Today at Almondell, 16/4/23, further testing was carried out on the large Appin locomotive. It must be the largest locomotive yet to run on the tracks at Almondell. And what a monster it is. I am sure that all of the members present were very impressed with the work carried out by Dan Coupe with Read more about We Have A Monster[…]
The work continues with more cladding for the boiler. After successfully rolling the first three sections of cladding, it was time to tackle the final piece required at the firebox end. The mini rollers were used again but since the shaping did not require a full circle, the distance of Read more about Maude has more clothes[…]
I have just received the latest news that after all the boxes were checked and no parts were missing then the next stage was to start the assembly of the 1:6 scale tank kit. Jeremy has taken a few photos to show progress at the early stages with some detailed information. Read more about The Panther Tank assembly.[…]
On Friday 10th and Saturday 11th March our Society had a superb club stand at the Model Engineering Exhibition held at Harrogate. Thanks to Kevan Shaw who transported all of the models and display stands to Harrogate on the Thursday, managing to arrive there before the A66 was closed an Read more about The Harrogate Exhibition[…]
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[…]
The final steam up at Almondell for Richard’s South African Class 23, 5″ gauge locomotive. On the turntable, steaming up for the last time, Richard carefully with assistance, reversed the big loco down onto the track. Due to the required running direction the loco was turned on the trackside turntable. Read more about The last day for a Class 23[…]
South African loco on the turntable steaming up for the last time On the track and ready to go Richard takes the controls Full steam ahead Happy passengers but driver has a cloud of steam One lap Read more about SAR Class 10 Soutie’s last day[…]
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?[…]
