persistent_bodger
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You'll have to forgive me as I haven't been on here or posted anything for ages, the only reason being I've been working on my 009 models and haven't had any room for G scale projects. Anyway after taking some of my stock over to a friends for a run on their line, the bug bit again and I have a new project on the go. I said to myself before I purchase any new kits or models I must either finish what I have or sell things to make room. In the big clear out (selling being the preferred option) I found many useful bits that will form a new locomotive build. This has also coincided with the discovery of many lengths of G gauge plastic track that can form quite a lengthy run. I don't have a garden in london but I do have a roof space and balcony where I'll be able to set something up quickly and satisfy my need for a layout. The plastic track is light and doesn't take up any room, so for now I have a trainset waiting for a new battery operated locomotive.
I had considered an electric pickup locomotive but having already built a successfully running battery operated loco I felt I'd have another go and I can run it on what ever track I like (proper LGB track one day in the future) One final decision was made with the discovery of a suitable motor, gearbox and chassis from an old battery operated robot toy, So next was the design?
I made an o gauge Aveling Porter locomotive about 4 years ago and had always wanted a G scale version running as a 3ft gauge prototype. After some searching I decided on the prototype below, basically a traction engine on railway wheels
http://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/bluebell/pics/blue_circle.html
Due to the lack of drawings and that this will be narrow gauge, I'll build a freelance version incorporating various details
The front wheels are from an old wagon I re-wheeled, the back are Backmann Big Hauler centre drivers with a flange added and bearings inserted in the centre. I have 2 Derlin drive cogs and chain, parts from a LGB stainz coupling rod, bits of tubing, a crank modified from an old axle and various small details. I've ordered some rivets and gauges from Cambrian models and I've got a few small sheets of 1.5mm plasticard to build the frames and rest of locomotive. I think this will be a tricky build with plenty of problems but if all goes well I should have a convincing Aveling Porter with working motion, who knows maybe one day I'll try this with a mamod loco.
I've got the evening free so I hope to progress with the frames, If anyone happens to have any pictures of the 3ft gauge version that I think exists in bits at Hollycombe I'd be very grateful.
Best
Tim
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I had considered an electric pickup locomotive but having already built a successfully running battery operated loco I felt I'd have another go and I can run it on what ever track I like (proper LGB track one day in the future) One final decision was made with the discovery of a suitable motor, gearbox and chassis from an old battery operated robot toy, So next was the design?
I made an o gauge Aveling Porter locomotive about 4 years ago and had always wanted a G scale version running as a 3ft gauge prototype. After some searching I decided on the prototype below, basically a traction engine on railway wheels
http://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/bluebell/pics/blue_circle.html
Due to the lack of drawings and that this will be narrow gauge, I'll build a freelance version incorporating various details
The front wheels are from an old wagon I re-wheeled, the back are Backmann Big Hauler centre drivers with a flange added and bearings inserted in the centre. I have 2 Derlin drive cogs and chain, parts from a LGB stainz coupling rod, bits of tubing, a crank modified from an old axle and various small details. I've ordered some rivets and gauges from Cambrian models and I've got a few small sheets of 1.5mm plasticard to build the frames and rest of locomotive. I think this will be a tricky build with plenty of problems but if all goes well I should have a convincing Aveling Porter with working motion, who knows maybe one day I'll try this with a mamod loco.
I've got the evening free so I hope to progress with the frames, If anyone happens to have any pictures of the 3ft gauge version that I think exists in bits at Hollycombe I'd be very grateful.
Best
Tim
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