denncarm
23rd October 2013, 10:27 AM
Hi All
I came across a video of building a steam locomotive in the 1930's on a forum that I browse occasionally.
I haven't seen it before so I hope you enjoy.
Retrotechtacular: Steam Locomotive Contruction in the 1930′s (http://hackaday.com/2013/10/22/retrotechtacular-steam-locomotive-contruction-in-the-1930s/#more-105605)
Dennis
Anorak Bob
23rd October 2013, 11:24 AM
Thank you Dennis,
Sadly I never discussed with my grandfather, a fitter at the WAGR Midland Workshops, what he did during the forty or so years he worked there. Your linked clip provides some insight.
Bob.
morrisman
23rd October 2013, 06:40 PM
The loco featured in that movie was the subject of the first ROVEX electric scale model 00 gauge ( sold as TRIANG ) in the early 1950's . The early examples were molded in acetate plastic which tended to deform into banana like shapes . Around 1955 they changed over to poly plastic . The models are marvels of miniature engineering with sintered bronze floating bushes for the 3 pole DC motor armature . At the time the scratch build hobby train enthusiasts turned their noses up at these TOYS :no: but later on Triang took over the whole scene and swallowed Hornby up with a merger . Mike
issatree
23rd October 2013, 07:46 PM
Hi Dennis,
What a great Video of that Engine being made.
I then watched the DH Mosquito KA114, for 16Mins.
We are so lucky to still have all these great Videos
Thank You so much.
neksmerj
24th October 2013, 01:07 PM
There's some fabulous clips on YouTube re steam trains.
These clips are quite long but you don't have to watch all of it.
eg The Golden Age of Steam Railways - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0X6u-QjP28)
and The Golden Age of Steam Railways: Branching Out - YouTube
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DZ_5VBkuHY)and The Golden Age of Steam Railways: Small is Beautiful - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fKpzTgQJA8)
Ken