iytpENhppZs10/w400-h300/DSCN0438.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>..... and new side frames fashioned from 2mm thick plasticard.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINePQ8yrW6Zh25gIrCizC3Lk0lY6s7P_ORmmTqk6WwEyy5eqrc7TRmYmh4haqMlbWK2SkMTBhwSUrYAFCDkHxr13ApGm_yelVAGJ8CXvt8jCbpBpyCuKSmFCGvujraL0ksG3o2sZeziac21YncKI8rL-yn_5c6RkdakTw_ZbqkjjcjYIjhOM/s3020/DSCN0439.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1904" data-original-width="3020" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINePQ8yrW6Zh25gIrCizC3Lk0lY6s7P_ORmmTqk6WwEyy5eqrc7TRmYmh4haqMlbWK2SkMTBhwSUrYAFCDkHxr13ApGm_yelVAGJ8CXvt8jCbpBpyCuKSmFCGvujraL0ksG3o2sZeziac21YncKI8rL-yn_5c6RkdakTw_ZbqkjjcjYIjhOM/w400-h253/DSCN0439.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The frames were glued to the old frames and the axle-boxes re-applied. A representation of the middle spring section was made from offcuts of plasticard and a raised pivot attached made from a piece of stripwood of the correct thickness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-YqD6JP7_pOc2vqFfxMzq9hLTuo1AR4C01PSyYJrG4nakVAcO4N7BKNShOGSqVyxaGYPfTqmOcLjvooHGc7l5rZOmNDdIIHKW6V8FOl8tiOqXyqzAXyIM9L8TU2ApmtqsGRvWhppiEp_6-qUVKhMo5WZ4plMLrXgvaGDEGPBdVyqqCh6F0Q/s3127/DSCN0444.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1973" data-original-width="3127" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-YqD6JP7_pOc2vqFfxMzq9hLTuo1AR4C01PSyYJrG4nakVAcO4N7BKNShOGSqVyxaGYPfTqmOcLjvooHGc7l5rZOmNDdIIHKW6V8FOl8tiOqXyqzAXyIM9L8TU2ApmtqsGRvWhppiEp_6-qUVKhMo5WZ4plMLrXgvaGDEGPBdVyqqCh6F0Q/s320/DSCN0444.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>The pivot socket was soldered to the base of the trailer ......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I'm not certain I got it right but I assumed there was a recess at the corners to allow preformed resin or whitemetal curved segments to be inserted.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpbMSANVLOODFzhZEzq3VgjG7t-t5wobkHz-L05sDSlwrEnRePuQ7DZ-Vsr_xvR9EquZXBi5OC0FlSY3g-c8vuOdarzuy3XVOM1dsKOxu5yaKK3q6zW4_I8epCBxFQFk864NIy4UKzFAryJDhE_hpEB7ukInQhC1XcLMY6LqvqUJZSDOMvsIU/s2603/DSCN0447.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1758" data-original-width="2603" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpbMSANVLOODFzhZEzq3VgjG7t-t5wobkHz-L05sDSlwrEnRePuQ7DZ-Vsr_xvR9EquZXBi5OC0FlSY3g-c8vuOdarzuy3XVOM1dsKOxu5yaKK3q6zW4_I8epCBxFQFk864NIy4UKzFAryJDhE_hpEB7ukInQhC1XcLMY6LqvqUJZSDOMvsIU/w400-h270/DSCN0447.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>These were formed, through trial, error and improvement, from pieces of basswood. I think it was the third attempt before I got a shape which seemed to fit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVOc18qltSGRxaUB_tHXTOuBQJS4BX1lg8-hySCj1cNssYMrxf6vGeuDddjpke4NlbZFyjYz4WE82dPsh80NGzc2ojhYZJ_3N9YXuj1YPsdE8-awRQT70b3yI9vHiCQAIU59p-6u7slC2uZzqROgkFG4BbP3donHw7DySWKz9MoqwbazFBt58/s3264/DSCN0450.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVOc18qltSGRxaUB_tHXTOuBQJS4BX1lg8-hySCj1cNssYMrxf6vGeuDddjpke4NlbZFyjYz4WE82dPsh80NGzc2ojhYZJ_3N9YXuj1YPsdE8-awRQT70b3yI9vHiCQAIU59p-6u7slC2uZzqROgkFG4BbP3donHw7DySWKz9MoqwbazFBt58/w400-h300/DSCN0450.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWbAag-KhiRqIJ-FaMERVob4zaUIGHEsXln8V33BO0TJQossHtXU-Rr6UkoPcwgTCiFI-QJW2ReTMawiCAFEgfyh1f5E6MDWRtRYGVodSGJXnCazQukeaug2QjrN81Emjk3qHayEcZTBT3OzN_3QGpAY_NuaH4WJZ-_Lwp-LBH9hSvQfwUbl0/s3264/DSCN0451.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWbAag-KhiRqIJ-FaMERVob4zaUIGHEsXln8V33BO0TJQossHtXU-Rr6UkoPcwgTCiFI-QJW2ReTMawiCAFEgfyh1f5E6MDWRtRYGVodSGJXnCazQukeaug2QjrN81Emjk3qHayEcZTBT3OzN_3QGpAY_NuaH4WJZ-_Lwp-LBH9hSvQfwUbl0/w400-h300/DSCN0451.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Even then, a fair amount of filler was needed to hide the gaps.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMqBXDJy4p8XhSNk17oC9aV2sq89Ojv4JPHVnBlC6s0jLZ9xT3VaocpKGU6GZaazQ5cFoMrJosZzLDWwDKpvN9pWcNgsLHcDjXRl0zLNrzOkAB_jMgR3DF4RWp9iod1ME98Wcj4gTcMlKr-yc-wEf61qr93UzHSzb5Qs99c6Z8fe9BwGFhfnI/s3264/DSCN0454.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMqBXDJy4p8XhSNk17oC9aV2sq89Ojv4JPHVnBlC6s0jLZ9xT3VaocpKGU6GZaazQ5cFoMrJosZzLDWwDKpvN9pWcNgsLHcDjXRl0zLNrzOkAB_jMgR3DF4RWp9iod1ME98Wcj4gTcMlKr-yc-wEf61qr93UzHSzb5Qs99c6Z8fe9BwGFhfnI/w400-h300/DSCN0454.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>The roof of the trailer was formed in a similar way to the cab roof, from three layers of basswood.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsHPeMhy0_i3_333wwhfmClBriR7ry0_S-S7s_ar5EeUcjM2ZsIws3tWziXj-31wdd3VWrek0-mhpQcEYOsP1pb8pYQCGEBIfiSiK2ZjvEAdAeAQ1Fx_uFInNSbNSwKkcOjFIUX2ZxPvDQgaJ1ZfzMH5Fi7ErRCWpgeD5DTeN_KcuMa8cJymA/s3072/IMG_0536.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsHPeMhy0_i3_333wwhfmClBriR7ry0_S-S7s_ar5EeUcjM2ZsIws3tWziXj-31wdd3VWrek0-mhpQcEYOsP1pb8pYQCGEBIfiSiK2ZjvEAdAeAQ1Fx_uFInNSbNSwKkcOjFIUX2ZxPvDQgaJ1ZfzMH5Fi7ErRCWpgeD5DTeN_KcuMa8cJymA/w400-h300/IMG_0536.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9qhtSX8Hht1biHwKTNFfRW89cuJaXftAAf6ZG7Tj4jP_vQcp0xOHbee5FheNEkBs3PoFtPTbwH-XtyElTfgqQyf5TqepuHL1oBxSFHBZDXsqqFpnMu6k5GyQfxzXyJhoA4jRLjQ5GGyTQURTfqCPYO3iqGg-nRwtAxvS_VB3arzC_qP5PH44/s3072/IMG_0537.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9qhtSX8Hht1biHwKTNFfRW89cuJaXftAAf6ZG7Tj4jP_vQcp0xOHbee5FheNEkBs3PoFtPTbwH-XtyElTfgqQyf5TqepuHL1oBxSFHBZDXsqqFpnMu6k5GyQfxzXyJhoA4jRLjQ5GGyTQURTfqCPYO3iqGg-nRwtAxvS_VB3arzC_qP5PH44/w400-h300/IMG_0537.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The rear section of the roof was the trickiest as it curved in two planes. Similarly, the lower section of the rear needed a double curved chunk of basswood to be carved. As you can see, filler came to my rescue once more.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZObVDOWirLT-SYonSW1SuMDjgBxy84agGMYH1JCq35issnXv9nQeGlXOhFuHuinynmZL5uFGlZDrZf0AHm5-soaGcKHyZGXuSeYY-EoDvBAHl0x-cZWtd2vGlyDqXUFJIkjSeYSG9ki-GhI56XZjdTWqrLv9aOBqk_2I8rPtmwZQiNqkDAyk/s3072/IMG_0538.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2304" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZObVDOWirLT-SYonSW1SuMDjgBxy84agGMYH1JCq35issnXv9nQeGlXOhFuHuinynmZL5uFGlZDrZf0AHm5-soaGcKHyZGXuSeYY-EoDvBAHl0x-cZWtd2vGlyDqXUFJIkjSeYSG9ki-GhI56XZjdTWqrLv9aOBqk_2I8rPtmwZQiNqkDAyk/w300-h400/IMG_0538.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>The steps were soldered together and fixed to the rear of the trailer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbVc-OVpsNoyvbyxcvsngpuEPK0-9r7rw80L3DPA8TvbxkLM4uzdGfQMkDduNiaJXF7K7E_qlYNkrU2GsoOt5mFSo35gNwzKZ-sRs2wXi0tImmIGoboOF92gVH_B1WiKz9qjl72q6_ng1FgaXbU-1dliPOCsFkl-SDE_X2qakVzF3PtYWqdI/s3072/IMG_0554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Firstly, when comparing the model to photos of the real thing, I noticed that the window surrounds on both the cab and the trailer needed to be thickened. Pieces of 2mm thick plasticard were cut to size and glued into place inside the trailer .....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_N1EYklQpCyoTaieMZiqLvDgq3XTsvEXrc-I3n66yj903XgoPau6VVBIAkmtnPzId6GplsAis10cqI97cZ9X4KwYUlrbq5_fwVJ7qcu30qnhmFhMNvO7gWPEfv68Z-g_oS5Ws_dgpU36gKtmbIkeon_RYPHcYiVcmOV0caosQv2H0zqp0R0/s3264/DSCN0502.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC_N1EYklQpCyoTaieMZiqLvDgq3XTsvEXrc-I3n66yj903XgoPau6VVBIAkmtnPzId6GplsAis10cqI97cZ9X4KwYUlrbq5_fwVJ7qcu30qnhmFhMNvO7gWPEfv68Z-g_oS5Ws_dgpU36gKtmbIkeon_RYPHcYiVcmOV0caosQv2H0zqp0R0/w400-h300/DSCN0502.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8IOuw3_TW8_7DO1jMuGs75AnDsYzmhfY0OmB86TyGTZk-ENgm7iMJKfmY_HKFSmbDzLrER-2ISBSaFa-s49GRw_yxZdVqIIOHhGjbO4zy6gT0u_RkcBdxuTXCHlKkg1A8r6hKkM5hcCYT7yCupMfIKOcby8cEE-W-j652Y7RkBICLzXjkj50/s3264/DSCN0505.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8IOuw3_TW8_7DO1jMuGs75AnDsYzmhfY0OmB86TyGTZk-ENgm7iMJKfmY_HKFSmbDzLrER-2ISBSaFa-s49GRw_yxZdVqIIOHhGjbO4zy6gT0u_RkcBdxuTXCHlKkg1A8r6hKkM5hcCYT7yCupMfIKOcby8cEE-W-j652Y7RkBICLzXjkj50/w400-h300/DSCN0505.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>..... and the cab. The driver was replaced as the head of the original driver kept interfering with the soundcard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjAf8k4rMYGq_Q5W6m2YlPhn-pvnHPHg8TDXg_wz4f5k3PGjsUffc2OVM3TS0K-sS_T08V0ub2K15yLFVHaVR86WaFzWvjgkBqVsilVlmECZqMoHSMY-NPSm5xE63ESBME-JvqVzshw_syBf6UGGFyoVysPXRXEi_LiTIk5scVhcb-Vlkkfkk/s3072/IMG_0221.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjAf8k4rMYGq_Q5W6m2YlPhn-pvnHPHg8TDXg_wz4f5k3PGjsUffc2OVM3TS0K-sS_T08V0ub2K15yLFVHaVR86WaFzWvjgkBqVsilVlmECZqMoHSMY-NPSm5xE63ESBME-JvqVzshw_syBf6UGGFyoVysPXRXEi_LiTIk5scVhcb-Vlkkfkk/w400-h300/IMG_0221.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>The photos revealed that the trim on the trailer also extended around the cab. None seemed to be supplied with the kit and so it was manufactured from strips of 1.5mm and 1mm thick plasticard and glued into place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7XbitddPqSH_VoL2FWoFDORXQIvQDHEoIosrkuNbXEY9I2cLVMIWkr-HSznhl8NkYXENnmv7VusCXfMltdVEACtVq3vWswYfDYy06ZQUdn5IKFQmAql-kfNT9Vq5fyjTez0dBnlEIq_KF23D9rSLboiHMSL3WKzkiA3Z3zlVfA9ZPSeSjGM/s3072/IMG_0614.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7XbitddPqSH_VoL2FWoFDORXQIvQDHEoIosrkuNbXEY9I2cLVMIWkr-HSznhl8NkYXENnmv7VusCXfMltdVEACtVq3vWswYfDYy06ZQUdn5IKFQmAql-kfNT9Vq5fyjTez0dBnlEIq_KF23D9rSLboiHMSL3WKzkiA3Z3zlVfA9ZPSeSjGM/w400-h300/IMG_0614.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrRbJXeMk8ghlWX9T2KimoXYBPGm4L6kwpV6fsHHnQbmJ-fNwO_qH7wUlWilhaIqvEd-VJSkCDuiLCP93G5FAXp5VncGpebJJ1mZ9S2ekyPbeAHxxutmD7iCteBtW2d5lsyiBfz8Tuaz73KaEmhqkjoilBmpV-I4Q51OXoWtTC-JUfRvRqeKY/s3072/IMG_0620.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyY9kRAHuoti1Z5o7XrWAys2lfMCxtgso90dJGayK9GO_Q3KC0taaKJuTI-Esrj0gl2vKs-PIqhDl5XTKAztvdQUIbGeboSGKELylTBuwqWR-luuOQkzkifthysIQyabF7iayu8fFpJ2DXLPqo5-XN7EOQfPj9Ai9N5VwbbbY37JCdq3vqQro/w400-h300/IMG_0808.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>The railcar was then given some extensive testing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DNh1LwL-kZA" width="320" youtube-src-id="DNh1LwL-kZA"></iframe></div><br /><div>After a couple of months, I decided to replace the <i>Dallee </i>Galloping Goose soundcard with something more appropriate - a <i><a href="https://mylocosound.com/mylocosound_010.htm" target="_blank">MyLocoSound </a></i>railcar soundcard - the cavity in the cab roof space was enlarged to accommodate it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MVweWKRykSw" width="320" youtube-src-id="MVweWKRykSw"></iframe></div><br /><div>It may have taken me a while to get around to it, but I am pleased I bit the bullet and had a go at constructing the railcar from a brass etch kit. I learned a lot in the process. For me, the advantages of a brass model are that the parts can be joined almost instantaneously and easily removed or re-positioned. The disadvantages are that I would have to construct a few more kits before I can claim to have mastered the construction process. Also, some parts such as the window frames and steps needed to be thickened with plasticard to ensure they were realistic. Maybe the full kit included the parts needed to achieve this but it seems to me that constructing the model from plasticard would have obviated the need for this additional step.</div><div><br /></div><div>However, I am delighted I now have this model pootling about on my railway. Though it has highlighted an important discrepancy. Neither of my termini have turntables and so I need either to construct them or to provide the railcar with a mate coupled back to back as they did on the Isle of Man so they can run in both directions. I am seriously considering constructing the CVR Walker Railtruck with a non-powered bogie so it can be towed behind the railcar. If the non-powered bogie can be swapped for the motor block on the railcar (as indeed happened on the CVR), then I will be able to run the railtruck on its own occasionally - though the turntable problem will still persist.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lFrHcd9MKlxlIyJlZxg8IgdQ_gX_SqiSjZKOT8_i3A0HFWmbMCe-K8Ng1Q5YGA38npW_g0rsxoh3P9bsz4hATS7g255irrzaM_nY2zN1iPM9tShP8SQdGEKSANp4bF2ENWYPXnBAeLxdiin8mEWRdTpIqqTii4ybs4DdJaYAHij1lg5uz_s/s435/filigree2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="116" data-original-width="435" height="85" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lFrHcd9MKlxlIyJlZxg8IgdQ_gX_SqiSjZKOT8_i3A0HFWmbMCe-K8Ng1Q5YGA38npW_g0rsxoh3P9bsz4hATS7g255irrzaM_nY2zN1iPM9tShP8SQdGEKSANp4bF2ENWYPXnBAeLxdiin8mEWRdTpIqqTii4ybs4DdJaYAHij1lg5uz_s/s320/filigree2.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-84998848055545093302023-02-24T17:34:00.013+00:002023-03-03T08:17:08.504+00:00Locomotive Roster<p>
I've just noticed that the last time I updated the blog post about my<i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/05/locomotive-update.html" target="_blank">
loco roster was in 2015</a></i>. A lot has happened since then and so, it's now time to report on progress.
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 1</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> PECKFORTON</td>
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<td colspan="4"><b> Manufacturer: </b>Peckett 0-4-0T</td>
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Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3" style="text-align: left;"> 2008</td>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3" style="text-align: left;"> Plasticard</td>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> LGB ToyTrain 0-4-0</td>
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<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 3 x 18650 Li-ion cells</td>
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<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Deltang Rx65b receiver</td>
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<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">Phoenix 2k2</td>
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<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
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<i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-did-i-make-peckett-locomotive.html" target="_blank">Constructed</a></i>
from an early Garden Railway Specialists kit. Originally track-powered.
<i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/03/how-i-converted-track-powered-loco-to.html" target="_blank">Converted</a></i>
to battery power in 2015. Programmed its Deltang Rx65b for <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2018/02/how-i-programmed-deltang-rx65b-for-auto.html" target="_blank">auto-station-stop</a></i> in 2018</td>
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<td colspan="4"><b> Video:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HHsmIwTTHBw" width="320" youtube-src-id="HHsmIwTTHBw"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> </b></td>
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<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> BEESTON</td>
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<td colspan="4"><b>Manufacturer: </b>Barclay 2-4-0T</td>
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date acquired:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2010</td>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Plasticard</td>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> LGB 0-4-0 motor block</td>
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<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 3 x 18650 Li-ion cells</td>
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<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Deltang Rx65b receiver</td>
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<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">MyLocoSound soundcard</td>
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<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
<i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2010/01/progress-report-26-overview-of.html" target="_blank">Bought secondhand</a></i>
from Garden Railway Specialists. It is a very early GRS kit based on a
loco which ran on Jersey. Originally track powered, it was
<i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/progress-report-51.html" target="_blank">converted
</a></i>to battery power in 2014
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 3</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> BICKERTON</td>
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<td colspan="4"><b>Manufacturer: </b>Hunslet 0-4-0T</td>
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2008</td>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Plasticard</td>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> LGB ToyTrain 0-4-0</td>
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<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 3 x 18650 Li-ion cells</td>
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<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Deltang Rx65b receiver</td>
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<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">MLS soundcard</td>
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<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
<i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2010/09/how-i-assembled-grs-hunslet-loco-kit.html" target="_blank">Constructed
</a></i>from an early Garden Railway Specialists resin kit. Originally
track-powered.
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/07/progress-report-60.html" target="_blank">Converted
</a></i>to battery power in 2015.
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 4</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> BULKELEY</td>
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<b>Manufacturer: </b>Manning Wardle 0-6-2T (ex Southwold Railway)
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2013</td>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Plasticard</td>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> LGB U Class motor block</td>
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<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
3 x 18650 Li-ion cells (originally 12v li-ion CCTV battery)
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<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
Deltang Rx65b receiver (originally Deltang Rx61b)
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<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">MLS Mk3 soundcard</td>
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<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
Based on Southwold Railway loco No. 4 <i>Wenhaston</i>. My first steam
outline
<a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/how-i-built-manning-wardle-0-6-2.html" target="_blank"><i>scratchbuild</i> </a> and was also one of my first purpose-built battery locos.
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 5</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> TARPORLEY</td>
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<td colspan="4"><b>Manufacturer:</b> Sharp Stewart 2-4-2T</td>
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<b>Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2013</td>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Plasticard</td>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Playmobil 0-4-0 motor block</td>
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<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
3 x 18650 Li-ion cells (Originally li-ion 12v CCTV battery)
</td>
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<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Deltang Rx65b receiver</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">MLS Soundcard</td>
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<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
My second
<i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/how-i-constructed-southwold-railway.html" target="_blank">scratchbuilt
</a></i>Southwold loco and designed to be battery powered. It had to be a
Sharpie. The 2-4-2 was chosen rather than one of the Southwold's 2-4-0s
to provide a little more room for the batteries and RC.
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 6</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> Harthill</td>
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<td colspan="4"><b>Manufacturer: </b>Manning Wardle 0-6-0T</td>
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<b>Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2014</td>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Plasticard</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Piko 0-6-0 motor block</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 3 x 18650 Li-ion cells</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Deltang Rx65b receiver</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> MLS Soundcard</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
Another
<i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2014/09/how-i-constructed-manning-wardle-0-6-0.html" target="_blank">scratchbuild</a> </i>based on one of the Davington Light Railway 0-6-0s. Probably my
favourite loco. The motor block is so reliable and controllable.
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 7</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> TOLLEMACHE</td>
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<td colspan="4"><b>Manufacturer: </b>Fowler 0-4-0DM</td>
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<b>Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2011</td>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Plasticard</td>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> LGB ToyTrain 0-4-0</td>
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<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
3 x 18650 Li-ion cells (Originally, 6 x 1.2v NiMh cells)
</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
Deltang Rx565b receiver + Deltang Rx102 receiver for soundcard
</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/10/installing-technobots-programmable.html" target="_blank">Alan Bond/Technobots programmable soundcard</a></i>
</td>
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<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
My first
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2011/04/how-i-converted-toytrain-diesel-into.html" target="_blank">scratchbuilt </a></i>loco. A cross between a 2' gauge and a standard gauge Fowler loco as I
couldn't find drawings of a 3' gauge loco. The Alan Bond soundcard
requires a servo input but wouldn't respond to the servo output from the
Rx65b and so the Rx102 is used in tandem with the Rx65b to control the
motor.
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 8</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> WYNFORD</td>
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<td colspan="4">
<b>Manufacturer: </b>IP Engineering Freelance "Jessie" 0-4-0DH
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<b>Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2013</td>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">Steel</td>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">USAt 0-4-0 motor block (Replacing 3 previous)</td>
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<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
3 x 18650 Li-ion cells (Originally 6 x NiMh cells)
</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
Deltang Rx65b receiver (originally Rx102 and Brian Jones Mac5 ESC)
</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
<i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/adding-sound-module-to-battery-loco.html" target="_blank">MTroniks Small Diesel soundcard</a></i>
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<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
Bought secondhand as a partially completed kit is was stripped down and
<i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/how-i-constructed-ip-engineering-jessie.html" target="_blank">rebuilt</a></i>, this loco has had four
<a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/how-i-improved-mechanism-for-my-ip.html" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">gearboxes</a><i>; </i>the final being a USAt motor bogie with extended axles for the
fly-cranks.
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 9</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> LOLLY</td>
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<td colspan="4">
<b>Manufacturer: </b>Freelance IP Engineering Lollypop Railcar kit
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<b>Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2013</td>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">Laser cut plywood kit</td>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">IP Engineering</td>
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<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 3 x NiMh cells</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Deltang Rx65b receiver (Originally Rx60a)</td>
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<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">Alan Bond FE101 soundcard</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
My first battery RC loco.
<i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2013/08/how-i-constructed-ip-engineering.html" target="_blank">Constructed
</a></i>to explore the potential of
<i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/08/getting-started-with-deltang.html" target="_blank">Deltang
</a></i>RC equipment (since when I have never looked back!)
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 10</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> TIVERTON</td>
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<td colspan="4"><b>Manufacturer:</b> Beyer Peacock (ish)</td>
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<b>Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 1995/2017</td>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Plasticard</td>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> LGB Stainz 0-4-0 motor block</td>
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<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 3 x 18650 Li-ion cells</td>
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<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Deltang Rx65b receiver</td>
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<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2017/08/triggering-soundcards-with-deltang.html#Dallee" target="_blank">Dallee DC V3 soundcard</a></i>
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<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
My first G Scale loco (part of a Starter set).
<i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/how-i-converted-lgb-stainz-loco-to.html" target="_blank">Converted
</a></i>to battery power (<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/how-i-converted-lgb-stainz-loco-to.html" target="_blank">twice</a></i>) in 2016 and
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/how-i-anglicised-lgb-stainz-loco.html" target="_blank">Anglicised
</a></i>in 2017.
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 11</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> RIDLEY</td>
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<td colspan="4"><b>Manufacturer: </b>Bagnall 0-4-2T</td>
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date acquired:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2016</td>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Plasticard</td>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> LGB ToyTrain 0-4-0</td>
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<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 3 x 18650 Li-ion cells</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Deltang Rx65b receiver</td>
</tr>
<tr></tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">MyLocoSound soundcard </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2016/04/progress-report-64.html" target="_blank">Bought
</a></i>secondhand in 2016. Constructed from an early GRS kit. It was
originally equipped with RCS radio control which was soon
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2016/07/progress-report-65.html" target="_blank">replaced
</a></i>with Deltang equipment to make it compatible with my other locos.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="4"><b> Video:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bv-oNHkKxTg" width="320" youtube-src-id="bv-oNHkKxTg"></iframe></div><br /> </b></td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 12</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> EMMA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="4"><b>Manufacturer: </b>Motor Rail Simplex</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="4">
<b>Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2015</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Whitemetal kit</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> IP Engineering 0-4-0 (32mm and 45mm gauge)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2 x 14500 Li-ion cells in parallel</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Deltang Rx65b receiver</td>
</tr>
<tr></tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
<i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/09/how-i-modified-cheap-greetings-card.html" target="_blank">Modified g</a><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/09/how-i-modified-cheap-greetings-card.html" target="_blank">reetings card recordable sound module</a></i>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
<i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/how-i-constructed-plate-frame-simplex.html" target="_blank">Constructed
</a></i>from an IP Engineering kit with additional plasticard cab. It has
interchangeable 32mm and 45mm motorised chassis.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
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</tr>
</tbody>
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;">
<b>Loco No.</b> 12a & 12b
</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> Samantha & Josephine</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="4"><b>Manufacturer: </b>Ford(ish) Railmotors</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="4">
<b>Photo:
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</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2012</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Resin</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Freelance with MFA Como 918D 30:1 gearbox motor</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 3 x 18650 Li-ion cells</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Deltang Rx65b receiver</td>
</tr>
<tr></tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
<i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/11/creating-mp3-sound-sytem.html" target="_blank">MP3 music player (modified)</a></i>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
<i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/how-i-constructed-railmotor-from-two.html" target="_blank">Constructed
</a></i>from two freelance Andel resin coach kits. The sound system is a
modified MP3 music player with Model A Ford sound files triggered by the
Rx65 output pads.<br />
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
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</tbody>
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<tbody>
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 14</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> BURWARDSLEY</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="4"><b>Manufacturer: </b>Black Hawthorn 0-4-0T</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="4">
<b>Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2017</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
Modified LGB Otto body with plasticard additions
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> LGB ToyTrain 0-4-0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 3 x 18650 Li-ion cells</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Deltang Rx65b receiver</td>
</tr>
<tr></tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">MyLocoSound soundcard</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
Started off as a simple bash of an LGB Otto loco but I wasn't pleased
with the result and so it was further
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2017/09/how-i-bashed-lgb-otto-into-sort-of.html" target="_blank">modified
</a></i>to more closely resemble Kettering Furnaces loco No. 3. One of my
favourite locos.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 15</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> DORIS</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="4">
<b>Manufacturer: </b>Houston Gate Loco Works freelance
</td>
</tr>
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<b>Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2018</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Laser-cut MDF</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> HGLW Deluxe chassis</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">2 x 18650 Li-ion cells</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Deltang Rx65b receiver</td>
</tr>
<tr></tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2019/02/how-i-installed-acme-multi-cylinder.html" target="_blank">Acme multi-cylinder diesel soundcard</a></i>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
Initially
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2018/04/how-i-constructed-hglw-loco-kit-and.html" target="_blank">constructed
</a></i>as an evaluation exercise for HGLW kits I quickly realised it had
potential as a shunter for the timber yard at Peckforton.
</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 16</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> ERNEST</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="4">
<b>Manufacturer: </b> IP Engineering Freelance 0-4-0DH
</td>
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<b>Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2018</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Materials used: </b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Laser-cut plywood kit</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> IP Engineering powered chassis</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">2 x 14500 Li-ion cells in parallel</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Deltang Rx65b receiver</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> None (at present)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2018/07/how-i-constructed-ip-engineering-albert.html" target="_blank">Constructed
</a></i>as an evaluation of IP Engineering kits. It now potters about on the 2'
gauge feeder railway for the copper mine.
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</tr>
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 17</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> MAISIE</td>
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<td colspan="4"><b>Manufacturer: </b>Freelance </td>
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<b>Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2020</td>
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<tr>
<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">Modified Sylvanian Families Vintage Wedding Car</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Cheap 3v worm gearbox from eBay</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2 x 14500 Li-ion cells in parallel</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Deltang Rx60 receiver</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">None (at present)</td>
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<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
This was originally bought secondhand on eBay but I was dissatisfied
with how it had been converted to run on the track. I
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2020/07/how-i-constructed-car-railcar.html" target="_blank">modified
</a></i>it and added additional detailing,
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</tr>
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;">
<b>Loco No.</b> 18a & 18b
</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> DOROTHY & DIANA</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="4">
<b>Manufacturer: </b>Freelance 3D printed models downloaded from
Thingiverse,com
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<b>Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2022</td>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> PLA 3D printer filament</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
1 x IP Engineering budget chassis & 1 x 3D printed chassis
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</tr>
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<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2 x 14500 Li-ion cells</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Deltang Rx65b receiver</td>
</tr>
<tr></tr>
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<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> None (at present)</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/05/how-i-constructed-pair-of-diesel-locos.html" target="_blank">Constructed
</a></i>to evaluate the potential of 3D printed locomotives, Two slight
variants of the loco were constructed and coupled together back to back.
Initially, only one loco was motorised but eventually both are now
powered.
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<td colspan="4"><b> Video:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GSzKT5BYruc" width="320" youtube-src-id="GSzKT5BYruc"></iframe></div><br /> </b></td>
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 19</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> LIONEL</td>
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<td colspan="4"><b>Manufacturer: </b>Walker Brothers diesel railcar</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="4">
<b>Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2020</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Etched brass kit</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Modified Aristocraft 0-4-0 motor bogie</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 3 x 18650 Li-ion cells</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Deltang Rx65b receiver</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">MyLocoSound Railcar soundcard</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
Constructed from a bare-bones etched brass kit produced by John
Campbell. The missing whitemetal and resin components were replaced with
my own hand-crafted wooden and plasticard versions.
</td>
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 20</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> ROBERT</td>
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<td colspan="4"><b>Manufacturer: </b>Freelance 0-4-0DH</td>
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<b>Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2019</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Modified LGB ToyTrain diesel loco</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> LGB ToyTrain 0-4-0</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 3 x 14500 Li-ion cells</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Arduino Bluetooth control</td>
</tr>
<tr></tr>
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<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2019/07/bluetooth-phone-app-loco-control-part-4.html" target="_blank">Arduino controlled MP3 player</a></i>
</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
The loco was initially used unmodified as a platform for testing various
configurations of
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2019/07/controlling-loco-with-bluetooth-phone.html" target="_blank">Arduino Bluetooth control</a></i>. It was then modified to vaguely resemble something which might have
run on a UK railway. To my mind it looks like some sort of loco which
might have been seen in the World War I trenches.
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 21</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> BROXTON</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="4"><b>Manufacturer: </b>Nasmyth & Wilson 0-4-4T</td>
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<b>Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2021</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> PLA 3D printer filament</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
Bachmann Lyn 0-4-0 motor block / Redesigned and rebuilt
</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 3 x 18650 Li-ion cells</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Deltang Rx65c receiver</td>
</tr>
<tr></tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">MyLocoSound Universal soundcard</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
This started life as a
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2021/01/how-i-converted-bachmann-loco-to.html" target="_blank">Bachmann Lyn battery conversion</a></i>. However, I wasn't happy with its appearance or its performance and so
looked for a suitable loco with outside frames which could use its motor
block. The result is an amalgamation of two Schull and Skibbereen locos
which became my first 3D printed
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2021/02/how-i-converted-bachmann-lyn-into.html" target="_blank">scratchbuild</a></i>. The motor block was also completely redesigned and rebuilt to improve
its performance.
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 22</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> LINDA</td>
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<td colspan="4"><b>Manufacturer: </b>HGLW freelance 0-4-0DM</td>
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<b>Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date acquired:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2015</td>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Laser cut MDF</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> HGLW 0-4-0</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 1 x 18650 Li-ion cell</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Deltang Rx65b receiver</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> None at present</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
Bought secondhand and
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/03/how-i-converted-battery-diesel-to-radio.html" target="_blank">converted</a></i>
to radio control. Its Deltang receiver was
<i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/03/how-i-programmed-deltang-receiver-with.html" target="_blank">reprogrammed</a></i>
for auto shuttle triggered by reed switches to trundle backwards and
forwards on the 32mm gauge Copper Mine feeder line.
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 23</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> BUNBURY</td>
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<td colspan="4"><b>Manufacturer: </b>Kerr Stuart 0-4-2T</td>
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<b>Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2021</td>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> PLA 3D printer filament</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Bachmann Lyn 0-4-0 motor block</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 3 x 18650 Li-ion cells</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Deltang Rx65c receiver</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">MyLocoSound Universal soundcard</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
My second 3D printed
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2021/10/how-i-constructed-kerr-stuart-0-4-2t.html" target="_blank">scratchbuilt</a></i>
loco. Based on one of the locos which ran on the Metropolitan Water
Board Railway near Kew. The motor block was donated by a fellow
modellers who had heard about my problems with my Bachmann Lyn
conversion.
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 24</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> CHOLMONDELEY</td>
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<td colspan="4">
<b>Manufacturer:</b> Beyer Peacock 0-4-2T (Ex Glyn Valley Tramway)
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<b>Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2022</td>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> PLA 3D printer filament</td>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
Scratchbuilt with MFA Como 918D series gearmotor
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<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 3 x 18650 Li-ion cells</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Micron MR603a receiver</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Sound:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> MyLocoSound soundcard</td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Notes:</b></td>
<td colspan="3">
Adapted from a 7mm scale model this was
<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/07/how-i-constructed-glyn-valley-tramway.html" target="_blank">scratchbuilt
</a></i>using drawings made in TinkerCAD. After initially using a Bachmann
motor bogie and finding it was underpowered, I have now constructed my
own 3D printed motor block from scratch
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<td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 25</td>
<td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> TATTENHALL</td>
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<td colspan="4"><b>Manufacturer:</b> Hunslet 0-4-0T</td>
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<b>Photo:
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<td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date constructed:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 2023</td>
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<td><b>Materials used:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Carboard kit with 3D printed enhancements</td>
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<td><b>Chassis:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> LGB ToyTrain 0-4-0 motor block (modified)</td>
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<td><b>Power:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> 3 x 18650 Li-ion cells</td>
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<td><b>Control:</b></td>
<td colspan="3"> Micron MR603a receiver</td>
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<td colspan="3"> MyLocoSound soundcard</td>
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<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2023/01/how-i-constructed-hunslet-loco-from.html" target="_blank">Constructed
</a></i>from a <i>Rail-Road</i> (formerly <i>LocoLines</i>) card kit it was
then enhanced using 3D printed parts drawn with <i>TinkerCAD</i>.
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<p><br /></p><table border="2" style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" style="width: 10%;"><b>Loco No.</b> 30</td><td colspan="2"><b>Name:</b> CHALONER</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4"><b>Manufacturer:</b> De Winton vertical boilered 0-4-0</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4"><b>Photo: <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_xSP-pFPmbjSNCY4hjXtixHi9f2b8Fh9c-Of92GuXdgHaJjA14dtqw0lGRIikqq54E8S3YSgqPErtHuHGXB-sZ8aCQP5-nYJFZNBZfTPBM8nqkJMSP6iiXzgUxLBErFNYn2azUFyYHc81TQPcFgc3oIh63IVUWN8yvQoT6r0RkjwSGKxUq2Q/s1600/IMG_2753.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1126" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_xSP-pFPmbjSNCY4hjXtixHi9f2b8Fh9c-Of92GuXdgHaJjA14dtqw0lGRIikqq54E8S3YSgqPErtHuHGXB-sZ8aCQP5-nYJFZNBZfTPBM8nqkJMSP6iiXzgUxLBErFNYn2azUFyYHc81TQPcFgc3oIh63IVUWN8yvQoT6r0RkjwSGKxUq2Q/s320/IMG_2753.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></b></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25%;"><b>Date acquired:</b></td><td colspan="3"> 2017</td></tr><tr><td><b>Materials used:</b></td><td colspan="3"> Metals</td></tr><tr><td><b>Chassis:</b></td><td colspan="3"> Regner geared loco with two oscillating cylinders</td></tr><tr><td><b>Power:</b></td><td colspan="3"> Live steam - gas powered</td></tr><tr><td><b>Control:</b></td><td colspan="3"> Manual</td></tr><tr></tr><tr><td><b>Sound:</b></td><td colspan="3"> Live steam sounds</td></tr><tr><td><b>Notes:</b></td><td colspan="3"> My one concession to live steam. Chosen because it is a geared loco and is hence easily controlled. One day I will equip it with radio control. It rarely makes an appearance as I prefer the predictability of my battery powered locos.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="4"><b>Video:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/q2PdyJ-Ohjs" width="320" youtube-src-id="q2PdyJ-Ohjs"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></b></td></tr></tbody></table><p>
When I was planning my railway, I predicted that I would only need three
locos. That was nearly twenty years ago. I keep telling myself that I don't
need any more - until I see another attractive looking locomotive which I feel
wouldn't look out of place on the PLR!
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<p>So, who knows what will appear next? I certainly don't!</p>
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GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-43105213339606487012023-01-30T18:35:00.007+00:002023-06-24T18:17:15.861+00:00Progress Report 96<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNLvveuxLea3g4OoYhTxVdPM2ErxgOy5NN82hW1PtUtq5s2gNaWLbPUuq2BzZiCsAL3fNDFGd_0oHtC7bRnZmuaOQqZF1hm0iLXi_WKTFVEhczlmoD_AMz1q5AevQDCVG38kvmRxRGECR28W0B7vphQmnZki8mhUZynYsdGrV43RpKWPieH48/s2142/IMG_3157.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="2142" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNLvveuxLea3g4OoYhTxVdPM2ErxgOy5NN82hW1PtUtq5s2gNaWLbPUuq2BzZiCsAL3fNDFGd_0oHtC7bRnZmuaOQqZF1hm0iLXi_WKTFVEhczlmoD_AMz1q5AevQDCVG38kvmRxRGECR28W0B7vphQmnZki8mhUZynYsdGrV43RpKWPieH48/w200-h146/IMG_3157.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>I can't believe it is four months since my last update on progress. At this time of year, not a lot happens outside. Rather than full running-sessions, there are occasional part running-sessions and test runs. I have continued shooting the next instalments of the year long video and carried out some repairs and finishing - off jobs in the workshop. I have added a new loco to the roster, but that is currently being rebuilt to improve its appearance and running. A new bit of electronic kit has been added to the workshop and some sound effect modules added to the outside.<p></p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Infrastructure</span></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Sound modules</span></i></h3><p>As indicated above, this time of year is not the best for carrying out outdoor work, but I have made use of some low cost MP3 players to add ambient sound effects to the railway.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiLtYlIOzrTqZVkTfRetZnyhQ3LAO_Z78zRECRh9swl3Uq2cdCmnxSgzSIv2UuzYq4EIkN-I_woLFK6qv9GsiZTV9qZzmPSAgYUAB7qwX11gwtYrl9AWMT5NdPb8F_CTLiEZImpiyFr6ydClDYqpifJ4w_3P2NrojdKWn3xdVravZKzMXiTig/s2048/IMG_0884.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1450" data-original-width="2048" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiLtYlIOzrTqZVkTfRetZnyhQ3LAO_Z78zRECRh9swl3Uq2cdCmnxSgzSIv2UuzYq4EIkN-I_woLFK6qv9GsiZTV9qZzmPSAgYUAB7qwX11gwtYrl9AWMT5NdPb8F_CTLiEZImpiyFr6ydClDYqpifJ4w_3P2NrojdKWn3xdVravZKzMXiTig/w400-h284/IMG_0884.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>At present, the sawmill has some relevant steam powered sawmill sound effects and the cattle trucks can be equipped with appropriate sounds of cows.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OGV1m1AwP4g" width="320" youtube-src-id="OGV1m1AwP4g"></iframe></div><p>As the players have plenty of spare capacity on their SD cards for other sounds, which can be made to loop indefinitely, I will probably add more effects and place them at other strategic points around the railway.</p><p>For more information see: <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/10/how-i-created-lineside-sound-effects.html" target="_blank">How I added sound effects to my railway</a></i></p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">1930s figures</span></i></h3><p>Most of the 3D scanned and printed figures in 1930s costume have now been painted. The fellow members of the amateur drama society who volunteered have been given a model of themselves mounted on a plaque.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQiVw0QrXBjeB7V1K5SUtyymDc5v4PHYo5xweD56lO8NUgUN1fsy86HAPcMChJarwdzhpwdv-MezH1GaXWhBXKayNY4B6bNFJSylBcc2XTFMw5lX0rXl5RMWzyQz42tfDCMyL_XqEr74DAcKzHFk42yVpoH6oOzPaTyFp7Luku9y1JgLUyh60/s2400/IMG_3161.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1674" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQiVw0QrXBjeB7V1K5SUtyymDc5v4PHYo5xweD56lO8NUgUN1fsy86HAPcMChJarwdzhpwdv-MezH1GaXWhBXKayNY4B6bNFJSylBcc2XTFMw5lX0rXl5RMWzyQz42tfDCMyL_XqEr74DAcKzHFk42yVpoH6oOzPaTyFp7Luku9y1JgLUyh60/w279-h400/IMG_3161.JPG" width="279" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Their twins have been added to my stock of figures for deployment when running sessions resume in the Spring.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjylavL4pFriSeT23u2C2dBrsKIXykZLyoTRzBW-5M164n34y6J8Ar1zfER0GwZQXCiGa4TuYOIQnsKasiTDyjGh6obsgBNkgqOrfeTziXdK5iFBYAhIqhmNHaQFvreuq-ny-KS2z1rwlzKjD5VVid7fDijkE-ppCC66_EvfPSlYnFoaURTkSA/s2529/IMG_3165.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2529" data-original-width="1430" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjylavL4pFriSeT23u2C2dBrsKIXykZLyoTRzBW-5M164n34y6J8Ar1zfER0GwZQXCiGa4TuYOIQnsKasiTDyjGh6obsgBNkgqOrfeTziXdK5iFBYAhIqhmNHaQFvreuq-ny-KS2z1rwlzKjD5VVid7fDijkE-ppCC66_EvfPSlYnFoaURTkSA/w226-h400/IMG_3165.JPG" width="226" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><br /></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Rolling Stock</span></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Cardboard Hunslet</span> </i></h3><p>The major development with rolling stock is the addition of another loco - a Quarry Hunslet(ish) loco constructed from a <i>Rail-Road</i> cardboard kit. Having read an account of a loco constructed from card in the February 2023 edition of <i>Garden Rail</i>, I decided to give it a try by evaluating to potential of a <i>Rail-Road</i> (formerly <i>Loco Lines</i>) kit.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Dv5rAVPqUTO4Y1uAhr8M2XH4weH4YrNH_toA8ucsVR-Lf_dRkd-4cvmtm3ixFVdP0eC6yWioeHJTEEmcw6ES2nqVDEUSRd0zTLPCaFFd4Th7QxTvcb8R4GjWcvslIRRecUDk-WLCBV5DJ62M8rZ750A7nF46WNxFysBYjLvpHONRoHAkw2U/s2321/IMG_3088.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1637" data-original-width="2321" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Dv5rAVPqUTO4Y1uAhr8M2XH4weH4YrNH_toA8ucsVR-Lf_dRkd-4cvmtm3ixFVdP0eC6yWioeHJTEEmcw6ES2nqVDEUSRd0zTLPCaFFd4Th7QxTvcb8R4GjWcvslIRRecUDk-WLCBV5DJ62M8rZ750A7nF46WNxFysBYjLvpHONRoHAkw2U/w400-h283/IMG_3088.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I am in two minds about the card's efficacy as a construction medium. The advantages seem to be the eas with which the material can be cut and joined and also the affordance of having the livery and lining pre-printed. The disadvantages (for me) are the durability of the finished loco and, paradoxically, the added complication of protecting the finish of the loco during the construction process - all to easy to mar the surface with a gluey finger. The kit doesn't include detailing enhancements but these can be bought elsewhere (eg <i><a href="https://www.grsuk.com/shop/32-45mm-Narrow-Gauge-Part-D151000" target="_blank">Garden Railway Specialists</a></i>).</p><p> The chassis which comes with the kit, is just that. It is very rudimentary and underpowered. However, to be fair, it claims only to be a <i>basic chassis </i>and its price reflects this.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/axqraZ581l0" width="320" youtube-src-id="axqraZ581l0"></iframe></div><br /><p>For more information see, <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2023/01/how-i-constructed-hunslet-loco-from.html" target="_blank">How I constructed a Hunslet loco from a Rail-Road kit</a></i></p><p>I am in the process of enhancing the appearance of the loco and giving it a more powerful chassis. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidhC9oo6-ffrxwFwrvI_S-mXz4xXiQqAs2At7nFPHziys_ENf70aQnf1bi205_8xwSW0iDGrDME8MEsqcocWOoFcMxX3Ohvy-Xd1xSgFbuiVZA1hWIstFM9pX6_YDQ9tVLmMBGj3FhGDktCbtRrobZNIJ3uK1qHoAu02hipM_i68XNwiP9LZY/s2093/IMG_3159.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1625" data-original-width="2093" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidhC9oo6-ffrxwFwrvI_S-mXz4xXiQqAs2At7nFPHziys_ENf70aQnf1bi205_8xwSW0iDGrDME8MEsqcocWOoFcMxX3Ohvy-Xd1xSgFbuiVZA1hWIstFM9pX6_YDQ9tVLmMBGj3FhGDktCbtRrobZNIJ3uK1qHoAu02hipM_i68XNwiP9LZY/w400-h310/IMG_3159.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Refurbishing locos</span></i></h3><p>A couple of locos have been refurbished. Loco #6, Manning Wardle 0-6-0T <i>Harthill</i>, and Loco #7, Fowler 0-4-0DM, <i>Tollemache</i> have had a few minor repairs to their bodywork and various blemishes touched-up. The Fowler has also had its number plates re-attached to the sides of the cab, using clear silicon sealant as I am discovering that Superglue isn't that super and doesn't really glue brass to paintwork securely.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie8mujoQV4QMX_vITQEJyntrZXY_Ok0gE8qeaYIZ0GQ-xnvaKBo5ISf45iICVeHu7MEu6F2e4zFdrx8qwOe7XMDehb1waPTRc6epbudwZ1pEsx3CoLbBrF26UusljkDCf7vFGwdW4dp7cM5AoDO4uikdkHsXFZZ1aKlBisj4PpAd27FVj4-v4/s2226/IMG_3155.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1587" data-original-width="2226" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie8mujoQV4QMX_vITQEJyntrZXY_Ok0gE8qeaYIZ0GQ-xnvaKBo5ISf45iICVeHu7MEu6F2e4zFdrx8qwOe7XMDehb1waPTRc6epbudwZ1pEsx3CoLbBrF26UusljkDCf7vFGwdW4dp7cM5AoDO4uikdkHsXFZZ1aKlBisj4PpAd27FVj4-v4/w400-h285/IMG_3155.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Their bodies have both been given a couple of coats of clear lacquer to add some extra protection and to unify their liveries.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJDP6qMhAs7rbgZO89ZynKVjw3mx0_VMnK2qjVWkCB_Z9dEa5Mxx8_V8-Qh5aiZOieSGfYVS9hausjA8OFwYWBGFTDRyrU2XyXdCrV55AUhUau66SOQvGTtkbkoIgkWUr698DX_CdYQd29JJPtHcP9Oaby4fMDlDwEtIRtuvF8mdRReedVw7E/s2417/IMG_3153.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1465" data-original-width="2417" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJDP6qMhAs7rbgZO89ZynKVjw3mx0_VMnK2qjVWkCB_Z9dEa5Mxx8_V8-Qh5aiZOieSGfYVS9hausjA8OFwYWBGFTDRyrU2XyXdCrV55AUhUau66SOQvGTtkbkoIgkWUr698DX_CdYQd29JJPtHcP9Oaby4fMDlDwEtIRtuvF8mdRReedVw7E/w400-h243/IMG_3153.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i>Battery loco guides</i></span></h3><p style="text-align: left;">I have written three generalised guides to the construction of battery locos:</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/12/how-to-build-battery-locos-for-your.html" target="_blank">Building battery locos from kits</a></i></li><li><i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/12/how-to-build-battery-powered-locos-for.html" target="_blank">Modifying track powered locos</a></i></li><li><i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/12/how-to-build-battery-locos-for-your_28.html" target="_blank">Semi-scratchbuilt locos</a></i></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZMkjfNf-0kMkZyPRdgBireUI2cDLCLU3cBGtqiYC47lj0cWcQ7lm1WyqGU63ZnO11Fol2mq0GrKuqAQp90kjINvmN9j0AecEXtbekad4OyV1QINrDoq7PYFzcWH5vn2TfeeUsYbfEHdnMabGISgn5B_qteu63zjZy0c0bni4XwKxaXYBwErw/s1600/IMG_5984.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZMkjfNf-0kMkZyPRdgBireUI2cDLCLU3cBGtqiYC47lj0cWcQ7lm1WyqGU63ZnO11Fol2mq0GrKuqAQp90kjINvmN9j0AecEXtbekad4OyV1QINrDoq7PYFzcWH5vn2TfeeUsYbfEHdnMabGISgn5B_qteu63zjZy0c0bni4XwKxaXYBwErw/w400-h266/IMG_5984.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Two more guides are in the process of being written:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><i>Scratchbuilt locos</i></li><li><i>3D printed locos</i></li></ul><div>These guides are designed to complement the information I have already published on batteries and radio control.</div></div><div><br /></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Other</span></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Card cutter</span></i></h3><p>The article about the card loco in <i>Garden Rail</i> mentioned the use of a computer controlled card cutter which seemed like a useful bit of kit. In addition to cutting card, it can also cut thin plasticard and self adhesive vinyl with a precision of 0.1mm.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoNQubNXpw6rljk6rfet77DWtO7ja_F6Gra5TOtL_bK4jickdm9OQpFbVOaSrehkKza0t30A9HkP4H-54VrV8ZlFCJQz4apjUj2ozl7whKaYHZlYrbcUNpcaTKkxKHFQjb6jrS1ukAQ0l-6da3WB2lV8fKkDqErlRhiRL9TI1AZhj4X_bzJGw/s2862/IMG_3095.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1445" data-original-width="2862" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoNQubNXpw6rljk6rfet77DWtO7ja_F6Gra5TOtL_bK4jickdm9OQpFbVOaSrehkKza0t30A9HkP4H-54VrV8ZlFCJQz4apjUj2ozl7whKaYHZlYrbcUNpcaTKkxKHFQjb6jrS1ukAQ0l-6da3WB2lV8fKkDqErlRhiRL9TI1AZhj4X_bzJGw/w400-h203/IMG_3095.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Looking online, these cutters appeared to range in price from £200 GBP to over £650 GBP, somewhat more than my slender budget will allow.</p><p>A quick search of <i>eBay </i>revealed a few secondhand cutters for starting prices from £150 to £350. I did consider adding one of these cheaper cutters to my Christmas and Birthday list but I then spotted a cutter with a starting price of £19.99 GBP. It was without a power supply and untested but I felt it was worth a punt.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0VEw7vVVxtu-wH_h5TzGHQqsGlyZrJzQnhYF7FI4hpFOB7ODFtGeyK3_VnAsZGNO0f-bZrlO6_HrrWSTwntoFq3C3Xiw6Io65_B56Z1RTUyqV-vQaalw7vf7crJCghb8crB9dV9iDz1VxVCqh5Dca6X7n87kOaEWpzrEwsG_mr6LePQBhAa4/s1429/eBay%20advert.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="767" data-original-width="1429" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0VEw7vVVxtu-wH_h5TzGHQqsGlyZrJzQnhYF7FI4hpFOB7ODFtGeyK3_VnAsZGNO0f-bZrlO6_HrrWSTwntoFq3C3Xiw6Io65_B56Z1RTUyqV-vQaalw7vf7crJCghb8crB9dV9iDz1VxVCqh5Dca6X7n87kOaEWpzrEwsG_mr6LePQBhAa4/w400-h215/eBay%20advert.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>I won it for £19.99 GBP. A suitable power supply was acquired for the modest sum of £14 GBP, and a new blade and cutting mat for £10 GBP each. The software was downloaded and I used some of my stock of self adhesive white vinyl to create some letters for my goods stock.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtljhR23r2lMeDVPV7u6GeEeT8GeS2o1pv347rALJaO0AC3Brg33toEbarKPoKOhfvt-bX4GPYSY3R2zxRaIPpjtzh-iA6DuEdINnSAa1Buly7VwOU8Ur7fHp8zJ8P8T1XlwpTF2MUJOY8hwNbY3YMaSlW3Fc24Aw6aK5_3WCJqyLK1qdB9kI/s2496/IMG_3126.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="2496" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtljhR23r2lMeDVPV7u6GeEeT8GeS2o1pv347rALJaO0AC3Brg33toEbarKPoKOhfvt-bX4GPYSY3R2zxRaIPpjtzh-iA6DuEdINnSAa1Buly7VwOU8Ur7fHp8zJ8P8T1XlwpTF2MUJOY8hwNbY3YMaSlW3Fc24Aw6aK5_3WCJqyLK1qdB9kI/w400-h256/IMG_3126.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>I was delighted to find my tentative venture has paid off. Vinyl lettering and masking is the first job on the agenda. I might then explore its capabilities for cutting card and plasticard.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Videos</span></i></h3><p><b><i><span style="color: #783f04;">The History of the PLR Part 6</span></i></b></p><p>The latest instalment of the ongoing history of the PLR has now been completed and posted on <i>YouTube</i>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EA_T5R6X910" width="320" youtube-src-id="EA_T5R6X910"></iframe></div><br /><p>I am finding these videos which have now become an annual event, are handy for me in remembering what I've done in the past year. They also act as an incentive for me to get jobs done.</p><p><br /></p><p><i><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Year Long Video</span></b></i></p><p>I have now completed the November, December and January segments of my Year Long video. Having broken the journey from one terminus to the other into twelve sections, I have drawn up a fairly detailed shooting schedule to ensure that there aren't any continuity errors as the train progresses Down and back Up the line. I'm also trying hard to choose the days for filming which provide contrasting weather conditions.</p><p>I'm pleased to say that January's session coincided with a cold, snowy spell of weather.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3mcXZ2tMqwsNEh19LCC-hgqqxkAV81CPc_6zScRHgIrdCmMNnnT-VKNCS8co0rJWZPZguzx3i3IbqohSrFzogO8zcECtW6ABbj1sALegoGkPBg_4iwtHNdpZWukt2pGPZsMjs81xHk6R9DDMajugX3sjR-FUSdyz0koA8YgcrfOYeXsd098/s3072/IMG_3121.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3mcXZ2tMqwsNEh19LCC-hgqqxkAV81CPc_6zScRHgIrdCmMNnnT-VKNCS8co0rJWZPZguzx3i3IbqohSrFzogO8zcECtW6ABbj1sALegoGkPBg_4iwtHNdpZWukt2pGPZsMjs81xHk6R9DDMajugX3sjR-FUSdyz0koA8YgcrfOYeXsd098/w225-h400/IMG_3121.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><br /><p>As January marks the start of each journey, the shoots took place at each of the two termini - Beeston Market:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8-lGpBr-wPxR-PJ2LFyQuszGeejXPA7KJp2epglM4aBJqdfuF289zWNQG89zl8vmYfuhwgBI9doeeOlG1EByxKVhUfKhyovM_rb_Kho9B11Y55AeuBmbU9xXY3Ft99i1C4nA_2frtqtKn0sxy-B38rtQA-R8S6TAImEiFFMmGX9gEVfJ2bk/s1920/vlcsnap-2023-01-19-15h40m57s721.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8-lGpBr-wPxR-PJ2LFyQuszGeejXPA7KJp2epglM4aBJqdfuF289zWNQG89zl8vmYfuhwgBI9doeeOlG1EByxKVhUfKhyovM_rb_Kho9B11Y55AeuBmbU9xXY3Ft99i1C4nA_2frtqtKn0sxy-B38rtQA-R8S6TAImEiFFMmGX9gEVfJ2bk/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2023-01-19-15h40m57s721.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>...... and Bickerton:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_lWrbBGc14w1WsSZ0p8RhX-TAz2aJ6RGk5FeIqWx0K0WNAkytPetAeLxAWnOMAew9mnkhry39apYj2UwQp_rIbYYE_aVIOBWL5BR_rPGmZFLZEuDxdddIlVrf-pbaDN4TlzNmKMlG99yry5jYH9VmA13QZmpq836r8FXqRcqbI7p46jC_9E/s1920/vlcsnap-2023-01-19-15h42m28s068.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_lWrbBGc14w1WsSZ0p8RhX-TAz2aJ6RGk5FeIqWx0K0WNAkytPetAeLxAWnOMAew9mnkhry39apYj2UwQp_rIbYYE_aVIOBWL5BR_rPGmZFLZEuDxdddIlVrf-pbaDN4TlzNmKMlG99yry5jYH9VmA13QZmpq836r8FXqRcqbI7p46jC_9E/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2023-01-19-15h42m28s068.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Now looking forward to seeing what the weather brings in February and March. I've planted some crocus and miniature daffodil bulbs alongside the track earmarked for these two sessions - I just hope they will be in bloom at the middle of each month.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXbkMlCBVxZovRoNjhqaMWya6SFXKgaTugEJSEj6vUhMmDSGYVnixofovfQ_I7Xv-x7UB22_goECQ9_hxCXKBnSDftZL_rcLZ-aUmh4CAHcRMrbwS3ZqCIIBVNwL_Tj4V9t_0oLE42WJinnyWoI1MSVf4Dh4i8rpXSAaQG10jhb-kZEqpWVo/s321/filligree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="157" data-original-width="321" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXbkMlCBVxZovRoNjhqaMWya6SFXKgaTugEJSEj6vUhMmDSGYVnixofovfQ_I7Xv-x7UB22_goECQ9_hxCXKBnSDftZL_rcLZ-aUmh4CAHcRMrbwS3ZqCIIBVNwL_Tj4V9t_0oLE42WJinnyWoI1MSVf4Dh4i8rpXSAaQG10jhb-kZEqpWVo/w320-h157/filligree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/10/progress-report-95.html"><< Previous Progress Report </a></b> - <b><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2023/06/progress-report-97.html">Next Progress Report >></a></b></div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-16625661599506360642023-01-13T14:17:00.004+00:002023-01-13T21:51:51.986+00:00How I constructed a Hunslet loco from a Rail-Road cardboard kit <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwhGNlfVV5SR2ULYnzJiK5a3VSHZRAkpwfdXGkHsoHyGwYTTYPHEpGstJ-FPY6X_gWJ-LszQDooXO-1ztBICqpAHca23ClJZHYWfipftl8FLD1J0Lq3-_Ojl9hkqSwkz5reZNEZaO42719WbNsmd3UJ-vAD-JzJ1mDjQtSu8Yf7LdTAA9ag7k/s400/IMG_3088.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="282" data-original-width="400" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwhGNlfVV5SR2ULYnzJiK5a3VSHZRAkpwfdXGkHsoHyGwYTTYPHEpGstJ-FPY6X_gWJ-LszQDooXO-1ztBICqpAHca23ClJZHYWfipftl8FLD1J0Lq3-_Ojl9hkqSwkz5reZNEZaO42719WbNsmd3UJ-vAD-JzJ1mDjQtSu8Yf7LdTAA9ag7k/w200-h141/IMG_3088.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br />It does sound counter-intuitive to construct rolling stock for an outdoor railway from cardboard, but cardboard modelling has a long history and, provided the stock is not subjected to prolonged periods of damp, it should survive quite well.<p></p><p>The kits currently being sold by <b><i><a href="https://www.rail-roadmodels.co.uk/" target="_blank">Rail-Road Models</a></i></b> have been around for several years, being formerly sold by <i>LocoLines</i>. They have a range of models available in both steam and diesel outlines. The kits are available as body shells only or as complete kits with a basic motorised chassis. I opted for their <i><a href="https://www.rail-roadmodels.co.uk/product-page/hunslet-loco-kit" target="_blank">Hunslet loco kit</a></i> with a chassis which is available in four different liveries.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOMEJDMUk5FEuOFLI8RLC8NW44C_v6hb72Lf4CJeEtRn5Ef5Z-eKXUm77X258f5Ed8W0bggJoRbF34r7d4_lt8o5SL0ddm9yZjOPHzCqgl3KMs0IFMkyWypZO4KKFalq9oa9qjwmm_TM-fsdUEQ8FuPcgdiaSPolh9uF9cSFSD0DvzHI_vmck/s1451/Road-Rail%20Hunslet%20kit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="1451" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOMEJDMUk5FEuOFLI8RLC8NW44C_v6hb72Lf4CJeEtRn5Ef5Z-eKXUm77X258f5Ed8W0bggJoRbF34r7d4_lt8o5SL0ddm9yZjOPHzCqgl3KMs0IFMkyWypZO4KKFalq9oa9qjwmm_TM-fsdUEQ8FuPcgdiaSPolh9uF9cSFSD0DvzHI_vmck/w400-h230/Road-Rail%20Hunslet%20kit.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The kit arrived, comprising five sheets of pre-printed card (attached to 1.5mm mounting board) and a bag of bits containing additional parts such as stripwood for strengthening the model and the motor, battery box, switch, wheels and other items needed for the motorised chassis. There was also a well-detailed instruction sheet.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpKFX1oaY37UhkgBw-sUOrayroSVV5My2Q6PZ-gbE09kz8VokKlkYrySM_Imk-VkbDKSXNSQluNYajnD5XbuSHIeAH6qidcGt8GDO31H-EChwCquZp3ScRFY6r2qKlrMxOYoFhzevwQ1MoZlcALw8-TAh0aPYErXxAeB--lRtjvuVXaDkesww/s2405/IMG_2970.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1655" data-original-width="2405" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpKFX1oaY37UhkgBw-sUOrayroSVV5My2Q6PZ-gbE09kz8VokKlkYrySM_Imk-VkbDKSXNSQluNYajnD5XbuSHIeAH6qidcGt8GDO31H-EChwCquZp3ScRFY6r2qKlrMxOYoFhzevwQ1MoZlcALw8-TAh0aPYErXxAeB--lRtjvuVXaDkesww/w400-h275/IMG_2970.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Although I have constructed kits from wood and plastic and designed and built my own models from plasticard and 3D printed parts, I've never made one from cardboard and so decided to follow the instructions to the letter.</p><p>The first step was to spray all the cardboard sheets with varnish to give them a waterproof coating. <i>Plasticote </i>varnish was recommended. I discovered I had an aerosol of this to hand but as it was probably several years old, after spraying one sheet, I switched to my stock of <i>Halfords </i>aerosols. Both seemed to work satisfactorily, though the <i>Plasticote </i>was still tacky after 24 hours and so was given a second coat of Halfords Gloss varnish. Maybe the <i>Plasticote </i>was past its Best Before date!</p><p>Once the varnish had fully dried (another 24 hours), I was ready to start construction.</p><p>It was reassuring that, as with my own scratchbuilds, the starting-point was the running plate. This was cut out from the sheet, using a Stanley knife with a new blade.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgILQsGGcSsmQ8D2pAekoyK9Ps5iO15y-wiEJRRfdzNsN6NaF84mzHQIkkNLdOsnB5No1xbqbX6vyh07wzj3oLLEu2T5QNKHflFRko2Ew_EHpFMHfUT86QIPaEvd1Fj8SKDoJ2rU2MTJlujVIu077nDQKVksqPL3iGgmag5gL3dIZ17yq1cz6w/s2747/IMG_2971.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2747" data-original-width="1626" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgILQsGGcSsmQ8D2pAekoyK9Ps5iO15y-wiEJRRfdzNsN6NaF84mzHQIkkNLdOsnB5No1xbqbX6vyh07wzj3oLLEu2T5QNKHflFRko2Ew_EHpFMHfUT86QIPaEvd1Fj8SKDoJ2rU2MTJlujVIu077nDQKVksqPL3iGgmag5gL3dIZ17yq1cz6w/w236-h400/IMG_2971.JPG" width="236" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The edges were then blackened using a permanent <i>Sharpie </i>marker pen. I did try using black acrylic paint but found the felt pen was easier to control.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipyE1oeSzqog7c9kxbCNTtp7TAE2FzEuEVJLYLc8rz7Y99CS6kVLyF7EIr9JhxMXgUjjUhTrZnmElCWlzdg5JEHOoQ4DvJ3D4IDVEWS9EBAnLrJaKKcM5-Cqp44zg9O1SqlQos_aPdf4XkZyCWx5H25mm-DgB-Rz9_ZUZf_tIgh3NE397Potg/s3072/IMG_2974.JPG"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipyE1oeSzqog7c9kxbCNTtp7TAE2FzEuEVJLYLc8rz7Y99CS6kVLyF7EIr9JhxMXgUjjUhTrZnmElCWlzdg5JEHOoQ4DvJ3D4IDVEWS9EBAnLrJaKKcM5-Cqp44zg9O1SqlQos_aPdf4XkZyCWx5H25mm-DgB-Rz9_ZUZf_tIgh3NE397Potg/w400-h225/IMG_2974.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Next, the sides of the running plate were cut from the sheet and their edges blackened.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Tj5vXVyLWldUgd7lfFt8orBYha4ZrkW_8gAJnlIWpSFs1Uam4B0wMHmyr5t2pWGUvx96dyOjwW2QyzEkaQ7VfDryLuRJMlVHwqBm_tctewLz1PR1zUlNR89QzJpDsgfKnafU2TjuvJrbPfElR5LAnhY-bo_pDVYQ7vd2kI-V5kvw98KTPbc/s2598/IMG_2975.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2598" data-original-width="996" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Tj5vXVyLWldUgd7lfFt8orBYha4ZrkW_8gAJnlIWpSFs1Uam4B0wMHmyr5t2pWGUvx96dyOjwW2QyzEkaQ7VfDryLuRJMlVHwqBm_tctewLz1PR1zUlNR89QzJpDsgfKnafU2TjuvJrbPfElR5LAnhY-bo_pDVYQ7vd2kI-V5kvw98KTPbc/w154-h400/IMG_2975.JPG" width="154" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The were glued to lengths of 5mm square stripwood included in the kit. UHU was recommended, but I decided to use thick (High Viscosity) superglue from <i><a href="https://www.toolstation.com/hv-super-glue/p10893" target="_blank">Tool Station</a></i>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijB3lQg0o0v1p5Lmvn6kR1SurLwKFO3U7aH4gW0Ptrsts2sZcsgY7Kp1x_prBHZyrUenBi_xcTjSrs9NgGL8WoEwxplLIEmV82R5XJTAjZEKa04jV_Xx3iZFOK_aaEzbTpI-tDjRp6gYT25zUeBhkZrQcqlb4IULxfNcLX66p3l974GZAzahA/s2909/IMG_2976.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="904" data-original-width="2909" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijB3lQg0o0v1p5Lmvn6kR1SurLwKFO3U7aH4gW0Ptrsts2sZcsgY7Kp1x_prBHZyrUenBi_xcTjSrs9NgGL8WoEwxplLIEmV82R5XJTAjZEKa04jV_Xx3iZFOK_aaEzbTpI-tDjRp6gYT25zUeBhkZrQcqlb4IULxfNcLX66p3l974GZAzahA/w400-h124/IMG_2976.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The stripwood was then cut to length, ....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2x1dc8xplXx7f8Oz8OIfoAsouDjfs_RPIOp81zfmDdMPE6AMgPi4axVbG4KiBfxYzDLxp8jsODyFdncp2v6mGJ-zN6Z45UzcWd0_nAfYHBgqtMQz6S50YOxSclI9BezVpCcg3f5sBHOmnF648cyEEGeuMgxiPsL-clFzYBCP-gJ-wu6tIYNA/s2843/IMG_2977.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="946" data-original-width="2843" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2x1dc8xplXx7f8Oz8OIfoAsouDjfs_RPIOp81zfmDdMPE6AMgPi4axVbG4KiBfxYzDLxp8jsODyFdncp2v6mGJ-zN6Z45UzcWd0_nAfYHBgqtMQz6S50YOxSclI9BezVpCcg3f5sBHOmnF648cyEEGeuMgxiPsL-clFzYBCP-gJ-wu6tIYNA/w400-h133/IMG_2977.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>.... before the sides were glued to the underside of the running plate.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqxA6qD5sh4MJJXHqHzVFP8eQKygz6U9Ku4uvsZ_h4NffpeA-GuJqnDA8BjHMJREDB15uOd9kf28D9TLR-CAaP6ZD7Zb03Af0oZcqgLEu7GVjU2CYfdMmlzoBUY1JHJTB50r5CK0UVB1Sdk3SGpUX_6YN3DLDJanenlkKpFt3xd2D0xEKf_tM/s2569/IMG_2978.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1640" data-original-width="2569" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqxA6qD5sh4MJJXHqHzVFP8eQKygz6U9Ku4uvsZ_h4NffpeA-GuJqnDA8BjHMJREDB15uOd9kf28D9TLR-CAaP6ZD7Zb03Af0oZcqgLEu7GVjU2CYfdMmlzoBUY1JHJTB50r5CK0UVB1Sdk3SGpUX_6YN3DLDJanenlkKpFt3xd2D0xEKf_tM/w400-h255/IMG_2978.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>So far, so good! Incidentally, the hole for the motor in the middle of the running plate was cut out by stabbing the blade of the Stanley knife into the cardboard around the outline of the hole and then carefully joining the stabs together with more stabs and careful cutting.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOowhORlkM-DMDkXszSYJSpTLQuClG4INqWoNtejz4eNrdVJ9RsoReRLF9rXapWFw649PD1ohC0HvCcQbhnDq4QWYOoDQTVqlfdbesxOYk7gQmzZfh04pgi_0FWxsMg5LMtDvtca9qycxxcUeY3MVJKMgiy6L_N-0F2LcFp2YY8K5v6O6P3Sg/s2408/IMG_2979.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1473" data-original-width="2408" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOowhORlkM-DMDkXszSYJSpTLQuClG4INqWoNtejz4eNrdVJ9RsoReRLF9rXapWFw649PD1ohC0HvCcQbhnDq4QWYOoDQTVqlfdbesxOYk7gQmzZfh04pgi_0FWxsMg5LMtDvtca9qycxxcUeY3MVJKMgiy6L_N-0F2LcFp2YY8K5v6O6P3Sg/w400-h245/IMG_2979.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The next job was to cut out the front and rear of the cab. As far as I could see they were identical.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsp5sIti1bRs0kM9AmabIQrPYDf36V-11hIMmiuITo5G95Dp5pvPPUaJmmTs7sKk726gN7WmOPjOOONGz_E7MeA16ktQ3YuQl4sFqSbUrgyZ6v_u0eQyJB9DKyXs3aEvZYkiqnQLEWcgKjS4B__yYRh2xFxcBsyI40GF14llwbIXEMdDdb2bc/s2584/IMG_2983.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1503" data-original-width="2584" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsp5sIti1bRs0kM9AmabIQrPYDf36V-11hIMmiuITo5G95Dp5pvPPUaJmmTs7sKk726gN7WmOPjOOONGz_E7MeA16ktQ3YuQl4sFqSbUrgyZ6v_u0eQyJB9DKyXs3aEvZYkiqnQLEWcgKjS4B__yYRh2xFxcBsyI40GF14llwbIXEMdDdb2bc/w400-h233/IMG_2983.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>The spectacles were cut out in the same way as the hole in the running plate, using a series of stabs with the blade and joining them together.</p><p>Although this produced a slightly ragged hole .......</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI8-pXusryl06NL8ItNNiRiakkofdGRJjrE7iulEjMMUs8Nbm5zOogAVnQYNuZ1LujLxqKS2khyIkltRhVJVPO4-rrPpNr_ZYuzISXpnl6wqnXxQDXwBkjCjwrj7M-7UgV196igeDd3iHbbAA4RrIXmGz7TReBdMOWuoCe5ZNkOfdbL7BbSz0/s2534/IMG_2980.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1564" data-original-width="2534" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI8-pXusryl06NL8ItNNiRiakkofdGRJjrE7iulEjMMUs8Nbm5zOogAVnQYNuZ1LujLxqKS2khyIkltRhVJVPO4-rrPpNr_ZYuzISXpnl6wqnXxQDXwBkjCjwrj7M-7UgV196igeDd3iHbbAA4RrIXmGz7TReBdMOWuoCe5ZNkOfdbL7BbSz0/w400-h248/IMG_2980.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>.... once the edges were blackened, it was hardly noticeable. If I was going to make another model using card, I would invest in a 17mm diameter leather punch (I see they are available on eBay and elsewhere).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge7RPXhNdaQMw6-28qmDhHPtY3_K_9-xQkC6yKBkPm-NSl9PeTz3W8ZaudLT9EE2d-64IxpkBcyxI-ygsWQBOPJoB9njSZlFhpYvyeQiW0DfMh0joKprsGP-9pruOJrGa8VgJq_AtNCP7DFZSQU5AJPffOBbNsF_wWe4WohdsF_T9ZWUhSjJ0/s1883/IMG_2981.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="1883" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge7RPXhNdaQMw6-28qmDhHPtY3_K_9-xQkC6yKBkPm-NSl9PeTz3W8ZaudLT9EE2d-64IxpkBcyxI-ygsWQBOPJoB9njSZlFhpYvyeQiW0DfMh0joKprsGP-9pruOJrGa8VgJq_AtNCP7DFZSQU5AJPffOBbNsF_wWe4WohdsF_T9ZWUhSjJ0/w400-h313/IMG_2981.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The sides and associated reinforcing strips were then cut out.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The reinforcement pieces were glued to the back of the outer parts.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo8BF32b6FI7ziKdZptIZzQVr2Ie_rGyO8pDyhZKpr4AF1CK5TdY2_0b-6jZ73nQrOO-P9d6igAN2fS4WVi_p7ld1pUd0Ej_78OJPaZziJmWBasm4ROZPB7LNIR5oZMzKMFv0SEkij4DdUzBwlP4_Ct177xrSWfDiUTjasPwDQXLf4e68W8Pw/s2893/IMG_3026.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1282" data-original-width="2893" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo8BF32b6FI7ziKdZptIZzQVr2Ie_rGyO8pDyhZKpr4AF1CK5TdY2_0b-6jZ73nQrOO-P9d6igAN2fS4WVi_p7ld1pUd0Ej_78OJPaZziJmWBasm4ROZPB7LNIR5oZMzKMFv0SEkij4DdUzBwlP4_Ct177xrSWfDiUTjasPwDQXLf4e68W8Pw/s320/IMG_3026.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>The side of the firebox was also cut out before being curved to fit on to the front and rear.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp38Pg_Osc8lHYEOw-86gndK3j3VkruedQnFw7TgY0E39q_B7zegm4NdbmQpTB0alV9ULWh7CgHG43ft7YfURgQgkB6HjbTENSlOkkAy7W8QF_wCIbz5UroWwuFErHbKz3UYUZW5WPZnXBGdA6FoojY31-AO0kTRqA2nE8cYzk6aRApNemCBg/s1872/IMG_2998.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1872" data-original-width="1687" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp38Pg_Osc8lHYEOw-86gndK3j3VkruedQnFw7TgY0E39q_B7zegm4NdbmQpTB0alV9ULWh7CgHG43ft7YfURgQgkB6HjbTENSlOkkAy7W8QF_wCIbz5UroWwuFErHbKz3UYUZW5WPZnXBGdA6FoojY31-AO0kTRqA2nE8cYzk6aRApNemCBg/w360-h400/IMG_2998.JPG" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The excess at the base was then trimmed off. <div><br /></div><div>It was suggested at this stage that the firebox should be glued into place, but I decided to leave it unglued until I was sure I wouldn't need to create access to the cavity inside it for electronic equipment at a later stage.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWaS7FozddElhyWiRu5qgrDZZE-7iE8a5_o32emIwDkaueXD6R1BUfsfDExJ-__tbZf2GnBYH1rdjam0GWsg7mKyDMWC1A5yjuAX5GKE-KHelCTI4g6Eec692SxwdT00rB6DyQHDHQ-lh15alZe8pFZEoVI6jo9xRr7RkJXZX_g0gnTuaYOX8/s2679/IMG_2999.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2679" data-original-width="1721" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWaS7FozddElhyWiRu5qgrDZZE-7iE8a5_o32emIwDkaueXD6R1BUfsfDExJ-__tbZf2GnBYH1rdjam0GWsg7mKyDMWC1A5yjuAX5GKE-KHelCTI4g6Eec692SxwdT00rB6DyQHDHQ-lh15alZe8pFZEoVI6jo9xRr7RkJXZX_g0gnTuaYOX8/w258-h400/IMG_2999.JPG" width="258" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Attention was now switched to the boiler and saddle tank. Firstly, the sides of the tank support were cut out and corner reinforcements glued into place.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisXG-xO62RrV29LOW2v6ZhZzEByimNNk0Hcuie0wx8jZvujDNaO2KO_JkpYZ_QqJXsHXj_7WdW72jJc84KORsfTWwflCMcoZ_zuz2m6FEmoHjKTrufZVMR6MnkjCZ7My_tgwHqIB5I6UWssgO2PuDjwREkROJCS-71aiXPdtyXjrSDblSnbvc/s2729/IMG_3001.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="2729" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisXG-xO62RrV29LOW2v6ZhZzEByimNNk0Hcuie0wx8jZvujDNaO2KO_JkpYZ_QqJXsHXj_7WdW72jJc84KORsfTWwflCMcoZ_zuz2m6FEmoHjKTrufZVMR6MnkjCZ7My_tgwHqIB5I6UWssgO2PuDjwREkROJCS-71aiXPdtyXjrSDblSnbvc/w400-h179/IMG_3001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The sides were then linked by spacers glued between them.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUR_wXmQuIVX2ZiMupK1R8UZV6rqDIrLw5o0P3FYI6hBxxYefW04OBY6o3MWYBzmQdeoAK5dhCHdRuiiGcbEFD383mVLr5dSWktLo8Ht6EyORsZ9xy-p9_OofhK7DpXlg3LxrxKH61b-sjJikCiGajDP5LFXz_RLm0u7Q1Ou1JPNJgKdFMg5o/s2729/IMG_3002.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The ends were supposed to protrude slightly above the top and sides. I decided they should be flush with the sides and end. I therefore shortened the saddle tank assembly by 3mm to make it the same length as the saddle tank wrapper (see below).</p><div style="text-align: left;">The ends were also trimmed and glued to the saddle tank assembly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczeBuQVuA6n_pGjXx4y28TTHD5xUKSqvyOt0cGEEgt-wUfASjI01qV_Ey3Ym_K0tl9Z2RFN6mNu4qLWpK80ZW244fIpTdUEe6G_SKXoI_2hFAYKwGdUZrcKyfEH0_halB_H9cqA4AAyW4Re3gq2LDK4lBfXTu9YgZHvogDKQHJGmjRrh0eeo/s1974/IMG_3017.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1717" data-original-width="1974" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczeBuQVuA6n_pGjXx4y28TTHD5xUKSqvyOt0cGEEgt-wUfASjI01qV_Ey3Ym_K0tl9Z2RFN6mNu4qLWpK80ZW244fIpTdUEe6G_SKXoI_2hFAYKwGdUZrcKyfEH0_halB_H9cqA4AAyW4Re3gq2LDK4lBfXTu9YgZHvogDKQHJGmjRrh0eeo/w400-h348/IMG_3017.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The saddle tank wrapper was then glued, firstly to the top of the tank, .......<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgwHtXKk27Guk84dxAMGNf57lv7Sihgy6P1DXge5hrpB_nPiskUkwBMqsYR3TmlYAGpFWCTGesG2YshXbnEUsjiQonM_ZiRcYZeEKkfZWza-Q87FszRXf2QsrRRhSkemg-jQ5Q9A0fhMC5ggV84ipdBtslSBQZdYYl3B997aVYRiu_2UNc47M/s2359/IMG_3019.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1575" data-original-width="2359" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgwHtXKk27Guk84dxAMGNf57lv7Sihgy6P1DXge5hrpB_nPiskUkwBMqsYR3TmlYAGpFWCTGesG2YshXbnEUsjiQonM_ZiRcYZeEKkfZWza-Q87FszRXf2QsrRRhSkemg-jQ5Q9A0fhMC5ggV84ipdBtslSBQZdYYl3B997aVYRiu_2UNc47M/w400-h268/IMG_3019.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>.... and then to the sides. I used <i>Pritt Stick</i> adhesive for this operation so it would allow me to manoeuvre the wrapper into the exact location needed. I had to extend the ends and sides with offcuts of mounting board by a further 7mm to support the lower edge of the wrapper. I can't figure out if this was because of my modifications or if the lower part of the wrapper is supposed to be unsupported. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFwxevWK6mcxsv6W27-gLKVtpLgTC_QCMc-6Z_9C7DaoyBY2wBaxXNy4gf0ENH4Ig9rkNK8mrp9JND7pzsV4qwkOHHm-yCjjP3TOCRiYkYSfuvhofwH7zq1o_s6UvUjUZkK5q3Lar0hztZH2wMPRnxV2lz2BfoyAkEiCGzXcIfrHXxktqTX5c/s3072/IMG_3020.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFwxevWK6mcxsv6W27-gLKVtpLgTC_QCMc-6Z_9C7DaoyBY2wBaxXNy4gf0ENH4Ig9rkNK8mrp9JND7pzsV4qwkOHHm-yCjjP3TOCRiYkYSfuvhofwH7zq1o_s6UvUjUZkK5q3Lar0hztZH2wMPRnxV2lz2BfoyAkEiCGzXcIfrHXxktqTX5c/w400-h225/IMG_3020.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: #783f04;">NOTE</span></b>: On reflection, I would postpone gluing the wrapper to the saddle tank structure until the loco was finished. It's all too easy for the wrapper to be marked with a sticky finger during the construction process (guess how I know this.....).</div><div><br /></div>Two linking plates were cut out and glued to the ends of the saddle tank base to allow the tank to be glued to the tank to be glued to the base. I postponed joining them together until the smokebox was finished, in case some tweaking was required.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3JZ_pKa4ueV__AlF4SO3C1ubQKrAYH_I98e1uCZGqg802WCmQIyqbRelYHFrspsW-D7CK0nfqi3fNs81xWseAFHDrQVd5aWhPCenkmlV-O_e2S568smYCcaQq2_qIcaCwhYvpYqA5Yfr3X2Iq50ERnUobsHrgh6w2d5XQn15BEaF1Abv-B4/s1790/IMG_3022.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1790" data-original-width="1396" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3JZ_pKa4ueV__AlF4SO3C1ubQKrAYH_I98e1uCZGqg802WCmQIyqbRelYHFrspsW-D7CK0nfqi3fNs81xWseAFHDrQVd5aWhPCenkmlV-O_e2S568smYCcaQq2_qIcaCwhYvpYqA5Yfr3X2Iq50ERnUobsHrgh6w2d5XQn15BEaF1Abv-B4/w313-h400/IMG_3022.JPG" width="313" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The ends of the smokebox were then cut out ........</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYsUZqEoQypqL_umh9OHbBzkLQXwAQy2HbsI-GgPWAQqU15hgOFqzTqlj_sicQv3xa19KAWL3u5EOiZs3OjKhtEu_RaycUQK1S3n_2ct6swBjFRmSjWnSiJj0cCejzu3nAWFY-p5x7U7-ZS0G4fuU5sU-pFZWBA5toUos1_RW31-J6yPtYBmk/s2954/IMG_3023.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1449" data-original-width="2954" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYsUZqEoQypqL_umh9OHbBzkLQXwAQy2HbsI-GgPWAQqU15hgOFqzTqlj_sicQv3xa19KAWL3u5EOiZs3OjKhtEu_RaycUQK1S3n_2ct6swBjFRmSjWnSiJj0cCejzu3nAWFY-p5x7U7-ZS0G4fuU5sU-pFZWBA5toUos1_RW31-J6yPtYBmk/w400-h196/IMG_3023.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>...... and the supports for the top and sides glued on. I had to trim the sides of the supports to ensure they would fit with a 1.5mm gap all round. Again, I'm not sure if this was down to some mistake on my part.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinWcnAq-sSDJJexylWwTDE2q6QzF5N6SrOvs9870SQqE-R2pm0P__9SeK4OWokjU_yL_CVQRDjGXht_bT5Nd12oA1QrELCF76fIruIk53GPd9nsCmN_WTl4n2qdnO6-pZlD2xdU-_Ct9juAyTMW0GXJaHgik3gvJVz7fqgwx083doSWIULJwM/s2428/IMG_3028.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1133" data-original-width="2428" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinWcnAq-sSDJJexylWwTDE2q6QzF5N6SrOvs9870SQqE-R2pm0P__9SeK4OWokjU_yL_CVQRDjGXht_bT5Nd12oA1QrELCF76fIruIk53GPd9nsCmN_WTl4n2qdnO6-pZlD2xdU-_Ct9juAyTMW0GXJaHgik3gvJVz7fqgwx083doSWIULJwM/w400-h186/IMG_3028.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The top and sides piece of the smokebox was cut and gently curved between fingers ......<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxOAX8pNLb6--tMWSm7ye0YBNHBoF3UvhnWLRjJOj0m3rGrLjyDCoRe3_EGK8J_RXlAbxHzBAPCNWoXDZPoJjR9dafBDlU4af3fbKFmQft0nKSgxOE_aN5-k96lCSpsKfEMIVgsOoH3qvsCYhLYszfoHTu45sMhMUjmlhWCQzwXPLPx4ffBYM/s2268/IMG_3030.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1403" data-original-width="2268" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxOAX8pNLb6--tMWSm7ye0YBNHBoF3UvhnWLRjJOj0m3rGrLjyDCoRe3_EGK8J_RXlAbxHzBAPCNWoXDZPoJjR9dafBDlU4af3fbKFmQft0nKSgxOE_aN5-k96lCSpsKfEMIVgsOoH3qvsCYhLYszfoHTu45sMhMUjmlhWCQzwXPLPx4ffBYM/w400-h248/IMG_3030.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>..... before being glued into place. The excess at the base was trimmed off once the glue had hardened. Incidentally, I quite often use a Superglue Activator spray during this sort of construction to speed up the gluing process.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw_-Uq3CjTQ36F9PhvY9K30rD_tcnFejse0h62YBGHGBiUc7XXldDhSUEuOPTEtgbk3TwPwXAMNqyUqKDIduO_65aNUTNz9IVFdR2A1HUtnSvdxK-kqkQY7P2uRd_stP1BmP3_Cu9SfttkrYk1lSJ4abu2aaagoolOO3pqQCxempRswqjXGPQ/s1974/IMG_3031.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1640" data-original-width="1974" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw_-Uq3CjTQ36F9PhvY9K30rD_tcnFejse0h62YBGHGBiUc7XXldDhSUEuOPTEtgbk3TwPwXAMNqyUqKDIduO_65aNUTNz9IVFdR2A1HUtnSvdxK-kqkQY7P2uRd_stP1BmP3_Cu9SfttkrYk1lSJ4abu2aaagoolOO3pqQCxempRswqjXGPQ/w400-h333/IMG_3031.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The saddle tank was then glued to its base and the smokebox glued to the front of the tank.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4j6Ufg-dLB9hMSNMg5XdLTqjfXEpa-nehDVM_L9BRleCSaEkQ6PafCT0zylsmiSBzDDW3OEC1qmOOhKjM0z8Hb2mnOm96NX73H7qTAKf8LR0Q_AY6mcgm_v8TFoJ5BT11yJ8-qiCwqHxISYX1iznTtU7oIcHAlq0rVOBWZQQ5HshtNSNd8OA/s1811/IMG_3034.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1656" data-original-width="1811" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4j6Ufg-dLB9hMSNMg5XdLTqjfXEpa-nehDVM_L9BRleCSaEkQ6PafCT0zylsmiSBzDDW3OEC1qmOOhKjM0z8Hb2mnOm96NX73H7qTAKf8LR0Q_AY6mcgm_v8TFoJ5BT11yJ8-qiCwqHxISYX1iznTtU7oIcHAlq0rVOBWZQQ5HshtNSNd8OA/w400-h366/IMG_3034.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The instructions then switched to making four leaf springs. It was suggested that these could be made form card or whitemetal versions could be purchased from <i>Garden Railway Specialists.</i> I decided to make my own using the parts provided.</div><div><br /></div><div>These were cut out .........</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYGu3lNVKLBvQbz6TATPnww6rl00Q56Ctg8XNK3AowSR96t1gC6a8DwxTRsm7WmlWvHGyWBSyPk7B9G482r8DTIgh5nIAv5KvUX1UCGnbM34sGBd_GauiSzI3VeDbhZzj2BYpt3E2fAnzV9na_7nkndlqtYjy-e2KpEf5BmcfpGpVU4gOp7E/s2729/IMG_3036.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1458" data-original-width="2729" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYGu3lNVKLBvQbz6TATPnww6rl00Q56Ctg8XNK3AowSR96t1gC6a8DwxTRsm7WmlWvHGyWBSyPk7B9G482r8DTIgh5nIAv5KvUX1UCGnbM34sGBd_GauiSzI3VeDbhZzj2BYpt3E2fAnzV9na_7nkndlqtYjy-e2KpEf5BmcfpGpVU4gOp7E/w400-h214/IMG_3036.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>.... and the springs formed from four separate pieces.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2102" data-original-width="1450" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvrHtq04AVFdRSkIqqT8aWWO-caUJNwFBBH6zCU_RkktI1bWypmyrPQ1a9qlRQ2KhHULEON1aUVfeyMmHorqkoJC05E65SjPK0UrPKSHybscqcn_k4f4DRN_pbpWZ8i8lgzmE4iDZ2vb6AX2ATocWBvuQ1KANZnZy99BS0Hmc-Ykv-13zuAA/w276-h400/IMG_3047.JPG" width="276" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The cab roof was cut out next and curved between fingers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK8FcQm4yR6RwLw0XGy8GYt3x63UdlArpj7midrfxnJ0BBTzDH-a9yBmkhrFv-mwFdGKSmqRn8rqgxiuhiNIrMKbOafX_DZ_CTRcgZB7GuGz1ST-33Xa0iGtdh4HBFpKWWSIFVH9ovgQD2Dus3lQHKCeXTWE_ePoaIgC28JG3taoltiSBJwzI/s2565/IMG_3041.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1423" data-original-width="2565" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK8FcQm4yR6RwLw0XGy8GYt3x63UdlArpj7midrfxnJ0BBTzDH-a9yBmkhrFv-mwFdGKSmqRn8rqgxiuhiNIrMKbOafX_DZ_CTRcgZB7GuGz1ST-33Xa0iGtdh4HBFpKWWSIFVH9ovgQD2Dus3lQHKCeXTWE_ePoaIgC28JG3taoltiSBJwzI/w400-h223/IMG_3041.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Instead of gluing it to the to the cab walls as instructed, I decided to make it removable. I like to retain access to the cab interiors of my locos so I can add further details, including a driver.</div><div><br /></div><div>Supports for the roof were drawn on a spare piece of mounting board using the offcut from the cab front as a template.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtGjPhI0oC-yFoQcrcJ6LoDYuyl1kK3OflUnUXBuUy-chCGbHC4ZpFoiplklBbjd_gi8DHPjXu9J45FczdCOXth9mRCf8iWO-Cv3LKBya0tbAF_J8qQu8hJ6JmEbjrLynoHpwu-IslfWjX13yuDpl-CEjSY5tiDZ-u5Fc6WWHJ0iQG4rFxyE/s2326/IMG_3042.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2326" data-original-width="1484" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtGjPhI0oC-yFoQcrcJ6LoDYuyl1kK3OflUnUXBuUy-chCGbHC4ZpFoiplklBbjd_gi8DHPjXu9J45FczdCOXth9mRCf8iWO-Cv3LKBya0tbAF_J8qQu8hJ6JmEbjrLynoHpwu-IslfWjX13yuDpl-CEjSY5tiDZ-u5Fc6WWHJ0iQG4rFxyE/w255-h400/IMG_3042.JPG" width="255" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTZNUQsaswnljdpPtnd0emET2Wyq2bo3RUvbcrW3ukIjJZp0db1tqitA_fv7NCeqeGyqlrMJWqohRY1w7ibh3jjK48rlr-uTqIkAZDmHF-r4BBVfla-AS81_IA-kgkcfkIYIjtg9L96Nw4bMALcJjlWMZsl3-B_ZviTNc40dSwZh-cxhHg6k/s2665/IMG_3043.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2665" data-original-width="1585" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTZNUQsaswnljdpPtnd0emET2Wyq2bo3RUvbcrW3ukIjJZp0db1tqitA_fv7NCeqeGyqlrMJWqohRY1w7ibh3jjK48rlr-uTqIkAZDmHF-r4BBVfla-AS81_IA-kgkcfkIYIjtg9L96Nw4bMALcJjlWMZsl3-B_ZviTNc40dSwZh-cxhHg6k/w238-h400/IMG_3043.JPG" width="238" /></a></div><div><br /></div>These were cut out and glued to the underside of the cab roof.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyHcmG6YsyfSRPKjH3fbrDgrLKbRZE3MswOLNTsUQyYrewuY1TTtxnZD5-cl_dwpALU5hJKxEC5m7MJhwiyL8ApB_P-CvMFClg4Fif4E_l8BuELA6_P7gK7KPAgHhvf9fgOexC2709x7m1jJAnK_JZ_ak7rx4CYhxAp-lKbGM8kh-3lPTHK58/s1714/IMG_3045.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1661" data-original-width="1714" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyHcmG6YsyfSRPKjH3fbrDgrLKbRZE3MswOLNTsUQyYrewuY1TTtxnZD5-cl_dwpALU5hJKxEC5m7MJhwiyL8ApB_P-CvMFClg4Fif4E_l8BuELA6_P7gK7KPAgHhvf9fgOexC2709x7m1jJAnK_JZ_ak7rx4CYhxAp-lKbGM8kh-3lPTHK58/w400-h388/IMG_3045.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinxE02-faRpw0KGybr3Gw6MwaGAiMp4Mw-DwTkirNEYcmeCZ3q5odqEQueH9EKJZTzAO4Azx-NaJzq1hodcizt7HAQC7IT0gAypMb3Q2CtSj3eD-ISHZjkW_dhE_Y3ld8_u_1Upa4xOS-Qm3_0yGi6qy4BzyQQQofAg2zfXTr7JR25tlRgnbo/s2600/IMG_3046.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1526" data-original-width="2600" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinxE02-faRpw0KGybr3Gw6MwaGAiMp4Mw-DwTkirNEYcmeCZ3q5odqEQueH9EKJZTzAO4Azx-NaJzq1hodcizt7HAQC7IT0gAypMb3Q2CtSj3eD-ISHZjkW_dhE_Y3ld8_u_1Upa4xOS-Qm3_0yGi6qy4BzyQQQofAg2zfXTr7JR25tlRgnbo/w400-h235/IMG_3046.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The various parts were now test-fitted to check everything was OK.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVtxOvE5CvYyRWc2fFRXGO7Al2Of3qTpHQyettD1FFNGZhMC0mRshch43QMI4-DJkpfs_L8Xqfn0oLJdi10qDkJxnCpaJM_tEL_o4rcK2E0tm5xBjJtKdO5etpDdgwBSAesJzzFWKFE1t1l6gaK7cKPairyjoyVj0eib6Ks1HtF6mJk6YWV9o/s2070/IMG_3050.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1660" data-original-width="2070" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVtxOvE5CvYyRWc2fFRXGO7Al2Of3qTpHQyettD1FFNGZhMC0mRshch43QMI4-DJkpfs_L8Xqfn0oLJdi10qDkJxnCpaJM_tEL_o4rcK2E0tm5xBjJtKdO5etpDdgwBSAesJzzFWKFE1t1l6gaK7cKPairyjoyVj0eib6Ks1HtF6mJk6YWV9o/w400-h321/IMG_3050.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Although the body shell wasn't quite complete, I decided to turn my attention to the powered chassis which was supplied with the kit. The piece of plasticard which came with the kit was marked out, following the instructions. This would form the sides of the chassis.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9hXxxRTMTyD0AZyM_9Ugj_VBd9O5X_2THyH2gaAUwLm-7KMZdME7LCuMLKL5QT-6TWPAzdBWJhBuSK0UtFb_oqYkq0p8xzJwS4N3sjKQFo1ARGUBgUrlO7oLx2sKkJQ_ne2SAvPur-yGbZFHsZpDgMoq3pggRFJdd44fU-zSHunR4TU-kBQ/s2486/IMG_3053.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1083" data-original-width="2486" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9hXxxRTMTyD0AZyM_9Ugj_VBd9O5X_2THyH2gaAUwLm-7KMZdME7LCuMLKL5QT-6TWPAzdBWJhBuSK0UtFb_oqYkq0p8xzJwS4N3sjKQFo1ARGUBgUrlO7oLx2sKkJQ_ne2SAvPur-yGbZFHsZpDgMoq3pggRFJdd44fU-zSHunR4TU-kBQ/w400-h174/IMG_3053.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The two side pieces were taped together and the 4mm holes for the axles were carefully drilled to ensure the axle holes were identically positioned on both sides.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The instructions suggested they should be glued into place, but I wanted them to be removable so I could access the battery pack and any electronics I might want to install in the future.</div><div><br /></div><div>I cut a couple of pieces of 5mm square stripwood and glued one at the front underside of the smokebox .......<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizsEj6i3Xgk6MAv29usN3s2H25oL8f5y5X9Zi9BH8ZSbaLBWvJgUPcpF2wfuG1eqmLuZNMMHeIxUgTP9FpAZ3XzGmbbJo0nD-Eu1N-q8lwqPdUw9Or4IyD8Krw4gQeU-fQuWlQRQq2ID2J_UlYHz9DxumM38sEP--jTaaZIXTgwcrIselTuzg/s2165/IMG_3064.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1606" data-original-width="2165" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizsEj6i3Xgk6MAv29usN3s2H25oL8f5y5X9Zi9BH8ZSbaLBWvJgUPcpF2wfuG1eqmLuZNMMHeIxUgTP9FpAZ3XzGmbbJo0nD-Eu1N-q8lwqPdUw9Or4IyD8Krw4gQeU-fQuWlQRQq2ID2J_UlYHz9DxumM38sEP--jTaaZIXTgwcrIselTuzg/w400-h296/IMG_3064.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>...... and another at the opposite end of the boiler support.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Instead of the SPDT slide switch supplied with the kit, I wired in a DPDT toggle switch to act as a reversing switch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDtkKawGUdDc15Y4ODgeqLus3rOUpB6hdflzds7lyT3tCq40pIrPzhLaAtpnMkldt0euI8vY9vPW9D759rfeZq63ViiMbAMJ0Q1Ck7e7UoaoqkuW-G6YJpIPSDmp9Y48JbgnItHVdJS1Vy1ez1q31pegfH9eXrRcjvJRUjmXRxhZqy8ZvzTF0/s1684/Circuit%20diagram.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="1684" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDtkKawGUdDc15Y4ODgeqLus3rOUpB6hdflzds7lyT3tCq40pIrPzhLaAtpnMkldt0euI8vY9vPW9D759rfeZq63ViiMbAMJ0Q1Ck7e7UoaoqkuW-G6YJpIPSDmp9Y48JbgnItHVdJS1Vy1ez1q31pegfH9eXrRcjvJRUjmXRxhZqy8ZvzTF0/w400-h283/Circuit%20diagram.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">The battery pack was placed in the boiler and the boiler .....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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An additional lid was cut out from scrap mounting board and painted in the same colours as the rest of the toolbox. It was then glued to the front of the running board.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv3McL-_M91uJ7jmZfi264bGOsk5Jc-qWqwWKVQhIzFSPnTRVbHZhiaIdraZHQ_dvgDCxwxEFglFHnFeeQx18P4X80Um3NmagE75l5VnPQbIedYzJ-3fGyseS8BM9yQypmwVvIAfb9v20JtPLW2h-sR4E2zetoXJONE0NjofyeoI29A_D7_rk/s2196/IMG_3084.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2196" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv3McL-_M91uJ7jmZfi264bGOsk5Jc-qWqwWKVQhIzFSPnTRVbHZhiaIdraZHQ_dvgDCxwxEFglFHnFeeQx18P4X80Um3NmagE75l5VnPQbIedYzJ-3fGyseS8BM9yQypmwVvIAfb9v20JtPLW2h-sR4E2zetoXJONE0NjofyeoI29A_D7_rk/w400-h280/IMG_3084.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The kit was now complete.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhv_2jZTgtW5auhB8cVkSrQ8E9v09XDwecys1GXvgGeYzMiLPY4xM-K76XUIXiiBC6BwZ0qMuABoSq5m7oQdlp5n8PSo99ZiTMM3Cw8BkTD9pWe1xyL8WO6Qzi55rIQub-e69xV5o5VpG1BZVo65sYcgjC-zGlDrSL3ShypWnmZ_K6DX31to/s2321/IMG_3088.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1637" data-original-width="2321" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhv_2jZTgtW5auhB8cVkSrQ8E9v09XDwecys1GXvgGeYzMiLPY4xM-K76XUIXiiBC6BwZ0qMuABoSq5m7oQdlp5n8PSo99ZiTMM3Cw8BkTD9pWe1xyL8WO6Qzi55rIQub-e69xV5o5VpG1BZVo65sYcgjC-zGlDrSL3ShypWnmZ_K6DX31to/w400-h283/IMG_3088.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfevPOaJCjwY92onArIpA1cn2kETVBBj_rur9XeJNbcAnVJkWTJaOPpYYDkOFiWzH6heZwQevyzHKaFTAQm534UMsSzvofBtiHGQNx7mSSZG0TSZIyKLljJx75WA1FnogKKn_ZaTDymDYkTstbYoLO-KgY-XB_zRZw-trx1sBSgPZHWMXvOa0/s2310/IMG_3089.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1614" data-original-width="2310" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfevPOaJCjwY92onArIpA1cn2kETVBBj_rur9XeJNbcAnVJkWTJaOPpYYDkOFiWzH6heZwQevyzHKaFTAQm534UMsSzvofBtiHGQNx7mSSZG0TSZIyKLljJx75WA1FnogKKn_ZaTDymDYkTstbYoLO-KgY-XB_zRZw-trx1sBSgPZHWMXvOa0/w400-h280/IMG_3089.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4z-FgcwWvv9YXfw_q9TzJKMRfIehRD5r1hxgaNCunVgfF7zlvNlyqpGEmT4vK1RvaW2c4Ypn4dElqQxyEO4NJdlbUQjpnbOqQos0-oDnK10jEJ2EUJyMf5z3oO2nST0cM_cyBDhIyPOKvAmg05KzbtuZHZh4BZ6KCPHoPQzqbyK3JsIKo4E/s2119/IMG_3090.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1587" data-original-width="2119" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4z-FgcwWvv9YXfw_q9TzJKMRfIehRD5r1hxgaNCunVgfF7zlvNlyqpGEmT4vK1RvaW2c4Ypn4dElqQxyEO4NJdlbUQjpnbOqQos0-oDnK10jEJ2EUJyMf5z3oO2nST0cM_cyBDhIyPOKvAmg05KzbtuZHZh4BZ6KCPHoPQzqbyK3JsIKo4E/w400-h300/IMG_3090.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>And it was given a run.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/axqraZ581l0" width="320" youtube-src-id="axqraZ581l0"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>As you can see, the loco is a little unsteady. The wheelbase is quite short and, with only one powered axle, the front tends to 'hunt' a little when the loco is travelling forwards. I doubt the loco will be able to pull much of a load, even when she has been ballasted with lead strip.</div><div><br /></div><div>The motorised chassis is the same as that used in <a href="https://www.rail-roadmodels.co.uk/product-page/wickham-tram-complete-kit" target="_blank"><i>Rail-Road's</i> Wickham Trolley kit</a>. I would imagine it will be well suited for this kit - with its short wheelbase and limited potential for pulling a load. It does seem surprising to me that the same chassis has been used for this loco. The wheels are too small and the wheelbase too short. I could redesign the chassis - extend it to lengthen the wheelbase and use some larger metal wheels with 4mm axle holes which I acquired from <i>Essel Engineering</i>. However, the 3v motor and gearbox will still impose limits on the loco's pulling power and so, instead, I will probably utilise a spare <i>Bachmann </i>motor block which I have to hand - if I can make it fit.</div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Conclusion</span></h2></div><div>I am in two minds about pre-printed cardboard as a construction material for garden railway locos and rolling stock. The advantages are that it is a familiar and fairly easy material to work with though having the parts pre-printed is, to my mind, a bit of a mixed blessing. It saves a lot of work in finishing off the loco and does provide some very finely finished triple lining, but it makes the construction process somewhat more complicated. Considerable care needs to be taken to ensure that glue is not accidentally smeared on the outside surfaces of the model during the construction process. I do tend to be a bit of a messy modeller and so I'm probably not the best person to use this approach.</div><div><br /></div><div>During the construction process, I had to make some modifications. In part, this was to make sections of the model more accessible after construction was completed but also there were some parts which didn't seem to fit together cleanly without some adjustment. There are also some sections of the loco which are quite flimsy - the support for the saddle tank, for example. I would feel a lot happier if this had some extra reinforcement - something which I will add in my planned rebuild.</div><div><br /></div><div>I found the construction process to be informative. Having constructed this kit from card, I think I might now be able to make a better one. I just can't decide whether the advantages of being able to pre-print the final livery on card outweighs the sturdiness of my preferred loco construction material - plasticard.</div><div><br /></div><div>This month's <i>Garden Rail</i> magazine (Feb 2023) includes an article from a contributor describing the process he goes through in constructing his locos from card. He describes using a computer controlled cutter and then laminating several layers. He also spray paints his models once they are completed. This approach would appear to overcome some of my reservations in terms of finish and robustness. I have been fortunate enough to buy a secondhand card-cutter on <i>eBay </i>and am in the process of figuring how to use it (it came without a manual - but it was very cheap!). Fortunately, it will also cut thin plasticard so, if I run into problems with card, I do have an alternative use for the cutter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWbeGwJHE1AbgMSO7xIWsk6-nifJHyYIgL-PzQ5wBOhz84OXp6kBW4srG7RCEnt8w38rrXKfWuUDcZ3iXxKX__vQL-u_pMUDwFJd-KwtE0pM26wRLc1hklZqXao0jPMhl5zErmabT_HrIRi7yaQEHiMu_b4MAofJqhiArPKIH45Pb2_CIa8Vw/s2862/IMG_3095.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1445" data-original-width="2862" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWbeGwJHE1AbgMSO7xIWsk6-nifJHyYIgL-PzQ5wBOhz84OXp6kBW4srG7RCEnt8w38rrXKfWuUDcZ3iXxKX__vQL-u_pMUDwFJd-KwtE0pM26wRLc1hklZqXao0jPMhl5zErmabT_HrIRi7yaQEHiMu_b4MAofJqhiArPKIH45Pb2_CIa8Vw/w400-h203/IMG_3095.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>As they say, watch this space!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh90K08Z4Vhw0H0_6twVzJnUqyDTLkTBRfMk-wkvEcVzVdhXWgEeNJXN-vTNqfEnT3MubiA5ChRT45gtnFvHiaf07eEuOkyjoEJnZCg9DZO9xf34Mb5__dDMKxiP-jcY35XNbiey7mYVJureEb-irABSkHAq9zQ3sf-fWPUmr2Ce359hjpxiZY/s320/filagree-clipart-1.jpg.gif.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="80" data-original-width="320" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh90K08Z4Vhw0H0_6twVzJnUqyDTLkTBRfMk-wkvEcVzVdhXWgEeNJXN-vTNqfEnT3MubiA5ChRT45gtnFvHiaf07eEuOkyjoEJnZCg9DZO9xf34Mb5__dDMKxiP-jcY35XNbiey7mYVJureEb-irABSkHAq9zQ3sf-fWPUmr2Ce359hjpxiZY/s1600/filagree-clipart-1.jpg.gif.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-56610954642291223622022-12-28T14:51:00.004+00:002022-12-28T14:51:53.343+00:00How to build battery locos for your garden railway - Part 3 - Semi-scratchbuilds<p>This is Part 3 of a series of posts about building your own battery powered large scale locomotives. The other parts are:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b><i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/12/how-to-build-battery-locos-for-your.html" target="_blank">Part 1 - Kits</a></i></b></li><li><b><i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/12/how-to-build-battery-powered-locos-for.html" target="_blank">Part 2 - Modifications and conversions</a></i></b></li><li><b style="font-style: italic;">Part 4 - Scratchbuilds</b> (pending)</li><li><b style="font-style: italic;">Part 5 3D printing </b>(pending)</li></ul><div>In Part 1, I explored various forms of kit-building while in Part 2 we examined ways in which toys could be modified or track powered locos could be converted to run on battery power. In this part we shall explore ways of scratch-building your own body-shells to be mounted on commercially available powered chassis, motor bogies or motor blocks.</div><div><br /></div><div>I will cover:</div><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Choosing a prototype</li><li>Sourcing a powered chassis or motor block</li><li>Constructing the body shell</li><li>Wiring everything up</li><li>Finishing touches</li></ul><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Choosing a prototype</span></h2><div>Of course, your loco doesn't need to be based on any particular prototype, it can be purely imaginary. However even so, your loco might well be influenced by one or more real life locomotives, to make sure it looks reasonably realistic or plausible.</div><div><br /></div><div>Over the years, I have scratchbuilt several loco body-shells to be mounted on various commercial motor blocks and chassis. All but two of them have been based on prototypes, though none of them has been an accurate scale model. I like to say my locos have been inspired by the original.</div><div><br /></div><div>You may have a particular loco which you have always hankered about owning. Maybe it's one which no one has yet made available commercially, or maybe your finances are such that, although it could be bought off the shelf, you don't have the resources to purchase it.</div><div><br /></div><div>My choices of prototype have been influenced by:</div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;">a) The Southwold Railway - which I have always loved and had hoped would one day be restored. At least I can enjoy seeing locos and rolling stock which once ran on the Southwold running on my railway. I have so far constructed a Southwold Railway <i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/how-i-constructed-southwold-railway.html" target="_blank">Sharp Stewart </a></i>and an SR <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2013/07/how-i-built-manning-wardle-0-6-2.html">Manning Wardle</a></i>.</div></blockquote><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdKwGNnZRRi43lO-UgO2J8wXqY2rmHHbqwaV2g5riSeo8-sUGTOuiS2h3dX1YQZ3HAxvKCRJBBh-mR_fOkQQ2mDKjqaHAlHWm3Y6DABjqYR36fUuD72DRoK6pzhi2HyBsQ0sQnJTxMc7ThhuewTddj6FjwveUyOovGGJYbQ_BZO6f3GAL7rKM/s1600/IMG_5411.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdKwGNnZRRi43lO-UgO2J8wXqY2rmHHbqwaV2g5riSeo8-sUGTOuiS2h3dX1YQZ3HAxvKCRJBBh-mR_fOkQQ2mDKjqaHAlHWm3Y6DABjqYR36fUuD72DRoK6pzhi2HyBsQ0sQnJTxMc7ThhuewTddj6FjwveUyOovGGJYbQ_BZO6f3GAL7rKM/w400-h300/IMG_5411.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Semi-scratchbuilt Southwold Railway Manning Wardle 0-6-2T loco on an LGB motor block</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;">b) Locos which have taken my fancy when browsing through books on narrow gauge railways. As a consequence, I have created a model of a <i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2014/09/how-i-constructed-manning-wardle-0-6-0.html" target="_blank">Davington Light Railway Manning Wardle</a></i> and my idea of what a <i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/how-i-converted-toytrain-diesel-into.html" target="_blank">three foot gauge Fowler diesel loco</a></i> might have looked like</p></blockquote><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7-HaTN4z57jeOWovRXE4donFkgwhmSqMARss-Pl7FIdxofnJfwLnWrOWo6FL58OHdhGiBja29eW6-EkIcX6YcbSv3yg8sSBRS0MYqL8jx8ojbVq-2Z3XJxCy0s-F5hI1TPBHJV5OKEUPciIhwmm1Rs5fcMaHTS7XAkElCXfCeq3CTK25hn9M/s1600/IMG_9017.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1138" data-original-width="1600" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7-HaTN4z57jeOWovRXE4donFkgwhmSqMARss-Pl7FIdxofnJfwLnWrOWo6FL58OHdhGiBja29eW6-EkIcX6YcbSv3yg8sSBRS0MYqL8jx8ojbVq-2Z3XJxCy0s-F5hI1TPBHJV5OKEUPciIhwmm1Rs5fcMaHTS7XAkElCXfCeq3CTK25hn9M/w400-h285/IMG_9017.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Semi-scratchbuilt ex Davington Railway Manning Wardle 0-6-0T on a Piko motor block</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;">c) Locos which approximately fit on to motor bogies which I had available. These include a <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2021/10/how-i-constructed-kerr-stuart-0-4-2t.html" target="_blank">Metropolitan Water Board Kerr Stuar</a></i>t, a<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/how-i-bashed-lgb-otto-into-sort-of.html" target="_blank"> Black Hawthorn 0-4-0</a></i> and a <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2021/02/how-i-converted-bachmann-lyn-into.html" target="_blank">Schull & Skibbereen Naismyth & Wilson loco</a></i></p></blockquote><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuyHu0ofas6DxWc1PH_lq0zyNLQVfcaOVd3Se-j3BydV224HlZAYNsl5ztvOWu0zm_JlI6oQdskXSxopuvahOwFH-NdiZeqxcCzfk40EF2FctqFfH7W8VFeO30sXdMSgzK4QSf-vR5xEie0SoA49EEpDy9O-YbrtsR6nYVmKTJDFiP80tAMus/s1600/IMG_6447.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1279" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuyHu0ofas6DxWc1PH_lq0zyNLQVfcaOVd3Se-j3BydV224HlZAYNsl5ztvOWu0zm_JlI6oQdskXSxopuvahOwFH-NdiZeqxcCzfk40EF2FctqFfH7W8VFeO30sXdMSgzK4QSf-vR5xEie0SoA49EEpDy9O-YbrtsR6nYVmKTJDFiP80tAMus/w400-h320/IMG_6447.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">A semi-scratchbuilt Black Hawthorn loco on an LGB motor block</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Once the prototype has been selected, I then set about finding scale drawings for them. Mostly, these were available in books about the railway in question. Sometimes, however, I had to scour the internet either for drawings and/or photos which would help in the loco's construction.</p><p>Assuming I have been able to track down a drawing, I then photocopy it and work out how each dimension can be re-scaled to 15mm scale. This is easily achieved by identifying one known key dimension (eg the gauge of the track), measuring it on the plan and then working out by how much that dimension needs to be multiplied to make it appropriate for 15mm scale. For example, the gauge of the track in this drawing of a Southwold Sharp Stewart loco measures 21mm (ie 3' in 7mm scale). In 15mm scale, the track gauge should measure 45mm, so if I divide 45/21 I get a value of around 2.14. So, if I multiply any measurement on the drawing by 2.14, then I will have its equivalent in 15mm scale.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLlzVoFfm-U_mzDY804jL5qMtt36MtoijbNOMEc_5qlNZqFLAOBTE6hlgeq8E86GCh1meX1TDhTIIAz0w8FcPAerZTiw8hoAM7jZ2zR1HZRuslZREvKlByZ7NF_NuHoh-yuNWmpoWDXexAlO8uRxhQMOidct5qXJmtiyQYCp0rnHy5X8iZkvg/s1600/IMG_6278.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1131" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLlzVoFfm-U_mzDY804jL5qMtt36MtoijbNOMEc_5qlNZqFLAOBTE6hlgeq8E86GCh1meX1TDhTIIAz0w8FcPAerZTiw8hoAM7jZ2zR1HZRuslZREvKlByZ7NF_NuHoh-yuNWmpoWDXexAlO8uRxhQMOidct5qXJmtiyQYCp0rnHy5X8iZkvg/w283-h400/IMG_6278.JPG" width="283" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Sourcing a powered chassis or motor block</span></h2><p>My next job is then to calculate the diameter of the driving wheels and the distance between them (ie the wheelbase). Sometimes these dimensions are also given in books or on websites which can save a bit of work. </p><p>Armed with this information, I then have to track down a chassis or motor block which is as near to those dimensions as possible. I've found online forums to be useful for this. There's usually someone out there who can suggest a suitable motor block. In the case of the Sharp Stewart loco above, the nearest motor block I could find was made by <i>Playmobil </i>- provided I modelled the loco in 16mm scale. I eventually tracked one down on the German <i>eBay </i>site. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5IQzg-vtV_FNCOR_Pe7gPDuie5163aJVpEbz-hhXTHuNLIFu3QxCVYYo2lE5LwJeYr834a_3M-C9yEyee7qKOfQ3JVrVQ_G4Xr5xD7LjzTaU4RjyytQcdogYjuJIKcU-SqhB6pQGMHOknUgQWgDp8OSbCTN86Dt4dM90VRzGgV06piZ_K-OE/s1600/IMG_5563.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5IQzg-vtV_FNCOR_Pe7gPDuie5163aJVpEbz-hhXTHuNLIFu3QxCVYYo2lE5LwJeYr834a_3M-C9yEyee7qKOfQ3JVrVQ_G4Xr5xD7LjzTaU4RjyytQcdogYjuJIKcU-SqhB6pQGMHOknUgQWgDp8OSbCTN86Dt4dM90VRzGgV06piZ_K-OE/w400-h300/IMG_5563.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">A Playmobil motor block - the basis for the Sharp Stewart loco build</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>For locos in category c) above, the process as the reverse. I started with the motor block and had to scan the internet and my library for a suitable prototype. In many ways, this was easier though, for the Schull and Skibbereen loco, I merged the body of one loco with the chassis of another, basically because I preferred the shape of the body.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFriR_wDWVzBjeSHSv0uTa1tgU5YOmCLvdeUbYI16AzduXxu1QilsZwyoEG3NYn6Hiuku2SdPK8tdIlklbMPO7zUKo-0T5MAEc-pb4slJ5idvAO8F6UCXaaPyV1VsR2-sq8w-NN1YRqxSCrwny6Xuq5mZKSKiTbWhulnBSYjy48BykUuBAs-A/s2048/IMG_1597.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1337" data-original-width="2048" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFriR_wDWVzBjeSHSv0uTa1tgU5YOmCLvdeUbYI16AzduXxu1QilsZwyoEG3NYn6Hiuku2SdPK8tdIlklbMPO7zUKo-0T5MAEc-pb4slJ5idvAO8F6UCXaaPyV1VsR2-sq8w-NN1YRqxSCrwny6Xuq5mZKSKiTbWhulnBSYjy48BykUuBAs-A/w400-h261/IMG_1597.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">A semi-scratchbuilt Schull & Skibbereen might-have-been loco on a Bachmann motor block</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>For me, that's one of the joys of creating your own rolling stock - anything goes!</p><p>An alternative to using motor blocks from large manufacturers is to use those from small scale enterprises such as <i><a href="https://www.ipenginnering.com/chassis-bogies" target="_blank">IP Engineering</a></i>, <i><a href="https://www.hglw.co.uk/Locos.html" target="_blank">HGLW</a>, <a href="https://www.grsuk.com/shop/GRS-Locomotive-Kits-G130000" target="_blank">Garden Railway Specialists</a>, <a href="https://philsharples.com/shop/ols/categories/chassis-kits" target="_blank">Phil Sharples</a></i> or <i><a href="https://esselengineering.co.uk/chassis.html" target="_blank">Essel Engineering</a> - </i>particularly if you are running on 32mm gauge track.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVtqQhIJ2AwKMn8q0w89Yv8Xo4j-qi8I4YCH4P31xUvN8wF_zhVxeT-JOL7zxycT8QMckroTGZICLq3sLkogJyw7f7-thl3aW1Q2AGLVD1yZjxqFWxtCKrmrHrohE41YU8T5ACmoQ-Y2Or0QEKQf5PRxjRpXDdzY6el5NGkIG0hBlEtcNiU7s/s350/Essel%20chassis.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="184" data-original-width="350" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVtqQhIJ2AwKMn8q0w89Yv8Xo4j-qi8I4YCH4P31xUvN8wF_zhVxeT-JOL7zxycT8QMckroTGZICLq3sLkogJyw7f7-thl3aW1Q2AGLVD1yZjxqFWxtCKrmrHrohE41YU8T5ACmoQ-Y2Or0QEKQf5PRxjRpXDdzY6el5NGkIG0hBlEtcNiU7s/w400-h210/Essel%20chassis.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">An outside framed 0-6-0 chassis from Essel Engineering</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Constructing the body shell</span></h2><p>For me, this is the fun part - figuring out how to break down the drawing and photos of the loco into a series of parts which can then be put back together again as a finished loco.</p><p>The choice of material for constructing the body is entirely up to you - card, wood, plastic, metal or any combination of those is entirely acceptable. In the main, I have used plasticard, usually combined with metal parts such as handrails, spectacle rings and small whitemetal fittings. More recently, I have been using 3D printing for most of the component parts (more of that in <i>Part 5</i> - pending).</p><p>My first semi-scratchbuilt loco was a diesel. There was a simple reason for that - I figured that the shape of a diesel loco is basically a couple of boxes glued together - one for the bonnet and another for the cab. It turned out to be slightly more sophisticated than that, but the basic concept is correct.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4eCC0VhWTL27-knvYHdNf5CsXDRmaQzLrkKnSqGnLcLOXTGFk7S1wCk23TI1lt_yBI1KbGAEq2HdFHLLaKxqabEmiaUJ6XOvQAw9U0Det1tYttHXLs7G6HFnN409ccS5ff4uE5exzCb4Do4AAn1f3quvf4h9daPEE3pZrJ8Dl03SfneoQvNM/s800/IMG_4980.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="800" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4eCC0VhWTL27-knvYHdNf5CsXDRmaQzLrkKnSqGnLcLOXTGFk7S1wCk23TI1lt_yBI1KbGAEq2HdFHLLaKxqabEmiaUJ6XOvQAw9U0Det1tYttHXLs7G6HFnN409ccS5ff4uE5exzCb4Do4AAn1f3quvf4h9daPEE3pZrJ8Dl03SfneoQvNM/w400-h360/IMG_4980.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">My first semi-scratchbuild - a Fowler diesel mechanical loco</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I learned a lot by constructing this model, but the construction process I followed is more or less the same as I have used for all my semi- and scratchbuilds. I start with the running plate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv3FwkcvzbW8P43HxRK1omPlcWakTUQz6IJOdhx8qoa4H-5O8jHFLVsJ9dIB3NOfd0TmMungF-leeC9rAfKLgIRNbppoFUT03ALvl6nVEKZ8Cl0My-T_FNUffV5z6ZRiAclZMvSGPpNxTxkMQQcdLwoVA4_CppyW3toSXEXJ25-AcxH6oo9MY/s1600/IMG_4806.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="970" data-original-width="1600" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv3FwkcvzbW8P43HxRK1omPlcWakTUQz6IJOdhx8qoa4H-5O8jHFLVsJ9dIB3NOfd0TmMungF-leeC9rAfKLgIRNbppoFUT03ALvl6nVEKZ8Cl0My-T_FNUffV5z6ZRiAclZMvSGPpNxTxkMQQcdLwoVA4_CppyW3toSXEXJ25-AcxH6oo9MY/w400-h243/IMG_4806.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>The running plate is, in effect, the interface between the motor block or chassis and the body shell. The outer dimensions of the plate are dictated by the measurements shown on the plan while the hole in its middle is determined by carefully measuring the motor block, I find this needs to be tweaked as the model takes shape to either allow for or give clearance to the rest of the model's superstructure.</div><div><br /></div><div>I've found that making the cab is generally a good next step as it is a firm fixture on the running plate and its dimensions are usually fairly easy to identify. Although I may assemble its sides, I don't usually fix it to the running plate immediately as some tweaking my be required.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr9pxVZ9QZcKh0NzU1UoeWrr7GkQO_RLLptpOG-Gyi6mAarWJWC5OINO6jzSzTWop5zhkEJipc83hkHaRO-MVNm7nz7xqaOyq66o918z2Q6Acub2MrCHp_qJTFFCWu-U--Q7DmymliLaZlMJ4Nh_Tp4CeFyodFKMW_loUM6NVxoAj4Nr0Bxe4/s1600/IMG_7073.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1396" data-original-width="1600" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr9pxVZ9QZcKh0NzU1UoeWrr7GkQO_RLLptpOG-Gyi6mAarWJWC5OINO6jzSzTWop5zhkEJipc83hkHaRO-MVNm7nz7xqaOyq66o918z2Q6Acub2MrCHp_qJTFFCWu-U--Q7DmymliLaZlMJ4Nh_Tp4CeFyodFKMW_loUM6NVxoAj4Nr0Bxe4/w400-h349/IMG_7073.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>I like to make my cab roofs removable so I can more easily paint the interior and fix the driver in place and so i make sure the ribs for the roof are short enough to fit between the sides and are glued to the roof to fit inside the front and rear of the cab.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifFcmQrQg3-NEcXuMABUcyN3MxZlo39DdB19-VuagOFTmJr_tlyUs9GWDCXGcUr19vGF9E7R4sR1WKXlpgtRDI0iC6QEuFeRh-__-xKejhqdDRchqFdB7NgYpedTirqTou8956DKAOtrjPcmTtyVFFhmy891yRtrQl1euCkhEMwIT9j2Ur0ks/s1600/IMG_5214.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="881" data-original-width="1600" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifFcmQrQg3-NEcXuMABUcyN3MxZlo39DdB19-VuagOFTmJr_tlyUs9GWDCXGcUr19vGF9E7R4sR1WKXlpgtRDI0iC6QEuFeRh-__-xKejhqdDRchqFdB7NgYpedTirqTou8956DKAOtrjPcmTtyVFFhmy891yRtrQl1euCkhEMwIT9j2Ur0ks/w400-h220/IMG_5214.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>When making the bonnet (for a diesel loco) or boiler and tanks (for a steam loco), some thought needs to be given as to where the batteries and radio control equipment will be located. It's advisable to create as much uninterrupted inside space as possible so, if the boiler can be sliced off where it joins the tanks and the insides of the tanks can similarly be curtailed, then bear this in mind when putting them together as a unit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_BRnPrLNXXwpV6MRjp9vRarLq8K0c5q5pZqZLOj4DltKod2f0TjnPAB0T6y0Jj3No6L2ianDU2JdehUqBeZaTJnnIpmlpFKMFHAGv8bFKvejF181oObdj7MmWTaJ1g26sRPVwNzH9TEkosX5rvrVBg3mB4fHclHM9NgkHlJqLhf4zk5nhZ3U/s1600/IMG_5194.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1041" data-original-width="1600" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_BRnPrLNXXwpV6MRjp9vRarLq8K0c5q5pZqZLOj4DltKod2f0TjnPAB0T6y0Jj3No6L2ianDU2JdehUqBeZaTJnnIpmlpFKMFHAGv8bFKvejF181oObdj7MmWTaJ1g26sRPVwNzH9TEkosX5rvrVBg3mB4fHclHM9NgkHlJqLhf4zk5nhZ3U/w400-h260/IMG_5194.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0JHWUlHBVIK-ondSzB-so3ol-fEEBidflOtDznJs6rVql8gzjln0lWMe1y-iVaCc3f6f2ptodE9kq9V_U0HyrEYbPbJVwwBWN16vaHK3J0JvkQS_Hh3GvRfb50RHo7wMJfnJaVk0JPoDyvmQCveOpiG5uGScd9mLZUn3mxH6Sj4NduMACsLI/s1600/IMG_5984.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0JHWUlHBVIK-ondSzB-so3ol-fEEBidflOtDznJs6rVql8gzjln0lWMe1y-iVaCc3f6f2ptodE9kq9V_U0HyrEYbPbJVwwBWN16vaHK3J0JvkQS_Hh3GvRfb50RHo7wMJfnJaVk0JPoDyvmQCveOpiG5uGScd9mLZUn3mxH6Sj4NduMACsLI/w400-h266/IMG_5984.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>I tend to do a lot of test-fitting as I progress with the build and try not to fit parts together until I'm more or less certain how and where they will go.</div><div><br /></div><div>Incidentally, boilers can be formed from pieces of plastic pipe, plastic bottles or card or plastic tubing or, if you are unable to find anything of the right diameter, created by wrapping 1.5mm thick plasticard around a suitable wooden or plastic former, held in place with cable ties, and plunged into near boiling water. The coffee stirrers were used to help avoid corrugations at the ends of the sheet of plasticard, though I've since discovered it's better just to overlap the plasticard by a couple of centimetres and then trim off the excess.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigRGcyROZYfpUV2_QK5Knc5GSEDrF4Ew7ap0rcyQg-gGpmccNyRxFnH31aazStvlBqVUK_vMbqX_QTtMG_MICwY5prYaAgJ5uwQN2Spsr79cOHg4rpdVcDNC5KiVZ7-dGMrChlW73xqyOny6ypW0sBBZUKgWvBy8Pt7bG1DCgEChB8NRYKe-I/s1600/IMG_5777.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="906" data-original-width="1600" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigRGcyROZYfpUV2_QK5Knc5GSEDrF4Ew7ap0rcyQg-gGpmccNyRxFnH31aazStvlBqVUK_vMbqX_QTtMG_MICwY5prYaAgJ5uwQN2Spsr79cOHg4rpdVcDNC5KiVZ7-dGMrChlW73xqyOny6ypW0sBBZUKgWvBy8Pt7bG1DCgEChB8NRYKe-I/w400-h226/IMG_5777.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>An interesting problem which needs to be solved at some point during the construction of the body-shell is how it will be fixed to the motor block or chassis. Ideally, the two should be easily removable - but not so easily removed that the loco comes apart each time it is lifted off the track.</div><div><br /></div><div>Over the years, I have tended to try keeping the number of mounting screws to a minimum. This can sometimes be achieved by allowing one end of the block to slot in under a bracket. The other end should then require only a single self-tapping screw (sometimes two) - to hold it in place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTk0PQRgskoEqPX-nNcsCuxZkPANWewXIu8XbO2PCBmW8kkP6homnbJ1IXCDBnYGzRcfN8HScM2vKEkiEZ6GU8UhERmjxhcbJfWIxspKoNWFUJKQzvWduclGsBoSze5tIemL5_vooaT8_okDGf8iLDKXDDiQHtwbTg5M9wEi20jKGZ3rotYYA/s1600/IMG_6006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1052" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTk0PQRgskoEqPX-nNcsCuxZkPANWewXIu8XbO2PCBmW8kkP6homnbJ1IXCDBnYGzRcfN8HScM2vKEkiEZ6GU8UhERmjxhcbJfWIxspKoNWFUJKQzvWduclGsBoSze5tIemL5_vooaT8_okDGf8iLDKXDDiQHtwbTg5M9wEi20jKGZ3rotYYA/w263-h400/IMG_6006.JPG" width="263" /></a></div><br /><div>If your body-shell is made from plastic, then you will need to add weight to the loco to improve its adhesion. I use strips of lead flashing which I bought in a roll from my local builders' merchant.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCKnc2pFYMrlftRum-3GSojR6AaJrZ37w1mHblb_nKAQRRlgWgDUr0tYgc_F3PKLdR8kcOnANA2d5Pi1E6UTXrHBahe2DYjcTzQBwQyzXOTSIr-lZ8Wet1ShlXJxIlkbBmQG3C6jC4bFs4WycMb_dZI_24nuAaLyhny-z1XXobVpvNKXrkG8/s1600/IMG_6001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="1600" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCKnc2pFYMrlftRum-3GSojR6AaJrZ37w1mHblb_nKAQRRlgWgDUr0tYgc_F3PKLdR8kcOnANA2d5Pi1E6UTXrHBahe2DYjcTzQBwQyzXOTSIr-lZ8Wet1ShlXJxIlkbBmQG3C6jC4bFs4WycMb_dZI_24nuAaLyhny-z1XXobVpvNKXrkG8/w400-h231/IMG_6001.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Strips of lead flashing sandwiched to make loco ballast</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I now use clear silicone sealant to hold such ballast in place, having discovered that EvoStik has a nasty tendency to dissolve styrene or HIPS plasticard. Tailored strips can be squeezed into empty spaces......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUmpKfTJZ2t7exqOFkZqTORJ70fNC9TfmNerZIqVfsA2SBu7R9kOmozwVY7SzQjK5f4ie53QxyCpVmQ5rku_EG5MssYwjkOhYk-PtByE3M9y6kFRW9Gnlxe6z5IabmD0TICjm6bVn-dlQ0ilYqO5xeZYFKO0qgZv89hH3OLqWmt_d94WCooQ/s1600/IMG_6002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1222" data-original-width="1600" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUmpKfTJZ2t7exqOFkZqTORJ70fNC9TfmNerZIqVfsA2SBu7R9kOmozwVY7SzQjK5f4ie53QxyCpVmQ5rku_EG5MssYwjkOhYk-PtByE3M9y6kFRW9Gnlxe6z5IabmD0TICjm6bVn-dlQ0ilYqO5xeZYFKO0qgZv89hH3OLqWmt_d94WCooQ/w400-h305/IMG_6002.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>..... or simply glued into cavities on the base of the loco.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4KgFNeRmBAOOY_TSPcEi_IXyx7FYYa0etOa_NZT9EB9CL-_pZQkMBEn7fNPt_ZOoIZE39qNTT_Ibe1bBvjhsKM21buEBQLtoK-jgqlgs9Qkd-fsto7yBSOgRAUZEtp0cZzU7mqWk69d8t6uJdjp7F4szVRlfTGEUnqrKvunXAXV1yo_Jj8S0/s400/IMG_6086.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4KgFNeRmBAOOY_TSPcEi_IXyx7FYYa0etOa_NZT9EB9CL-_pZQkMBEn7fNPt_ZOoIZE39qNTT_Ibe1bBvjhsKM21buEBQLtoK-jgqlgs9Qkd-fsto7yBSOgRAUZEtp0cZzU7mqWk69d8t6uJdjp7F4szVRlfTGEUnqrKvunXAXV1yo_Jj8S0/w300-h400/IMG_6086.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Once the body shell is finished it needs a couple of coats of primer. I generally use <i>Halford's </i>car paint primer from a rattle can as I also use their range of car colours for my loco livery (Rover Brooklands Green and Satin Black). From experience, I know it is inadvisable to try using different brands of paint for priming and top-coating as they can react badly to each other.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbAjZe7insO6ASQB0MTs4LtZjEm8CnXT1T3j8R33aOnGs0WpF1v1UUq7uw43jJs2j2EdD4ZcvwWErDn4XpvMWmPQb4ObW2nsIc4_2GvXmWJvisFi1T9Yif3SvxiTxIeVOENLlMycgMEz491jpQohYiWAm0_ycHwESv2v-Hd5ry9DlWQF5fVj8/s1600/IMG_6164.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1193" data-original-width="1600" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbAjZe7insO6ASQB0MTs4LtZjEm8CnXT1T3j8R33aOnGs0WpF1v1UUq7uw43jJs2j2EdD4ZcvwWErDn4XpvMWmPQb4ObW2nsIc4_2GvXmWJvisFi1T9Yif3SvxiTxIeVOENLlMycgMEz491jpQohYiWAm0_ycHwESv2v-Hd5ry9DlWQF5fVj8/w400-h299/IMG_6164.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Inevitably, there will be some filling, rubbing-down and smoothing before the top coats are applied, but it's important to iron out any blemishes if you want a decent finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZAAZR7doKwQBfaw6S2_cUL5lYsqpjwRYyYW68T_2lX_Y5rOJ2p7vR54cMJxF2XJhKJLUnn9Wrm148dKMaBHCelkMEWPmFcQjAhHvEAkXBf8x969x9fL_PIVr11xHU9d7NO63wcjFwghlJefg1ImqsMxfwJOM1JlIFuqsmReXkhvVx32yWBQ/s1600/IMG_7619.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1192" data-original-width="1600" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZAAZR7doKwQBfaw6S2_cUL5lYsqpjwRYyYW68T_2lX_Y5rOJ2p7vR54cMJxF2XJhKJLUnn9Wrm148dKMaBHCelkMEWPmFcQjAhHvEAkXBf8x969x9fL_PIVr11xHU9d7NO63wcjFwghlJefg1ImqsMxfwJOM1JlIFuqsmReXkhvVx32yWBQ/w400-h297/IMG_7619.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Wiring-up your loco</span></h2><p>If you are uncertain about which batteries to use, I would advise you to do your homework before committing yourself. A lot has been written about the dangers of using lithium-ion cells and LIPO battery packs but, if you are careful and follow guidance, they are a lot less dangerous than, for example, filling a loco's fuel tank with butane, setting fire to it and heating water in a pressurised boiler. For more information on batteries see <i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2017/03/a-quick-introduction-to-batteries-for.html" target="_blank">A Quick Introduction to</a></i> <i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2017/03/a-quick-introduction-to-batteries-for.html" target="_blank">Batteries for Model Trains</a></i> and <i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2013/10/getting-started-with-battery-power-and.html" target="_blank">Getting Started with Battery Power and Radio Control</a>.</i></p><p>Your loco could have very basic manual control comprising an on/off switch or a direction switch with a centre-off position.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcSySjbUzw6dji3M5BrPP9kLOpqFOasNYt4BVFmlMtjuQpQlZnCwJWUe_6sEtyGXeCgnuiMCcWH4oRG_PtE8lBE6Hnvc4EhKEt8gKqlzp6UlTye2OeDeyEET2dcrJ-DmgMEsnUtdWLozw3juxH4wFRuUNwZ0hZ8BbiLn_irFCsBpY-5hdCao/s875/Recharge%20circuit%201.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="433" data-original-width="875" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcSySjbUzw6dji3M5BrPP9kLOpqFOasNYt4BVFmlMtjuQpQlZnCwJWUe_6sEtyGXeCgnuiMCcWH4oRG_PtE8lBE6Hnvc4EhKEt8gKqlzp6UlTye2OeDeyEET2dcrJ-DmgMEsnUtdWLozw3juxH4wFRuUNwZ0hZ8BbiLn_irFCsBpY-5hdCao/w400-h198/Recharge%20circuit%201.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>Alternatively, it might have an additional simple manual speed controller built into the circuitry. These can be bought very cheaply on eBay. They are wired into the input for the reversing switch - two wires in and two wires out.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39zbnJeCv8S39h5HVuX2T_iLEdkdSOTnRlKQO_gyc_vzcDrLme7HvGS0YfF8yljXa2T_GKQGQ0WtU6ivSQqphtGFq4zBSl8ZJAkLVgh-_JEpMKFDKq7YfcHYHxYL-8WGp39h9L6Ok1_v-ogSVH8X5gXZtEASENrP6JoWktj9paox8TpEhP6M/s400/PWM%20motor%20controller.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="394" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39zbnJeCv8S39h5HVuX2T_iLEdkdSOTnRlKQO_gyc_vzcDrLme7HvGS0YfF8yljXa2T_GKQGQ0WtU6ivSQqphtGFq4zBSl8ZJAkLVgh-_JEpMKFDKq7YfcHYHxYL-8WGp39h9L6Ok1_v-ogSVH8X5gXZtEASENrP6JoWktj9paox8TpEhP6M/w394-h400/PWM%20motor%20controller.jpg" width="394" /></a></div><p>Or, you may opt for a radio control system. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFljAZuTrbF-bQhJ7eCoi1gPDv2kfWntc7IFhh2OQdWNsoTRpHOEFalj9OloQKQa1GjQWyFCROuKRRQTAXnEfKQ4wZO7GNKVcMSNuGSo-PtlgKI4OiNKyzrcEh5ORtOc6t2Li8eZlbhyRWVevnhvZz4v3VDJDXYr022tNlVtLRB8SlKlVsDvs/s979/wiring%20diagram.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="497" data-original-width="979" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFljAZuTrbF-bQhJ7eCoi1gPDv2kfWntc7IFhh2OQdWNsoTRpHOEFalj9OloQKQa1GjQWyFCROuKRRQTAXnEfKQ4wZO7GNKVcMSNuGSo-PtlgKI4OiNKyzrcEh5ORtOc6t2Li8eZlbhyRWVevnhvZz4v3VDJDXYr022tNlVtLRB8SlKlVsDvs/w400-h203/wiring%20diagram.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>If you decide not to use rechargeable batteries then the wiring can be made even simpler.</p><p>Finding somewhere inside the loco for the batteries is probably the greatest challenge, together with trying to decide where to put the switches and charge socket. They can either be positioned beneath the running plate or put in unobtrusive places on the loco body shell.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjziilo7TO5GvPRctvVIDg_XFL70CHDYUa0NRK91tcVOUCytLiJgQoAG9VPsGIF5W-rWRzU3QzolGRWnPT2LTY9JfBRoLA9w09JPceaKTAQLszQ_KZBrxrqka8D34XS1vC1vLp6dxIy-QRrOUumG6jBuD3tYblSJFI07EQydvYzjxcmqmIxf90/s1600/IMG_6436.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1173" data-original-width="1600" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjziilo7TO5GvPRctvVIDg_XFL70CHDYUa0NRK91tcVOUCytLiJgQoAG9VPsGIF5W-rWRzU3QzolGRWnPT2LTY9JfBRoLA9w09JPceaKTAQLszQ_KZBrxrqka8D34XS1vC1vLp6dxIy-QRrOUumG6jBuD3tYblSJFI07EQydvYzjxcmqmIxf90/w400-h294/IMG_6436.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The on/off switch can just be seen below the saddle tank on my Black Hawthorn loco</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Finishing Touches</span></h2><div>For finishing touches such as safety valves, domes, whistles, tank fillers, backhead details, smokebox door handles, clack valves, handrail knobs, etc., you can either buy these are brass or whitemetal castings from suppliers such as GRS, ......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4thOy5Zv2qxsUDmVoJDgDpZKAZ6LnnpRypie9fUO_C8vO2KKNgDyRyUL8gc0-pMFna4z3MsQ4bSrivQE8s3Xd9Yf7OuG9Fp7OEPBrhObazCF7UquGyZlbwcQrdirJdov8VqvuTfBKOjLlWBnDx0-ysUKfB9fYKe9vhwRjZbH9DSYp47fjRE/s1600/IMG_5925.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1600" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4thOy5Zv2qxsUDmVoJDgDpZKAZ6LnnpRypie9fUO_C8vO2KKNgDyRyUL8gc0-pMFna4z3MsQ4bSrivQE8s3Xd9Yf7OuG9Fp7OEPBrhObazCF7UquGyZlbwcQrdirJdov8VqvuTfBKOjLlWBnDx0-ysUKfB9fYKe9vhwRjZbH9DSYp47fjRE/w400-h288/IMG_5925.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div>.... or make them yourself from offcuts, chunks of plastic filed to shape or 'found' objects such as the cap of a sun tan lotion bottle for a dome ......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5w1HYHrkt0vBiKNUFmL8Nr40vQjyvEDgtDDpOsrOw1i2jRKV0PzaXy12cQva_JLiCpVnG-TXUObh38pC6jealE0K94wZ9vL5Sdb1cJzEVmzO0XdrC7MWTKB9rM98W8G5pZ3pXkblDsgqoGuUSmWHUEeDy877Hi9cFM5HeqJSTLyTWkKP7rZ8/s1600/IMG_5290.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5w1HYHrkt0vBiKNUFmL8Nr40vQjyvEDgtDDpOsrOw1i2jRKV0PzaXy12cQva_JLiCpVnG-TXUObh38pC6jealE0K94wZ9vL5Sdb1cJzEVmzO0XdrC7MWTKB9rM98W8G5pZ3pXkblDsgqoGuUSmWHUEeDy877Hi9cFM5HeqJSTLyTWkKP7rZ8/w400-h300/IMG_5290.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div>..... or the side of a plastic castor for a smokebox door.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNd3-XH8r5GWLr36fB0ieLEQBJENOVOhhodDHT_3bR4NbdknAHMKd350bSQEjjcXsdIdXAltO_vUKd6ck5qB_--RmQoQLYKDwz0sYcukKK0YOtL_6HLvSD_Fm13CP-qZ7510iJnAb9lWs_mx9hVvx4FeSizMQ2aP07n3IBb-9X4lJ0S_QyPzA/s1259/IMG_7590-1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1259" data-original-width="1210" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNd3-XH8r5GWLr36fB0ieLEQBJENOVOhhodDHT_3bR4NbdknAHMKd350bSQEjjcXsdIdXAltO_vUKd6ck5qB_--RmQoQLYKDwz0sYcukKK0YOtL_6HLvSD_Fm13CP-qZ7510iJnAb9lWs_mx9hVvx4FeSizMQ2aP07n3IBb-9X4lJ0S_QyPzA/w385-h400/IMG_7590-1.JPG" width="385" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div>For more information see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/01/re-using-found-items-in-scratchbuilds.html">Repurposing 'found' objects for scratch-building</a></i></div><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Conclusion</span></h2><p>I was very anxious about constructing my first semi-scratchbuilt loco but after it was completed I couldn't figure out what I was so scared about.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCNptM8HNgoDcDeBzNgjHN-BovV6xAm6mbJtvdZ6qi_WbrU_VESMy4rabjURDiSNyzMlJkWOhysVCVi8Tay5Up1qPjp8YHCwD79LSvOr-2yt9bzszV67Y1zp46-7OliNUnFnoDzUbaBZ7wKOFRskWLQxRfQuyPF77WVlhuWjN-pLOSbk8QUGo/s1600/IMG_4979.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1380" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCNptM8HNgoDcDeBzNgjHN-BovV6xAm6mbJtvdZ6qi_WbrU_VESMy4rabjURDiSNyzMlJkWOhysVCVi8Tay5Up1qPjp8YHCwD79LSvOr-2yt9bzszV67Y1zp46-7OliNUnFnoDzUbaBZ7wKOFRskWLQxRfQuyPF77WVlhuWjN-pLOSbk8QUGo/w345-h400/IMG_4979.JPG" width="345" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">My first semi-scratchbuilt loco - a Fowler diesel mechanical</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>Sure, I encountered a few problems, but I found ways of overcoming them. I know it isn't perfect, but when it's running on my railway I hardly notice its slight imperfections.</div><div><br /></div><div>Over the years, I have slowly and systematically acquired new skills - mostly by learning from my successes and failures. I mentioned above that I had learned not to use <i>EvoStik </i>to fix lead weights in place - here's why ....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxketOF9HgsDeDw_igsgfGrUz38GcKJBIAoxhUdYaWBc5r8s42YNpQK_u1wJpluDnUjP6uqcx8F_OGBkUEjji7mUkGxfGrdJMpJMeO4YIYmtD0_VkhGNsd87aVgtMaHUdUuVuRs10-TUhMo8s20shiLa6n5qE6CsIGnYy9MaMHH6lzKgnkbDs/s1600/IMG_7649.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxketOF9HgsDeDw_igsgfGrUz38GcKJBIAoxhUdYaWBc5r8s42YNpQK_u1wJpluDnUjP6uqcx8F_OGBkUEjji7mUkGxfGrdJMpJMeO4YIYmtD0_VkhGNsd87aVgtMaHUdUuVuRs10-TUhMo8s20shiLa6n5qE6CsIGnYy9MaMHH6lzKgnkbDs/w400-h300/IMG_7649.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>I can remember being very calm and philosophical about it at the time. It was just another setback which I needed to overcome. I dismantled that part of the loco (which by then was more or less finished), rubbed-down the offending surfaces, applied a fair bit of filler, rubbed down some more and then repainted it. If I look very closely at the loco, I can still see the slight undulations but I doubt anyone else would be aware of them - unless I pointed them out. After all, like motor cars, most locos which have had a good working life have a few dints, dents and scratches!</div><div><br /></div><div>OK, there is some effort involved in making your own locos - but I believe that effort is more than repaid in watching a unique loco, which you have constructed largely from scratch, chuffing around your railway.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's that pockmarked an dented loco shown above in action .......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/plL1-Q3lz6c" width="320" youtube-src-id="plL1-Q3lz6c"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJ52l6HXtC4Cp_T-Z8XhHPkq5ki1XXAykbXTAaU9NHHfMdd1p_7kloTuoelLegeZd0crE1hYfOiZipcsTLaBpwHlizHY5iA5DFzA7t4WCFvN07elTqzPNko5Jb3aKOv360W_J-a-CM4QPnNDIeZ_3oHz--eQeTKVqGgoc9asGYbJvKJQxVoM/s320/filagree-clipart-1.jpg.gif.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="80" data-original-width="320" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJ52l6HXtC4Cp_T-Z8XhHPkq5ki1XXAykbXTAaU9NHHfMdd1p_7kloTuoelLegeZd0crE1hYfOiZipcsTLaBpwHlizHY5iA5DFzA7t4WCFvN07elTqzPNko5Jb3aKOv360W_J-a-CM4QPnNDIeZ_3oHz--eQeTKVqGgoc9asGYbJvKJQxVoM/s1600/filagree-clipart-1.jpg.gif.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-54453794258976577862022-12-24T12:56:00.006+00:002022-12-28T14:52:56.704+00:00How to build battery locos for your garden railway - Part 2 - Modifications and conversions<p>This is part 2 of a series of posts exploring the construction of battery powered locos for garden railways. It is unashamedly UK focused, mainly because I am based in the UK and prefer to write from first hand experience. The other parts of the series are:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b><i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/12/how-to-build-battery-locos-for-your.html" target="_blank">Part 1 - Kits</a></i></b></li><li><b><i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/12/how-to-build-battery-locos-for-your_28.html" target="_blank">Part 3 - Semi-scratchbuilding</a></i></b></li><li><b><i>Part4 - Scratchbuilding (pending)</i></b></li><li><b><i>Part 5 - 3D printing (pending)</i></b></li></ul><p></p><p>In this part of the series, we will explore:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Modifying kits</li><li>Modifying toys</li><li>Modifying and converting commercially available track-powered locomotives</li><li>Modifying and converting live steam and clockwork locomotives</li></ul><div>Making modifications to pre-existing locomotives can be a very cost-effective and rewarding way of extending your fleet of locomotives - particularly if you want something different or unique running on your railway but don't have the skills or confidence to scratchbuild a loco.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Modifying kits</span></h2><div>You will have seen in <i><b><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/12/how-to-build-battery-locos-for-your.html" target="_blank">Part 1</a></b></i> of this series, that there is a range of kits available in the UK (and beyond) which can be quite modestly priced and fairly easy to construct. Once you have built a basic loco following the instructions, opportunities arise to make changes or add enhancements. If you are feeling confident, you might even consider changing the appearance more drastically during the construction process.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Enhancing a kit</span></i></h3><div>Suppliers of kits usually acknowledge that the constructor will want to further detail their kits and some of them (eg <i><a href="https://www.grsuk.com/shop/GRS-Kit-Accessories-G150000" target="_blank">Garden Railway Specialists</a></i>) supply a range of additional detailing parts for locos. Some suppliers specialise in providing detailing parts such as <i><a href="https://www.cambrianmodelrail.co.uk/store/16mmNG-c25015110" target="_blank">Cambrian Models</a>, <a href="https://slrmodels.co.uk/product-category/loco-parts/" target="_blank">SLR Models</a> </i>and <i><a href="https://www.locoworks.co.uk/locoworks-detail/general-details" target="_blank">LocoWorks</a></i>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Enhancements can include adding exterior details such as the buffers, louvres, handrails and exhaust pipe on my HGLW diesel loco kit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7IXPAzQBgnQEIv6F4EMFCmnyqv7_j_DyQgNh2rqlOQsYzLswmIUaU3xFHuWTBc1idZhKrE5-WWREHoCq2lwI1BwAwN_naod8CqPafgCzfD8rCAdgHjB21hKon23GIU_6Nr9m6mwnDjsIA0rh9pEX9SUCfuzQmv4_9o8l7LLJm5c41L1KXaCU/s1600/IMG_7471.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7IXPAzQBgnQEIv6F4EMFCmnyqv7_j_DyQgNh2rqlOQsYzLswmIUaU3xFHuWTBc1idZhKrE5-WWREHoCq2lwI1BwAwN_naod8CqPafgCzfD8rCAdgHjB21hKon23GIU_6Nr9m6mwnDjsIA0rh9pEX9SUCfuzQmv4_9o8l7LLJm5c41L1KXaCU/w400-h300/IMG_7471.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>The buffers came from <i><a href="https://peterbinnie.com/shop" target="_blank">Binnie Engineering</a></i>, the louvres are from a fly-screen sent to me by my mate in Australia, while the handrails and exhaust pipe were made from scratch. For more information see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2018/05/how-i-detailed-my-hglw-diesel-loco.html" target="_blank">How I detailed my HGLW diesel loco</a></i>.</p><p>Further details such as a toolbox, re-railing jacks, a horn or whistle, pipework, vacuum pipe connectors, a driver and cab interior details can further improve the appearance of a basic loco kit. These can be purchased from the above suppliers, made from scratch or modified from 'found' items, such as this safety valve for a steam loco which I made from the handlebars of a 50p model motorbike, a self-tapping screw and a small piece of brass.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT1TWrSyaVTcTVF1IINlhwFZNBeYORK_3K52lmI3edZCBhkpOtTbma8V46ppSUI5wZAdAFlJtHtoqLxwjXGGYF8Idvegmy1OBIh1VuCgTlM47DE3qUXiP0RJjWgm-Ygv_g9q7qPtU5AdjVHx-BKfaks3DjF7EYw0HyFuhmNjtdJ4r8HtoE0Jo/s1600/IMG_7236.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1548" data-original-width="1600" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT1TWrSyaVTcTVF1IINlhwFZNBeYORK_3K52lmI3edZCBhkpOtTbma8V46ppSUI5wZAdAFlJtHtoqLxwjXGGYF8Idvegmy1OBIh1VuCgTlM47DE3qUXiP0RJjWgm-Ygv_g9q7qPtU5AdjVHx-BKfaks3DjF7EYw0HyFuhmNjtdJ4r8HtoE0Jo/w400-h388/IMG_7236.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Modifications</span></i></h3><p>Modifications involve changing the appearance of a kit, either subtly or in a more substantial way. For example, when I constructed the model of a plate frame Simplex loco from<i><a href="https://www.ipenginnering.com/product-page/plate-frame-simplex" target="_blank"> IP Engineering</a></i>, I decided to remove the non-prototypical mounting for the on/off switch on the side of the loco, </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyD86VLSLiCykkKog19nNzyzgdDPj8iBwRfgiqbC8HVbikNTLjPx_C-GTigmVSks1xUQrqX2cHvHgHOPghflVHvQoxlg15CgwTO29axtVkZHghS_G4wccj6ap3NTwXxFswUvkYVTeRZBZzzKgZXpeKQOQCnx2_x5BcQOa90ZzY_-8hHhxPQNc/s1075/IMG_9327cu.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="676" data-original-width="1075" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyD86VLSLiCykkKog19nNzyzgdDPj8iBwRfgiqbC8HVbikNTLjPx_C-GTigmVSks1xUQrqX2cHvHgHOPghflVHvQoxlg15CgwTO29axtVkZHghS_G4wccj6ap3NTwXxFswUvkYVTeRZBZzzKgZXpeKQOQCnx2_x5BcQOa90ZzY_-8hHhxPQNc/w400-h251/IMG_9327cu.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>.....with some detailing made from plasticard and <i><a href="https://www.cambrianmodelrail.co.uk/store/NA5-180-Nut-&-Bolt-Heads-p94211872" target="_blank">Cambrian Models</a></i> bolt heads, based on photos I'd taken of a real Simplex loco at the <i><a href="https://devonrailwaycentre.co.uk/" target="_blank">Devon Railway Centre</a></i>,</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLiFGGzqDHgQZXbV85N-YhmrvHKI9boUrXNfz6EwiLJXQkKfhmLzWSLzMHcogrces9dJUInCtfphRY0y4J-ucgTbcoNrHdz1cjAblKBcgITvpoBaEUAqG01YPmo0QlVXI2yiWmqaRs2BwQeZ7eNuigeDzsgvYuvDfXkUJt57x8cAjFvKABgU0/s654/IMG_9369%20(1).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="582" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLiFGGzqDHgQZXbV85N-YhmrvHKI9boUrXNfz6EwiLJXQkKfhmLzWSLzMHcogrces9dJUInCtfphRY0y4J-ucgTbcoNrHdz1cjAblKBcgITvpoBaEUAqG01YPmo0QlVXI2yiWmqaRs2BwQeZ7eNuigeDzsgvYuvDfXkUJt57x8cAjFvKABgU0/w356-h400/IMG_9369%20(1).JPG" width="356" /></a></div><br /><p>In addition, I added a cab and a toolbox, also made primarily from plasticard.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaX-rH5vKNMOXM8wVaKVHNa4wJZxN3Txz2Mr1x5X28QUs0uQx-R9PqjUBnV3aI2rHWQoIVYsJPgYIwy2BbGj-w1TMvyfkVMCwRLySvbOIoNo7YeqeFkm5jAL31-Lwgqj89o6ApfXBHEkfiOO07K99rkDX6a78Xrz_LeJ_5icnqyt4WOlScXJI/s1600/IMG_9369.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaX-rH5vKNMOXM8wVaKVHNa4wJZxN3Txz2Mr1x5X28QUs0uQx-R9PqjUBnV3aI2rHWQoIVYsJPgYIwy2BbGj-w1TMvyfkVMCwRLySvbOIoNo7YeqeFkm5jAL31-Lwgqj89o6ApfXBHEkfiOO07K99rkDX6a78Xrz_LeJ_5icnqyt4WOlScXJI/s320/IMG_9369.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>A modification I made to an <i><a href="https://www.ipenginnering.com/product-page/albert-diesel-loco-kit" target="_blank">IP Engineering </a></i>Albert loco ....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQsUI_06bF2hpGTVHtPex5lzsah_ZbyrdTv-zbQovS6VgMjZdwJyvmTzRDiWuKin1DnCeTU_gq_CBjC5QxZYcxASzMSZ5w0Ow69idvNHtte3nE5MON0X_Yx783PuKHxkQ2_u9f7Z70CrZ-8hyLRAQL0ztkVsvLJSByPX3BoaZA8aR19EttuPM/s1600/IMG_8140.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1424" data-original-width="1600" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQsUI_06bF2hpGTVHtPex5lzsah_ZbyrdTv-zbQovS6VgMjZdwJyvmTzRDiWuKin1DnCeTU_gq_CBjC5QxZYcxASzMSZ5w0Ow69idvNHtte3nE5MON0X_Yx783PuKHxkQ2_u9f7Z70CrZ-8hyLRAQL0ztkVsvLJSByPX3BoaZA8aR19EttuPM/w400-h356/IMG_8140.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>..... was cutting-down its cab to give more clearance when entering the crushing shed. This modification also required the addition of some cab detailing parts which were obtained from <i>Cambrian Models</i>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwS4Q7SyygPyFJXbtbzrZbv7MG9PkxzII997ZixhDTHKatKMscch8xcy1hfcQ51264o-kIK9Ty-B2wwZH10_pHGjEAh79yTEMOlqegzz2vqJZ3MPcJax-k4gJzvcG-hvXbaitRwnig-RRf8kwxkoJFqi-nfNNCCkyapikMnS4Eb8VCWWP6YAM/s1600/DSCN0515.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwS4Q7SyygPyFJXbtbzrZbv7MG9PkxzII997ZixhDTHKatKMscch8xcy1hfcQ51264o-kIK9Ty-B2wwZH10_pHGjEAh79yTEMOlqegzz2vqJZ3MPcJax-k4gJzvcG-hvXbaitRwnig-RRf8kwxkoJFqi-nfNNCCkyapikMnS4Eb8VCWWP6YAM/w400-h300/DSCN0515.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Of course, modification might include a complete make-over from the kit's original appearance such as this transformation of one of <i><a href="https://philsharples.com/" target="_blank">Phil Sharples</a></i> basic kits, from this .....</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8C4dJU1agh1K9_8CW7EILB2lPU0wJDsdmfquwPnvoOFjYmoqpMq-9ZvRdBhXdxaM5nURWYuXBK4D_yj5sZMh4SJTASOiz-64XIN7nu0pv7c17i0h5RfOQnaj0AJJinvfdS4eZBzdd5enTkSndOay3uu2lj1Z0TBWHgYfGulegQ0AEnbF4dSA/s511/phil%20sharp%20stewart.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="511" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8C4dJU1agh1K9_8CW7EILB2lPU0wJDsdmfquwPnvoOFjYmoqpMq-9ZvRdBhXdxaM5nURWYuXBK4D_yj5sZMh4SJTASOiz-64XIN7nu0pv7c17i0h5RfOQnaj0AJJinvfdS4eZBzdd5enTkSndOay3uu2lj1Z0TBWHgYfGulegQ0AEnbF4dSA/w400-h305/phil%20sharp%20stewart.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="https://philsharples.com/shop/ols/products/small-sharp-stuart-0-4-0-locomotive-kit">https://philsharples.com/shop/ols/products/small-sharp-stuart-0-4-0-locomotive-kit</a></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">..... to this.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3g95MSzcUpS0eLSC3kq7JhM10GJ02QBGJyqKGtmCSmTq5UmEZh73bc-Smov7rW1Dr_huepKTV8N4ueQwe0hhkYq3iQRarkqzC8qaxt3mfJ_Uqs4R2hPj8-dtNAPA9m6q9uS8NwdFqyhsUX43kj-pI7SM1leXRrtvDlqUnCvbJN03krHrSvM/s2320/rs=w_2320,h_1740.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1740" data-original-width="2320" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3g95MSzcUpS0eLSC3kq7JhM10GJ02QBGJyqKGtmCSmTq5UmEZh73bc-Smov7rW1Dr_huepKTV8N4ueQwe0hhkYq3iQRarkqzC8qaxt3mfJ_Uqs4R2hPj8-dtNAPA9m6q9uS8NwdFqyhsUX43kj-pI7SM1leXRrtvDlqUnCvbJN03krHrSvM/w400-h300/rs=w_2320,h_1740.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Source: <a href="https://philsharples.com/gallery">https://philsharples.com/gallery</a></i></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><h2><span style="color: #783f04;">Modifying Toys</span></h2><div>There are quite a few toys available for modest prices which could be motorised and battery-powered. Unlike conversions of track-powered locos (see below), toys sometimes provide you with a suitable body shell but no appropriate mechanism.</div><div><br /></div><div>Requiring no conversion but maybe some modification, Playmobil trains are a good candidate for extending your battery loco fleet. They are (at the time of writing) no longer available but have come in various styles over the years and can be bought secondhand on eBay and similar online platforms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqe1Tm1Gf3y6opL9fFV93TzRlB6kh_MLv4X7OkD630L1wO9-3qqSY3-Pas2zRRMX_IW2Yo7CZO-wK8yzhVJKVYgTfTqKq1J4Y7SAfTroQ9wUuQssn5iCfeAY1zWKg1ALuEk85iPUuBmX0coEwLjVpLwJATyTgYSdczzZ0bnV2XVE5DwGFzXFE/s1024/Playmobil%204005-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="1024" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqe1Tm1Gf3y6opL9fFV93TzRlB6kh_MLv4X7OkD630L1wO9-3qqSY3-Pas2zRRMX_IW2Yo7CZO-wK8yzhVJKVYgTfTqKq1J4Y7SAfTroQ9wUuQssn5iCfeAY1zWKg1ALuEk85iPUuBmX0coEwLjVpLwJATyTgYSdczzZ0bnV2XVE5DwGFzXFE/w400-h230/Playmobil%204005-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1PGcZu5UziQ6T48r1SBFxoLYRwB9QJ2-qGzJ1GF9jf23pf7WWA4Wkc2mCTUb2WATvUaeST78GVzkCh_APpIUx3vc4OJNh4lLl8IBAdgby8mEmhY6S-hHJSTFTbkpfXJiKrBbbzng_q8_1lZ3RkIzOYvh_f5oEvzs1L0yKOCs2HppC5c3FBs/s941/Playmobil%20train%20set2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="941" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1PGcZu5UziQ6T48r1SBFxoLYRwB9QJ2-qGzJ1GF9jf23pf7WWA4Wkc2mCTUb2WATvUaeST78GVzkCh_APpIUx3vc4OJNh4lLl8IBAdgby8mEmhY6S-hHJSTFTbkpfXJiKrBbbzng_q8_1lZ3RkIzOYvh_f5oEvzs1L0yKOCs2HppC5c3FBs/w400-h335/Playmobil%20train%20set2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>An easy toy modification is to find a cheap model train which is designed to run on 32mm or 45mm gauge track. These are sometimes sold as Christmas themed train sets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFyFqqe-I8I5YgecZjfdx9ySIa2pyMmnDdpzMy0WGwpF7VUIQzc_m7ynisZhGZI-LfA5jXRuFIlS7NYZIgEaAJ7_aXfm8I6Jft9tsrRgNRbqrcM8hnOnp0GDd66JAnUn-DwBnQvyqVXpLUmEAdH-Yx5wt7nRyhRu_Xrmid1ArEmytvUX7VH0/s1002/H4c42252e15884273a9bf743fcaf69227U.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1002" data-original-width="1002" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFyFqqe-I8I5YgecZjfdx9ySIa2pyMmnDdpzMy0WGwpF7VUIQzc_m7ynisZhGZI-LfA5jXRuFIlS7NYZIgEaAJ7_aXfm8I6Jft9tsrRgNRbqrcM8hnOnp0GDd66JAnUn-DwBnQvyqVXpLUmEAdH-Yx5wt7nRyhRu_Xrmid1ArEmytvUX7VH0/w400-h400/H4c42252e15884273a9bf743fcaf69227U.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>They are often fairly cheaply constructed and so their mechanisms won't withstand a great deal of heavy usage, but they do provide a cost effective entry-point for your battery loco collection. You may need to do some work on the loco body to make it look a little less toy-like. At the time of writing, this was available on AliExpress for around £40GBP plus £8GBP postage to the UK.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Evkq-0FvAWbDitIeNvamj66baqzrWZfXME53w1krlm350KR2_mK9p6r9F11p4oEkDvYEfSNSoBwtMMunbaM_SzshN4ST97P_aJeOlAyCJaWR21o_i23twjvjIrhn-3Srv7gglAlykv5UnH1jjhEychOjHv5qh4ny3HrhruCuxvturVbxPY4/s1575/AliExpress%20christmas%20train.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="855" data-original-width="1575" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Evkq-0FvAWbDitIeNvamj66baqzrWZfXME53w1krlm350KR2_mK9p6r9F11p4oEkDvYEfSNSoBwtMMunbaM_SzshN4ST97P_aJeOlAyCJaWR21o_i23twjvjIrhn-3Srv7gglAlykv5UnH1jjhEychOjHv5qh4ny3HrhruCuxvturVbxPY4/w400-h217/AliExpress%20christmas%20train.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Another possible source for easily adaptable locos is Lego-compatible trains, such as these (also available from AliExpress).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaC77xWhkryLKdvyWrrg53cN0xyqXhEvOVWmibwDKJV9XZFEXuJPLCGlCVp06Sl4GeZXikE6MGqBLFEsVS-HJjPpDfY_rY2LJSqSewIWRyC8WoouzxUhRW9V_8jSI60GxFY1_l5pWP3nccwncO07sVrjB48-MNnwxD_cFcDOwA2FcSf17VuD4/s790/S1f507565c5f1419e807976514ffe6cb9u.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="670" data-original-width="790" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaC77xWhkryLKdvyWrrg53cN0xyqXhEvOVWmibwDKJV9XZFEXuJPLCGlCVp06Sl4GeZXikE6MGqBLFEsVS-HJjPpDfY_rY2LJSqSewIWRyC8WoouzxUhRW9V_8jSI60GxFY1_l5pWP3nccwncO07sVrjB48-MNnwxD_cFcDOwA2FcSf17VuD4/w400-h339/S1f507565c5f1419e807976514ffe6cb9u.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_HAOr0sHp9tmanjZwCuwzfHxJMCNMTkZCbVKVr92Fzba3gfRfKG0yx7jpGISst9Aol8YxG8m0mcwH0Wczt43MDuOJILTkOr3y0Rm5zUZQuWNQsJHzik65wTy8vY3r22jVYMjWz9ik1L92kCVurDgZc3lY48Da18DQmMTBumbBCZXH3ZSwBg/s800/S45c0f2d00af8481b8b7bdcd0be8b58287.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_HAOr0sHp9tmanjZwCuwzfHxJMCNMTkZCbVKVr92Fzba3gfRfKG0yx7jpGISst9Aol8YxG8m0mcwH0Wczt43MDuOJILTkOr3y0Rm5zUZQuWNQsJHzik65wTy8vY3r22jVYMjWz9ik1L92kCVurDgZc3lY48Da18DQmMTBumbBCZXH3ZSwBg/w400-h400/S45c0f2d00af8481b8b7bdcd0be8b58287.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>They vary in price from around £25GBP (including shipping) to £140GBP.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you are prepared to do some work by using a cheap motorised chassis from, say <i><a href="https://www.ipenginnering.com/chassis-bogies" target="_blank">IP Engineering</a></i>, <i><a href="https://philsharples.com/shop/ols/products/motorised-chassis-kit-with-50mm-wheel-base-45mm-version" target="_blank">Phil Sharples</a></i>, <i><a href="https://www.hglw.co.uk/Locos.html" target="_blank">HGLW </a></i>or <i><a href="https://esselengineering.co.uk/chassis.html" target="_blank">Essel Engineering</a></i> or even make your own chassis, then you might be tempted by toys such as this <i>Postman Pat Greendale Rocket</i> train.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCixren-Clhh5n16nVzLcKUcmzyyuUOBdH0dZMxGyh1uGZKhxU2MoaXTwqPVTDyr27_5zMxBpcOWkSWJfR4JNtJrpLMyjNKNPHv8pMtUeBTN5UrILXD2NngXuBu-EUEUiYwRLcww2YdbsOVSQyeS4BYRMQln7PMvZhXTO2G_Ogvx1t4qi9Oc/s500/Postman%20Pat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="500" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCixren-Clhh5n16nVzLcKUcmzyyuUOBdH0dZMxGyh1uGZKhxU2MoaXTwqPVTDyr27_5zMxBpcOWkSWJfR4JNtJrpLMyjNKNPHv8pMtUeBTN5UrILXD2NngXuBu-EUEUiYwRLcww2YdbsOVSQyeS4BYRMQln7PMvZhXTO2G_Ogvx1t4qi9Oc/w400-h220/Postman%20Pat.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>The model is approximately the right scale for 16mm and G Scale garden railways and has been converted by several modellers to run on their tracks. For example:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Od_GY3pOGvM" width="320" youtube-src-id="Od_GY3pOGvM"></iframe></div><br /><div>Or if you are feeling a bit more adventurous ......</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yeEstAdLWIQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="yeEstAdLWIQ"></iframe></div><br /><div>My own experience with converting a toy to run on my railway is the modification of a <i>Sylvanian Families</i> wedding car.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjukR4J32Iq9Zg3oBTLx_LMFSdD_wXWHMNg3IfonpINbcly_e523vByazH6k03YtJrtHBUlWZJ7PfoaUyGknXFV6v4XJpErRU9S0u2nrwbHMQlAlcJZ-wna96-VtGlvRBwa1le2bVxYdeGjy7R82bSR6YrfV1JdXc2XphQVXfw6YYia8VgrkUM/s400/s-l400.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="331" data-original-width="400" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjukR4J32Iq9Zg3oBTLx_LMFSdD_wXWHMNg3IfonpINbcly_e523vByazH6k03YtJrtHBUlWZJ7PfoaUyGknXFV6v4XJpErRU9S0u2nrwbHMQlAlcJZ-wna96-VtGlvRBwa1le2bVxYdeGjy7R82bSR6YrfV1JdXc2XphQVXfw6YYia8VgrkUM/w400-h331/s-l400.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>.... into a rail-car ......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAy00MhS_a3xRCjMWVwmPZSAMaByFPSGUfv-dnzJKyGuaIurSFK6QIbh2iIEMQ1ZUKuAR_RE05fdCHAiXwjWZQ0MXFrWvA5q9ULWWpyCID8P7n7BdjKFQ0jdnf4Z8n04Hem1UURdr6jgtcGm0k0RumjDQkLNJmW96jq7KTkiugCNcvsrVIXew/s2048/S1760002.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1382" data-original-width="2048" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAy00MhS_a3xRCjMWVwmPZSAMaByFPSGUfv-dnzJKyGuaIurSFK6QIbh2iIEMQ1ZUKuAR_RE05fdCHAiXwjWZQ0MXFrWvA5q9ULWWpyCID8P7n7BdjKFQ0jdnf4Z8n04Hem1UURdr6jgtcGm0k0RumjDQkLNJmW96jq7KTkiugCNcvsrVIXew/w400-h270/S1760002.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div>.... using a cheap worm gearbox motor mechanism.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigu5SPIgsFk0XLE7n7azU62oUa5gK5am-IELK7LmFT39KHJCr7nbTY1cZ8RsDLD8S3xARX_P9PgtOxV0n9_Nmu3UHGEiL4BeqkfrD_xobwGbi2vzVCblqxKcamI4ZpQnYvVZs5AW595wsYDQ7Lh1I8BQZNj7mpIEdtbKLRwT48aASwJQXwvvc/s2048/DSCN0584.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigu5SPIgsFk0XLE7n7azU62oUa5gK5am-IELK7LmFT39KHJCr7nbTY1cZ8RsDLD8S3xARX_P9PgtOxV0n9_Nmu3UHGEiL4BeqkfrD_xobwGbi2vzVCblqxKcamI4ZpQnYvVZs5AW595wsYDQ7Lh1I8BQZNj7mpIEdtbKLRwT48aASwJQXwvvc/w400-h300/DSCN0584.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>For more information see - <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2020/07/how-i-constructed-car-railcar.html" target="_blank">How I constructed a car railcar</a></i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Tony Bird is probably the most accomplished and extensive converter of toy models for his garden railway and I can recommend browsing through his <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@aderyn/videos" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a></i> for inspiration.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JnjbhqC25d4" width="320" youtube-src-id="JnjbhqC25d4"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><h2><span style="color: #783f04;">Conversions</span></h2></div><div>My idea of a conversion is to start with a finished loco such as one which has been manufactured by a company such as <i>Bachmann </i>or <i>LGB </i>and converting it from track power to battery power. Less common, but certainly feasible, would be a conversion from live steam or clockwork to battery power. In addition, such conversions could also include enhancements and modifications.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Straight conversions</span></i></h3><div>Over the years, I have converted a range of locomotives to battery power; either for my own use or for fellow modellers. A very common conversion is the <i>LGB </i>Stainz locomotive which is included in their various Starter Sets or can be bought separately in various guises.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFgFzGmF1AbZfBsWk0bh3qtXVt_f9c_nsQqhR9jYXXxghSm9L6dNuMFzGwQWlG-aawEDhhM-kFDI6uOhJb59MD30l7cb3o3rnbO_atqo4d45HOx6XhdBs04tAF-ergSB6HfZk5sgOqz1jTKbvEbX18VtWENAgVoIhPcVn8wpufSiv7IiMmZBs/s800/LGB%20starter%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="800" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFgFzGmF1AbZfBsWk0bh3qtXVt_f9c_nsQqhR9jYXXxghSm9L6dNuMFzGwQWlG-aawEDhhM-kFDI6uOhJb59MD30l7cb3o3rnbO_atqo4d45HOx6XhdBs04tAF-ergSB6HfZk5sgOqz1jTKbvEbX18VtWENAgVoIhPcVn8wpufSiv7IiMmZBs/w400-h289/LGB%20starter%202.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>They often turn up on eBay, though sometimes sell for ridiculously large sums as some variations are quite collectible.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEplzcAEos5q7YT_AWHYc0I1UXjBRLEQkIzURD0-pUbXF5j1uDLrgxpF8fWBDO5hjxEzxSyfO7ltkk_a3vNg2Wr6cCHQE1oYY8Yh39Ti6Kz5QR0EylfJvZiCQSsZESuTfSxLabS_dtiC0KSoqhSgzEhw6m9ZPyrbonCWug_d7aZc6BSM69kIQ/s1439/ebay%20stainz.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="829" data-original-width="1439" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEplzcAEos5q7YT_AWHYc0I1UXjBRLEQkIzURD0-pUbXF5j1uDLrgxpF8fWBDO5hjxEzxSyfO7ltkk_a3vNg2Wr6cCHQE1oYY8Yh39Ti6Kz5QR0EylfJvZiCQSsZESuTfSxLabS_dtiC0KSoqhSgzEhw6m9ZPyrbonCWug_d7aZc6BSM69kIQ/w400-h230/ebay%20stainz.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>At the time of writing, I wouldn't be prepared to buy one for more than £70 or £80GBP for a secondhand Stainz loco.</div><div><br /></div><div>The loco is very easy to convert to battery power as it has a power socket at the back of the cab which can be used to provide lighting for coaches but which can alternatively be used to feed power to the motor. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnbZtOZtrvRXwDqEBNLvHgv5lCch4Cyku2XK4sPcayq2FdS7_hB3yYota6rUTumS3XhSihLkhm3EiKlf-1_cKe2SS0aafliKiXE9L4hts31qpL-ZpY0fOnthon08TqQxPXI7wGndkUhj_NxVAk1qnVBPmKCCaBLHB_YRi7fWdrz9_9x4jPrHY/s1600/IMG_1048.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnbZtOZtrvRXwDqEBNLvHgv5lCch4Cyku2XK4sPcayq2FdS7_hB3yYota6rUTumS3XhSihLkhm3EiKlf-1_cKe2SS0aafliKiXE9L4hts31qpL-ZpY0fOnthon08TqQxPXI7wGndkUhj_NxVAk1qnVBPmKCCaBLHB_YRi7fWdrz9_9x4jPrHY/w300-h400/IMG_1048.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>A very basic conversion can easily be achieved by connecting the socket to a battery pack carried in a wagon, van or coach coupled to the rear of the loco.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBoqeNa8P_bdo2Cj2aV-MkIuGBhU_hGDnD6ok9z8OB5-x_YN5vjhTBngIIcVU3vCOEvLiPbscjnhKjHz0RqNKhAc3rxZzrYoPtPxqTCjLRq0utRgqUEElmO3lWO98n8cYtHjvFm_JrzjE7tTXOd-hdVZn2XGTt6ara9D7MSopqICdSt7H0XrU/s1600/IMG_1046.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBoqeNa8P_bdo2Cj2aV-MkIuGBhU_hGDnD6ok9z8OB5-x_YN5vjhTBngIIcVU3vCOEvLiPbscjnhKjHz0RqNKhAc3rxZzrYoPtPxqTCjLRq0utRgqUEElmO3lWO98n8cYtHjvFm_JrzjE7tTXOd-hdVZn2XGTt6ara9D7MSopqICdSt7H0XrU/w400-h300/IMG_1046.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>As well as the batteries, the trail-car could include a basic manual or a radio control system - See <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2016/03/how-i-converted-lgb-stainz-loco-to.html" target="_blank">How I converted a Stainz loco to battery power</a>. </i>Apart from the ease with which the conversion can be carried out, a key advantage of using a trail-car is that one could be used to power and control a range of locomotives by simply unplugging it from one loco and plugging it into another. However, there are drawbacks. Firstly, if you want to run the loco into a terminus and then run around its train for the return journey the loco will end up between trail-car and the rest of the train. More importantly, if the electrical pick-ups aren't removed from the wheels, the power supplied to the loco's motor will also be sent through the wheels to the track - which might cause some interesting and unexpected problems when other locos try to use the same stretch of track.</div><div><br /></div><div>To overcome these problems, somewhere needs to be found in the loco body to house the batteries so the trail-car can be discarded. I found there is plenty of room on the cab floor of the Stainz loco for a small lithium-ion battery pack.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKEJrOTvQFkzPhif_7LmJag8KBP_ErdoHWFUtSM_oAK3wauprLivVBizBaDDspv9r4b3E0tSTCvcj8MfnVfNaCy1RUTd96Uo-Zl1mk4MngTwrPOFvxAWZTm54A1KQcyHX_s2K4i-yeU1VlnNTZlf3_EaWNHzMg2XIpxdIHOefZG7KLQv6YOdA/s400/IMG_1457.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="361" data-original-width="400" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKEJrOTvQFkzPhif_7LmJag8KBP_ErdoHWFUtSM_oAK3wauprLivVBizBaDDspv9r4b3E0tSTCvcj8MfnVfNaCy1RUTd96Uo-Zl1mk4MngTwrPOFvxAWZTm54A1KQcyHX_s2K4i-yeU1VlnNTZlf3_EaWNHzMg2XIpxdIHOefZG7KLQv6YOdA/w400-h361/IMG_1457.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>The second problem is relatively easily solved by removing the pick-up wipers. On most track-powered locos, this is accomplished by removing the bottom plate on the base of the loco and extracting the pick-ups and connectors which are usually a push-fit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRXsDxVWqSlNuSqua4bylVK9acuXqf7yR9uoDNUh-56jNytJ4oW5WLzo61AIaEjxSZBDSNH6lDY-sYokzEErhYtWXcmV9Br2v5rvLxV-jw8GiGG8aqkVtNIGjmR-GtCur5JQMxqLgLKwu4OhPnUBbNShxf0K7xIlZaOBkk0avnaf6K1VerDuk/s320/IMG_1336.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="257" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRXsDxVWqSlNuSqua4bylVK9acuXqf7yR9uoDNUh-56jNytJ4oW5WLzo61AIaEjxSZBDSNH6lDY-sYokzEErhYtWXcmV9Br2v5rvLxV-jw8GiGG8aqkVtNIGjmR-GtCur5JQMxqLgLKwu4OhPnUBbNShxf0K7xIlZaOBkk0avnaf6K1VerDuk/w321-h400/IMG_1336.JPG" width="321" /></a></div><br /><div>For more information see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2016/05/how-i-converted-lgb-stainz-loco-to.html" target="_blank">How I converted an LGB Stainz loco to battery power - Part 2</a></i></div><div><br /></div><div>The process of converting track-powered locos to battery power is virtually the same regardless of the loco:</div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Dismantle the loco</li><li>Remove the track pick-ups</li><li>Find somewhere to install the batteries</li><li>Wire-up the batteries to the motor through a switch and either a manual speed controller or a radio controlled electronic speed controller (ESC)</li><li>Re-assemble the loco.</li></ol><div>From my experience, the main difficulties are working out how to dismantle the loco (sometimes there are hidden screws or lugs which need to be sprung open) and finding sufficient room for the batteries. I now make my own lithium-ion battery packs as I can configure them to fit into the available space(s). Lithium-ion packs are much smaller than other battery packs because each cell holds 3.7v rather than the 1.2v or 1.5v other cells hold. However, you must do your homework before attempting to construct your own battery packs as you might not only ruin your model, you could burn down your house if you handle them incorrectly. For more information see - <i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2017/03/a-quick-introduction-to-batteries-for.html" target="_blank">An introduction to batteries for model trains</a></i>.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>For more examples of battery conversions see:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2021/01/how-i-converted-bachmann-loco-to.html" target="_blank">How I converted a Bachmann Lyn to battery power</a></i></li><li><i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2016/11/how-i-converted-piko-db-br80-tank.html" target="_blank">How I converted a Piko DB BR80 tank loco to battery power</a></i></li><li><i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2017/02/how-i-converted-dapol-a1x-terrier-loco.html" target="_blank">How I converted a Dapol 0 gauge terrier tank loco to battery power</a></i></li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>... and there are several similar accounts to be found on the internet. For example:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><i><a href="https://www.gscalecentral.net/threads/dummies-guide-to-convert-a-track-powered-g-scale-locomotive-to-rc-battery-powered.305931/" target="_blank">A dummies' guide to converting a loco to battery power</a></i></li><li><i><a href="https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/battery_power_part1.pdf" target="_blank">Convert engines to battery power</a></i></li><li><i><a href="https://www.gscalegraphics.net/uploads/2/5/7/7/25776635/converting_to_battery_power.pdf" target="_blank">Conversion to battery power</a></i></li></ul><div><br /></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Conversion and modification</span></i></h3><div>As discussed above, a straight conversion does not need to be the end of the process. Once a loco has been converted to track power it can be further enhanced or modified to personalise the loco or, in my case, to make it more suitable for a 1930s UK-based railway.</div><div><br /></div><div>Some examples of my own conversion-modifications include:</div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Anglicising my LBG Stainz loco</span></i></b></div><div><br /></div><div>From ....</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsjhSvumDaILz2UWcaIwkpkMwD5XpnHHrXBSziRMTfBn1VRGQZjLlQdEJyWQBeFK1PY5wUhH9lBxL7LkzOb2c6tj90XUeIchCJqX6RuTn9xkdWTK_DcxW3gWjvizOXyu5VMhFZ26aowNR3exG4eXLa4Yyrjf5_rW215ZyI-khiDAqkBPz3Szw/s1600/IMG_1325.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1078" data-original-width="1600" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsjhSvumDaILz2UWcaIwkpkMwD5XpnHHrXBSziRMTfBn1VRGQZjLlQdEJyWQBeFK1PY5wUhH9lBxL7LkzOb2c6tj90XUeIchCJqX6RuTn9xkdWTK_DcxW3gWjvizOXyu5VMhFZ26aowNR3exG4eXLa4Yyrjf5_rW215ZyI-khiDAqkBPz3Szw/w400-h270/IMG_1325.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>.... to.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw2AO572QDMOwokVZ3_OePHfVMI8Mo-IzLYrYJ1gIsQ_9PumoxPXDdIl8ydtSGl9je0NHHnMdRmc2NwQS8ZVfe8XU7wz4mCmO0Rl5kfcNqDnAt3ReH2VRG_KUwIeXbS85p894XmzczS9kDkLKfjZU9ylvpHLpfePAPkolH-Us1qDSZ_Db3UUs/s1600/IMG_2803.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1202" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw2AO572QDMOwokVZ3_OePHfVMI8Mo-IzLYrYJ1gIsQ_9PumoxPXDdIl8ydtSGl9je0NHHnMdRmc2NwQS8ZVfe8XU7wz4mCmO0Rl5kfcNqDnAt3ReH2VRG_KUwIeXbS85p894XmzczS9kDkLKfjZU9ylvpHLpfePAPkolH-Us1qDSZ_Db3UUs/w400-h300/IMG_2803.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For more information see - <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2017/04/how-i-anglicised-lgb-stainz-loco.html" target="_blank">How I Anglicised an LGB Stainz loco</a></i></div><br /><div><b><i><span style="color: #783f04;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div><b><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Modifying an LGB Otto</span></i></b></div><div>From ......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ik254tOYatfvt35sF0MfE59F4NLeJnFEvRCGCfE3-8iL9pUW7-N77PwyfQYvcrvflK7A9je1dvc40m0YQBO4m0beBM0dGp983lyBN8e7RXc7dIZq7JpLtVnly2LkESHnQztpuxoUGIRYvz_T_aSrdtVzKUDhThyN0GfiPyxEHQ-zh6-VooE/s1600/IMG_5773.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1270" data-original-width="1600" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ik254tOYatfvt35sF0MfE59F4NLeJnFEvRCGCfE3-8iL9pUW7-N77PwyfQYvcrvflK7A9je1dvc40m0YQBO4m0beBM0dGp983lyBN8e7RXc7dIZq7JpLtVnly2LkESHnQztpuxoUGIRYvz_T_aSrdtVzKUDhThyN0GfiPyxEHQ-zh6-VooE/w400-h318/IMG_5773.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>.... to.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSYsGStglWWI8sGWTiuaOz4wLZ0JFNrTh7Q2mjPgmt3IQRex7CoMjKRG5SveNAq6AbdA_xTs_hKGmMEEAuv-tkzCu6S4IhG1ZNua3AxsY2VzYp7xQ2NzzJKjxrajg2paNuBDI888VPDtHf75ZxIwpRztetCQJTLBxBwtmZauKOFKtFECWM6o/s1600/IMG_6434.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1403" data-original-width="1600" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSYsGStglWWI8sGWTiuaOz4wLZ0JFNrTh7Q2mjPgmt3IQRex7CoMjKRG5SveNAq6AbdA_xTs_hKGmMEEAuv-tkzCu6S4IhG1ZNua3AxsY2VzYp7xQ2NzzJKjxrajg2paNuBDI888VPDtHf75ZxIwpRztetCQJTLBxBwtmZauKOFKtFECWM6o/w400-h351/IMG_6434.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>For more information see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2017/09/how-i-bashed-lgb-otto-into-sort-of.html" target="_blank">How I converted an LGB Otto into a Black Hawthorn saddle tank</a></i></div><div><p><b><i><span style="color: #783f04;"><br /></span></i></b></p><p><b><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Bashing an LGB ToyTrain diesel loco</span></i></b></p><p>From ......</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcks91UkDylcDfQ8dUD_IRsrr2S87ERsdkul-YVVhJnyEqTtBMiKk5v1lK40GhWNFN542odl1WYUdFZiIK0KPZjTlQhWh7aaDq6KamCDRVLpcXR5V27CTBZSKePokeZp9wimPUWlVDEeJjRPEwsH57wQn7dpuSdWmCLfczvR252NgcjRlCrnQ/s1600/S1660024.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcks91UkDylcDfQ8dUD_IRsrr2S87ERsdkul-YVVhJnyEqTtBMiKk5v1lK40GhWNFN542odl1WYUdFZiIK0KPZjTlQhWh7aaDq6KamCDRVLpcXR5V27CTBZSKePokeZp9wimPUWlVDEeJjRPEwsH57wQn7dpuSdWmCLfczvR252NgcjRlCrnQ/w400-h225/S1660024.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>..... to.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAO64BhgsW7ItqLmWn24hYVqJRJJuyfMuHipALCBquXlRN6_nHhGQPGzNLd8nxKSpgSLYkzVjFVfC-LQQqSEsxHG4iqadRDoc9_Ij_JHWIiuTbX6-peGg8ZIqCNfU7zYQ1F-mXPvtJDoNCJmiLIjXcVKSrF_okhngDRMwrEgDOsFgAl4CGP-o/s1600/DSCI3216.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAO64BhgsW7ItqLmWn24hYVqJRJJuyfMuHipALCBquXlRN6_nHhGQPGzNLd8nxKSpgSLYkzVjFVfC-LQQqSEsxHG4iqadRDoc9_Ij_JHWIiuTbX6-peGg8ZIqCNfU7zYQ1F-mXPvtJDoNCJmiLIjXcVKSrF_okhngDRMwrEgDOsFgAl4CGP-o/w400-h300/DSCI3216.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>See - <i>How I Anglicised an LGB ToyTrain diesel loco </i>(pending)</p><div>In reality, the only limitation to such conversions is your imagination, your expertise and your confidence. In reality I have found it's far more related to confidence than anything else - any expertise which I have gained over the years has been developed simply by having a go, making mistakes (many many mistakes!) and learning from them.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Converting live steam and clockwork locos</span></h2><div>To be honest, this is something I have not (as yet) tried. The main reason has been the lack of availability of donor locomotives. Live steamers tend to be very expensive. Even the lowest priced secondhand live steamers (eg <i><a href="https://www.mamod.co.uk/product-category/model-steam-trains" target="_blank">Mamod</a></i>) can fetch around £200GBP in even tatty condition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghNEhGS1r1cAqx6OnhxicUxQTQF8Hv_s23QSb_aEcCVRT3Nex-2phxBsJ33Yc5vClcZO6nLVukh2W1hXVFql0_rCMMIoXczfxNdDY-JYVx1HcsRc0r8HAezN2uPLoTlKxaD_B7E46rQpa-P8oGUEeEMvAG56S5ZXG4kUvAx9hN5oTmcMiwyFs/s609/ebay%20mamod.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="609" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghNEhGS1r1cAqx6OnhxicUxQTQF8Hv_s23QSb_aEcCVRT3Nex-2phxBsJ33Yc5vClcZO6nLVukh2W1hXVFql0_rCMMIoXczfxNdDY-JYVx1HcsRc0r8HAezN2uPLoTlKxaD_B7E46rQpa-P8oGUEeEMvAG56S5ZXG4kUvAx9hN5oTmcMiwyFs/w400-h329/ebay%20mamod.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>In an ideal world, I would find one with a dodgy boiler in a car-boot or garage sale at a knock-down price. I have seen such models converted to battery power and then modified to enhance their appearance.</div><div><br /></div><div>Similarly, old clockwork locos can be converted to battery power, particularly if the clockwork mechanism has failed. It is possible to buy commercially produced electrically powered chassis for some old clockwork locos......</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2gNPZ8BoQgxYDUeGeb8Gcw881Ytr4EJDDy-OCBDCYXd-N9Z3YYBsHMQPAUFYG4H9fkrLofHSIipWEdMR_jSN1TiUF2NDLdOQU_BYqLcp_wn-Bl8nfDuS2L7StEFoIQRMR38tZvO_K1cEm83kXJwtPi3OLTeiiOpC38hHb2Nu1Wqga0CRLCio/s800/imports_CCGB_aclockworktrainandthe_01629.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="800" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2gNPZ8BoQgxYDUeGeb8Gcw881Ytr4EJDDy-OCBDCYXd-N9Z3YYBsHMQPAUFYG4H9fkrLofHSIipWEdMR_jSN1TiUF2NDLdOQU_BYqLcp_wn-Bl8nfDuS2L7StEFoIQRMR38tZvO_K1cEm83kXJwtPi3OLTeiiOpC38hHb2Nu1Wqga0CRLCio/w400-h299/imports_CCGB_aclockworktrainandthe_01629.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="https://www.collectors-club-of-great-britain.co.uk/articles/new-upgrade-service-for-old-clockwork-trains/">https://www.collectors-club-of-great-britain.co.uk/articles/new-upgrade-service-for-old-clockwork-trains/</a></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>..... but it should be quite easy to make your own.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Conclusion</span></h2><div>Converting and/or modifying (aka 'bashing') an existing model to run on your railway can be a cost-effective way of extending your fleet of battery locos. It can save you a fair amount of effort compared with building a loco from scratch though I have found from experience that, sometimes, it can be easier to start from scratch than trying to adapt something - as was the case with the <i>LGB </i>Otto conversion mentioned above. A lot depends on the level of realism you want to create. If you are happy for something like<i> Postman Pat's Greendale Rocket</i> to run on your railway in it's original form, then the conversion could be quite quick and easy. </div><div><br /></div><div>As has been said many times - it's your railway and you set the rules.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAKKJcC3Yx-GShIJGRZ9-7kSHEOeL50hZh6XAHVXHJYa8e6Df50b4qar-Zf9DbfvaHd7m0kwjj1wduS_AKRwaO8gd2LVzPiPfMCATJKyg6pDu3F8nlK6u8aYPD51xReiNKuBMNFSAauzm0QsNCqdbWtvzs2BoyhIEPNf1PiNvy8Q94gYghVZ8/s321/filligree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="157" data-original-width="321" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAKKJcC3Yx-GShIJGRZ9-7kSHEOeL50hZh6XAHVXHJYa8e6Df50b4qar-Zf9DbfvaHd7m0kwjj1wduS_AKRwaO8gd2LVzPiPfMCATJKyg6pDu3F8nlK6u8aYPD51xReiNKuBMNFSAauzm0QsNCqdbWtvzs2BoyhIEPNf1PiNvy8Q94gYghVZ8/s320/filligree.png" width="320" /></a></div></div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-58459074977353198662022-12-21T14:31:00.013+00:002023-01-13T18:57:49.613+00:00How to build battery locos for your garden railway - Part 1 - Kits<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6X9nxhvqV6Jq5JU0DlQUhK-fPC1j8lN-Y1UwMr4lG22sJUH75H8pA-LZEpOBPldDnG5dC6u4qEL53r9610LkDLttMiS5IaRspubtzJMaJW2GNGsBLnlXzTkhfUwTZcJOhoC-EVWMeUyY6QUJSJB_yHZq23u1Dw9PP2AvWxLssGzzNF3a2pQo/s1600/IMG_9018.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1241" data-original-width="1600" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6X9nxhvqV6Jq5JU0DlQUhK-fPC1j8lN-Y1UwMr4lG22sJUH75H8pA-LZEpOBPldDnG5dC6u4qEL53r9610LkDLttMiS5IaRspubtzJMaJW2GNGsBLnlXzTkhfUwTZcJOhoC-EVWMeUyY6QUJSJB_yHZq23u1Dw9PP2AvWxLssGzzNF3a2pQo/w200-h155/IMG_9018.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>See also:<br /><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b><i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/12/how-to-build-battery-powered-locos-for.html" target="_blank">Part 2 - Modifications and conversions</a></i></b></li><li><b><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/12/how-to-build-battery-locos-for-your_28.html" target="_blank"><i>Part 3 - Semi-scratchbuilding </i></a></b></li><li><i><b>Part 4 - Scratchbuilding (pending)</b></i></li><li><i><b>Part 5 - 3D Printing (pending)</b></i></li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><p>In this series of related posts, I have started with kits as, apart from buying readymade rolling stock, this is undoubtedly the easiest way of equipping yourself with a battery powered loco. Most kits are supplied complete (apart from batteries, a control system and paints) and so it's usually a case of unpacking the parts, following the instructions and the painting your new loco.</p><p>For more information on batteries and control systems for your locos see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2017/03/a-quick-introduction-to-batteries-for.html" target="_blank">A Quick Introduction to Batteries for Model Trains</a></i></p><p>I have constructed a few kit-built locos over the years and know several fellow modellers who have similarly constructed various kits and so will share my own and their experiences.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Materials</span></h2><div>Suppliers use a range of materials to produce their kits - card, wood, plastic, resin and metal. Most kits use one main material for the main and major parts but may include smaller detailing parts made from other materials.</div><div><br /></div><div>Your choice of kit might depend on how familiar and confident with handling a particular material. However, the skills involved in putting together most kits are very similar, regardless of the materials.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Card</span></i></h3><div>It might sound counter-intuitive to construct models intended for the outdoors from card but, if you think about it, we don't tend to run our railways when it's raining and, if you are like me, you store your most valuable items (such as locos) in the house.</div><div><br /></div><div>The main supplier of card loco kits for garden railway scales is <i><a href="https://www.rail-roadmodels.co.uk/complete-loco-kits" target="_blank">Road-Rail Models</a></i>. They supply a number of kits with ready-printed card pieces which are glued together to form the basic body shell. Further detailing can be added by the builder. For example, this Corris Railway loco is shown as built from the kit and also as detailed by a customer.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4kBZnCwmlP7c6bNYRIS3ii86cJMvmBss5cpSWywgdr6s_hHV0DC-vcD9nUQo5Q7xdKTaEI0fA1tLj9CdwJ3PyiVgdkIVpOW40Yy7nSCEFnhxVgADA-sBLhJEWw8vRXOxkSw4oDHYi0yxvz4Q_-XGDsXsTEPYSqUIl9GwmKrrLZ2YsAxKonaI/s630/74a57e_d5211310e8ab47e68cd5479abeccf94e.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="543" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4kBZnCwmlP7c6bNYRIS3ii86cJMvmBss5cpSWywgdr6s_hHV0DC-vcD9nUQo5Q7xdKTaEI0fA1tLj9CdwJ3PyiVgdkIVpOW40Yy7nSCEFnhxVgADA-sBLhJEWw8vRXOxkSw4oDHYi0yxvz4Q_-XGDsXsTEPYSqUIl9GwmKrrLZ2YsAxKonaI/w345-h400/74a57e_d5211310e8ab47e68cd5479abeccf94e.webp" width="345" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="https://www.rail-roadmodels.co.uk/product-page/corris-hughes-loco">https://www.rail-roadmodels.co.uk/product-page/corris-hughes-loco</a></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>A slightly more sophisticated kit for a Hunslet loco includes some additional resin-cast details such as the chimney and dome.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUvHOzuGhSPeR5kBLEI7uv-OC-UpEyv5cMk3JQEQc1nyXyj2GiyESYNfuS5-lzWUxEey5f2brj8lyIB2FGKAyLm5my5o-LM-CVudc8iMY8zUMh1x5ZMOaMWH1vwjBiXg_MNzAUreqjcjrMx54nD601SlJbsy9vPgQ9n57QeahvniujG0q6z5s/s716/74a57e_4236cc2f024e4f7abdcbf071ce141530_mv2.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="716" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUvHOzuGhSPeR5kBLEI7uv-OC-UpEyv5cMk3JQEQc1nyXyj2GiyESYNfuS5-lzWUxEey5f2brj8lyIB2FGKAyLm5my5o-LM-CVudc8iMY8zUMh1x5ZMOaMWH1vwjBiXg_MNzAUreqjcjrMx54nD601SlJbsy9vPgQ9n57QeahvniujG0q6z5s/w400-h353/74a57e_4236cc2f024e4f7abdcbf071ce141530_mv2.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="https://www.rail-roadmodels.co.uk/product-page/hunslet-tram-loco">https://www.rail-roadmodels.co.uk/product-page/hunslet-tram-loco</a></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>You can opt for complete models, which include a basic chassis, wheels, motor, gears and a battery box, or buy the body shells only to fit on your own chassis.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have constructed one of Rail-Road's card kits - a Hunslet loco with chassis. I have mixed feelings about its efficacy for a garden railway, but am interested to explore the potential of card as a modelling medium for the garden. For more information see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2023/01/how-i-constructed-hunslet-loco-from.html" target="_blank">How I constructed a Hunslet loco from a Rail-Road card kit</a></i></div><div><br /></div><div>If you are modelling in 7mm scale, then <i><a href="https://www.alphagraphixkits.co.uk/449085903.html" target="_blank">Alphagraphix </a></i>provide a range of card kits of various prototypes.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Wood</span></i></h3><p>Several suppliers make wooden kits for large scale locomotives suitable for garden railways. These are generally laser cut plywood or MDF. They can provide a very cost effective way of creating small battery powered locos, or more advanced larger locos.</p><p>For sample, one of the cheapest sources for wooden battery loco kits is <i><a href="https://philsharples.com/" target="_blank">Phil Sharples</a></i>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZC4qoyLhhDI-5l9en9ypM--virwfoRMtXGRdlSzrsATTzy-tEAhk9rVGkd3uN6GLyXuteJI6TqrFyBiRdmR_hP_TWyJIoKsB3-0fNfvtqaKlU51l6Yp7xGLSGHah9xxAVLGSC49CaqcXzIz6UBD8hzotD5nsG7uAbIPmP8CSo5-YXQ4nTLQo/s1966/2022-12-11-20-59-14-572.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1473" data-original-width="1966" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZC4qoyLhhDI-5l9en9ypM--virwfoRMtXGRdlSzrsATTzy-tEAhk9rVGkd3uN6GLyXuteJI6TqrFyBiRdmR_hP_TWyJIoKsB3-0fNfvtqaKlU51l6Yp7xGLSGHah9xxAVLGSC49CaqcXzIz6UBD8hzotD5nsG7uAbIPmP8CSo5-YXQ4nTLQo/w400-h300/2022-12-11-20-59-14-572.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Phil also supplies chassis on which you can build your own loco bodies (see <i>Part 2 </i>- pending)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ARHrJslN0DhDzAE8xqHSBLVn98v3q6aZ6XKONKlix4NCg6alZS1DlyGNOaeTP85IvdpA6JzwXJeF_3iFvtmnJxIQRGH_YPk49yDIfEvey7FqYnJP1i_b2QSOlS1XXAraMCYKR8m2YfhtBqR_fVZA9H8qrrY_w1PrIyXb5WviHo5lCyBvtDI/s685/2022-12-11-20-56-51-858.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="503" data-original-width="685" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ARHrJslN0DhDzAE8xqHSBLVn98v3q6aZ6XKONKlix4NCg6alZS1DlyGNOaeTP85IvdpA6JzwXJeF_3iFvtmnJxIQRGH_YPk49yDIfEvey7FqYnJP1i_b2QSOlS1XXAraMCYKR8m2YfhtBqR_fVZA9H8qrrY_w1PrIyXb5WviHo5lCyBvtDI/w400-h294/2022-12-11-20-56-51-858.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Other suppliers of similar kits include <i><a href="https://www.ipenginnering.com/diesel-petrol-loco-kits" target="_blank">IP Engineering</a></i>, <i><a href="https://www.hglw.co.uk/Locos.html" target="_blank">Houston Gate Loco Works,</a></i> <i><a href="https://www.northpiltonworks.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=3" target="_blank">North Pilton Works</a> </i>and <a href="https://shop.bowatersmodels.co.uk/collections/bowaters-models-own-products" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Bowaters Models</a>.</span></div><div><p>I have had experience with building loco kits from <i>IP Engineering</i> (see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2018/07/how-i-constructed-ip-engineering-albert.html" target="_blank">How I built an IPE Albert kit</a></i>, <i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2013/08/how-i-constructed-ip-engineering.html" target="_blank">How I built an IPE Lollypop Railcar</a></i>) and HGLW (see <i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2018/04/how-i-constructed-hglw-loco-kit-and.html" target="_blank">How I built a HGLW small diesel from a kit</a></i>)</p><p>In each case, the instructions were clear and the construction process fairly straightforward - a bit like a 3D jigsaw puzzle.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKCfl80sULu4zYQz1ugLjhX9dOejm7ZqqtaZZx_G7jFHBwrRfxD6QcYN0d_RE150qDBT8f31CNiNePqZkMxJC_T2a4DPCs_E7vPmk2tC2ZSzq8bkrKQFQ6Wxag_cbzI1KtbHQYNvlg46NhKoPGZrS9eZkVQ7JqVLUGsQBLGfyQAgPT9eIoGrE/s1600/IMG_7337.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1159" data-original-width="1600" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKCfl80sULu4zYQz1ugLjhX9dOejm7ZqqtaZZx_G7jFHBwrRfxD6QcYN0d_RE150qDBT8f31CNiNePqZkMxJC_T2a4DPCs_E7vPmk2tC2ZSzq8bkrKQFQ6Wxag_cbzI1KtbHQYNvlg46NhKoPGZrS9eZkVQ7JqVLUGsQBLGfyQAgPT9eIoGrE/w400-h290/IMG_7337.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The HGLW loco kit before construction</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikTJcnhSgQR2BQ2wrUHMB-SmfL7y-AojbP3KdHn7Wl4F8TbNWww23VwWkX8slT2QBtPui9x0a5ZCr9QYA4n7Iu1RrwogxlDNp5RE1EoYwP_ExR6FM5blSUzbdFGTHC9rUWCvOM_Djo3z7Z-TYOnxkeQv5l6YK8MHxj7F0qvALcRSbmd7XDNLI/s1600/IMG_7471.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikTJcnhSgQR2BQ2wrUHMB-SmfL7y-AojbP3KdHn7Wl4F8TbNWww23VwWkX8slT2QBtPui9x0a5ZCr9QYA4n7Iu1RrwogxlDNp5RE1EoYwP_ExR6FM5blSUzbdFGTHC9rUWCvOM_Djo3z7Z-TYOnxkeQv5l6YK8MHxj7F0qvALcRSbmd7XDNLI/w400-h300/IMG_7471.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The HGLW loco kit after construction</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The kits include all the parts needed including the wheels, motor and gears - though <i>HGLW</i> sell their chassis separately so you can choose which style you prefer. </p><p>The locos will happily potter around with a very basic level of control - eg an on/off switch, a reversing switch or a simple manual speed controller (For more information on battery power and basic control see -<a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2017/03/a-quick-introduction-to-batteries-for.html" target="_blank"><i> A quick introduction to battery power</i></a>). Alternatively, you may prefer to install radio control (for more information on radio control see - <i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2013/10/getting-started-with-battery-power-and.html" target="_blank">Getting started with battery power and radio control</a></i>). You can even install a soundcard, if you fancy......</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/K_qPQR_6K6A" width="320" youtube-src-id="K_qPQR_6K6A"></iframe></div><p>More sophisticated wooden loco kits can be obtained from <i><a href="https://www.ipenginnering.com/" target="_blank">IP Engineering</a></i>, <i><a href="https://shop.bowatersmodels.co.uk/collections/bowaters-models-own-products" target="_blank">Bowaters Models</a></i> and <i><a href="https://yattonmodelengineering.co.uk/index.html" target="_blank">Yatton Engineering</a></i>.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFMekIZXpyAt9QCRhv0MWvQrADGNhfk8v8bRKYw6AfkyfaaOUiaPFD8HVipRbcEgYuNbvtD0j_TIc08TWpsFOhKE7baLMWnC-GsrgjYnMlrOZFfyirZmUSet1leAlufyAeSrsrlbOmbzkXRGVkEko2OrC1bioWmalmOdbWLn55Z800d-1NevA/s720/IMG_6798_720x.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="720" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFMekIZXpyAt9QCRhv0MWvQrADGNhfk8v8bRKYw6AfkyfaaOUiaPFD8HVipRbcEgYuNbvtD0j_TIc08TWpsFOhKE7baLMWnC-GsrgjYnMlrOZFfyirZmUSet1leAlufyAeSrsrlbOmbzkXRGVkEko2OrC1bioWmalmOdbWLn55Z800d-1NevA/w400-h225/IMG_6798_720x.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Bowaters SAR Class 91-000 kit built loco - <br />source: </span></i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="https://shop.bowatersmodels.co.uk/collections/bowaters-models-own-products/products/16mm-scale-south-african-railways-class-91-000">https://shop.bowatersmodels.co.uk/collections/bowaters-models-own-products/products/16mm-scale-south-african-railways-class-91-000</a></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p>These take longer to construct and require more persistence, but the outcomes are well worth the effort.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Plastic and Resin kits</span></i></h3><p>These days, kits for locos made of plastic are generally 3D printed. One of the best known and highly regarded sources for 3D printed loco kits in the UK is <i><a href="https://www.pdf-models.co.uk/shop" target="_blank">PDF Models</a></i>. Their models range from compact little steam and diesel locos.....</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGyo3IRdHO8rT03a0w_o3gpnrmBxy7rBcnk6Z2BxZyhE2EH01VkGJowPalYro4lug5fhw7pTiHc_AohzUFPpiOgeWGWESsq7-esAspNaTV0fzZfgvSlrGbh-qSLQOjK8BbpUCICaeDstYhyAFuPqcllyEtsC5P6C_i_M3rn26mD-Ygfs116GY/s947/PDF%20models.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="631" data-original-width="947" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGyo3IRdHO8rT03a0w_o3gpnrmBxy7rBcnk6Z2BxZyhE2EH01VkGJowPalYro4lug5fhw7pTiHc_AohzUFPpiOgeWGWESsq7-esAspNaTV0fzZfgvSlrGbh-qSLQOjK8BbpUCICaeDstYhyAFuPqcllyEtsC5P6C_i_M3rn26mD-Ygfs116GY/w400-h266/PDF%20models.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Source: <a href="https://www.pdf-models.co.uk/gallery?pgid=khqk9dom-fe066775-0287-4bb3-9add-8ce2ec8f3598">https://www.pdf-models.co.uk/gallery?pgid=khqk9dom-fe066775-0287-4bb3-9add-8ce2ec8f3598</a></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p>...... to much larger models.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfEDmhiQfCKokEdMb9M_TnUmkZq_4pFtJn83Lr0mWr-cZFZj6lWd8EsVOKKNHJBnvEZPur5a0DCcLfJGJoaaK-ltqCZ3yFRh5Ci0wxAvwIVH43hMmmrshPlfIBSH5-2VcQsa8owgB7HKIfqu6aHrrJD3lpwDGG-cckNksRKpG98OGZhUp_Guw/s808/PDF%20fairlie.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="541" data-original-width="808" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfEDmhiQfCKokEdMb9M_TnUmkZq_4pFtJn83Lr0mWr-cZFZj6lWd8EsVOKKNHJBnvEZPur5a0DCcLfJGJoaaK-ltqCZ3yFRh5Ci0wxAvwIVH43hMmmrshPlfIBSH5-2VcQsa8owgB7HKIfqu6aHrrJD3lpwDGG-cckNksRKpG98OGZhUp_Guw/w400-h268/PDF%20fairlie.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="https://www.pdf-models.co.uk/gallery?pgid=khqk9dom-ec2f6aa9-1ff9-4abf-a318-083afbb309e6">https://www.pdf-models.co.uk/gallery?pgid=khqk9dom-ec2f6aa9-1ff9-4abf-a318-083afbb309e6</a></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>3D printed parts tend to need a certain amount of filling and sanding to achieve a smooth finish but the cost of the kits is quite modest when you look at the quality of detailing which each model provides. Comprehensive instructions are provided for each kit in .pdf format (what else?) and in some cases as YouTube videos.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/juz7L64hl7U" width="320" youtube-src-id="juz7L64hl7U"></iframe></div><p>Kits made from resin are similarly easy to construct and are provided in the UK by <i><a href="https://www.grsuk.com/shop/GRS-Locomotive-Kits-G130000" target="_blank">Garden Railway Specialists</a></i> and <i><a href="https://www.swiftsixteen.co.uk/locomotives-1" target="_blank">Swift Sixteen</a></i>. Both suppliers allow you to buy their kits with or without motorised chassis so you could use your own instead.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj844kYDTH0b8HnFXInIHlKjRsEf_BA80j-wbz0zr0rPezu-80O94OlbEZne4axWjmXelSbS3rOope8PFSYbxdhMBv98AY1NVSawpJrJX-HZ-zWhAY8SebI9lSvilZcfQif6k9_wJwqSb1DNVydB5Kdfa3vp78DMCvWG-ee39yYpR4U3rK_o2E/s720/swift%20sixteen%20tin%20turtle.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj844kYDTH0b8HnFXInIHlKjRsEf_BA80j-wbz0zr0rPezu-80O94OlbEZne4axWjmXelSbS3rOope8PFSYbxdhMBv98AY1NVSawpJrJX-HZ-zWhAY8SebI9lSvilZcfQif6k9_wJwqSb1DNVydB5Kdfa3vp78DMCvWG-ee39yYpR4U3rK_o2E/w400-h300/swift%20sixteen%20tin%20turtle.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">A Swift Sixteen Tin Turtle - Source: <a href="https://www.swiftsixteen.co.uk/product-page/tin-turtle">https://www.swiftsixteen.co.uk/product-page/tin-turtle</a></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I have constructed a couple of GRS loco kits. An earlier version of their Peckett loco which used styrene parts (they are now resin cast) and their cabbed Hunslet loco (see <i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2010/09/how-i-assembled-grs-hunslet-loco-kit.html" target="_blank">How I constructed a GRS Hunslet loco</a></i>)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLn-CfWHvN6ARpGOpCdXXsG11tIuEhT4hhuWwSz6i20M9KzamfVfLP7BPqT9TMVhsqX6XrmB5t8OcRfwExMecluYu6jsfeMgik7yJS9VOBvjdKRV-FIdXKSwVIDljqTF0JTnTwe5ThWs9Z81WzUk-D0XDpqK0KAc2IilVKIW32rQ6oUWCZS-Y/s1600/IMG_4775.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1041" data-original-width="1600" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLn-CfWHvN6ARpGOpCdXXsG11tIuEhT4hhuWwSz6i20M9KzamfVfLP7BPqT9TMVhsqX6XrmB5t8OcRfwExMecluYu6jsfeMgik7yJS9VOBvjdKRV-FIdXKSwVIDljqTF0JTnTwe5ThWs9Z81WzUk-D0XDpqK0KAc2IilVKIW32rQ6oUWCZS-Y/w400-h260/IMG_4775.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>In my experience, resin kits are easy to construct as the parts tend to be larger than those produced by a 3D printer and hence there are fewer parts needing to be glued together.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Metal</span></i></h3><p>There are at least two types of metal kit; those made from whitemetal castings and those made from laser cut steel, or etched brass or nickel silver.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Whitemetal kits</span></i></h4><p>Whitemetal is generally used for small 16mm scale locos, owing to the difficulties involved in making larger castings. The advantage of whitemetal as a medium is that it ensures the finished loco will be quite weighty and hence will be unlikely to require additional ballast to assist adhesion and hence pulling-power. The disadvantage of whitemetal is the difficulties involved in gluing the parts together. Two-part epoxy resin adhesives can be used but, in my experience, the bond isn't always 100% secure and also even rapid-set epoxies take a while to harden off. A more reliable way to fix whitemetal parts together is to use low-melt solder. This provides an almost instantaneous bond which, if done correctly, is very secure. However, low-melt soldering is an acquired skill and, if the soldering iron is too hot, can prove disastrous - reducing small whitemetal parts to a blob.</p><p>My direct experience with large scale whitemetal kits was gained through the construction of an <i><a href="https://www.ipenginnering.com/product-page/plate-frame-simplex" target="_blank">IP Engineering Plate Frame Simplex </a></i>locomotive (see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/06/how-i-constructed-plate-frame-simplex.html" target="_blank">How I constructed an IP Engineering Simplex loco</a></i>)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCmzIKMcpP7hN3yMlm_UvsXPOItPuy9XZg_M93Qvjv3HmPEx7RuFxryUeU8TXwLVDp_5_ML55cf6EgSwEZnjnJMBkWwez7ucDkOwV0AgkVIqOTbSnCmHdEGT7UikGwmv2MB6xOKuX211YP1CRLQPopv0mTAs0JK6GZjon3LOesWDYS-VCFJok/s1600/IMG_9553.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCmzIKMcpP7hN3yMlm_UvsXPOItPuy9XZg_M93Qvjv3HmPEx7RuFxryUeU8TXwLVDp_5_ML55cf6EgSwEZnjnJMBkWwez7ucDkOwV0AgkVIqOTbSnCmHdEGT7UikGwmv2MB6xOKuX211YP1CRLQPopv0mTAs0JK6GZjon3LOesWDYS-VCFJok/w400-h300/IMG_9553.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>I bought it secondhand, partially completed. It looked as if the previous owner had tried putting it together with epoxy resin and given-up. There seemed to be more resin smeared on the surfaces of the parts than was actually present in the joints. The model came apart alarmingly easily giving me great incentive to use low-melt solder. I found that, provided the parts are clean and sufficient flux is used, construction with solder is a lot easier than with epoxy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqEci3i2EJfFknk32v2CSM2lgq0HpCsmUbAgRuHJ157d92PZi1QlIV4-8TNRCbVr-rxb_75hjIo4DU-F8eOAssg7jF4c0pX1y1MZ8Rim_g6EMEKvVa7HZYo5FHFYqv-2pj25U5d_Iq58NVlTin4g3msoVub01EnC7AFOiesinsVuht0ppYAfA/s1600/IMG_8380.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1600" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqEci3i2EJfFknk32v2CSM2lgq0HpCsmUbAgRuHJ157d92PZi1QlIV4-8TNRCbVr-rxb_75hjIo4DU-F8eOAssg7jF4c0pX1y1MZ8Rim_g6EMEKvVa7HZYo5FHFYqv-2pj25U5d_Iq58NVlTin4g3msoVub01EnC7AFOiesinsVuht0ppYAfA/w400-h220/IMG_8380.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>I decided to add a few extra details, including a cab which houses the <i>Deltang </i>radio receiver. These were fashioned from plasticard and various off-cuts - held in place with superglue.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRG_eZdu7jm-HmMd_IZyykH75EVozRWrH9lpR31xjkY8l1R8HIhT3LJgoNq87wqAiLA7eG_eq_tFKFAJJgrXKCtwGdO88rMDDDB07ZrZdC9XOe2FQCGg5jWcUKMfM7ARtS91p4MKyftKtpDWFky5TFM8j2gzjsB4tJ8k6yVaI6N_Nz42xUjlM/s1600/IMG_9369.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRG_eZdu7jm-HmMd_IZyykH75EVozRWrH9lpR31xjkY8l1R8HIhT3LJgoNq87wqAiLA7eG_eq_tFKFAJJgrXKCtwGdO88rMDDDB07ZrZdC9XOe2FQCGg5jWcUKMfM7ARtS91p4MKyftKtpDWFky5TFM8j2gzjsB4tJ8k6yVaI6N_Nz42xUjlM/w400-h300/IMG_9369.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Despite its size, this weighty model is quite powerful. I even managed to squeeze in a low-cost sound system.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VhiRw-oZz7A" width="320" youtube-src-id="VhiRw-oZz7A"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div>More information on how to solder whitemetal can be found on <i>YouTube</i> and here - <i><a href="https://philsworkbench.blogspot.com/2013/06/how-to-solder-whitemetal.html">https://philsworkbench.blogspot.com/2013/06/how-to-solder-whitemetal.html</a></i></div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Laser-cut steel or brass</span></i></h4></div><div>Laser-cut metal kits for battery locos are generally few in number. More often, this technique is used to create the parts needed for live steam locos - some of which are available in kit form. The parts of such kits are usually joined together with nuts and bolts or pop-rivets, though sometimes some soldering is required.</div><div><br /></div><div>My personal experience such kits was achieved through the construction of an early <i>IP Engineering</i> Jessie diesel locomotive. <a href="https://www.ipenginnering.com/product-page/jessie-040-loco" target="_blank">The kit has since been revised and improved</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rTCJ6Qodn4m1nQZWuHYpKr-tBOxFdJk7cypMdxcYtjyM484SIoti8b17dEQOomBdJrjejX04l8DZ_A_EkVCx_FGAZxDvMVIjuMYZsETz-g4Enfjh5KPEyUHwePRnwH-yUD7Fphc5C0JB38UgLGnSJM58lYnBhhMcw_iNlrJ6TZIRL0lIfcw/s1600/IMG_5741.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1460" data-original-width="1600" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rTCJ6Qodn4m1nQZWuHYpKr-tBOxFdJk7cypMdxcYtjyM484SIoti8b17dEQOomBdJrjejX04l8DZ_A_EkVCx_FGAZxDvMVIjuMYZsETz-g4Enfjh5KPEyUHwePRnwH-yUD7Fphc5C0JB38UgLGnSJM58lYnBhhMcw_iNlrJ6TZIRL0lIfcw/w400-h365/IMG_5741.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>The main components of the Jessie kit were pre-formed and simply needed to be bolted together, though I used pop-rivets for some parts as I felt these were less obtrusive.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL7ofUky6GKkqbmfD-p7h8yjzehCWLXylFZkFKDrV5kc6lJqekfd5EPkEbUmDoEqHdyJ9MNm4QB5bFBmu_QNb345mM65ojM8rWw0Rs4N5_xH81rmSzeS1lDL6jVdVwmH7AiBxqpEDuHzK_vZTcUS05aw5IWedlsKt529Dhsnn6Q8IqHnhXs08/s1600/IMG_5033.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1142" data-original-width="1600" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL7ofUky6GKkqbmfD-p7h8yjzehCWLXylFZkFKDrV5kc6lJqekfd5EPkEbUmDoEqHdyJ9MNm4QB5bFBmu_QNb345mM65ojM8rWw0Rs4N5_xH81rmSzeS1lDL6jVdVwmH7AiBxqpEDuHzK_vZTcUS05aw5IWedlsKt529Dhsnn6Q8IqHnhXs08/w400-h285/IMG_5033.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Detailing for the loco came in the form of whitemetal castings - some of which were bolted on and others glued into place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV1YjCd4hiLQ_sEtHQyMZ32vpYuYtPc5FrJZKKlsilH1ZJ242XTegdfKA7zoPRMBbGgp0nHP1XQvLVMCmCQDvGKqwzJxdXM59DVEGg_WJR4yLTAscPXIYVzndcFqOJkYhSyL8gcTomcojO91Dgg5LU9w61Lf-XYVKpAq-8D2tYn8vESrCR6AE/s1600/IMG_5082.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="925" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV1YjCd4hiLQ_sEtHQyMZ32vpYuYtPc5FrJZKKlsilH1ZJ242XTegdfKA7zoPRMBbGgp0nHP1XQvLVMCmCQDvGKqwzJxdXM59DVEGg_WJR4yLTAscPXIYVzndcFqOJkYhSyL8gcTomcojO91Dgg5LU9w61Lf-XYVKpAq-8D2tYn8vESrCR6AE/w231-h400/IMG_5082.JPG" width="231" /></a></div><br /><div>The loco required no additional weight and is quite powerful, though I have replaced the loco's original mechanism with a USAT motor block.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8FS0ZMbZn7o" width="320" youtube-src-id="8FS0ZMbZn7o"></iframe></div><br /><div>For more information see - <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2013/06/how-i-constructed-ip-engineering-jessie.html" target="_blank">How I constructed an IP Engineering Jessie diesel loco</a></i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Etched brass (or nickel silver)</span></i></h4><p>These are probably the most sophisticated of kits and require the greatest amount of technical expertise. The parts usually need to be removed individually from a large sheet and then assembled using epoxy resin adhesive or solder. As with whitemetal, solder is the better option, but does require a fair amount of expertise.</p><p>My first-hand experience with an etched brass kit was gained through the construction of a County Donegal Railcar using parts provided by John Campbell.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIKX0a9xs7BPJCZlJvbLTPGsYcxq_ZgEIWcBlJ6Paborgj5eBpwxz2SXe40gehAJBtZeNmVTUB2WmCB2EfPe-yH7uFL2hKWotp-g8jnU560__rJD1BAkCMjenTuczbwnX6SRwsOS2TkVkIm9CcfdJ7rYZyjo43dWVyrMKpa4b1zv7pWThi2wE/s400/DSCN0372.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIKX0a9xs7BPJCZlJvbLTPGsYcxq_ZgEIWcBlJ6Paborgj5eBpwxz2SXe40gehAJBtZeNmVTUB2WmCB2EfPe-yH7uFL2hKWotp-g8jnU560__rJD1BAkCMjenTuczbwnX6SRwsOS2TkVkIm9CcfdJ7rYZyjo43dWVyrMKpa4b1zv7pWThi2wE/w400-h300/DSCN0372.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The parts were joined together with solder which, as with whitemetal, gives an almost instantaneous joint which can easily be unjoined should some tweaking be required.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSjELElG0YPIMm-qY1UsYp_Y4HDcuUoTOrDjtSgIZyLq_TKTWg0tYvoFs1HsHH0GqJuFK7eYv_M1e7lvZhgjozFbP9LkZEms5kIW_Q45ilru6eRX2o8IeZnufh3eg4W1JZ7PmNQ_gVRTpt5Md4E_bhS-tuKvW9IoLiAYmbFEzkQQzCU8UeIPQ/s1600/DSCN0446.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSjELElG0YPIMm-qY1UsYp_Y4HDcuUoTOrDjtSgIZyLq_TKTWg0tYvoFs1HsHH0GqJuFK7eYv_M1e7lvZhgjozFbP9LkZEms5kIW_Q45ilru6eRX2o8IeZnufh3eg4W1JZ7PmNQ_gVRTpt5Md4E_bhS-tuKvW9IoLiAYmbFEzkQQzCU8UeIPQ/w400-h300/DSCN0446.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Additional detailing parts are usually provided with the kit, usually made from whitemetal or, these days, 3D printed plastic. In my case, these parts were missing as John had etched the parts for me as a favour and so I had to create the missing parts myself. However, as can be seen, an etched brass kit does produce a very fine model and can be well worth the extra effort involved.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRwA2yOZWezQzgdZtOGivnSLoqRVf9QZtvyAmr2Fhe8Eb9hWPrSDPnMyveK9hXyl1NjRHsDIV-6zGN9KCcbK9RpAeSTDYoIkea6W-_-vXYRn4HSqtIctV8xlzZ968GV4w6DXEpTiCl4192oujo1LSzRPiTPOmCFg2gIu_lYkancbqKgyhvrI/s400/IMG_0630.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRwA2yOZWezQzgdZtOGivnSLoqRVf9QZtvyAmr2Fhe8Eb9hWPrSDPnMyveK9hXyl1NjRHsDIV-6zGN9KCcbK9RpAeSTDYoIkea6W-_-vXYRn4HSqtIctV8xlzZ968GV4w6DXEpTiCl4192oujo1LSzRPiTPOmCFg2gIu_lYkancbqKgyhvrI/w400-h300/IMG_0630.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>For more information see - <i>How I constructed a Clogher Valley railcar from a bare-bones etched brass kit</i> - pending</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Worsley Works</i> provide a bare-bones etched brass kit for the <i><a href="http://www.worsleyworks.co.uk/Image-Pages/Image_NG_16mm_Chattenden.htm" target="_blank">Chattenden diesel loco</a>.</i> More information on soldering techniques for etched brass kits can be found here - <i><a href="https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/techniques/how-to-build-your-first-etched-brass-kit/">https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/techniques/how-to-build-your-first-etched-brass-kit/</a></i></div><div><br /></div><div>Whilst there are very few etched brass kits for 16mm or 15mm scales, there is a wealth of suppliers producing kits for 7mm scale - for example: <i><a href="https://www.alphagraphixkits.co.uk/449034706.html" target="_blank">Alphagraphix</a></i>, <i><a href="https://www.springsidemodels.com/7mm-loco-kits" target="_blank">Springside</a></i>, <i><a href="http://www.worsleyworks.co.uk/7mm/7mm_Index.htm" target="_blank">Worsley Works</a></i>,<i><a href="https://www.7mmloco.co.uk/" target="_blank"> 7mmloco,</a></i> etc.</div><div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Conclusion</span></h2><p>Kits provide a cost effective way of adding to your collection of battery powered locos. They do require a certain amount of patience in putting-together. Laser-cut wooden kits are generally the easiest to construct and the most cost effective. 3D printed plastic kits are probably the next easiest to construct while metal kits usually require the most expertise, particularly if there is some soldering involved.</p><p>However, whichever kit is chosen, the outcome will certainly be worth the effort involved.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9i1u5OzyEW5KliCyg7XNt_3rfliN19fNrUlQf4Bn3dWr-kdCFzZkq5Gux_7frfE2CZab0wt_SDT37QX0SDesWbMjOhDTb47jx7vq3u3R4PsI6e1okVI5NgeLpVZaRjfkJAZYhiSZOWsRBfXbqSSbRPGW5oogxqZ4TMB55r6c4P1TZi7lf44/s800/Scrollwork-scroll-art-clipart-image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="212" data-original-width="800" height="85" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9i1u5OzyEW5KliCyg7XNt_3rfliN19fNrUlQf4Bn3dWr-kdCFzZkq5Gux_7frfE2CZab0wt_SDT37QX0SDesWbMjOhDTb47jx7vq3u3R4PsI6e1okVI5NgeLpVZaRjfkJAZYhiSZOWsRBfXbqSSbRPGW5oogxqZ4TMB55r6c4P1TZi7lf44/s320/Scrollwork-scroll-art-clipart-image.png" width="320" /></a></div></div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-26350173820554686122022-10-19T08:13:00.001+00:002022-10-19T08:13:13.418+00:00How I created lineside sound effects<p> I am constantly surprised by the low prices of tech gadgets on <i>eBay</i> and other online shopping platforms such as <i>AliExpress</i>. I sometimes invest in what I consider to be intriguing cheap items just to explore their potential. One such impulse-buy was a couple of MP3 sound cubes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMa6RDHvY_2DamYdxbqLmDt0pPt__jXFoNdPf3Kx4A8kX5Cc3_Shpbb7jD8wXh0vRMuML8EWWw0kweZTgqQ-Qroo_zKELxqwwRhzAU-MHRPoQ409hh6qiMSl3N-oC6RM3MrkDMUF-ORh_Q4ONnOJglJE-2F2OAju-FvUYm8cJvB8iLsTPy1TQ/s2048/IMG_0884.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1450" data-original-width="2048" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMa6RDHvY_2DamYdxbqLmDt0pPt__jXFoNdPf3Kx4A8kX5Cc3_Shpbb7jD8wXh0vRMuML8EWWw0kweZTgqQ-Qroo_zKELxqwwRhzAU-MHRPoQ409hh6qiMSl3N-oC6RM3MrkDMUF-ORh_Q4ONnOJglJE-2F2OAju-FvUYm8cJvB8iLsTPy1TQ/w400-h284/IMG_0884.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i>Overview</i></span></h3><p>Not only were they ridiculously cheap, they were compact and versatile, including an inbuilt FM radio receiver and, as it turned out, a fairly loud amplifier. A quick experiment revealed that, for garden railway purposes, they could easily be set-up to play sound clip files (both .MP3 and .WAV) as loops. </p><p>The unit is quite compact (50x48x52mm) and can presently be bought for less than £10 GBP on eBay (Search for<i> MP3 cube player</i>).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3VliCa0ifPw3XdURF5k17as2WL3gwuONe_Bo8R-HhCUVy9xXCpZaky6jPRbk-G0sa5P0gHowzgoe31V4LMK7EkYYsUV_hic4flu9aJScDAg2xkQKNolqaZLL-jceak0HKHlGQ2obd1rodQBMX_8JSr0rj5royxHA_eUeW-rzM3wRZfLGK37I/s1372/2022-10-19-06-57-29-265.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1372" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3VliCa0ifPw3XdURF5k17as2WL3gwuONe_Bo8R-HhCUVy9xXCpZaky6jPRbk-G0sa5P0gHowzgoe31V4LMK7EkYYsUV_hic4flu9aJScDAg2xkQKNolqaZLL-jceak0HKHlGQ2obd1rodQBMX_8JSr0rj5royxHA_eUeW-rzM3wRZfLGK37I/w350-h400/2022-10-19-06-57-29-265.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><p> The controls are quite basic and similar to most gadgets of this kind.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguBujC2qeRX52z_dakK-71Kt3mpakUzuJ6y7qlV4uCYz2jiGMd6D5l0ZwrInZuPZfMQus1eA9IIwstlZzmrQ833YCVD-Clon_gDP6MXKKewqpiHUwHcKG-azQROCo3L0IQcdzGfK8FZRsaYx5qS2XFWeS2VUqDPoZfVq5hauIU8X0cLUXm7_k/s1001/ZBZ1990g07.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1001" data-original-width="1001" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguBujC2qeRX52z_dakK-71Kt3mpakUzuJ6y7qlV4uCYz2jiGMd6D5l0ZwrInZuPZfMQus1eA9IIwstlZzmrQ833YCVD-Clon_gDP6MXKKewqpiHUwHcKG-azQROCo3L0IQcdzGfK8FZRsaYx5qS2XFWeS2VUqDPoZfVq5hauIU8X0cLUXm7_k/s320/ZBZ1990g07.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The <b><i>menu </i></b>button allows you to choose between the radio and the mp3 player, and also to loop the playing each file on the micro SD card. Pressing the <b><i>last </i></b>or <b><i>next </i></b>buttons allow you to select the required files to be played and holding these down allows you to increase and decrease the volume. The <b><i>start/stop</i></b> button, as expected, allows you to play or stop playing a file.</p><p>Of course, it also needs a micro SD card but, as it will only be playing a single file, a 2gB card will be sufficient. These can be picked up for around £1.50 on eBay.</p><p>PS - I have since discovered a similar cube player on <i>eBay </i>(without the FM radio) for a third of the price - though I haven't tried it and so don't know how it compares.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfaJCc8aY2vZH3Mskr8XfxoXk_REWpFWg_Lf6fVX4NZVHp52DfopWum2vHJSjWaQs6cAXCmCdciU3ZGfGFdLeaU5V3fZjJycK9-l-IoJFEjKv4jeJGQEqNkgL5qTqSTa2nQ3n0S9JfvqBVG_MHuUGX-SRt1iPuccC-l1ToVpbnvjj4lxrCFjs/s1200/2022-10-19-07-08-14-471.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="985" data-original-width="1200" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfaJCc8aY2vZH3Mskr8XfxoXk_REWpFWg_Lf6fVX4NZVHp52DfopWum2vHJSjWaQs6cAXCmCdciU3ZGfGFdLeaU5V3fZjJycK9-l-IoJFEjKv4jeJGQEqNkgL5qTqSTa2nQ3n0S9JfvqBVG_MHuUGX-SRt1iPuccC-l1ToVpbnvjj4lxrCFjs/w400-h329/2022-10-19-07-08-14-471.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i>Triggering effects remotely</i></span></h3><p>I haven't yet taken one of them apart to figure out if it can be triggered remotely through one of my <i>Deltang/Micron RC</i> receivers but, given my previous experience of triggering a similar device (see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/11/creating-mp3-sound-sytem.html" target="_blank">How I used a cheap MP3 player as a loco soundcard</a></i>), I would imagine these can be readily adapted.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Gr8eu7rYySSYGkPMawX4jEDM3aWztPv9Y1AdpVHsEkEY6QfWTpL7aeLyty6UUaBgSdwwWMRvA5qps6Yvj3kgpky8tmYc5adiSNyMaNvveg3D4l56hFNThcSl3Nkj9ZSA907ZJjxXBTckRK_PrvoGLy6jlKpeHGAbd56c1egBUeQpyuGyvO0/s1600/IMG_0566.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="970" data-original-width="1600" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Gr8eu7rYySSYGkPMawX4jEDM3aWztPv9Y1AdpVHsEkEY6QfWTpL7aeLyty6UUaBgSdwwWMRvA5qps6Yvj3kgpky8tmYc5adiSNyMaNvveg3D4l56hFNThcSl3Nkj9ZSA907ZJjxXBTckRK_PrvoGLy6jlKpeHGAbd56c1egBUeQpyuGyvO0/w400-h243/IMG_0566.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i>Sourcing the sounds</i></span></h3><p>I decided that I would use these cubes to provide ambient sound effects around the railway - more specifically, the sound of a sawmill in action for Peckforton timber yard and the sound of cattle lowing for one of my cattle wagons.</p><p>The first task was to track down sources for these sounds. I used a couple of sources, a free sound effects website (Freesound.org) for the cattle sounds and <i>YouTube</i> for the sawmill effects.</p><p><i><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Freesound.org</span></b></i></p><p>A search for "cows" revealed 713 sounds. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURU_mpnxCuYYRfTaPEPQfZdBxT0y4gNpdtB1kEHdvSkQdPoG8Y9-YOqXV-6_AZbfq_aJ6q8h6RzNeXI-UVtVXRSVMtqrJNXaDBZiZ_KolFkfc_wxJXg6gXrDwtAtds5vl49XrZ7uBV8SJQsgFeq89ikWpwGMQ3HD1ISatqoHJVdJEHr8HoTk/s1771/2022-10-19-07-25-05-436.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1771" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURU_mpnxCuYYRfTaPEPQfZdBxT0y4gNpdtB1kEHdvSkQdPoG8Y9-YOqXV-6_AZbfq_aJ6q8h6RzNeXI-UVtVXRSVMtqrJNXaDBZiZ_KolFkfc_wxJXg6gXrDwtAtds5vl49XrZ7uBV8SJQsgFeq89ikWpwGMQ3HD1ISatqoHJVdJEHr8HoTk/w271-h400/2022-10-19-07-25-05-436.jpg" width="271" /></a></div><br /><p>Pressing the 'play' button on each file enabled me to hear each sound and so, after identifying three sounds which I felt were appropriate, I downloaded them. This required me to register with the website but, given the sounds are free, this seems to be only a minor inconvenience.</p><p>A search for "sawmill" yielded just fourteen files. Only one of them was, I felt, appropriate as it was recorded in a steam powered sawmill, so I downloaded that. I wanted a wider variety of sawmill sounds and so turned to <i>YouTube</i>.</p><p><br /></p><p><b><i><span style="color: #783f04;">YouTube.com</span></i></b></p><p>YouTube generally provides a wide range of files, but it's a lot harder to sift the wheat from the chaff. </p><p>A search for "Steam sawmill" revealed many more clips which were suitable.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAFa6SnP44TQKFjKVjaF7N8qYCoMSrl1usgeUId6Ebbkc10EPT53SjRnA-HrxSVYm5XVgi0C3CjcVXJHqoL5c6A6AOuN4TRu_44RX6jgdKpwnGxqTbbOjzC99kRXvaWsrhMc2A0NqUALAOUoOcyA0kazTo_eIpcD_hyeOTkqbPBJUEblpebQM/s1897/Youtube%20sawmill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="759" data-original-width="1897" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAFa6SnP44TQKFjKVjaF7N8qYCoMSrl1usgeUId6Ebbkc10EPT53SjRnA-HrxSVYm5XVgi0C3CjcVXJHqoL5c6A6AOuN4TRu_44RX6jgdKpwnGxqTbbOjzC99kRXvaWsrhMc2A0NqUALAOUoOcyA0kazTo_eIpcD_hyeOTkqbPBJUEblpebQM/w400-h160/Youtube%20sawmill.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>After selecting a couple of videos which seemed to have a good selection of sounds, the next problem was, of course, how to download them. Rather than signing-up for a YouTube account, I decided to use <i><a href="https://www.any-video-converter.com/" target="_blank">AnyVideoConverter </a></i>- a versatile little freebie program which not only enables me to convert a wide range of audio and video clips into different formats, it can download <i>YouTube </i>videos and save them - in this case I wanted them saved as MP3 files</p><p>To download the required video and convert it require six fairly straightforward steps:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEQNfLE0V1MGUXSMaC-g7w3TQRs4ea16zfXBx4qVDZhwxmntWwVRWUCbJWnPxBeC1Fu99TEKSLIQmQuBfAjwrLYX1w8KC9WIKC2c0wOMSgna5-e1AX8Crz4k5sv-Fc50TzfrcxrEuXm2qwjkdu-BVSd8FD-BrC4yDG2iHhwQfATtXl5mdmqY8/s1531/AVC1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="937" data-original-width="1531" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEQNfLE0V1MGUXSMaC-g7w3TQRs4ea16zfXBx4qVDZhwxmntWwVRWUCbJWnPxBeC1Fu99TEKSLIQmQuBfAjwrLYX1w8KC9WIKC2c0wOMSgna5-e1AX8Crz4k5sv-Fc50TzfrcxrEuXm2qwjkdu-BVSd8FD-BrC4yDG2iHhwQfATtXl5mdmqY8/w400-h245/AVC1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>The format for the file was chosen from the drop-down list - in this case <b>MP3 </b><i>(it's towards the bottom of the list beside the musical note symbol)</i></li><li>The <b>Add URL</b> tab was clicked</li><li>The <b>+ sign</b> was clicked to add a new URL</li><li>The URL for the video clip was pasted in (using <b><i>Control V</i></b>) after having been copied from the <i>YouTube <b>Shar</b></i><b>e </b>tab</li><li><b>Start download </b>was clicked</li><li>Once the file had finished downloading, the <b>Convert </b>button was clicked</li></ol><p></p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Editing the sound clips</span></i></h3><p>Although I could have simply just transferred the sound clips to the SD card in each player, I decided to mix them together. This has allowed me to overlay one sound on top of another and provide some variation. To do this, I used <i><a href="https://www.audacityteam.org/" target="_blank">Audacity </a></i>- a well established freebie open-source sound editing package.</p><p>Rather than going into detail here, I simply followed the same principles I had used to create the sound files for my previous MP3 soundcard mod - see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2015/11/how-i-used-audacity-to-create-sound.html" target="_blank">How I used Audacity to create the sounds for my Ford railbus.</a></i></p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Conclusion</span></i></h3><p>The sound effects certainly add a new dimension to the ambiance of the railway. The players are charged up periodically using a bog-standard USB charger and I find the batteries easily last for an operating session of a couple of hours - though I only tend to play the sounds when I am filming in their vicinity. The added bonus is that, if there is something interesting on the radio, I can switch one of the cubes over the Radio 4 while relaxing in a deckchair with a cup of tea.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OGV1m1AwP4g" width="320" youtube-src-id="OGV1m1AwP4g"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk31f1UaYDJRQCUziASC4gEriIsKrvJulU-IdgmaYVxzQFvTt_c6PkGkxgkhLpnMcSM9lVEe-ofwZPiY-WRcACEtlovvTQJTiLoUvJ-pPpaJXEe03DaMW6uTFE505v4QdFkgFSxk3nvGVh6maAJzmXfTleiUsQgSix6cC3rgXo6riL2-7qdhc/s320/filagree-clipart-1.jpg.gif.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="80" data-original-width="320" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk31f1UaYDJRQCUziASC4gEriIsKrvJulU-IdgmaYVxzQFvTt_c6PkGkxgkhLpnMcSM9lVEe-ofwZPiY-WRcACEtlovvTQJTiLoUvJ-pPpaJXEe03DaMW6uTFE505v4QdFkgFSxk3nvGVh6maAJzmXfTleiUsQgSix6cC3rgXo6riL2-7qdhc/s1600/filagree-clipart-1.jpg.gif.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-79391925572336153682022-10-17T16:06:00.004+00:002023-01-30T18:40:20.757+00:00Progress Report 95<p> A while back, I tried to post a new progress report once a month but sometimes, I was struggling to find things to write about. It's now over six months since my last progress report so about time I updated the handful of readers who keep pace with what's been happening on the Peckforton Light Railway.</p><p>Most of the developments relate to rolling stock - a new loco has joined the fleet and several new coaches and a handful of wagons have been produced. Permanent Way changes are mostly related to maintenance and repair and operations have been restricted by the weather. Whilst the rest of the country has been wondering when or if it will rain again, the North West of England has had what seems like endless weeks of sunshine and showers. Showers are not at all conducive to setting up running sessions!</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Permanent Way</span></h2><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Ballasting</span></i> </h4><p>After watching a couple of my videos, I noticed there were several places where track ballast was very thin or even non existent. Close-up videos generally reveal quite a few details which otherwise are missed! </p><p>An afternoon was spent with what has now become my preferred method of ballasting - a 3:1 mix of horticultural grit and cement applied dry and then doused with water from a mist spray. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZup_kno1hYoolJD6JDZ1Yf9hUysNcxANgjSWRi03gGM0_fsrUk5efT0Vvl3kQSX2ZfzriJQQjyNFN5VrGB_85TLy5Uc0toyMNyKc_GfbqC9-VPOl0tuxBwWOUoT2TAeXLzhuaT56Lb86Fm-9_mHSJbGrHRXTFe0-3awJTy72A0qlVtp4a5Q/s3072/IMG_2918.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZup_kno1hYoolJD6JDZ1Yf9hUysNcxANgjSWRi03gGM0_fsrUk5efT0Vvl3kQSX2ZfzriJQQjyNFN5VrGB_85TLy5Uc0toyMNyKc_GfbqC9-VPOl0tuxBwWOUoT2TAeXLzhuaT56Lb86Fm-9_mHSJbGrHRXTFe0-3awJTy72A0qlVtp4a5Q/w225-h400/IMG_2918.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><p>In station areas and the copper mine, bald areas were patched with horticultural sharp sand applied dry and fixed in place with a 50:50 mix of SBR and water.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk475Jdfx1UJmcE9hhQppNHcobu-AL6MM7140kCbnHK_T89n0057UXvwYUdpT6V0Q3qHxi7u85EmG4boQIBGGe6PKponi-U_oEbPQFyBLumpFO1KX6Ta7Gc4OySWjwSvDRwoZJOCRDc6SCg2oNoiHoJYawQee8jxnXcWAaqEs1hgE1vARfmjE/s3072/IMG_2919.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk475Jdfx1UJmcE9hhQppNHcobu-AL6MM7140kCbnHK_T89n0057UXvwYUdpT6V0Q3qHxi7u85EmG4boQIBGGe6PKponi-U_oEbPQFyBLumpFO1KX6Ta7Gc4OySWjwSvDRwoZJOCRDc6SCg2oNoiHoJYawQee8jxnXcWAaqEs1hgE1vARfmjE/w400-h225/IMG_2919.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i>Track levelling</i></span></h4><p>Another issue I identified from watching my videos was a quite alarming tilt to coaches waiting on the bay platform at <i>Beeston Market </i>station.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_92XZdhVpXLe6LyTOiXX2FM1Yulhxby9kcKXtrizd6rCElKayBmnU14LQCjXtGZANVQXi9bSfoaEmEkb91xnpG1OVa2LSv6vtbsgoMYCHezCUIge0hzMT2ZtHH5A5GMu6J53jOfGpKKinvO6KcDVHq0NHGnXEtfvrxYkhtN5EDAHXeeKrYvI/s781/siding%20slant%20snapshot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="781" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_92XZdhVpXLe6LyTOiXX2FM1Yulhxby9kcKXtrizd6rCElKayBmnU14LQCjXtGZANVQXi9bSfoaEmEkb91xnpG1OVa2LSv6vtbsgoMYCHezCUIge0hzMT2ZtHH5A5GMu6J53jOfGpKKinvO6KcDVHq0NHGnXEtfvrxYkhtN5EDAHXeeKrYvI/w400-h293/siding%20slant%20snapshot.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>What was puzzling was that the track appeared to be level, but a small spirit level testified otherwise. By chiselling away at the concrete ballast in that area, I discovered that the board on which three quarters of that track was sitting had rotted away. A lesson learned! I had infilled some of the gaps between the treated fence rails forming the baseboard at Beeston Market with untreated planking rescued from a pallet. Clearly using untreated timber outside is a false economy!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSt8vmpVRpeiLsf0DDiufUZx1JHDg9wN_pgnfXGFAMKdhQjnTK8zq5wrPhGsJXAEYzrwF0VhWTHIW0G1pkr97R3-MWOnNaEAYS_WPxn2z47E2BFLkNi6k0hxfBsqcSvd86Vo-a4FjbzBkPUT_JfXI7ZS9pv_I4Sw_wKgRXHUGD0FfltSFS2s/s2237/IMG_2942.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1588" data-original-width="2237" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSt8vmpVRpeiLsf0DDiufUZx1JHDg9wN_pgnfXGFAMKdhQjnTK8zq5wrPhGsJXAEYzrwF0VhWTHIW0G1pkr97R3-MWOnNaEAYS_WPxn2z47E2BFLkNi6k0hxfBsqcSvd86Vo-a4FjbzBkPUT_JfXI7ZS9pv_I4Sw_wKgRXHUGD0FfltSFS2s/w400-h284/IMG_2942.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>A few wedges of tiles and slate have now corrected the slant. I still need to re-ballast the area and, at some point in the not too distant future, I will crawl under the baseboard and patch up the rotten gaps with sound treated timber. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzhq4SdeEU07IPJgTsstCio3Rw8GoZ1R5byRnffooJUsjfMbvg-to1O9a1Vn-2RdZ0lLYy3VuDLowknOnDIBDL-zLvezS5mn4PVNJkZsR6Fl4y7bACloK_AgQ4jFA5cntDME9nHx-bp0kRfiMIwbSRpjgGOvk-yVeAwu_mm24rfRd2DpMtmRw/s3072/IMG_2939.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzhq4SdeEU07IPJgTsstCio3Rw8GoZ1R5byRnffooJUsjfMbvg-to1O9a1Vn-2RdZ0lLYy3VuDLowknOnDIBDL-zLvezS5mn4PVNJkZsR6Fl4y7bACloK_AgQ4jFA5cntDME9nHx-bp0kRfiMIwbSRpjgGOvk-yVeAwu_mm24rfRd2DpMtmRw/w400-h225/IMG_2939.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Rolling stock</span></h2><p>In my <i>previous Progress Report</i>, I described how I had drawn and 3D printed Glyn Valley Tramway rolling stock in 7mm scale with the intention of constructing a small 0-16.5 layout in the workshop. However, after producing a loco, coaches, mineral wagons and a brake van, it dawned on me that this project was becoming a distraction from my main interest in running the PLR (hence the six month hiatus since my last progress report). Not wanting to waste the time and effort I'd put into producing the 7mm stock, I spent a couple of weeks rescaling the 3D drawings for 16mm and 15mm scales.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Glyn Valley Rolling Stock</span></h3><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">7mm stock</span></i></h4><p>The 7mm stock has now been completed and painted. However, as indicated above I have abandoned the idea of creating an 0-16.5 layout and so the stock will be sold off via<i> eBay</i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi82VtJwCQMXHyfZSzpYo1X2DXAaPzN-QSWBRlPJEbcJST9rt9OGK33aIsRS5WGO5gQpORWGoKrfJntcnI1J8kq0r-0CzMMkjC5vvMOD-AeuLE2f12NIbAHPV1cmXxc6iWkDv_j9TAGyHXKRvDsksCAeHqG8nZSkPqOBh1jczqzlzzl2cZbC6U/s3049/IMG_2934.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1449" data-original-width="3049" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi82VtJwCQMXHyfZSzpYo1X2DXAaPzN-QSWBRlPJEbcJST9rt9OGK33aIsRS5WGO5gQpORWGoKrfJntcnI1J8kq0r-0CzMMkjC5vvMOD-AeuLE2f12NIbAHPV1cmXxc6iWkDv_j9TAGyHXKRvDsksCAeHqG8nZSkPqOBh1jczqzlzzl2cZbC6U/w400-h190/IMG_2934.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b><i><span style="color: #783f04;">15mm scale loco</span></i></b></h4><p>As with the other GVT stock, the parts for the Glyn loco have been rescaled and printed out. The re-scaling required a certain amount of tinkering to ensure that the depth of the parts were not only realistic, but the various parts would actually fit together.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkBM8deOM0AbTCZ5fJz3RBnR25divzvllqlit5dXjEFJIFfihGEy934NMsHOyalIJxuHLVtC_7P0QILfr1zRYtsnGGspr4vnWFr65S1ot60rtzaZk9CGNLKwpehJvB7f9x3osA3HuhoM_AhNv52QnRDFRU3pq6TUfzgEEigkSOVTFPUeHPBhg/s2275/IMG_2742.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1720" data-original-width="2275" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkBM8deOM0AbTCZ5fJz3RBnR25divzvllqlit5dXjEFJIFfihGEy934NMsHOyalIJxuHLVtC_7P0QILfr1zRYtsnGGspr4vnWFr65S1ot60rtzaZk9CGNLKwpehJvB7f9x3osA3HuhoM_AhNv52QnRDFRU3pq6TUfzgEEigkSOVTFPUeHPBhg/w400-h303/IMG_2742.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>While the main body part for the loco printed well in 7mm scale, its vertical orientation together with the rivet detail caused quite a few problems on the 15mm scale version: most notably highly prominent striations on the sides. These required considerable additional work in filling, filing and sanding. Another less learned - where possible arrange parts with flat surfaces to be 3D printed horizontally!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2AkaMR0tMk87nMD711iGcm11wK3uhApITh6-IIWk-IWE1zfT1hf0QirNqxHBSu9ao0ilAUum3O_2sM906L806wtqpo0VtfgTnDjGiF1gjavuVM1elmdRLd2RtpyxVCSogg3C0MbxIo73cefE6CXylaVjO1suI-qq99WCUXYhScJSOmFniR9E/s3072/IMG_2751.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2AkaMR0tMk87nMD711iGcm11wK3uhApITh6-IIWk-IWE1zfT1hf0QirNqxHBSu9ao0ilAUum3O_2sM906L806wtqpo0VtfgTnDjGiF1gjavuVM1elmdRLd2RtpyxVCSogg3C0MbxIo73cefE6CXylaVjO1suI-qq99WCUXYhScJSOmFniR9E/w400-h225/IMG_2751.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>However, I think the end-result was worth the effort.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmtuhuMJQD2oBhaCiZi9WVWa3oxOP1g5YXbrvoC0BJSyLFiz9QyvdNXZYT032vWE0CovFD63QrqySdj235wTbwRh3MpshreasB33jIY7mGL4TKMQ3EyS0cvUb1BgmOvFz0SqqfpBP9d2UX4I0LNHGbnAaU-VgoSRT6wPrlKJCCw2vGwaJwumI/s2367/IMG_2774.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1608" data-original-width="2367" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmtuhuMJQD2oBhaCiZi9WVWa3oxOP1g5YXbrvoC0BJSyLFiz9QyvdNXZYT032vWE0CovFD63QrqySdj235wTbwRh3MpshreasB33jIY7mGL4TKMQ3EyS0cvUb1BgmOvFz0SqqfpBP9d2UX4I0LNHGbnAaU-VgoSRT6wPrlKJCCw2vGwaJwumI/w400-h271/IMG_2774.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>A few issues have arisen with this loco. Firstly, the skirts foul the platforms at Peckforton which, as they are constructed from cast concrete, will need to be pared back with an angle grinder.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirSKo2MCwP7zK_Mw68ZS0K6-RFnRMZC2JzyaJDZhWhNbg7B4RpqmZw_UXksZQTpnztyhgFyONqJCKFzj0XIU9T3OE6O-TplFR1AYWwjhGtkkCd0rTh78lroh5grPCS5g9KWe2zQBKMT7NZq2BOiouHP__diGs8gbGwwFbEaa6rKpC4iU0tEYU/s2380/IMG_2922.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2380" data-original-width="1708" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirSKo2MCwP7zK_Mw68ZS0K6-RFnRMZC2JzyaJDZhWhNbg7B4RpqmZw_UXksZQTpnztyhgFyONqJCKFzj0XIU9T3OE6O-TplFR1AYWwjhGtkkCd0rTh78lroh5grPCS5g9KWe2zQBKMT7NZq2BOiouHP__diGs8gbGwwFbEaa6rKpC4iU0tEYU/w288-h400/IMG_2922.JPG" width="288" /></a></div><p>Secondly, the <i>Bachmann </i>motor block which provides the motive power for the loco is under-powered when compared with my other locos. Just like another <i>Bachman</i> motor block with which I have had issues, the worms appear to be over-sized and the worm wheels under-sized. The block was recycled from a <i>Bachmann </i>streetcar (tram) and so, to be fair, was not really expected to draw heavy loads.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUUKK0-zPcBZqEOQfmuozTAhyiuV7DXfWlJtPztPOy4oDwxyQ_d5BKCWT9ncdi6dlTSW476KKV0TQPw7PWUtGSgnDEfqdckDaVYVxIUrF71FRJL8j8ZPT37h_fRsJw559Cwsu94yZDiClpKvYx_5rq_NsJ1F2Pk_R_NGAngI76hcBUPzMxTLw/s3072/IMG_2731.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUUKK0-zPcBZqEOQfmuozTAhyiuV7DXfWlJtPztPOy4oDwxyQ_d5BKCWT9ncdi6dlTSW476KKV0TQPw7PWUtGSgnDEfqdckDaVYVxIUrF71FRJL8j8ZPT37h_fRsJw559Cwsu94yZDiClpKvYx_5rq_NsJ1F2Pk_R_NGAngI76hcBUPzMxTLw/w225-h400/IMG_2731.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><p>I am in the process of designing and 3D printing a replacement motor block to my own design. Hopefully, I will have more news in time for the next <i>Progress Report</i>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig4gmkllBn2JrCtyphlg2CIsQICJ3InLdhh0bPbaWmW-yd1hGqQtXwOTI734aNyn8QPH0MB7fEYYNc3X96Wb-EfSh3l3OFvo6ZzPTaMwyYX6WqLt384R43GIiBlFrRi_67VDtzgvQ-KTN-cQF354fNAgJ_ah4HncelE0_sj0ZCUrpPkb-Mxqs/s2604/IMG_2808.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="1694" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig4gmkllBn2JrCtyphlg2CIsQICJ3InLdhh0bPbaWmW-yd1hGqQtXwOTI734aNyn8QPH0MB7fEYYNc3X96Wb-EfSh3l3OFvo6ZzPTaMwyYX6WqLt384R43GIiBlFrRi_67VDtzgvQ-KTN-cQF354fNAgJ_ah4HncelE0_sj0ZCUrpPkb-Mxqs/w260-h400/IMG_2808.JPG" width="260" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">16mm/15mm scale coaches</span></i></h4><p>I rescaled the 3D drawings for the coaches initially to 16mm scale and printed out three before my mate in Australia reminded me that I am currently trying to standardise my stock to 15mm scale (ie 3ft gauge on 45mm track).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii2xwUpyigYChuD8Q-Q8ZtpbEEaQLFgBuLgGoiK3dsljbpPm5M4WmL8YZG482usPtuPqPBLG5xPWS1ycriAZvMWHJ5YfhLcWQHvQT99yZSTMfPjWUtxFDHPxleb8AFVEqUR1mUoXMXSqhndVTm51iwh7WIBzEMpV1uXlaGOHvME8GyqY0vSRY/s2953/IMG_2880.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1434" data-original-width="2953" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii2xwUpyigYChuD8Q-Q8ZtpbEEaQLFgBuLgGoiK3dsljbpPm5M4WmL8YZG482usPtuPqPBLG5xPWS1ycriAZvMWHJ5YfhLcWQHvQT99yZSTMfPjWUtxFDHPxleb8AFVEqUR1mUoXMXSqhndVTm51iwh7WIBzEMpV1uXlaGOHvME8GyqY0vSRY/w400-h194/IMG_2880.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>These will be sold on via <i>eBay </i>which is why I've painted them in GVT livery rather than PLR <i>Halfords Vauxhall Burgundy Red</i>.</p><p>These coaches are steadily being replaced with 15mm versions - I'm becoming very adept at re-scaling 3D drawings!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdCL037hZgbiPEwx_KHNRGrRnl1t2xG-MxdGMgjJy_YrxBLRnvxgnvUz7_DimeS_Qp1vFQlUs8yykox58rOLXH99-m_pNgEyqx5mUUj2c2DIuPJrBfmMaWpNGVc7n9MZTEPcw77mFo1EuttS-UX1xj5uGbfvXaiqFXIaiPsFuRq_uTE1-GWgs/s2733/IMG_2905.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1503" data-original-width="2733" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdCL037hZgbiPEwx_KHNRGrRnl1t2xG-MxdGMgjJy_YrxBLRnvxgnvUz7_DimeS_Qp1vFQlUs8yykox58rOLXH99-m_pNgEyqx5mUUj2c2DIuPJrBfmMaWpNGVc7n9MZTEPcw77mFo1EuttS-UX1xj5uGbfvXaiqFXIaiPsFuRq_uTE1-GWgs/w400-h220/IMG_2905.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #783f04;">15mm scale brake van</span></i></h4><p>The brake van has been rescaled to 15mm, printed, constructed and painted in PLR livery (<i>Halford's </i>Grey Primer with black metalwork). It's more compact than the other brake vans on the line, but I think it will look good behind a train of skips or hopper wagons. It first outing on the railway features in the running session videos at the end of the update.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhznRPOOD1RyyHOt9M5HwwwuOW6vzE17v31AVbe9bw_PIGyyzxjk8zHtzNZVcv4oprXU5xAh1RVe9FjLGTjzAGSt-MDOCWBkQzurX7byG1p9cnCRa0MYLhgQbk9ZotSW7Wxu82tBxMBEzawf5qWX7-Ce6ioZDvDSaoxtNF1i2EnPSDvS7SIkv0/s2035/IMG_2925.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1572" data-original-width="2035" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhznRPOOD1RyyHOt9M5HwwwuOW6vzE17v31AVbe9bw_PIGyyzxjk8zHtzNZVcv4oprXU5xAh1RVe9FjLGTjzAGSt-MDOCWBkQzurX7byG1p9cnCRa0MYLhgQbk9ZotSW7Wxu82tBxMBEzawf5qWX7-Ce6ioZDvDSaoxtNF1i2EnPSDvS7SIkv0/w400-h309/IMG_2925.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i>16mm scale mineral wagon</i></span></h4><p>I'm trying to decide whether to leave the GVT mineral wagon as 16mm scale or to replace it with 15mm versions. It looks acceptable in 16mm scale beside my other open wagons. It might well be that I don't actually use these wagons on my railway. I already have a couple of rakes of LGB tipplers (see <i><a href="http://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2010/10/how-i-weathered-some-lgb-tippler-wagons.html" target="_blank">Modifying LGB tipplers</a></i>) and a rake of Snailbeach hoppers (see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2020/01/how-i-constructed-rake-of-snailbeach.html" target="_blank">How I constructed a rake of Snailbeach hopper wagons</a></i>), so I don't really need any more mineral wagons - though the thought of producing a swivelling wagon tipper/inverter for them is quite attractive.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUNvwesconLIrxsLR2uuxP7kSsle-Y_a4xwrcr_xawDF8grd8ckoXAIVnYBVeTlNYEJLDyUsCD9qcJSEaPb4MmwdCrX5qfZvT2lOTLsFsz8HJpOzxCPd-0xi-cXkpRxARkpDbhzoeImG2c8_XNnK3qvhFkKbp-F7dBMh-ZVGsaRw20KTwW2uw/s2470/IMG_2883.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1480" data-original-width="2470" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUNvwesconLIrxsLR2uuxP7kSsle-Y_a4xwrcr_xawDF8grd8ckoXAIVnYBVeTlNYEJLDyUsCD9qcJSEaPb4MmwdCrX5qfZvT2lOTLsFsz8HJpOzxCPd-0xi-cXkpRxARkpDbhzoeImG2c8_XNnK3qvhFkKbp-F7dBMh-ZVGsaRw20KTwW2uw/w400-h240/IMG_2883.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Southwold Cleminson wagons</span></h3><p>As mentioned in the previous <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/02/progress-report-94.html" target="_blank">Progress Report</a></i>, I drew two variations on the basic Southwold Cleminson wagon which have now been constructed and finished. Here is the original wagon.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi70C9MCkFgGwG4PWnPmClp1KNxeMWIlXRTSPLd5AcmSWQ72nBlbw9YZ4ZhPPkHWcI4YN9DBpOCK-QfQ2i1ze0inID-R5idfa-7qqriwjsXxdWqypxKgdpPrBKiMMbixrP8o5vGQhnPsq3LguBdtsziv7vdU1auWgx0KxvIoDTSf3INmuFnhq8/s2048/IMG_1781.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi70C9MCkFgGwG4PWnPmClp1KNxeMWIlXRTSPLd5AcmSWQ72nBlbw9YZ4ZhPPkHWcI4YN9DBpOCK-QfQ2i1ze0inID-R5idfa-7qqriwjsXxdWqypxKgdpPrBKiMMbixrP8o5vGQhnPsq3LguBdtsziv7vdU1auWgx0KxvIoDTSf3INmuFnhq8/w400-h225/IMG_1781.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>The first variant has extra strapping.....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbBNa4odHrFkyDHoR3ssZdk_hulPP58jzx4w_c7v02cqZ4_Gf5DsR6BAjV2JVUj3ek6ULakWV8NOX3X-YDzkzafvhasKDYfIWkMY6wo67DzsRE-3spXgN9JTKGYWZ_DYM259zI2m6aXJxU9WYQgIzl0xqP66bwtN3GILIvQUhtKlY0xx9ovxA/s2920/IMG_2910.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1514" data-original-width="2920" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbBNa4odHrFkyDHoR3ssZdk_hulPP58jzx4w_c7v02cqZ4_Gf5DsR6BAjV2JVUj3ek6ULakWV8NOX3X-YDzkzafvhasKDYfIWkMY6wo67DzsRE-3spXgN9JTKGYWZ_DYM259zI2m6aXJxU9WYQgIzl0xqP66bwtN3GILIvQUhtKlY0xx9ovxA/w400-h208/IMG_2910.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>.... and the other is lettered with MOY - the local Southwold and district coal merchant.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVAye_EZc1Z0qZdZGMtC5hSbgSsJrPfI-u9m_h_SRIfkWnVQatsunOD42-zRxIIz38mh5Lm96kcrWPgNx1jvmXU4RZLW7eiORjjh2GXdVEUizQGQgvAmkFgQE_-J0OIhDLtDqgT6WutG70sQWe2s9a-CRiEQazhkgKzFuFUDRwcIOqURxkHR4/s2657/IMG_2908.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1381" data-original-width="2657" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVAye_EZc1Z0qZdZGMtC5hSbgSsJrPfI-u9m_h_SRIfkWnVQatsunOD42-zRxIIz38mh5Lm96kcrWPgNx1jvmXU4RZLW7eiORjjh2GXdVEUizQGQgvAmkFgQE_-J0OIhDLtDqgT6WutG70sQWe2s9a-CRiEQazhkgKzFuFUDRwcIOqURxkHR4/w400-h208/IMG_2908.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>I'm trying to decided how many Cleminson wagons I want running on the PLR. They take up a lot of siding and storage space and so I will probably not construct any more.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Southwold Cleminson coaches</span></h3><p>I have finally constructed the third Southwold Cleminson coach to complete the rake. It still needs finishing off, but is nearly ready to join the fleet.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTksTjE7HvrnmGGpxFq4XvocQSxmjWXP2giZWILs6NeNPN8D95_-F5h5jIMtUdADn6TNUhLlbIhMz4VeMDCdn-rC-UVdN0jqPvYlSJFZYlQI37AC7woIdZv8iOZoLiah2W0EsrgpBj0SZt1_CdV2F8jV7ADyPEcwj1CkFtnLUQrplSX3nSuNA/s2630/IMG_2935.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1412" data-original-width="2630" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTksTjE7HvrnmGGpxFq4XvocQSxmjWXP2giZWILs6NeNPN8D95_-F5h5jIMtUdADn6TNUhLlbIhMz4VeMDCdn-rC-UVdN0jqPvYlSJFZYlQI37AC7woIdZv8iOZoLiah2W0EsrgpBj0SZt1_CdV2F8jV7ADyPEcwj1CkFtnLUQrplSX3nSuNA/w400-h215/IMG_2935.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Again, I'm running out of storage for coaches and am having to decide whether I actually need all this coaching stock. Some rationalisation is going to be called-for.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">County Donegal Railway luggage van</span></h3><p>The original CDR luggage van was drawn to fit on a Hartland Loco Works wagon chassis and. as I didn't have a scale drawing or any dimensions of the actual van, I drew the parts using only photos as a guide. As a consequence, it was quite a bit smaller than it should have been.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5nFXKG1z1iFk2tDM-Jt4Q7qHQhfd2LG2bF1VZ__OigFAFsjBbL3m2IuWiLjcuVt9u3zWDp-QYOp5czKjq-XG8_HaLmVr4LPCuuONBm27us45Xehhv9xfi4qz7cXDlQziLza8CmRQcg0lfA91j3LeR5_vbgwTvILuy1ThYvziWI-0JG_mZxl8/s2048/IMG_1126.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="2048" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5nFXKG1z1iFk2tDM-Jt4Q7qHQhfd2LG2bF1VZ__OigFAFsjBbL3m2IuWiLjcuVt9u3zWDp-QYOp5czKjq-XG8_HaLmVr4LPCuuONBm27us45Xehhv9xfi4qz7cXDlQziLza8CmRQcg0lfA91j3LeR5_vbgwTvILuy1ThYvziWI-0JG_mZxl8/w400-h301/IMG_1126.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Having now developed more skills and confidence in using <i>TinkerCAD</i>, I am no longer reliant on using commercial chassis for my builds and so I contacted the transport museum in Derry, Londonderry asking if they could provide me with the principle dimensions of the luggage van which they have on display. Armed with some basic measurements (length, width and height), I have been able to modify my original drawings and also produce a reasonable representation of the chassis which is now a lot more to scale.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_zrTGuTxrkpoP9kUp91wRgG6AE-3FClXxoVSdIEhfBRM3kqyyhTN20lF04pMhpD5AQuePVT50jxl2z3jS08I8RV4LgWBlbBw039WVOHI4Si7ghQGmxvBadF3_G5qpoVoK4j3x1W9X2Tbz07naqKkChlTLatnALGtjcs3WbH93lJTQ8Qld13E/s2215/IMG_2915.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1587" data-original-width="2215" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_zrTGuTxrkpoP9kUp91wRgG6AE-3FClXxoVSdIEhfBRM3kqyyhTN20lF04pMhpD5AQuePVT50jxl2z3jS08I8RV4LgWBlbBw039WVOHI4Si7ghQGmxvBadF3_G5qpoVoK4j3x1W9X2Tbz07naqKkChlTLatnALGtjcs3WbH93lJTQ8Qld13E/w400-h286/IMG_2915.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i>Repairs and maintenance</i> </span></h4><p>Inevitably, there are always items of stock sitting in the casualty bay awaiting repair.</p><p>My first scratchbuilt loco, a Fowler Diesel Mechanical, has been a stalwart of the line but has also suffered a few mishaps over the years. The cab has long been in need of repair after one particularly traumatic tumble. This has now been completed ......</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikncBOtFYGsitJAra4hXJYTzEJR3tMTyWiZsPRkIeKo3W4y7Px5pqFRXHOd1OJQooVnAmfiuNtY7-KuqGARfHpVlaW7cJqzsW2xA1r78UTb2vCgUsI84Tj4lRT_alnXdNb3wOtAC9n_Cg6yAku-dxtTZxzlghkRXB70M04PwT30xqd5szgTCY/s2570/IMG_2927.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2570" data-original-width="1694" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikncBOtFYGsitJAra4hXJYTzEJR3tMTyWiZsPRkIeKo3W4y7Px5pqFRXHOd1OJQooVnAmfiuNtY7-KuqGARfHpVlaW7cJqzsW2xA1r78UTb2vCgUsI84Tj4lRT_alnXdNb3wOtAC9n_Cg6yAku-dxtTZxzlghkRXB70M04PwT30xqd5szgTCY/w264-h400/IMG_2927.JPG" width="264" /></a></div><p>My hand-made couplings are less obtrusive replacements for LGB hook and loop couplings (see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2021/03/how-i-designed-and-made-my-own-hook-and.html" target="_blank">How I make my own hook and loop couplings</a></i>). Being made from brass and phosphor bronze wire, they are more susceptible to misalignment and accidental damage and so, during operating sessions, I have a soldering iron readily available for spontaneous repairs. I usually find that around half a dozen couplings need to be repaired during an operating session - which isn't bad considering I have around 80 items of rolling stock.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFRDOFNLO3QGUoYD9KKykSgOKFk1SDgeXWSGber1gnuLWqAb3H0Dpvwk9kpJ5ZFJ1wP2tcQ50dMoHVqZIYjeFr6lbzqYTT9WYxgaWIkUVpLlzNQjU3fjCcNPqf1SKQCtHOPWVAgD45u1YS-gOqYaDOJB2XdJQccloxIh2Pt5K7VK5t_LhdnrI/s2355/IMG_2930.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1423" data-original-width="2355" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFRDOFNLO3QGUoYD9KKykSgOKFk1SDgeXWSGber1gnuLWqAb3H0Dpvwk9kpJ5ZFJ1wP2tcQ50dMoHVqZIYjeFr6lbzqYTT9WYxgaWIkUVpLlzNQjU3fjCcNPqf1SKQCtHOPWVAgD45u1YS-gOqYaDOJB2XdJQccloxIh2Pt5K7VK5t_LhdnrI/w400-h241/IMG_2930.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>The GVT Glyn loco has been equipped with a <i>Micron MR603</i> receiver/controller which are ostensibly compatible with <i>Deltang</i> equipment. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lFkvL5lGXSU_6kERq56l-cEsrfoa-m_Mqu8clUSeUL6uJdYeRCdW6_RoqLg-rAJZQk4VMt4XGRI5vv2zkxw_NsphjPQFj-iYlm-mMNODxVFPDP6sL9xSWngkIc8SltN8Yc-JwmEevtr8ysuf1YMAax1L4i0N_FZX3cnZx0jQzVSaZ9DJW8k/s3200/S1810001.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3200" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lFkvL5lGXSU_6kERq56l-cEsrfoa-m_Mqu8clUSeUL6uJdYeRCdW6_RoqLg-rAJZQk4VMt4XGRI5vv2zkxw_NsphjPQFj-iYlm-mMNODxVFPDP6sL9xSWngkIc8SltN8Yc-JwmEevtr8ysuf1YMAax1L4i0N_FZX3cnZx0jQzVSaZ9DJW8k/w400-h225/S1810001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>Unfortunately, early versions of the chips used in <i>Deltang </i>transmitters are unable to communicate with the <i>MR603 </i>and so have to be replaced. As I was an early-adopter of <i>Deltang </i>equipment, four of my six transmitters proved to be incompatible and so needed to have their transmitter chips replaced. These were acquired from <i>Micron </i>and refitted.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWWKRXv8moS4Li3X8QT2swCmk0b_E35Kx_evnScSC9G4z8JBuKr-7nLg4ljw53fndfEkhmuamdZ7hlTACNQ-mR7Jbzt2CUL9xglE2IFgoz8ZFMflDpPtGwCiEB3V9sSh4Wr9haQ20s0uBghWZp0hQ-9GQyt-MqlhKnaJrxngaF_p-qlzjVcQ/s2729/IMG_2931.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1655" data-original-width="2729" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWWKRXv8moS4Li3X8QT2swCmk0b_E35Kx_evnScSC9G4z8JBuKr-7nLg4ljw53fndfEkhmuamdZ7hlTACNQ-mR7Jbzt2CUL9xglE2IFgoz8ZFMflDpPtGwCiEB3V9sSh4Wr9haQ20s0uBghWZp0hQ-9GQyt-MqlhKnaJrxngaF_p-qlzjVcQ/w400-h243/IMG_2931.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Lineside and infrastructure</span></h2><p>I have now received two copies of each of the figures which Dean Punchard of <a href="https://designscanprint3d.bigcartel.com/products" target="_blank"><i>DesignScanPrint</i> </a>scanned in from a session with members of my local Amateur Drama Society wearing interwar costumes. These, by the way, are now available on the <a href="https://designscanprint3d.bigcartel.com/products" target="_blank"><i>DesignScanPrint</i> </a>website. They are presently sitting in a box on my ToDo shelf awaiting painting. With 36 figures to paint, this is probably going to be my next major winter project.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVyhKhUUmZe3Fi52T5B8PCQZLCZjx-Mku0vzXP7Z6C6FfBS6Snda_bCRaB799QE5b83d4izjh7H3M5ADoirlb-8gGOv0SOcRCMD6gl9v8ix5GJ4ZmOiW19yAAGA-9QHxlimBHx6XYiuOqQiriTEBfPKLuY8rg_uEspPQKeoI2PS_tHeBFx-LM/s2048/IMG_2928.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1714" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVyhKhUUmZe3Fi52T5B8PCQZLCZjx-Mku0vzXP7Z6C6FfBS6Snda_bCRaB799QE5b83d4izjh7H3M5ADoirlb-8gGOv0SOcRCMD6gl9v8ix5GJ4ZmOiW19yAAGA-9QHxlimBHx6XYiuOqQiriTEBfPKLuY8rg_uEspPQKeoI2PS_tHeBFx-LM/w335-h400/IMG_2928.JPG" width="335" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Operations</span></b></h2><p>Despite the weather (see above), I have been able to arrange and film a couple of running sessions.</p><p>One was a full operating session with timetabled passenger and computer generated goods trains.....</p><p><i><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Part 1</span></b></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RjwlhOrtbDk" width="320" youtube-src-id="RjwlhOrtbDk"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><b><i><span style="color: #783f04;">Part 2</span></i></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oijZQ6TpGmA" width="320" youtube-src-id="oijZQ6TpGmA"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /><p>.... and the second session focused primarily on the pickup goods to give an overview of how my latest freight management program works on my <i>Psion </i>pocket computer.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oR_7hkSAI7E" width="320" youtube-src-id="oR_7hkSAI7E"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p>As the memory capacity on the <i>Psion </i>is limited to 1Mb, I have had to devise eight categories to determine the possible destinations for wagons rather than having individualised destination weightings for each wagon. For more information see<i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/09/freight-wagon-categories-for-my-psion.html" target="_blank"> Goods wagon categories</a></i></p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Conclusion</span></h2><p>The railway is being mothballed for the winter months. I might run the occasional train and might even be tempted to run a full operating session if I can be assured of at least three days of decent weather. In the meantime, I might be tempted to run a train or two on days when the fancy takes me. Since going over to battery power and radio control, it's a lot easier to run trains in an <i>ad hoc</i> way. It just requires an hour or so clearing debris off the track and grabbing a few items of rolling stock and a loco or two off the shelves or storage sidings.</p><p>I am in the process of filming a twelve-month video, charting the progress of a mixed train as it progresses from one end of the line to the other - filming it on twelve sections of the railway month-by-month. It seemed like a good idea when I planned it, but trying to ensure continuity between each scene is a bit of a nightmare. Now I know how Steven Spielberg feels! Mind you, he has a crew of hundreds and a budget of several million!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmhOcUxyl7sXOhOmmKc0_2_xBHRxznP9AlADvjTUg_iNBr62GmaHpnw9ZlU_b4wjFY-q_NUKAV1203EE8onOLxIlfu0E3zPSSTemVwbFM63QF2VChwb8qQAq-bje3HAO5XkVGodtF2tCc6SeU_HpLzoYe2r4Aer1QEHGO1HsZh9_fWV0xIpZM/s321/filligree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="157" data-original-width="321" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmhOcUxyl7sXOhOmmKc0_2_xBHRxznP9AlADvjTUg_iNBr62GmaHpnw9ZlU_b4wjFY-q_NUKAV1203EE8onOLxIlfu0E3zPSSTemVwbFM63QF2VChwb8qQAq-bje3HAO5XkVGodtF2tCc6SeU_HpLzoYe2r4Aer1QEHGO1HsZh9_fWV0xIpZM/s320/filligree.png" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/02/progress-report-94.html" target="_blank"><< Previous Progress Report</a> - <a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2023/01/progress-report-96.html">Next Progress Report >></a></b></div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-25827717826128594392022-09-13T09:11:00.002+00:002022-09-13T09:11:21.160+00:00Freight wagon categories (for my Psion pocket computer)<p>
Last year, I programmed my <i>Psion </i>pocket computer with a cut-down
version of my freight management program so I could transport it out into the
garden with me during operating sessions. I had tried to do this previously by
writing a <i>Google Sheets </i>version which I could use on my mobile phone
but the difficult with this was that the screen is difficult to see when the
sun shines and also, the Android version of <i>Sheets </i>annoyingly does not
support the use of on-screen buttons instead requiring the user to click on
cells on the spreadsheet, making it tricky to use on a mobile phone screen in
daylight.
</p>
<p>
I then uncovered my old <i>Psion 3a Pocket Computer</i> and, despite being
nearly 30 years old, was in perfect working order, Furthermore, with the help
of its manual, I discovered I was able to program it. (See <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2021/04/how-i-created-psion-version-of-my.html" target="_blank">How I created the Psion version of my freight management program</a></i>)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjUUNCA1dzY6ymuhzGPKrAUAi38aXG0lwgU-dDeiRpf-KWRtgqlzrW1OH9bYjVwNKar2nVJirOqX4zOUo8FlHDqnPwdCz7-fVV2TQd3GH7WAd5L1cpMLr87EUWy-iu8q9SHwLbkys5vsn_bIyDel5QGeWFdxaL28UCKypj5uiSUGr_kvowFwo/s1920/vlcsnap-2021-05-09-20h55m20s715.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjUUNCA1dzY6ymuhzGPKrAUAi38aXG0lwgU-dDeiRpf-KWRtgqlzrW1OH9bYjVwNKar2nVJirOqX4zOUo8FlHDqnPwdCz7-fVV2TQd3GH7WAd5L1cpMLr87EUWy-iu8q9SHwLbkys5vsn_bIyDel5QGeWFdxaL28UCKypj5uiSUGr_kvowFwo/w400-h225/vlcsnap-2021-05-09-20h55m20s715.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>I therefore produced a
version of my freight management program to run on it. The advantage being
that the screen was perfectly visible in daylight and its operation made use
of its <i>Sinclair Spectrum</i> style rubberised keyboard. The disadvantage
was that is was restricted to 1Mb of memory and so I had to rewrite the
program to ensure it used minimal memory. To achieve this, rather than
providing individualised weightings for each wagon dictating the possible
destinations for each wagon, I devised a series of eight categories (or <i>Types</i>) for wagons
- with destination weightings for each category.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiQZTsv_5EoW2HzfEw50I1qaOolui_L3bUD0z1IUSvAywYYHntxr6_27cQVtrGYBtZOnyo4I2yqYylllhT7EAbB5qmc3mv-NFTr-ot4pfX6fwHuGrYPwHlQtZxv2bXZ9M4OYv2e0TbUfhdNuFtBgS7YNvs-2rVcPb9prfJ9EbJFXDuHze9QFk/s3200/S1820013.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3200" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiQZTsv_5EoW2HzfEw50I1qaOolui_L3bUD0z1IUSvAywYYHntxr6_27cQVtrGYBtZOnyo4I2yqYylllhT7EAbB5qmc3mv-NFTr-ot4pfX6fwHuGrYPwHlQtZxv2bXZ9M4OYv2e0TbUfhdNuFtBgS7YNvs-2rVcPb9prfJ9EbJFXDuHze9QFk/w400-h225/S1820013.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<p>The categories I used were:</p>
<p></p>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>C - Coal</li>
<li>T - Timber</li>
<li>M - Miscellaneous</li>
<li>F - Fruit</li>
<li>P - Pit-Props</li>
<li>B - Beer/Brewery</li>
<li>S- Sacks</li>
<li>G - Gunpowder</li>
</ul>
<div>
I found these categories were sufficient to guide the production of probable
destinations for all 80+ wagons on the PLR. Although I have outlined these
weightings in my previous post, I felt it was necessary to provide more
detail.
</div>
<div><br /></div>
<div>The weightings for each category are as follows.</div><div><br /></div>
<table border="1" style="width: 100%;">
<tbody>
<tr>
<th>Category</th>
<th>B Market</th>
<th>B Castle</th>
<th>P'forton</th>
<th>Mill</th>
<th>Bulkeley</th>
<th>Cop Mine</th>
<th>Bick'ton</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Coal</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Timber</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">7</td><td style="text-align: center;">2</td><td style="text-align: center;">6</td><td style="text-align: center;">0</td><td style="text-align: center;">4</td><td style="text-align: center;">0</td><td style="text-align: center;">4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Misc.</b></td><td style="text-align: center;">8</td><td style="text-align: center;">6</td><td style="text-align: center;">6</td><td style="text-align: center;">3</td><td style="text-align: center;">6</td><td style="text-align: center;">1</td><td style="text-align: center;">7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Fruit</b></td><td style="text-align: center;">9</td><td style="text-align: center;">0</td><td style="text-align: center;">4</td><td style="text-align: center;">0</td><td style="text-align: center;">8</td><td style="text-align: center;">0</td><td style="text-align: center;">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Pit-props</b></td><td style="text-align: center;">6</td><td style="text-align: center;">0</td><td style="text-align: center;">6</td><td style="text-align: center;">0</td><td style="text-align: center;">0</td><td style="text-align: center;">6</td><td style="text-align: center;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Beer</b></td><td style="text-align: center;">8</td><td style="text-align: center;">6</td><td style="text-align: center;">4</td><td style="text-align: center;">0</td><td style="text-align: center;">4</td><td style="text-align: center;">0</td><td style="text-align: center;">4</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Sacks</b></td><td style="text-align: center;">8</td><td style="text-align: center;">5</td><td style="text-align: center;">0</td><td style="text-align: center;">7</td><td style="text-align: center;">5</td><td style="text-align: center;">0</td><td style="text-align: center;">5</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><b>Gunpowder</b></td><td style="text-align: center;">8</td><td style="text-align: center;">0</td><td style="text-align: center;">0</td><td style="text-align: center;">0</td><td style="text-align: center;">0</td><td style="text-align: center;">8</td><td style="text-align: center;">0</td>
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<div>Assuming that <b>0 = never</b> and <b>9 =certain</b>, we can see that <b><i>Coal </i></b>wagons could travel to any location on the railway, though they will definitely return to <i>Beeston Market</i> if out at any other station, they are more likely to travel to Beeston Castle than anywhere else and are least likely to travel to the <i>Mill Siding</i>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXpAxjlgH0Hrs3Aw6hKgRjgfix98ojSLpDwMo9_GEgcGzF4M0zpBTH8mOnS6uVJQubbEKtKyQg0-bn0w_ro_gwlOtIeErELxYAoUY5I9CqmMJcESS1nQdxSu4mDPc3Y31P1F_5PIhp3xI_v9eKeHjPG3CL59TAsgS8biwqHKMitQTzTj8RIRs/s3200/S1820004.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3200" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXpAxjlgH0Hrs3Aw6hKgRjgfix98ojSLpDwMo9_GEgcGzF4M0zpBTH8mOnS6uVJQubbEKtKyQg0-bn0w_ro_gwlOtIeErELxYAoUY5I9CqmMJcESS1nQdxSu4mDPc3Y31P1F_5PIhp3xI_v9eKeHjPG3CL59TAsgS8biwqHKMitQTzTj8RIRs/w400-h225/S1820004.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><b><i>Timber </i></b>wagons are most likely to travel to <i>Beeston Market </i>and then <i>Peckforton</i>, but will never travel to the <i>Mill</i>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3200" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU5CpF_ikHL6wppaDPJx7-gXk5xSqRaHHsGVBcDJVlBjRJvIKLN6v5jfsoSWVfz5RkCBCNr7ZkmpdVhtwhgirI2TWquvPW2T5fHd83F6kNYszBguWS2FJhhrMuN98IRDz0TyeDFmpPylwVfd1x3jn3MpG86qYwMh4vfU1PReIV7GkfCpKQCGs/w400-h225/S1820007.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><b><i>Fruit </i></b>wagons (mostly vans) are most heavily weighted to travel to <i>Beeston Market </i>and <i>Bulkeley </i>(where the loading dock for the fruit farms is located), though could also travel to <i>Peckforton </i>and <i>Bickerton</i>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHztiooV4kbwcXTVN-jVguoesehTcg5NDtrdc4vuroI5PeqZ-4iGBZ2nW97T6-_E1japLkhK2xUJ6SSD7NzkTJNyVYeLlxEIetQt9r1HtmZD0thjus_6DQZTVnmVeZNC1TCWnF1O_IEsMepZWKCaJlxqxf2XeQnhVrqtLl60_kwOJ7v2wmTBM/s2048/IMG_1759.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1364" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHztiooV4kbwcXTVN-jVguoesehTcg5NDtrdc4vuroI5PeqZ-4iGBZ2nW97T6-_E1japLkhK2xUJ6SSD7NzkTJNyVYeLlxEIetQt9r1HtmZD0thjus_6DQZTVnmVeZNC1TCWnF1O_IEsMepZWKCaJlxqxf2XeQnhVrqtLl60_kwOJ7v2wmTBM/w400-h266/IMG_1759.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><b><i>Pit Prop</i></b> wagons have an equal chance of travelling to <i>Beeston Marke</i>t, the <i>Copper Mine</i> and <i>Peckforton </i>but will never travel to other locations.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5FnJArEB2gvcEzg_HWnxKe63a6cIK9y25h2Mb32jgIZBXkSIl_kF8Z9KUll9IT6FpWg8vt6F84E3iM_RQ56nhA1RIrU7sLIjoS2D6j8JS5UqKiNGgsgLzKJ_6ai_cWBsVat3SgT7pcrDgMaXOFjuvpQzEBLpXTfDNfJdzQLsTqjq_ARIbd8/s1600/IMG_1297.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1116" data-original-width="1600" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5FnJArEB2gvcEzg_HWnxKe63a6cIK9y25h2Mb32jgIZBXkSIl_kF8Z9KUll9IT6FpWg8vt6F84E3iM_RQ56nhA1RIrU7sLIjoS2D6j8JS5UqKiNGgsgLzKJ_6ai_cWBsVat3SgT7pcrDgMaXOFjuvpQzEBLpXTfDNfJdzQLsTqjq_ARIbd8/w400-h279/IMG_1297.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Beer</i></b> wagons are most likely to travel to <i>Beeston Market</i> and <i>Beeston Castle</i> (where the brewery is located) but have a fair chance of travelling to other stations - but no chance of travelling to the <i>Copper Mine</i> or <i>Mill Siding</i>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYR7r-ALMjG9clUcPBdbf8uM4fKlMRnk1bYy98S93wn-S0cawIirRoXO_7PsGOdk5TE0-su3is70vJOdvZeXJVadQjgX6MetumNfZfAmlaTDP-E3TCQgxlLhxx3umqNCGGHkCP-wlp-SCmYN4RXJdXm2V-0tYB8SdHd0yc1itDNqj-27kQAI8/s800/IMG_5600.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="800" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYR7r-ALMjG9clUcPBdbf8uM4fKlMRnk1bYy98S93wn-S0cawIirRoXO_7PsGOdk5TE0-su3is70vJOdvZeXJVadQjgX6MetumNfZfAmlaTDP-E3TCQgxlLhxx3umqNCGGHkCP-wlp-SCmYN4RXJdXm2V-0tYB8SdHd0yc1itDNqj-27kQAI8/w400-h244/IMG_5600.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Sack </i></b>wagons are most likely to travel to <i>Beeston Market</i> and the <i>Mill</i>, but could also travel to <i>Beeston Castle</i> and to <i>Bulkeley </i>and <i>Bickerton</i>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM725xr6cBJrCWk1_U6ycJUGIZp2r5qWf9yGBidhbXS_0GRFCIPtAZ4z5seq3GhwNf9GJGDzHrrDk6x4kQ2Aw_wkE0dmn-w7JODJFr1xd-F22Rsy8q4r_0s6b3Mqq3pACMct_2Md_N6L70nqJHgFNhcbYE3ALsOs3jCfMJRZIr6xXveQI6KM4/s1699/vlcsnap-2022-09-11-18h44m31s201.png.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="951" data-original-width="1699" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM725xr6cBJrCWk1_U6ycJUGIZp2r5qWf9yGBidhbXS_0GRFCIPtAZ4z5seq3GhwNf9GJGDzHrrDk6x4kQ2Aw_wkE0dmn-w7JODJFr1xd-F22Rsy8q4r_0s6b3Mqq3pACMct_2Md_N6L70nqJHgFNhcbYE3ALsOs3jCfMJRZIr6xXveQI6KM4/w400-h224/vlcsnap-2022-09-11-18h44m31s201.png.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And <b><i>Gunpowder </i></b>wagons will only travel to and from<i> Beeston Marke</i>t and the <i>Copper Mine</i>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSwHUGOonKIU5mtoWgezisAu-5h28og1TLMsUfyj9RxF7pyHLpiu6u_5sD0G0JsAUZZ703MZx2j3VOuQ2DnVTA2WcI-_mXhmhi0yWVlkWagn7G31EkkwAdimSAjKWBIrM2IqqlvJTvoa5Oi7XU3yrWvv8d_iVvuoW2LGJkYlZhmEL2zNb4f5Y/s975/vlcsnap-2022-09-11-18h47m44s607.png.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="727" data-original-width="975" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSwHUGOonKIU5mtoWgezisAu-5h28og1TLMsUfyj9RxF7pyHLpiu6u_5sD0G0JsAUZZ703MZx2j3VOuQ2DnVTA2WcI-_mXhmhi0yWVlkWagn7G31EkkwAdimSAjKWBIrM2IqqlvJTvoa5Oi7XU3yrWvv8d_iVvuoW2LGJkYlZhmEL2zNb4f5Y/w400-h299/vlcsnap-2022-09-11-18h47m44s607.png.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Livestock wagons have been assigned to the Miscellaneous category which means it is possible (though less likely) that they will travel to the Mill and the Copper Mine. I can justify these unusual movements by assuming that the Mill owner might also own some land for grazing sheep and the Copper Mine makes use of pit ponies.</div><div><br /></div><div>To make life interesting, some wagons have been assigned to categories other than those which might be expected. For example, one coal wagon has been assigned to Miscellaneous and another to Fruit.</div><div><br /></div><div>I've been using this version of the Freight Management program for two seasons, now. Over that time, I've tweaked the weightings slightly and also rewritten part of the program to save even more memory as sometimes an '<i>Out of Memory</i>' error message was displayed half way through a session. Since then the program seems to be a lot more stable.</div><div><br /></div><div>I find being able to update the database on the fly results in a lot more flexibility. Occasionally, I might forget to deliver a wagon at a station or decide to include an additional wagon in a train. Both these eventualities can be easily managed.</div><div><br /></div><div>The downside of using the <i>Psion</i> is that I no longer have the capability to print out a list of wagons and their locations which makes checking all the stock is in the right place at the start of a session a bit time consuming. However, I feel the added flexibility in using the <i>Psion </i>compensates for this.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oR_7hkSAI7E" width="320" youtube-src-id="oR_7hkSAI7E"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7VhrEoTZ1fia035pxwn0EkqYma12Reuc05NZSMGq-1fKHAREWGzwFmF82fFmvaDeHjb6bmBi08mC7QQLOWC2I6fkn6yufjhJ7_miQKtvPXJaAWS-NmIQ1TrQW6PG_wVvVk7-DPmCgB4l1Ptpq8iLk8oxvRrSYILJK_BCzvaXQh5gTiNCGhdE/s321/filligree.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="157" data-original-width="321" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7VhrEoTZ1fia035pxwn0EkqYma12Reuc05NZSMGq-1fKHAREWGzwFmF82fFmvaDeHjb6bmBi08mC7QQLOWC2I6fkn6yufjhJ7_miQKtvPXJaAWS-NmIQ1TrQW6PG_wVvVk7-DPmCgB4l1Ptpq8iLk8oxvRrSYILJK_BCzvaXQh5gTiNCGhdE/s320/filligree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-54533622141859520592022-07-30T09:00:00.002+00:002022-07-30T09:14:43.705+00:00How I constructed a Glyn Valley Tramway Glyn loco<h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgN3-GvFybCqwguThhx6ryhYWw8FJCteWZtlX7jIlUc2GwCA4kqW7AsFBp9XzrRII4pHt399CU8rgS06-fgDhftkoqOVqO_rOHXwrGMzWPe5v6awUkYkliYcbMwcy0IOYlqqRNQAQ1IAh_dOqH5mQ4pC_kw6o3VUn4zfKNNtvEfaI7DoqQng4/s2505/IMG_2788.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1548" data-original-width="2505" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgN3-GvFybCqwguThhx6ryhYWw8FJCteWZtlX7jIlUc2GwCA4kqW7AsFBp9XzrRII4pHt399CU8rgS06-fgDhftkoqOVqO_rOHXwrGMzWPe5v6awUkYkliYcbMwcy0IOYlqqRNQAQ1IAh_dOqH5mQ4pC_kw6o3VUn4zfKNNtvEfaI7DoqQng4/w200-h124/IMG_2788.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><span style="color: #783f04;">Contents<br /></span></h2><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/07/how-i-constructed-glyn-valley-tramway.html#preamble">Preamble</a></span></b></li><li><b><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/07/how-i-constructed-glyn-valley-tramway.html#3D">3D Drawing</a></span></b></li><li><b><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/07/how-i-constructed-glyn-valley-tramway.html#construction">Construction</a></span></b></li><li><b><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/07/how-i-constructed-glyn-valley-tramway.html#painting">Finishing and painting</a></span></b></li><li><b><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/07/how-i-constructed-glyn-valley-tramway.html#wiring">Wiring</a></span></b></li><li><b><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/07/how-i-constructed-glyn-valley-tramway.html#conclusion">Conclusion</a></span></b></li><li><b><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2022/07/how-i-constructed-glyn-valley-tramway.html#download">Downloads</a></span></b></li></ul><div><br /></div></div>
<h2 id="preamble" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Preamble</span></h2>
After carefully studying the drawings in Bernard Rocket's excellent book (<i>Glyn Valley Locomotives: 16mm scale drawings</i>, Theodore Press, 2007) and various photos of the Beyer Peacock <i>Glyn</i>, my
next job was to figure out how to break it down into pieces which could be 3D
printed. Normally, I try to ensure that, where possible, flat sided parts are
printed horizontally to minimise the layering effects which are inevitable with
3D printing. However, as the bodies of the GVT tram locos have curved corners, I
decided to try creating the sections of the body so they would print
vertically.
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<h2 id="3D" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #783f04;">3D Drawing</span>
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The body was broken down into six main sections: the skirt, the lower body,
the smokebox, the cab, the tank and boiler tops and the roof. Smaller parts
such as the smokebox door, chimney, toolbox, doorways and sandboxes were
drawn separately. I used
<i><a href="https://www.tinkercad.com/" target="_blank">Tinkercad</a></i>, which is my preferred 3D CAD package having tried others and, although I
mastered their main drawing techniques, I struggled to produce viable (ie
printable) parts.
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As can be seen, the 'tools' in <i>Tinkercad </i>are basic shapes which are
reshaped and joined together. If you think about it, a steam locomotive is
basically a few cuboids and cylinder shapes bolted together.
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OK, there is a bit more to it than that, but you get the general idea.
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Once all the parts had been drawn and joined together virtually on-screen to
make sure they fitted together ....
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.... the individual parts were exported as .STL files, imported into my slicer
program (<i>Cura</i>) and then transferred to my 3D printer to be printed out.
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Construction</span>
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The actual construction of the loco was very straightforward. I decided to use
the motor block from a Bachmann Streetcar - because I happened to have a
couple in my bits-box. Of course, any powered chassis or motor block/bogie can
be used as the skirts hide a multitude of sins (unless you decide to construct
the model with its skirt flaps raised).
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My first task was to remove the track pick-ups from the motor block as my
model would be battery powered. The block was disassembled, by removing the
six screws holding it together.
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The tiny screws holding the spring wipers were removed .....<br />
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..... and the harness was then taken out completely (and put into another
bits-box - who knows when it might become useful?)
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The motor block was then re-assembled ...<br /><br />
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After a test-fit, I realised I needed to cut additional slots in the running
plate of the main body-part for the wheels, if the block was to sit at the
right height for the skirt. This was achieved with my trusty razor saw.
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The block was now a cosy fit.<br />
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The skirt was now glued to the underside of the running plate.
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<b>NOTE</b>: I use thick (High Viscosity) superglue from
<i><a href="https://www.toolstation.com/hv-super-glue/p78871" target="_blank">Tool Station</a></i>
(but make sure you go through the age verification process or it won't be
delivered!)<br />
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.... and the motor block checked again to make sure the body was the correct
height above the track.<br />
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Holes were marked and drilled for M3 screws to hold the block in place ....
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..... and nuts were screwed on. It's not often I have such an easy solution to
attaching my loco bodies to their motor blocks!<br />
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The smokebox door was then glued into place <br />
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Then I realised I needed to cut a couple of notches in the front of the tanks
behind the smokebox to clear the wheels of the motor block (if your moto block
doesn't have such large wheels then you won't need to do this).<br />
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The smokebox and front of the tanks could then be glued into place.<br />
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The tank/boiler top section was then test fitted. As I wanted this to be
removable, I glued a couple of pieces of 2mm thick plasticard to the insides
of the tanks to stop it from slipping down (just visible on the left of this
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The cab was now glued into place. It took a bit of jiggling to make sure it
was sitting accurately on the body but hopefully its position is fairly easy
to figure out - it has to butt up to the tank top section so make sure this is
in place before gluing the cab.<br />
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The insert into the base of the cab roof was then glued in, making sure it was
centrally located. Note that the cut-outs are aligned with the front of the
roof (where the ventilation holes are placed) to give clearance for the cab
windows.<br />
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The access flaps were then glued into their spaces in the skirt. Note how the
step hole aligns with the door of the cab .......<br />
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..... and just forward of the door into the smokebox section. You could glue
these in the open position but that might reveal that you have no cylinders,
coupling rods or motion).<br />
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The cab door was then attached (handle to the rear) .....<br />
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.... as was the door to the smokebox section (handle to the front). These can
be glued open if you so wish - quite a few photos show these doors left open
when the locos were running.<br />
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The chimney was then glued into place.<br />
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With the body more or less complete, I turned my attention to the trailing
bogie. This is not essential as it will be hardly visible beneath the skits,
but I'll know it's there. I used a set of <i>IP Engineering </i>20mm dia
wheels (again because they were in another Bits Box). The axle was placed in
the slot and the pivot piece was glued into place.<br />
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The pivot for the bogie was then bolted on using the same screws holding the
motor block into place. If you are using a different chassis or motor block
you may need to make your own arrangements (or not fit the bogie at all - it
isn't essential - and does take extra faffing when placing the loco on the
track).<br />
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A self-tapping screw was used as a pivot.<br />
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After gluing the toolbox on the the right hand side of the tank top, just
ahead of the filler, the loco was now in a state to be test-run. A temporary
battery pack was fitted and wired-up with a make-do on-off switch.<br />
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<h2 id="painting" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Finishing and painting</span></h2><div>
The main disadvantage of printing items vertically is the clearly visible
striations which mar an otherwise smooth surface. I noticed that additional
ripples seemed to emanate from the rivet heads.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipI50Xr834FLr_EsvjmnIPmahwM2Q2Qh2RTJwY00O148sV2tKfdLru9z5WebeNq4SBQx3w4J9SnBhEBKoqwWlOC8YTnBlVTdYR6YJSBHkCCD6kzLtBTlDXZzCR2QVjorGgqzStBO82hc0MX9kHl9WtMJclYW0dP2lcQUISg5h-n7RyeuGAUZs/s2469/IMG_20220701_182151_971.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1876" data-original-width="2469" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipI50Xr834FLr_EsvjmnIPmahwM2Q2Qh2RTJwY00O148sV2tKfdLru9z5WebeNq4SBQx3w4J9SnBhEBKoqwWlOC8YTnBlVTdYR6YJSBHkCCD6kzLtBTlDXZzCR2QVjorGgqzStBO82hc0MX9kHl9WtMJclYW0dP2lcQUISg5h-n7RyeuGAUZs/w400-h304/IMG_20220701_182151_971.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;">These undulations required a
fair bit of rubbing-down and some filling with <i>Squadron White Putty</i> in order to get a reasonably
smooth finish. The body was then given a couple of coats of primer (<i>Halford's
</i> grey) from a rattle can aerosol before being rubbed down again and at least three coats of <i>Halford's</i>
satin black were applied.</span>
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The backhead was also painted black with detailed picked out on gold, copper
and red. NOTE: This was printed on my cheaper lower quality printer which is
why the finish is not as smooth.<br />
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Nameplates were drawn in <i>Tinkercad </i>and printed out using a resin
printer to provide finer detail.<br />
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<h2 id="wiring" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Wiring</span></h2>
<div>I used my tried-and tested approach to wiring up the loco.</div>
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Three 18650 li-ion cells with tags (from
<i><a href="https://www.ecoluxshopdirect.co.uk/" target="_blank">Ecolux</a></i>) were wired-up through a 3S battery protection board to act as a
power-source.
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Holes were drilled through the running plate for the charge socket and
switch ......
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..... and then everything was wired-up to a
<i>Micron MR603a</i> receiver/controller. This is compatible with
<i>Deltang </i>equipment which enables me to continue using my
<i>Deltang </i>transmitters which, until now, have been my go-to radio
control system ( see
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The floor of the tanks section was raised 7mm using an offcut of PVC
foamboard, to provide clearance for the top of the motor block and wheels.
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Satisfied that all seemed well, I added 3D printed loco lamps to the front
and rear, fitted with 5mm bi-colour red/white LEDs. These were wired-up to
output pads 1 and 2 on the <i>MR603</i> to provide directional lighting.
which changes colour dependent on whether the loco runs forwards or in
reverse.
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I also added a <i>MyLocoSound </i>British Steam soundcard - wired up as
below. The trigger for the whistle on the soundcard was connected to output
pad C on the <i>MR603</i>. The speaker was mounted in the roof of the cab
which is where I usually place them as it allows the sound to escape, it is
fairly unobtrusive and easily accessible.
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Buffers and my own less obtrusive LGB style hook and loop couplings were added
so the loco was now ready for some serious test running.
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Conclusion</span>
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The GVT Beyer Peacock loco seems to me to be a really good choice for
someone wanting to try their hand at creating a battery powered steam
outline loco to run on their railway. The cavernous body provides plenty of
room for batteries, radio control equipment and a soundcard. The skirts mean
that any sort of 45mm or 32mm gauge powered chassis or motor block could be
used,
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I have, however, been finding that the Bachmann streetcar motor block I have
used is somewhat under-powered when compared with my other locos which use
LGB motor blocks. Presumably, streetcars don't really need to be powerful as
they usually tow nothing more than a single trailer. I might experiment with
using a different motor block - I do have a slightly larger wheelbase USAt
block in the Bits Box - or alternatively, I might even explore constructing
my own chassis.
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However, in the meantime, I am enjoying watching an all-black loco chuffing
around the garden.
</div><div><br /></div><h2 id="download" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Downloads</span></h2><div>All the .STL files for the loco can be downloaded from the gardenrails.org forum</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=13995</li></ul></div><div><b><span style="color: #783f04;">NOTE</span></b>: You will need to register with the forum to access the 3D files download section where there are a large number of rolling stock and lineside accessories available for free download.</div><div><br /></div><div>There is no registration fee for the forum but if you feel you would like to make a contribution to its upkeep and running then there is a link to the forum's PayPal account in the introduction to the 3D print files section</div>
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</div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26391908.post-32542816568874111432022-05-23T15:17:00.001+00:002022-05-23T15:17:10.551+00:00How I constructed a pair of diesel locos from downloaded 3D files<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoxiGRxaGJmMAlpbzpl7nAmlZlJAxcwDotnALvUpOoa5138pWYloc63Ku2t6f3UsLArdLGUtI1stlgx-kLsl01PqtBv0G1XBPjPwoRoWFlqY7y7n_eGHIxxgJPxWHQtcC4d02XdrhAeyA0rLwH5feVO0iz-Wmc7B7MJELloaK5j4qJH9vaMfE/s3072/IMG_0820.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2304" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoxiGRxaGJmMAlpbzpl7nAmlZlJAxcwDotnALvUpOoa5138pWYloc63Ku2t6f3UsLArdLGUtI1stlgx-kLsl01PqtBv0G1XBPjPwoRoWFlqY7y7n_eGHIxxgJPxWHQtcC4d02XdrhAeyA0rLwH5feVO0iz-Wmc7B7MJELloaK5j4qJH9vaMfE/w150-h200/IMG_0820.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>Having acquired a 3D printer (see <i><a href="https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2020/06/how-i-assembled-my-ctc-diy-anet-a8.html" target="_blank">How I assembled my (very) cheap 3D printer</a></i>) and printed out various small items for the railway, I felt the need to tackle something a bit more ambitious. On <i><a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2109286" target="_blank">Thingiverse</a></i>, I discovered <i>Arockstone </i>had uploaded the parts needed to make a small diesel loco based on an IP Engineering motorised chassis. In addition, <i>Clarionut</i> had made some <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3746782" target="_blank">additions and modifications</a> to the parts to produce a slight variation on the basic loco.<p></p><p>The parts for both the original loco and the variant were downloaded and printed out. They were cleverly drawn so that for most of the parts, no additional supports were needed, apart from the cab roof and the handrails. I eventually gave up on the hand rails as I decided they were very fragile and I decided they could easily be made from brass rod.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dgelAZxlGKHd2seUbSgO7wkrTN7EsaPythSrn5-wcFcSVxCKT721uno0-VYSF-xe0I3KHLp6dDt-HYJ4n1DgtkriQMsrUKyGGZr7mEMj-g1_2Vjq5yxK-dVhzwh-u5r_XIsvCyE73HDV01sydONPFJdVWb1RB6PhTf3JX59QN9UoZHJHWqo/s3264/DSCN0524.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dgelAZxlGKHd2seUbSgO7wkrTN7EsaPythSrn5-wcFcSVxCKT721uno0-VYSF-xe0I3KHLp6dDt-HYJ4n1DgtkriQMsrUKyGGZr7mEMj-g1_2Vjq5yxK-dVhzwh-u5r_XIsvCyE73HDV01sydONPFJdVWb1RB6PhTf3JX59QN9UoZHJHWqo/w400-h300/DSCN0524.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A .pdf document describing the construction process as also downloaded and I used this to guide the assembly of the parts. </div><div><br /></div><div>The underframe was constructed first ......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMettV8KvI3fFhzMuUwhjoVbzeYYJyTzXT0aG2qiqazGXfaTdAl8Hgx1Fs-N-1cmebhgCDD7pRyAvUtNcuDDeUI83Mh6Jm_VBmQpobx1B_M8kLSNQAwOtxtdu7lCsjJx2mls_hX9DXAr_6wNplbe0Rhv2b3EjJj1nZuQH2i6snHU63u4ftBc/s2588/IMG_0650.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1866" data-original-width="2588" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMettV8KvI3fFhzMuUwhjoVbzeYYJyTzXT0aG2qiqazGXfaTdAl8Hgx1Fs-N-1cmebhgCDD7pRyAvUtNcuDDeUI83Mh6Jm_VBmQpobx1B_M8kLSNQAwOtxtdu7lCsjJx2mls_hX9DXAr_6wNplbe0Rhv2b3EjJj1nZuQH2i6snHU63u4ftBc/w400-h289/IMG_0650.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A straightforward process of joining five parts together using, in my case, thick (High Viscosity) Superglue from <i><a href="https://www.toolstation.com/hv-super-glue/p10893" target="_blank">Tool Station</a></i>.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvv2L8_acHSrVllYcERFI7EioO5Kwb1t0Im2wIUHhJ71hkO3paRUi90qIw7BOqcJ9y6-l8Ti-9cgxHz9GwlL8Qdd5qNQqOuyzoIsBEeXGxqZfqt4l2nw5k0AgnEe4XUiz-CthDGmNa4QAWd3Qin3hnCltjnS9jb_F0N94CvPm-OjDA9HdjZsk/s2620/IMG_0653.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2129" data-original-width="2620" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvv2L8_acHSrVllYcERFI7EioO5Kwb1t0Im2wIUHhJ71hkO3paRUi90qIw7BOqcJ9y6-l8Ti-9cgxHz9GwlL8Qdd5qNQqOuyzoIsBEeXGxqZfqt4l2nw5k0AgnEe4XUiz-CthDGmNa4QAWd3Qin3hnCltjnS9jb_F0N94CvPm-OjDA9HdjZsk/w400-h325/IMG_0653.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The four sides of the cab were then attached, .....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjKt1N3Ue7x0oZTdU0nKW6sKM4FQOvxmtMkY-LuwxMsECDIlOtrgGzkR4-KofVC8AFb7FLpKAHulxZGud4r5Z4_98JvSyQuiccYC19DcXXk5_TEHyPKwhniua03JTgg-1G0xTtFQ7Tw4AGjZ8_N6R1Qg1grNm3OezRUB3NIzaPH6Brg05EHwY/s2262/IMG_0656.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2262" data-original-width="2257" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjKt1N3Ue7x0oZTdU0nKW6sKM4FQOvxmtMkY-LuwxMsECDIlOtrgGzkR4-KofVC8AFb7FLpKAHulxZGud4r5Z4_98JvSyQuiccYC19DcXXk5_TEHyPKwhniua03JTgg-1G0xTtFQ7Tw4AGjZ8_N6R1Qg1grNm3OezRUB3NIzaPH6Brg05EHwY/w399-h400/IMG_0656.JPG" width="399" /></a></div><div><br /></div>...... followed by the three sides of the engine compartment.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqRzzwwWmPTHcJn2PnNIeO0WOh1i3xdkXVRQQ80jHA4DCU_A4Xv6S2DntaE51CmdYAM0vVaZ_WnI9UI5UuoFtdu7tSNhMZggU5tO4eHEJMof06IH9Ix6nkbYFcjdxINb2mJRc8NH1O-ca1pCPY50IbLiNH5QNLEFYOrrShtcDE0P2wQz5qiwQ/s2543/IMG_0659.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2543" data-original-width="2070" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqRzzwwWmPTHcJn2PnNIeO0WOh1i3xdkXVRQQ80jHA4DCU_A4Xv6S2DntaE51CmdYAM0vVaZ_WnI9UI5UuoFtdu7tSNhMZggU5tO4eHEJMof06IH9Ix6nkbYFcjdxINb2mJRc8NH1O-ca1pCPY50IbLiNH5QNLEFYOrrShtcDE0P2wQz5qiwQ/w325-h400/IMG_0659.JPG" width="325" /></a></div><div><br /></div>For one of the locos, I bought the <i>IP Engineering <a href="https://www.ipenginnering.com/product-page/budget-electric-chassis-kit" target="_blank">budget chassis kit</a></i> recommended in the instructions but, for the second loco, I decided to use the 3D printed chassis supplied with the kit. Brass top-hat bearings (from <i><a href="https://www.ipenginnering.com/product-page/brass-top-hat-wheel-bearings" target="_blank">IP Engineering</a></i>) were inserted into the axle holes.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0xYBCMN50WRCrJsjPtqNiICGKSqhMtTcZL4ak4dp1gaGy3OqmYq0601lEpQuy7fNwYCRXtna4ZqwPFbJCIhwoDAOSosBENV8NMTBIZGYGH-n4gyMBtJ8Se3z892aUSMFgFQ9SVMZNgp9pOaFKZikoLFnjEbLcJ8xclgHZdUxnAcJGTnAWD-s/s3072/IMG_0663.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0xYBCMN50WRCrJsjPtqNiICGKSqhMtTcZL4ak4dp1gaGy3OqmYq0601lEpQuy7fNwYCRXtna4ZqwPFbJCIhwoDAOSosBENV8NMTBIZGYGH-n4gyMBtJ8Se3z892aUSMFgFQ9SVMZNgp9pOaFKZikoLFnjEbLcJ8xclgHZdUxnAcJGTnAWD-s/w400-h300/IMG_0663.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV7b3FRtkBYLuQW8Uqh-1qQg-fcXSrTN_l2w_JP2ygZWibuebNLri2N8xDHfkBgKXqXGbYrWebnWoDhdVOeHWmJhy4FHkRH9x-nK5J17ZG81LC5qLl6cTM0TSp4Bun9USduFahZE4vdKXS7lWQr3NBs89bYQ3MJ1h_Nhh58dtK9w5mpBuy98c/s3072/IMG_0664.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV7b3FRtkBYLuQW8Uqh-1qQg-fcXSrTN_l2w_JP2ygZWibuebNLri2N8xDHfkBgKXqXGbYrWebnWoDhdVOeHWmJhy4FHkRH9x-nK5J17ZG81LC5qLl6cTM0TSp4Bun9USduFahZE4vdKXS7lWQr3NBs89bYQ3MJ1h_Nhh58dtK9w5mpBuy98c/w400-h300/IMG_0664.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><i><a href="https://www.ipenginnering.com/product-page/steel-wheels-20mm-diameter" target="_blank">20 mm diameter wheels and axles</a></i> were bought from <i>IP Engineering</i> as was a small <i><a href="https://www.ipenginnering.com/product-page/280-1-5-6-volt-motor" target="_blank">motor </a></i>and some <i><a href="https://www.ipenginnering.com/product-page/gear-set-30-1-heavy-duty" target="_blank">gears</a></i>. These were put together using the relevant holes in the chassis frame.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_XwmBkOe_GsV_qXZzd7sEYviOQITWBGsKPy-2pns_yQgdWP424DPOxrNIe6siJoyue5590kmKqbQSQCeZahYyK7u3q1_q-tZFnwwbvQlks8sC-ov6qQJmItAUQZToOMKUaxXX9fGsr0yd4NlkGmHLwvmJc4MfndfZLQZcEkBjEYNetaCu_r0/s3072/IMG_0661.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_XwmBkOe_GsV_qXZzd7sEYviOQITWBGsKPy-2pns_yQgdWP424DPOxrNIe6siJoyue5590kmKqbQSQCeZahYyK7u3q1_q-tZFnwwbvQlks8sC-ov6qQJmItAUQZToOMKUaxXX9fGsr0yd4NlkGmHLwvmJc4MfndfZLQZcEkBjEYNetaCu_r0/w400-h300/IMG_0661.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>From past experience, I have learned that the pulling power of such a chassis is greatly enhanced if <i>Delrin </i>8-tooth sprockets and chain are added. These were purchased from <i><a href="https://www.motionco.co.uk/chain-sprockets-c-21.html" target="_blank">MotionCo</a> </i>and, after a bit of fiddling, fitted to the chassis.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh281fpUVaa773vDBt8rljc5-_mtYZVS4en83B-Ereo4rczqjWHRumecO4GqT9vxe3Uka8_tpAqTrv82AwUANowAjRhRcED3-CLfD6eyMxByIOb8x3WxsrzJLfftnjFE4xugyhs_u6bpp4KOkDoOCWJU0Wew7iOjxsR3My91cJsP5-2BSuAm-g/s2580/IMG_0662.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="1769" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh281fpUVaa773vDBt8rljc5-_mtYZVS4en83B-Ereo4rczqjWHRumecO4GqT9vxe3Uka8_tpAqTrv82AwUANowAjRhRcED3-CLfD6eyMxByIOb8x3WxsrzJLfftnjFE4xugyhs_u6bpp4KOkDoOCWJU0Wew7iOjxsR3My91cJsP5-2BSuAm-g/w274-h400/IMG_0662.JPG" width="274" /></a></div><div><br /></div>At this stage, I decided to do the wiring. I found that two 14500 (AA sized) lithium cells fitted snugly inside the control panel in the cab which is provided with the variant, together with a <i>Deltang Rx65b</i> receiver/controller.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD8steU-0iEuQlhzqrRy_zFzV3A0qm8gxAk46kno4BI7WqK7UA61l5obdoaYN-_NqPa0Jwzo2yJi2HEb-Ew5TgSBDf28DcUmEnTms1bWCSzL9Hcpsk_ABFqEvW3bcrMPMZpZmplg/s3072/IMG_0667.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD8steU-0iEuQlhzqrRy_zFzV3A0qm8gxAk46kno4BI7WqK7UA61l5obdoaYN-_NqPa0Jwzo2yJi2HEb-Ew5TgSBDf28DcUmEnTms1bWCSzL9Hcpsk_ABFqEvW3bcrMPMZpZmplg/w400-h300/IMG_0667.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A SPDT slide switch was fitted to the aperture at the base of the panel fascia.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibk4BNtVp04TB2AEMQ-WK38mVuViKioAWT4Iz5C88Qr46filRNcteK1QKI5IrL3SpO5TgaDeQ0Iyp9sch3SuY_rYeVeimWfwD1L6mjXDOR-9j0-04ijwqhWRJ1ZEpcM3cubwYkPevmQ3aj0JvPGUqHc6ClxggXLxSpxLHcSqci2FCvO_pJZn8/s3072/IMG_0668.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibk4BNtVp04TB2AEMQ-WK38mVuViKioAWT4Iz5C88Qr46filRNcteK1QKI5IrL3SpO5TgaDeQ0Iyp9sch3SuY_rYeVeimWfwD1L6mjXDOR-9j0-04ijwqhWRJ1ZEpcM3cubwYkPevmQ3aj0JvPGUqHc6ClxggXLxSpxLHcSqci2FCvO_pJZn8/w400-h300/IMG_0668.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The charge socket was positioned between the wheels on one side of the loco.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyc3xgJrwWSq5vFe_6byvhFGiiqcDonx82Lfxvl3KnCD0vOYRS04ZlUV-r-yQKqS1M05z3zh-YGi2TQY1mtDt470syupJfNInaw7XKsNmJhnj3FzgmOyMgoQr8NhaR2XbxLWmPeYq9YL74llsxuCI0Uah8sgI8HyztPLR6_2oslJedOkMS-_E/s3072/IMG_0676.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyc3xgJrwWSq5vFe_6byvhFGiiqcDonx82Lfxvl3KnCD0vOYRS04ZlUV-r-yQKqS1M05z3zh-YGi2TQY1mtDt470syupJfNInaw7XKsNmJhnj3FzgmOyMgoQr8NhaR2XbxLWmPeYq9YL74llsxuCI0Uah8sgI8HyztPLR6_2oslJedOkMS-_E/w400-h300/IMG_0676.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The wiring for this loco follows my usual pattern, the only difference being that I replaced the toggle switch with a slide switch:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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These were carefully rubbed down .........<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_Bzu5wX875FpKmeNOcCPFzLvetQtA0_dEH-E4_vVgWBQ8qSf7fddwmG75-5lE9N3wdoTL43WG_PpjeWdfvBUpxhdIgQGfz8b5XNZnwXJMaVevwVuVrUnz0lMcUmEh44xHjHEzKTgXyrmTn5LbBNdUp3QA0r8ZB_3MvFGj9hmUvt9Cjrt2CM/s3072/IMG_0679.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_Bzu5wX875FpKmeNOcCPFzLvetQtA0_dEH-E4_vVgWBQ8qSf7fddwmG75-5lE9N3wdoTL43WG_PpjeWdfvBUpxhdIgQGfz8b5XNZnwXJMaVevwVuVrUnz0lMcUmEh44xHjHEzKTgXyrmTn5LbBNdUp3QA0r8ZB_3MvFGj9hmUvt9Cjrt2CM/w400-h300/IMG_0679.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>......and another couple of coats applied.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv7i_GL5PRRCHHwg6bez_8R_z31lDOfz4B7jj2sY57IhRkbDN_ZEEZ1Fy1tUwpsNZ4-QgCHcQ6sTK0MsAjI2Hv3gVv-cSWcGZRd1YgkjD_VCRAGmWgfVv5nYmwL9vnXH7ttIrr2dzOEQtFbIs6fs2uGxLcPt8rhGabPXQ7ocAWNgvvMB2I_es/s2860/IMG_0688.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The excess handrails were snipped off after the glue had set.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKIzjwZzG4ZDVxzbqJw9OveHkKmLWg3_l82JZfkzkc2YGsZqMSD1rGzn0MXnYjGeB-H204PxdpreyGjuNHlOPXT1EsBg1hYfTTqTIu9DYyLPEOB3ClruObjZ50Tq-YtpgR6e4WSj6NoIx8r3Bg7r-EX15idBc8O4NY12OIRVuzEsQ0S21xqO8/s3072/IMG_0707.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKIzjwZzG4ZDVxzbqJw9OveHkKmLWg3_l82JZfkzkc2YGsZqMSD1rGzn0MXnYjGeB-H204PxdpreyGjuNHlOPXT1EsBg1hYfTTqTIu9DYyLPEOB3ClruObjZ50Tq-YtpgR6e4WSj6NoIx8r3Bg7r-EX15idBc8O4NY12OIRVuzEsQ0S21xqO8/w400-h300/IMG_0707.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The diesels were then coupled-up ..........<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5RE0ENqFqqUf0UuQZb7hveO1Q-aO-WS6ZJd6B77R-mNdCvYGqJnR1uCOxKopOwlB2LxejKwoEcdkA6nShRlCK6c6eFKl8-_pX63uwPYR8E8jpIfEZ6AEQdygYUo_tXd77D7CNkEUhCr-OfkFB1d3psTbBMoBNl8ZbKM__t-5pbV-vFYKVTAY/s2712/IMG_0712.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2091" data-original-width="2712" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5RE0ENqFqqUf0UuQZb7hveO1Q-aO-WS6ZJd6B77R-mNdCvYGqJnR1uCOxKopOwlB2LxejKwoEcdkA6nShRlCK6c6eFKl8-_pX63uwPYR8E8jpIfEZ6AEQdygYUo_tXd77D7CNkEUhCr-OfkFB1d3psTbBMoBNl8ZbKM__t-5pbV-vFYKVTAY/w400-h309/IMG_0712.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>...... and given a few test runs.<div><br /></div><div>I then decided to install couplings and buffers so they could be used with my rolling stock. As the buffer for the stock on my railway is higher than the buffer-beams on the locos, I created some risers for the buffer beams from plasticard .......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6zidOpmqVtdkmMwEsXlB-xdG0aDsCMLgYz-OWIUECfBp-wWVe4h3XeJykuPrb8zPX05ThGx0ssiXxYtXplI12w19mEh-FJzElW_yWPy5d3LUVBF9UO11vyDp2-vMGdr7OFMkDM9vZBwTi7hzi37JOMIqDCn8kP0LCGFjH5w9mKIgdwoJqa9A/s3264/DSCN0539.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6zidOpmqVtdkmMwEsXlB-xdG0aDsCMLgYz-OWIUECfBp-wWVe4h3XeJykuPrb8zPX05ThGx0ssiXxYtXplI12w19mEh-FJzElW_yWPy5d3LUVBF9UO11vyDp2-vMGdr7OFMkDM9vZBwTi7hzi37JOMIqDCn8kP0LCGFjH5w9mKIgdwoJqa9A/w400-h300/DSCN0539.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>..... on to which the buffers could be attached<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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One of the things I have learned from constructing these little diesels is to ensure that the loco is broken down into a series of parts which are simple to print, with no (or the bare minimum) of support structures needed.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have not, as yet, started producing my own powered chassis - I generally use motor blocks from ready-to-run locos. But my next project will be to design, draw and 3D print a complete loco from scratch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDvNExoCj4eO6Ws1QLrcpHrYBJIgTfYmEsNNMXYWuQQlBy0OK32LzEHoHvvwXywGrgToCtumItOsRRUtyUfJCgWrpsS-WXltZCNmR5fyLhheWR7bkRKj7D4o1etbJPqUkjp3t-YKe6NZq3GqI1286cqdeW4ke9JtFOPGp0ryZ1Fw15VAngcW8/s321/filligree.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="157" data-original-width="321" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDvNExoCj4eO6Ws1QLrcpHrYBJIgTfYmEsNNMXYWuQQlBy0OK32LzEHoHvvwXywGrgToCtumItOsRRUtyUfJCgWrpsS-WXltZCNmR5fyLhheWR7bkRKj7D4o1etbJPqUkjp3t-YKe6NZq3GqI1286cqdeW4ke9JtFOPGp0ryZ1Fw15VAngcW8/s320/filligree.png" width="320" /></a></div></div>GE Rikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01825168874175339847noreply@blogger.com0