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….[…]
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…..[…]
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[…]
Even our junior members are putting the time off school to good use on the model engineering front. Stan’s grandson Ollie was helping his father fill his time off work out in the garden by scratch building a steam milk bottle crate for the front step. First of all we cut the wood to length Read more about Ollie & The Engine……[…]
Robert has been in touch with further photographs of progress with ‘Maude’. ‘Started some plate work today. Looks like I will have plenty time since all pubs coffee shops and restaurants now closed. I will probably roll the smoke box as it is not a complete cylinder and it has two reverse curves at both Read more about Bathgate Locomotive Works – an update[…]
Robert contacted the News Desk with an update on progress with ‘Maude’: ‘Today’s mission, making the exhaust from cylinders to the blast pipe. Quite tricky as it needs to change angle after that as the cylinder are slightly inclined. The two copper pipe fittings were the perfect angle. I have now worked out that Read more about Bathgate Locomotive Works Update[…]
One of our younger members over the past 7 months, give or take, has been working with ESME member George as his ‘Apprentice’. This is his story: ‘My main focus has been completing my late grandfather’s Don Young designed 5” model of a North British Railway D34 ‘Glen’. Though some other projects have floated through! Read more about The Apprentice……[…]
A slightly unusual entry for this section, but none the less worthy of inclusion as it illustrates the diverse talents our members have. Robert has had published his first book in what is hoped will become a series. Not only has Robert written it, he has illustrated it too with the most detailed drawings which Read more about Katarina & Sarah[…]
