Great to report that on Sunday, Dave Sutherland had a run on the track with his superb model of Dolphur. You will remember that Dave won the Farr Trophy award for engineering excellence when this model locomotive was submitted into the competition. Plus two short videos showing the loco in Read more about Dolphur is finished[…]
Just received this from Jeremy Bull. Model engineering with a difference. We are so used to members building a variety of steam models so how about this for a change. A fully machined metal kit to build a 1/6th scale model of Panther G tank. The dimensions when complete, the tank will be 57″ long, Read more about Tank Project[…]
First trial test of the 0.5mm thick brass sheet which has just been rolled for the boiler cladding. Good to report that this thickness easily springs over the boiler barrel of 7″ in diameter and the boiler bands will be able to secure in place with little pressure. The centre driving wheel splasher cover, made from 0.9 Read more about Maude’s New Clothes…[…]
Well, we have been reading about Dolphur’s build progress over the last couple of years. The model won the Farr Trophy in December. Now it is all complete, had a test steam in the workshop & is ready to stretch it’s legs on the track. Before the paintwork got all mucky Dave sent in these Read more about A Newbie For The Track?[…]
The Newsdesk received this Telegram from the Works Manager: ‘Boiler was lifted into position early December, so ‘Boiler on by Christmas’ target was met. Stop.’
Chris kindly invited the News Desk to view the progress to date on his magnificent 2-6-2. To say that the News Desk was left speechless by what he saw is an understatement! Here are some photographs accompanied by the words that he can remember! After Chris & Hazel had brewed a cup of Rosy Lee Read more about Further Progress At Zavod Sormovo……[…]
The last time we visited the Bathgate Locomotive Works the works manager was under stress sorting out the boiler for Maude. Well, that is now completed & a lovely job it is too. Stress levels have returned to normal & work has been concentrating on the boiler fittings. The official works photographer has been keeping Read more about Fiddling About With Maude……[…]
Dave S. sent in four photographs of progress with his 5″ gauge ‘Dholphur’. It looks magnificent already in its partial coat of blue. Can’t wait to see & hear it out on the Almondell circuit pulling a load up to the Five Sisters Crossing, it should be able to handle a Read more about What’s Blue & Shiny….?[…]
Member Peter R has dropped a line to the Newsdesk from rural Nantwich updating us on his latest fascinating project. Peter wrote in November 2020 describing his Orrery & in April this year described his Heliochronometer. Peter takes up the story: ‘Many orreries produced in the 18th and early 19th century were constructed with the Read more about Building A Traditional Drum Type Orrery….[…]
In January 2022 Maurice wrote about his compact steam plant & included the line ‘May be able to power a 5″ driving trolley at up to 5mph’. Well, he has built the driving trolley & it does! Here is Maurice’s story: ‘The underlying idea was to end up with a compact lightweight 5” gauge “locomotive” Read more about ‘Toby’ The Tram Engine…..?[…]
