Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
I'm on best behaviour...
I'm on best behaviour...
paulc
Western Thunderer
Hi Mike , it's purposely not a very large bench (31" x 17" actual work area) which makes me keep it uncluttered although over the Christmas period it got 'interesting '.
Quintus
Western Thunderer
Another shot of 40634, possibly my favourite model. I built her from a David Andrews kit some years ago. As a young enthusiast these 2P's were a very common sight on the S&D. Apparently they were very economical, and did the rather mundane work for which they were designed reliably.
The sight of one of these piloting a 9F was a sight to behold.
I think they are rather elegant, and with their 6ft 9in driving wheels, look rather graceful in motion.
The sight of one of these piloting a 9F was a sight to behold.
I think they are rather elegant, and with their 6ft 9in driving wheels, look rather graceful in motion.
Quintus
Western Thunderer
5369 has caused a slight dilemma at Bradstock, with an overall wheelbase of 48ft 6in, she is a tad too long for Bradstock's 48ft turntable.
This situation was not unknown on B.R., and to overcome the problem, extension bars could be fitted to one end of the deck, and a few photographs of these exist either lying near the turntable or in use.
So, how to replicate this caused some head scratching. The prototypes consisted of two separate items, which must have been pretty heavy to move and fix in place. I wanted something I could easily clip on at an exhibition without causing too much distraction.
To date I have come up with, what I will call a Mk1 version, cobbled up from some brass angle and copperclad sleeper strip.
The device is a bit flimsy and needs careful handling, but it does work, although differing a little from the real thing.
I am hoping to develop this idea further when time permits, but for now I attach a few photos of the current state of affairs.
Device clipped in position
Loco being turned.
Loco moves forward enabling extension bars to be removed.
This situation was not unknown on B.R., and to overcome the problem, extension bars could be fitted to one end of the deck, and a few photographs of these exist either lying near the turntable or in use.
So, how to replicate this caused some head scratching. The prototypes consisted of two separate items, which must have been pretty heavy to move and fix in place. I wanted something I could easily clip on at an exhibition without causing too much distraction.
To date I have come up with, what I will call a Mk1 version, cobbled up from some brass angle and copperclad sleeper strip.
The device is a bit flimsy and needs careful handling, but it does work, although differing a little from the real thing.
I am hoping to develop this idea further when time permits, but for now I attach a few photos of the current state of affairs.
Device clipped in position
Loco being turned.Loco moves forward enabling extension bars to be removed.
Quintus
Western Thunderer
Dave, thanks for posting those really useful photos. I note the extension bars are a little longer than the tender wheelbase, so my Mk2 version will reflect this. As you say, it must have been impossible to balance the loco for turning, as fore and aft movement was almost nil.
I reckon having the right amount of water in the tender would help, and I bet the loco crew would have had a good idea how much!
Regards
Mike
I reckon having the right amount of water in the tender would help, and I bet the loco crew would have had a good idea how much!
Regards
Mike
adrian
Flying Squad
Hope that you've spotted the little kick-up, mini-chocks, at the end of the extension bars for the Mk 2 version
Ian@StEnochs
Western Thunderer
Being a modeller of the Edwardian Railway most model figures are too tall for my loco cabs. Men were around 5’6” average in height in 1905. Almost all the figures I have bought scale out at 6’ or more.
Ian.
Ian.
Quintus
Western Thunderer
Regarding the extension ramps for the turntable, I found this interesting passage from a fireman describing a trip to Minehead. It would seem the ramps were permanently attached to the turntable and hinges fitted to enable swift (!) location. I'm not quite clear on the description as to how they were manipulated but it seems pretty hairy, I think elf and safety may have something to say if this was done today!
David Waite
Western Thunderer
That was very interesting is there a date to the article?
It was the first time I have ever seen mentioned ( plus the weight of the turntable ) it’s something that’s not normally thought of, whether it’s balanced or not you still have to get the weight moving.
David.
It was the first time I have ever seen mentioned ( plus the weight of the turntable ) it’s something that’s not normally thought of, whether it’s balanced or not you still have to get the weight moving.
David.
Quintus
Western Thunderer
As it's been a while since I've posted on this thread, mainly due to involving myself with things of a smaller scale, I thought it was time to fire up the lights on Bradstock Loco, just to remind me of the pleasures of 7mm scale. So here we have 9633 coming off the turntable and running back to the shed.
Quintus
Western Thunderer
Thanks for your comments and observation of the rail colour, which is Humbrol 29 applied through a cheapo airbrush.
Regards
Mike