Hopefully, by the time we return to Almondell it won’t look quite like introduction photograph, but who knows? Dave S. has contacted us with photographs showing the progress on his ‘Dholpur’ which has been on the blocks for a wee while now. However, with all this spare time on our hands it is not the Read more about Dholpur – A Giant In 5″ Gauge[…]
From the workshops at Hants Rail, Charlie dropped the Newsdesk a line updating us on the latest project. ‘Hi everyone, I hope that you are all safe, and well. You were asking for pics of work that members are doing whilst confined to barracks. I have started work on a faulty axlebox on a friends Maxi Read more about Hors De Combat…..[…]
Hi Everybody, I trust you are all well. At least having our hobby keeps us sane. I have a photo on my phone of the process of riveting strakes on the rear wheels of my 3″ Fowler traction engine which I thought might be of interest . You will recognise which is the most important Read more about 10 Down, Many More To Go![…]
It is pleasing to report that whilst most of industry has shut down, in a quiet corner of Bathgate work continues at a cracking pace on ‘Maude’. Works Manager Robert reports that work on the sheet metal footplate has progressed well. Riveted on a brass angle to attach the vertical frame to the footplate. Both Read more about Bathgate Locomotive Works….[…]
It was June 1996 when Driver Twakies Barnard and myself were booked to work a train from Voorbaai to Knysna and back. Our loco today was 19D 2683 which was not the best 19D in the fleet but somehow, I loved her. She may have sounded like she was falling to bits with her rods Read more about ESME’s ‘Adventure Scot’ In South Africa[…]
David N. has been in touch with the News Desk giving us an update on progress with his ‘Manor’ class:- ‘I have been working to form a protective shield over the eccentrics to keep off the furnace ash which is gritty and abrasive. The eccentrics are on the middle driving axle just in front of Read more about To The Manor Born…..[…]
Chris has submitted a few photographs of progress with his 2-6-2. It will be a magnificent model when it is finished. ‘The mechanical lubricators are finished and fitted, Boiler Cladding is still ongoing.’ In 2018 Chris brought along the cab to show to members at our ‘Bits & Pieces’ evening. Click Read more about Su 251-53…[…]
Okay, so you asked about my workshop! I don’t have a lot of room in my garden and a large workshop was not an option. I wanted a quality shed and there was nothing around of the right size so decided to build it myself. It is lined with 2” thick insulation and hardboard covering. Read more about Quart Into A Pint Pot…..[…]
One of the conundrums occupying the press at the moment is that of implementing correct Social Distancing. If, like a lot of model engineers, you are used to working in feet & inches then 2 metres is quite difficult to comprehend. Help is at hand! Our membership has been busy applying both their experience & Read more about Social Distancing…..[…]
Daniel, our young engineer, has been taking advantage of the enforced Self Isolation by self isolating in his workshop. Only appearing for tea & biscuits occasionally Daniel has made good progress with the ‘Glen’…. The chimney has been finished & attached… along with the dome. It now looks like a railway locomotive. Pins for the Read more about D34 ‘Glen’ Progress[…]
