Another boiler test undertaken, this time a lovely Great Eastern liveried 2-4-2T built by Maurice P. This is based on the LBSC 3½” gauge ‘Petrolea’, but unusually finished as a tank locomotive. Unfortunately Maurice (on the left) didn’t bring along his driving truck which meant that he didn’t take her for a canter around the Read more about A Great Eastern ‘Glasshouse’…….?[…]
Cautiously working parties have resumed at Almondell . With 11 acres of woodland, working outside observing the social distancing rules has been relatively straight forward. Other guidelines for members to follow whilst on site have been briefed & implemented. If lockdown continues to be eased then it is hoped to see activity return to pre Read more about Slowly Coming Back To Life…..[…]
During the lockdown phase of the Covid pandemic it was mooted that a competition be run to decide on a layout for the new workshop. Four members took up the challenge & submitted their ideas. These were viewed and discussed by the committee and it was found very difficult to decide if one suggestion would Read more about Workshop Progress…..[…]
Dan has demonstrated that Hands Free is not just the reserve of car development…… ‘It’s controlled through an RC transmitter that you might use for model aircraft; picture heads this article of the one I have. This means it’s using all the correct channels and something like a phone call or notification won’t affect it. Read more about Hands Free Locomotive……[…]
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………[…]
