V Line (Victorian Railways) Y Class Diesel Locomotive

**Keith_1** · 28th June 2022, 11:45 AM

Hi All,

I have built quite a number of Steam Locomotives over the years. From the 1790's Peny-Darren through to the 1950's Pannier Tank Locomotive. To add to my collection - I need to add a diesel Locomotive.
My old mate Trev (Repliconics) wouldn't be impressed as he used to say they were "Bricks on Wheels".
However I think there are enough challenges to make this an interesting build.
I am going to build a Y Class Diesel. These are a G6B type locomotive. They were built using bogies from suburban electric power cars. They were updated to have force ventilation. These bogies look more more interesting than those used on other like type Locomotives (T Class, H Class).
These locomotives were introduced in 1963. They were used for freight and some passenger work.
Existing are used in shunting duties.

Loco22.jpg Loco15.jpg

Regards

Keith

**Peter White** · 28th June 2022, 03:55 PM

Will be a challenge which I am sure you will master.

**crowie** · 28th June 2022, 06:41 PM

I've got a ticket on this train thank you Keith, Cheers Peter

**Chesand** · 28th June 2022, 08:21 PM

Several years ago I was given the chance to drive one of those down at Korumburra as an 'experience' present.
It is rather disconcerting when driving long end leading as you cannot see what is ahead of you when rounding RH curves while sitting in LH seat.

I will watch with interest to see which colour scheme you give it.

**Keith_1** · 28th June 2022, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Chesand

Several years ago I was given the chance to drive one of those down at Korumburra as an 'experience' present.
It is rather disconcerting when driving long end leading as you cannot see what is ahead of you when rounding RH curves while sitting in LH seat.

I will watch with interest to see which colour scheme you give it.

Wow Tom,

That would have been a great experience. I am jealous.

Not sure on my colour scheme yet. I do like the old Victorian Railways livery,

Regards

Keith

**Keith_1** · 28th June 2022, 08:45 PM

Hi All,

Here is a pretty bright livery on one used to shunt passenger carriages at Spencer Street.

Shunter.jpg

Regards

Keith

**Handyjack** · 28th June 2022, 09:59 PM

Like you, I am very partial to the Royal Blue and Gold color scheme of the old Victorian Railways.
While I have never been in the cab of a Y class, the cab design is very different from every other class of engine with the centre door.
Your picture of Y163 shows an additional window added in more recent times to assist with shunting.

Looking forward to follow this build.

**Chesand** · 29th June 2022, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by Keith_1

Wow Tom,

That would have been a great experience. I am jealous.

Not sure on my colour scheme yet. I do like the old Victorian Railways livery,

Regards

Keith

The old blue livery is the true VR colour to my mind.
I have 2 HO scale models - one in that livery and one in the red/blue passenger colours.

**Keith_1** · 2nd July 2022, 04:47 PM

Hi All,

Scaled up a sketch to the actual size my locomotive will be. I am building it to 1/10th scale of the prototype locomotive, so my model will be 1400mm long.

Having a sketch to the size of the finished model helps initially in ensuring my build is as near as practicable to the prototype locomotive. I can place components on the sketch to ensure correct positioning.

I have started on the first bogie. You can see one side of the bogie on my sketch.

I am really going to enjoy this locomotive.

1.jpg 2.jpg

Regards

Keith

**Handyjack** · 3rd July 2022, 09:28 PM

Great start.

Another "little" model for the collection.

**Keith_1** · 15th July 2022, 02:16 PM

Hi All,

Been working on the leaf springs for the bogies. Quite time consuming. They are made out of aluminium flat and cork (to simulate the actual leaf of the spring). Aradited together at the apex and then the bolt section is araldited on and then the bolts inserted. The flexibility of the bent aluminium allows it to actually work like a leaf spring.

3.jpg

I have added one set of 2 into my first bogie and am now working on the second bogie

4.jpg

Regards

Keith

**Peter White** · 15th July 2022, 03:55 PM

Looking good, not something I would have the expertise to tackle.

**Dalboy** · 15th July 2022, 10:34 PM

I see you have sprung into action and now keeping us in suspense. Good job on the springs and the finish you have given them.

**Keith_1** · 9th August 2022, 04:28 PM

Hi All,

I have been working on the bogies. I made a big mistake on the second one - The sides are laminated with 6mm MDF, 19mm Pine and 6mm MDF. For some stupid reason - I made up the second bogie 3mm MDF, 19mm Pine and 3mm MDF. Didn't notice till I had completed it. Remade it from scratch to the correct 6mm/19mm/6mm. Maybe it's something to do with my age.
Bearing retainers and bearings are made. Wheels are the next part.
Back up to the Railway Museum on Saturday for some more detail photos.
Below are the bogies.

5.jpg

Regards

Keith

**Peter White** · 9th August 2022, 06:11 PM

Looking good easy to make a whoopsie we all do them.

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