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Re: New Project

Postby Andyp » 13 Feb 2022, 19:33

Thanks Derek,
That then begs the question. Where will you be running yours?
I do not think therefore I do not am.

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Re: New Project

Postby Dalboy » 13 Feb 2022, 20:52

Andyp wrote:Thanks Derek,
That then begs the question. Where will you be running yours?


Not the garden as it took me a while to be allowed a bigger workshop :lol: :lol: :lol:

I will be joining the local engineering club as it will allow me to talk to members about any problems I get as well as get a boiler certificate as well as a track I can use
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Re: New Project

Postby Doug » 13 Feb 2022, 21:12

Really interesting Derek, great to watch your progress.
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Re: New Project

Postby CHJ » 13 Feb 2022, 22:31

Judging by your progress to date I think you need to put more time into management manipulation.
If you are to get the most out of the build, just in case of course, you are forced to take days out to run it off site, don't want testing away from base to impact on any future "can you just sort this out" events that management might have do we.


Dalboy wrote:I did approach management but that was turned down straight away so I did not submit planning for it
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Re: New Project

Postby Dalboy » 13 Feb 2022, 22:52

CHJ wrote:Judging by your progress to date I think you need to put more time into management manipulation.
If you are to get the most out of the build, just in case of course, you are forced to take days out to run it off site, don't want testing away from base to impact on any future "can you just sort this out" events that management might have do we.


Dalboy wrote:I did approach management but that was turned down straight away so I did not submit planning for it


I will be making a rolling road much later down the line when I need it for testing so there may be the sound of train whistle at some stage.
I did say that with a test track around the garden she could sit on the back and as we went around she could do the pruning but alas she did not buy that :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: New Project

Postby Dalboy » 15 Feb 2022, 16:29

All four of the buffer assemblies turned just need to wait for some spring wire and some 5BA nuts so I can fix the stocks to the buffer.

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Re: New Project

Postby Dalboy » 26 Feb 2022, 18:09

I have not been idol over the last week I have replaced some greenhouse glass which we lost in the high winds last Friday these lasted for nearly a week Friday being the worst day as many may know.

Then Tuesday I started by doing the glass followed by digging the veggie patch and sowing seed in the greenhouse. This did follow a theme as I did this every morning but the afternoons I was free to play in the workshop which meant that I was able to do the odd bit to the loco.

An added extra I did manage to cook my dear wife a meal today which is a normal thing on a Saturday.

Finished the Buffer stocks by threading some 1/8" bar and adding springs so the buffer assemblies are complete. Sorry no picture

I started with drilling 4 holes in the ends of the cross members this was a total of 16 holes then threading them 6BA which is quite small the tapping drill size is 2.35mm so a very slow process not wanting to snap either the drill bit or tap in a hole.

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Then it was a simple job of cutting and machining some angle iron so that the buffer beams can be attached to the main frames these still need drilling for some iron rivets

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And I even found time to prepare some wood for tiny bird houses which I will show when complete in the woodturning section

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Re: New Project

Postby Dalboy » 02 Mar 2022, 17:20

Due to other jobs not a lot on the loco but have managed to fix some parts together I know not a lot to look at.

I started by drilling 6 holes in each of the angle brackets and then riveted these to the buffer beams on the outside the rivets disappeared( well nearly just make out one of them) with a little draw filling and some wet and dry paper I have not brought these to a exceptional finish as I want a little roughness for the paint to adhere to so only done to 240 grit. Surprising how long this all took now to do the other end which the angle brackets are larger but only have 4 rivets in each.

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Re: New Project

Postby Dalboy » 11 Mar 2022, 20:43

Both buffer beams now have the little angle brackets riveted and the reverse filed flat so no sign (well very little sign) of the rivets.

I also managed to complete one of the horn block pairs which fits in the cut out for them a treat with no to very little movement. The second one is now being machined between other jobs like gardening and some woodturning.

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As I have used the first cut out to check for size I have marked this horn block pair and the cut out. I will do the same for the other two so they will be matched to each set of cut outs. Not sure if you can see the marks a single punch mark and either a L or R scribed on them

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Re: New Project

Postby CHJ » 12 Mar 2022, 12:39

Full marks for progress and machining quality, but your enthusiasm for workshop output is frustratingly embarrassing.
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Re: New Project

Postby Dalboy » 12 Mar 2022, 16:55

CHJ wrote:Full marks for progress and machining quality, but your enthusiasm for workshop output is frustratingly embarrassing.


I would like to do more in the day but I am also gardening which is my mornings taken up. Then the afternoon is taken up with either this project or trying to turn some little wooden bird house ornaments.
And even then there are the odd jobs for the good lady like repairing a couple of concrete squirrels who's tails got broke.

The big question is "Are there enough hours in the day" :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: New Project

Postby SamQ aka Ah! Q! » 12 Mar 2022, 21:01

Nice methodical work Derek. Very true to 'the real thing'.
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Re: New Project

Postby CHJ » 13 Mar 2022, 11:13

Dalboy wrote:The big question is "Are there enough hours in the day"


Simple answer:- "NO! there isn't" and there never will be for someone with interests.

After 27 yrs, in retirement my experience has been that the Hours/Days get shorter and the Years pass by at a frustratingly exponential rate.
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Re: New Project

Postby Dalboy » 13 Mar 2022, 14:41

SamQ aka Ah! Q! wrote:Nice methodical work Derek. Very true to 'the real thing'.


Thank you SamQ

Yes Chas the years do seem to pass at an alarming rate.

Keep playing and enjoy yourselves in the workshop regardless of what you are making
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Re: New Project

Postby Dalboy » 16 Mar 2022, 18:20

Some more done to the loco. When I started the hornblocks I dreaded doing them but a slow approach seemed to work and double, treble and even four times checking measurements I managed to get all three machined. I still need to drill the rivet holes but have marked them.
The inside corners will be filed square once they are fitted. So cutting in half and fitting will be the next job.

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Re: New Project

Postby Dalboy » 22 Mar 2022, 20:41

The main horn brackets now all riveted in place so I am now starting to get a little pile of bits. Getting close to some chassis assembly.

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Re: New Project

Postby Malc2098 » 22 Mar 2022, 21:18

Cor! Can't wait!
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Re: New Project

Postby CHJ » 22 Mar 2022, 23:08

All neat and tidy as usual :eusa-clap:
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Re: New Project

Postby NickM » 22 Mar 2022, 23:20

This is great work. I think you may have said already (I’m too lazy to read back), but are you making your own boiler?
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Re: New Project

Postby Dalboy » 23 Mar 2022, 09:52

Thank you all

NickM wrote:This is great work. I think you may have said already (I’m too lazy to read back), but are you making your own boiler?


Yes I will be I will also join a club near me not only to have it tested but also to chat and be able to run it on a track
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Re: New Project

Postby NickM » 23 Mar 2022, 13:12

Dalboy wrote:Thank you all

NickM wrote:This is great work. I think you may have said already (I’m too lazy to read back), but are you making your own boiler?


Yes I will be I will also join a club near me not only to have it tested but also to chat and be able to run it on a track


That’s a good plan. My dad made the chassis and running gear of a loco many years but foundered with the boiler. I’m sure you’ll succeed though.
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Re: New Project

Postby Dalboy » 30 Mar 2022, 19:20

Since my last post I have been working on the axle boxes first job was to mill the slot for them to slide in the horns this was done while it was in one piece, These were then cut and milled to length a little filing with some needle files to help them slide as they were a little to close a fit.

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Next job was to drill and ream for the axles and also drill two holes in each for the springs. I also marked each one along with the horns keeping them all in the right place.

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In the last picture just below the bush there are two holes well I will hold my hand up as the bottom one was in the wrong place but being something that will not be visible I decided to leave it rather than have to remake the two frames again. This hole takes the brake assembly along with the two holes to the left and right of the horns and at the same height so a lever will cover those holes
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Re: New Project

Postby Malc2098 » 30 Mar 2022, 19:45

Nice.
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Re: New Project

Postby CHJ » 31 Mar 2022, 22:59

Great work Derek, not only impressed with the quality of finish but also the hours you are allotting to the project.
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Re: New Project

Postby Dalboy » 01 Apr 2022, 10:08

CHJ wrote:Great work Derek, not only impressed with the quality of finish but also the hours you are allotting to the project.


Thank you Chas. I do tend to work out the days work around the house/garden and workshop most times the afternoon is workshop time. Each part is planned the evening before so that I am happy on how parts need to be machined/made, I use the same principle as I use on the wooden models I make
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