LMR 57 Lion (Titfield Thunderbolt)

[Keith_1]

Modified the transition piece flange. It looked pretty cr#p. I had to make some concession though - because I am building out of timber, I had to make the flange thicker than it should have been - just for some strength. What do others think - should I leave as is or look for a different material for the flange section ? I used 6 larger rivets to secure to the smokebox. Being the impatient person that I am, I couldn't resist making a mock stack, just to see what it looks like. The real stack has a large flanged brass funnel.
Interested in thoughts about the transition flange - I am unsure ???????

Regards

Keith

Stack Transition Piece.jpg

[Repliconics]

The transition flange doesn't look out of place.
Although it's somewhat different to the original.
You know me I would have used a piece of thin PVC and heated it into shape.
Then run a concaved tapper up it with filler to get the desired shape.

Cheers
Trev.

[Keith_1]

The transition flange doesn't look out of place.
Although it's somewhat different to the original.
You know me I would have used a piece of thin PVC and heated it into shape.
Then run a concaved tapper up it with filler to get the desired shape.

Cheers
Trev.

Trev,

Thanks for your suggestion. Most appreciated.

Regards

Keith

[Handyjack]

It looks OK to me - but then I have never seen the real thing.

Could it be possible that Lion have a few chimneys and transition pieces during its working life? I can imagine that being exposed to the elements, plus the products of combustion, plus movement and jarring when the engine is in motion that it is an item that would fatigue and rust out and need replacement. The replacement may not be an identical copy of what was there before, and unless the same smokebox is used even the location of the rivets could change.

You are making a non working model principally from timber, if it looks right I would leave it.

[PLD]

The flange looks great to me, but watching your updates on your threads, I know if you are not satisfied with it you will redo it until you are.

[Dalboy]

The flange looks OK to me as well Keith. The front end is looking great now it is taking shape.

[Keith_1]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all your comments. Most appreciated. I will leave as is at the moment and also do some experimentation with flat plastic as suggested by Trevor. Maybe I can have 2 transition pieces. My concern is removing existing and damaging the smokebox (I am pretty happy with the smokebox). However no timeframe. If I need to spend another week on it - doesn't really matter.
No work on loco today - playing lawn bowls, although had a bit of relapse at pennant last week. Broken ribs still not healed, back at physio - dropped myself from skipping the rink (I am chairman of selectors) - as Mr Abbott says "Captains Pick". Playing second so can sit if necessary.
Think I would rather be out in shed.

Regards

Keith

[Keith_1]

Back out in the shed today.

Made up the outside cranks for the drive wheels. Made the cranks out of MDF. The only difficulty is trying to get them all looking identical.
The bearing sections I turned up out of aluminium on my metal turning lathe.

Regards

Keith

Outside cranks1.jpgOutside cranks 2.jpg

[crowie]

Looks pretty good to me Keith....
I suspect that there's still a whole heap more detailed bits to make but sure looking like a real train now....well done, sir.
Cheers, Peter

[Keith_1]

Looks pretty good to me Keith....
I suspect that there's still a whole heap more detailed bits to make but sure looking like a real train now....well done, sir.
Cheers, Peter

Yes Pete,

The more difficult stuff is about to commence. The driver controls, pressure regulators, relief valves, gauges etc. The connecting rods connecting the outside cranks are also quite detailed. Looking forward to it all. Thanks.

Regards

Keith

[PLD]

LOOKING EXCELLENT! Broken ribs! Been there, done that. Very very painful. Don't rush them let them heel.

[Keith_1]

LOOKING EXCELLENT! Broken ribs! Been there, done that. Very very painful. Don't rush them let them heel.

Thanks Paul,

3 months now and still painfull. Back to physio. Don't know whether the exercise cure is worse than original complaint. Great physio though - only a young guy. Knows what he is doing

Regards

Keith

[Keith_1]

I have stained the timber cladding of the boiler. I used Cabots Rose Mahogany Stain. It is the closest I can get to the colour of the Lion as per a photo of it in the Liverpool Museum. I then sealed it with 6 separate coats of high gloss clear spray enamel. The photo in the museum shows the timber cladding being a high gloss so that is why I have made that a gloss.
I have been using satin on the wheels etc (thanks for that suggestion Trev - the wheels have come up well).

I started work on the crank coupling rods. Turned down 12mm aluminium shaft to 9mm and then a 2 degree taper 37 mm along the shaft each end. Decided to make the 2 shafts one after the other so they could be compared and so I didn't muck either up. I turned the bearing at the end out of aluminium and then filed the outside flange square. There are a number of components that go up to make this coupling rod. Second photo shows how it will fit onto the outside crank.

Pretty happy with today's outcomes.

Regards

Keith

Boiler stained.jpgCoupling Rods 1.jpgCoupling Rod2.jpg

[crowie]

Thanks Paul,

3 months now and still painfull. Back to physio. Don't know whether the exercise cure is worse than original complaint. Great physio though - only a young guy. Knows what he is doing

Regards

Keith

Keith, The pain the physio's seem to enjoys always seems way worse than the injury BUT in the long term is effective....
Saying that as I've got old the recovery has got heaps longer and slower......
Don't want to jeopardise the shed time and this first class build.....cheers, Peter

[Repliconics]

Pretty happy with today's outcomes you say.

I reckon I would be to just quietly!.
Everything is looking great mate.
The cladding on the boiler has come up a treat!.

I mean to say winning at bowls and the Loins on track does it get any better!.

Cheers
Trev.