Thread: 4-6-2 Tank Locomotive - Circa 1910

Have you any photo's of the exhibit that someone may have taken would be nice to see the trains on display. Great job on the spinners some youngsters are going to have fun with them.

Originally Posted by Dalboy

Have you any photo's of the exhibit that someone may have taken would be nice to see the trains on display. Great job on the spinners some youngsters are going to have fun with them.

Derek

Yes - I have one - I'm a bit disappointed with it. I rushed the photo. My locos were in the foyer, the rest of the exhibition was in the main hall.

Regards

Keith

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Nice one Keith in the prime position so every one sees them as the walk in. They look good there and the tables give a good idea of size for those looking at the photo of them for the first time

Makes it worth while when your hours of toil can go on display to the public.

Counting drops of oil. Air compressor three drops per a minute, cylinders, four per a minute. Will vary by size of drop and the grade of steam cylinder oil being used. (As a reference, motor vehicle might be 30-50w, steam cylinder 600w.)

Keith, I was in the city yesterday and as I alighted from the intercity train I heard the beautiful sound of a steam train.
With a spare 10mins I rushed to investigate and found this beauty on platform 1...she was doing a Christmas run for kids with disabilities.....got to love that!!
What an absolute treat; even got a short video of her leaving the station........Cheers, Peter

PS - Sorry about the iPhone picture quality, BUT...

Pete,

Thanks

I love this loco - quality is grand - maybe next build ???

Is this at the Museum in Sydney ???

Can't seem to get much detail on the types of locos up there - will have to send them an email. BUT we are coming up after bowls season
(Don't tell Cathie)

Regards

Keith

Originally Posted by Keith_1

Pete,

Thanks

I love this loco - quality is grand - maybe next build ???

Is this at the Museum in Sydney ???

Can't seem to get much detail on the types of locos up there - will have to send them an email. BUT we are coming up after bowls season
(Don't tell Cathie)

Regards

Keith

Love to see you when & if we can make it happen.....
Two train museums in Sydney area..
http://www.transportheritagensw.com.au/#!museums/cxh
..Thirlmere
http://www.trainworks.com.au/
and Valley Heights
http://infobluemountains.net.au/locodepot/

Thanks Crowie,

Will endeavour to visit both Museums. Thanks for the links.

Regards

Keith

Here's a couple Derek. No professional photography here though.

Originally Posted by Dalboy

Have you any photo's of the exhibit that someone may have taken would be nice to see the trains on display. Great job on the spinners some youngsters are going to have fun with them.

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Dallas,

Thanks for that. I didn't know you took any photos of my locos. The photos are much better than mine.

Regards

Keith

Look good

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

Great photo's Dallas Thank you

Hi All,

Been a busy week. Done a bit more on the interior of the cabin. I reckon that I come in and check photos on the computer every half an hour to ensure I'm heading in the right direction. Tempting to take the computer out in the shed with me.

Made up valve and handwheel assembly. Happy how the handwheel has come up. (the handwheel is the steering wheel off a diecast 1932 "A Model" Ford - Gotta love Fords - come in so handy and look grand )

The firebox has been made out of MDF and pine. The closing mechanism is made out of aluminium and the rivets are nail heads.

This is a really, really slow part of the build. Lots of work without seeing much difference to the loco, but trying to get all the components of the cabin (from the original prototype) into my locomotive.

Regards

Keith

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Its looking great Keith, I had to get a old computer and monitor for the shop on the terraGator build