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?[…]
…… did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the hardy members who ventured out on the 27th December to get a breath of steam and a whiff of coal smoke mixed with hot oil. The aroma of warm mince pies, soup & coffee from the kitchen courtesy of Paul H, Hazel M & Roddy kept Read more about Sleet & Ice……[…]
Mr Frosty made a welcome return to the Xmas party on the 20th December. Roddy laid out an excellent spread for everyone to enjoy & our thanks to him for his hard work. Not to be outdone, Dan & Alastair operated trains on the club’s ‘N’ gauge layout. Sadly the buffet service was not Read more about Mr. Frosty Returns…..[…]
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.’
The Edinburgh Society of Model Engineers (ESME) announced today that funding from the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) for ‘A Model of the Future’ decarbonisation project has been approved. The grant has been awarded to allow ESME to achieve a net zero target in their Heritage building at the Almondell Model Engineering Read more about CARES Funding Award[…]
Just before this article was written the Met Office were writing about all sorts of records tumbling as a very hot 2022 draws to a close. Certainly at Almondell we have had our fair share of high temperatures which we could see by the marks left in the ballast by the sleepers moving to accommodate Read more about Brass Monkey’s One & All….?[…]
Well, compared to the big boys at least! Here we see James getting the club Pannier out on the track All set up & the crew all ready for the first of four weekends…. Busy time, looking forward to the ride! Kevan taking another trainload up the track. Our Read more about Santa’s Little Helpers….?[…]
The Farr Trophy is presented annually & was set up by Mr James Farr a past Secretary of the club. The evening was well attended by members & there were plenty of excellent projects to vote on. Kevan entered this vertical engine & 5″ gauge working headlamps Alastair entered bogie frames for a battery Read more about Farr Trophy Evening……[…]
