With the last easing of lock down the committee authorised the recommencement of limited running at Almondell for members only. For a number of steam locomotive owners ‘running again’ meant getting the boiler tested as the first priority. At this moment in the relaxing of lock down route, boiler inspections are by appointment only & Read more about Testing Times…..[…]
As the lockdown eases, updates on members projects begin to dwindle, presumably as everyone returns to ‘normal’ activities? In some workshops though the lights are still burning brightly & the machinery humming away producing lots of wonderful items. Daniel C’s workshop is one such place & his recent email shows that output continues unabated….. ‘First Read more about Where Does Daniel Find The Time?[…]
Robert has sent a further update from the Bathgate Locomotive Works. The conclusion to the fitting of the smokebox hinges….. ‘These shots show the hinges finally in place with the twists completed so that it lines up nicely with the brackets on the smokebox ring. More importantly, the door closes flat without any straining of Read more about Flushed With Rivets……[…]
Dave S. has a new dancing partner, we do hope that ‘Frosty’ doesn’t get too jealous….. Dave is seen here in his garden with the freshly painted frames of ‘Dholpur’. The red is certainly bright! To achieve the smooth finish Dave set himself up with a paint booth in his workshop. This kept the dust Read more about Dancing With Dholpur….?[…]
Some recent developments at Almondell since the limited lifting of CoVid restrictions. Some of the local members ventured back on site to unload a generous donation from the now defunct East Coast Trains. John Fallon’s son, Daniel secured for the club their hasty donation which had to be done in late November prior to the Read more about Wheel Seats……[…]
Robert has been in touch with pictures of a most tricky task, the construction of the smokebox door hinges. Bear in mind that Robert is building this model from scratch & has had to scale everything from the works drawings……. ‘The smokebox door looked a little naked without the hinge straps, so this was the Read more about ‘Maude’ With Hinge & Bracket………[…]
Young Daniel dropped an email to the Editors Desk this weekend with photographs of progress. Do I detect a little frustration here…..? ‘Progress has been slow over the last few weeks as it has been painting time and I’m not one for watching it dry. The Glen frames are almost finished and are currently being Read more about Waiting For Paint To Dry…….![…]
David N. has been in touch, submitting a couple of photographs of progress with his Manor class in 5″ gauge….. ‘Some photos of the Manor attached, I am hoping to have a garden steam up quite soon to test everything. It has already run on air. I am hoping to see the Manor running at Read more about 78XX Progress Report[…]
The Bathgate locomotive works has had a busy time producing lots of fine swarfe this past two weeks, all in the pursuit of the perfect Gold disc….. The task here was to produce the front smokebox ring upon which the smokebox door would close & the smokebox door. Luckily I was able to obtain two Read more about Gold Disc……[…]
Chris M. has submitted a few photographs showing the progress with the Domes. This locomotive has two of them! ‘It was decided to make the dome casing and sand box from sheet brass rather than castings. The full size originals are sheet fabrications and in many cases the sand box in particular, looks a bit Read more about Domes……[…]
