Busy Times
We spent today developing our process for reaming out precision holes for the drive fit bolts to secure the hornblocks to the locomotive’s frames. Sadly we haven’t managed it yet. However we do think we have a way to do it, which we will try next week. Our new computer is now with us thanks…
Read MoreWorking on our Loco on a Perfect Autumn Day
A glorious afternoon in Kirkby in Ashfield, checking out our trailing hornblocks and carrying out a trial fit. While we were at it we removed the driving horblocks to clean up the interfaces where they hadn’t quite made the desired snug fit. All four are now fitted very snugly with temporary bolts. We don’t…
Read MoreIN MEMORIAM
Yesterday we had news of the deaths of two gentlemen who had contributed to our project. First we heard that Ken Wood, long standing member of the LNWR Society and once a Stafford loco fireman, had died. For some months he had been struggling and unfortunately his body was not strong enough to cope with…
Read MoreTrailing Hornblocks
Our long-awaited Trailing Hornblocks arrived this morning. We look forward to carrying out their trial fit, which may be a week or two off due to diary commitments. Another significant step towards building this magnificent locomotive, thanks to all our donors.
Read MoreCylinder Design on the Move again
Good news, CAD design on the cylinders is moving again. Some clearing out of unwanted files and programs has probably helped, as has trying a few alternative ways of doings things. The computer still needs an upgrade anyway, as our model is getting larger all the time as it includes more and more parts. The…
Read MoreLego Galore!
Last Saturday and Sunday the Trust was at the Barrow Hill Roundhouse Bricks in the Roundhouse event. As ever, the Barrow Hill team were excellent, great people. It was stunning to see so much Lego, on some huge displays. One model had 6 trains all on the move at once. We met some interesting people…
Read MoreBarrow Hill – Bricks in the Roundhouse
Our team had a good day at Chasewater on 1st August, so we are off to exhibit at Barrow Hill Roundhouse next Saturday 29th August and Sunday 30th August. It’s all about railway stuff and Lego stuff, we aren’t sure about the latter but maybe some of you out there can help us old codgers. …
Read MoreCab Splashers Delivered
Eagle Fabrications have completed our cab splashers. The left photo shows the external view. The right side one is on top with the front end at bottom right of the photo. When turned 90° clockwise, it will fit in the front of the outer cab side sheet. At the top left is the profiled…
Read MoreMore Deliveries shortly
After a long wait, it seems that two more meaningful deliveries can be expected this month. Our trailing hornblocks are seen being machined, although there is still a lot to do. The main horn faces have to be machined, and eight bolt holes drilled in each face. As well as that Eagle Fabrications tell us…
Read MoreThose Cab Brackets
At long last we have the modified cab support brackets back. In the photo above the large cut-out in the top plate is wide enough to accomodate the full width of the driving wheel, while the plate below it has a much smaller cut-out to clear the flange. Four bright steel buttons in the vertical…
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