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I had an idea on similar lines for a 'soft blower', ie for a spirit fired model. Maybe a computer fan bolted on the top of the design shown here. ...
david_steam
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Sep 1, 2002
8:54 am
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I have started work on Southern Maid as I was given a poor chassis last year, Mostly of scrap quality, but wheels and cylinders look ok. Anybody with a photo...
david_steam
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Sep 1, 2002
8:58 am
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Should work David though I've fitted a potentiometer into the positive of another blower for the time being and this has made the blower infinitely variable....
valerail
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Sep 1, 2002
3:09 pm
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Brian, try uploading the drawing you mention to the files area. I may just help someone. David ... spirit ... blowers ... fit ... <simon@p...> ... blowers...
david_steam
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Sep 1, 2002
5:16 pm
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Are any members aware of constructional plans for a 2.5" gauge King? I have the constructional articles but they leave quite a bit to be desired. I would be...
valerail
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Sep 5, 2002
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Hi all fellow halfinchers, I have been looking for handrail stanchions for my live steamers but nothing yet. Does anyone out there know where I might order...
paul10992
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Sep 14, 2002
3:25 pm
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... steamers ... some ... Handrail stanchions? Do you mean handrail knobs? If so GLR have, or will be having, them in stock. Brian...
valerail
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Sep 14, 2002
3:55 pm
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Dear all My friend has just purchased an incomplete loco and tender that looks similar to Ayesha. it differs in that it has piston valves.It does not have a...
bigsteamer
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Sep 21, 2002
8:39 pm
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GLR now have 2.5" gauge handrail stanchions in stock, received mine yesterday and am very pleased with them. Brian...
valerail
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Oct 5, 2002
3:06 pm
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Glad you got yours. i tried to order some for the three locos I am building last week. I was told that I couldn't order any for about 10 days and they would...
bigsteamer
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Oct 5, 2002
8:42 pm
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That's strange, I 'phoned GLR the week previous and they said that the stanchions were away being plated and would be here this week (just gone) which they...
valerail
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Oct 6, 2002
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I ordered mine eventually from FyneFort on Monday (yesterday) They were delivered free of charge this morning. My first engine is having them installed this...
bigsteamer
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Oct 8, 2002
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Dear all Does anyone have any 2 1/2" outlines for diesel or electric locos please. Clive...
chlluk
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Oct 10, 2002
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Hi, Looking for a source of US style, SG trucks in GA3. I only need one pair for a spotted car. Good, used equipment considered if the price is right. Help?...
Gary Nichols
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Oct 21, 2002
2:35 am
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Hey guys, Can you help me with a querey? I am trying to hunt down a copy of Don Ashton's book on stevenson's valve gear, but to no avail. Can anyone help?...
beard, martin
swindonfatman
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Nov 1, 2002
12:29 pm
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I would like to buy a short section of Gauge 3 track for a live steam WD(S160) I have purchased. Ultimately I will need a significant amount but for now just...
britron
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Nov 3, 2002
12:57 pm
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I've re-started building an Austere Ada after a gap of a couple of years. Driving wheels were machined up to the new dia. recommended by the 2.5"G Soc, ie,...
valerail
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Nov 8, 2002
2:20 pm
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I found a partbuilt chassis on ebay just now, it says Duchess so could be the Bonds one? Its at £27! at the mo, just the wheels are worth that. ...
Simon Wass
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Nov 14, 2002
11:23 pm
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It looks very much like a princess chassis to me.Someone wants some hard work. lovely when built up. alan...
bigsteamer
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Nov 15, 2002
10:25 pm
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... I saw a list from the Locomotive Design Company, they list a BR class 03 0-6-0 shunter loco for £16. There is always the LBSC Ugly duckling design, a...
david_steam
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Nov 20, 2002
9:20 pm
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I always thought how funny it would be to make a steam class 03. Imagine turning up at a track and everyone thinking you were about to fetch the battery, only...
Simon Wass
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Nov 22, 2002
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Hi All Can anyone tell me the minimum radius i can build to run my N class loco.I am building a portable layout and am now going to start the curves as it will...
ldd55uk
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Dec 15, 2002
12:22 pm
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Hi, in Germany ist the minimum radius 3000mm. Torsten/Dresden ... Von: ldd55uk <no_reply@...> Datum: Sonntag, 15. Dezember 2002 1:22 pm Betreff:...
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spur2de
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Dec 15, 2002
9:47 pm
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Beware, I just won an eBay auction for some plans. I obtained one set that were faded but useable, another was faded beyond belief, and a set of photocopied A3...
david_steam
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Dec 15, 2002
11:11 pm
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Hello All. Does anyone know a supplier of the combined tender leafspring and hornblock castings used for LBSC's Dyak and Martin Evans' Black Five designs....
g4iln
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Dec 24, 2002
9:56 pm
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Graham Have you tried the 2 1/2" castings co-ordinater in the club. he can usually help out. best of luck Alan ... Five ... have...
bigsteamer
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Dec 27, 2002
11:18 pm
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Hi all, I've just joined this group and thought I'd tell you abit about myself. I'm a student in New Zealand and I currently collect O gauge. I'm trying to...
Ben Calcott
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Dec 28, 2002
2:45 am
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... there is nothing wrong with this web page (you might want to check your PC?) ... only: http://www.n25ga.org.uk/ otherwise absolute zilch :-) ... build one...
bambukouk
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Dec 28, 2002
9:35 pm
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found on http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~chrish/ads-models.htm #40 Posted: December FOR SALE: 2.5" gauge 4-4-0 directors class coal fired steam tender loco. ...
bambukouk
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Dec 29, 2002
1:07 pm
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Hi all, Not sure if this is the correct forum but I thought I would post anyway and see if anyone can help. Even a pointer to anther website or group would be...
denvale33
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Jan 2, 2003
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