The Association seems to have a new web site. Vast improvement and really very good. Worth a look. Don't know who did it, but thank you. Mike Williams...
Tarry, The URL is http://www.n25ga.org.uk/ Or, if you go into http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/halfinchlivesteamforum/ you can see all the messages sent to...
Thanks for the comments, It looks as if Gerald has changed some of the things about, (the layout is in places different) but you know Gerald. He did'nt tell me...
Gerald has added a lot more to the site, hopefully we are getting near our combined aim of getting 2.5" noticed and get a few new locos built. David...
I don't understand why Gerald has put the waitrose address in the newsletter, http://www.users.waitrose.com/~n25ga, the short one is less likely to be typed in...
I note that somebody has got the Gauge 3 Society's web site up and running. Although not complete, what is there looks good and is interesting. Certainly...
I am looking for copies of the articles for the above loco by LBSC, it was in Engineering Mechanics around june 1936 i think, can anyone help with copies or...
Hi The LMS tank did appear in EM, it is one of LBSC's quickie locos, similar to Cleopatra and Miss Hasty, two parts and thats your lot! Im certain that is why...
Anyone else noticed the large number of unfinished 2.5in gauge engines on e-bay at the moment? Everything from Bassett-Lowke and Bonds to scratchbuilt models...
Yes. But they all seem to be coming from a few people.I have noticed that they go for a lot of money. It seems to indicate to me that thre is a lot of interest...
Alan, Depends on your view I suppose. A scratch built GNR Atlantic with some basic bits missing and sold unseen for £400 sounds on the high side, but an A3...
My own observations on ebay are that ANY part built chassis goes for silly money, usually the more complete the better the value for money. What amazes me is...
I agree completely David, but then they are probably all cheap compared to the true cost of making a new one. I bought parts for a Carson LNWR Experiment from...
I have a problem and hope somebody experienced with these engines can help. In the process of making two very early Carson LNWR Experiment 4-6-0s into one...
I wouldn't expect my club boiler inspector to approve of such practices. I'd get his advice before proceeding down that line. Indeed, a boiler test before...
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Hi folks, Has anyone got any Bond's castings or a failed project under the bench that could help my projects along ? Many parts are interchangeable, so...
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I wonder if anybody is interested in obtaining laser cut frames and other parts such as con rods etc for this loco. I am thinking of getting some work done and...
What sort of prices were you expecting for a set (of what ever can be done this way) to cost ? I guess bought in boilers may also be more economic if several...
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I am anticipating about £15-20 for a pair of frames and 6 6mm laser cut horns. Any takers? I was quoted £800 for two Dairymaid boilers, ouch! (I let it go) ...
The price for the frames and horns looks to be a good one, the 2 boilers is not a bad price (£400 each) so long as they meet the new regs for commercially...
David, If you could get rods & valve gear etc done in the same way, it's starting to sound interesting. What size batch are you needing ? On a different note,...
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I don't need a batch size as such, but i was thinking about 5 pairs as a good size, 10 would be better, but I doubt if there would be that many takers as the...
David I don't like to get too commercial on a hobby site, but have you considered having the parts waterjet cut. I would be happy to give you a quote. 5 - 10 ...
What are the main dimensions of the chassis ? I've more interest in things Western than Southern, and wondered what prototypes could inspire the platework....
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You had a good report in the Model Engineer from Tim Coles, you did the frames and other fiddly bits for his now running gas turbine loco. Link is ...
Hi Can anyone help me find a set of plans or the specifications to put a Butian burner in my Dyak. I would have to build a trailing waggon for the gas bottle...
I wouldn't recommend a bunsen burner as such, but Bruce Engineering (www.PollyModelEngineering.co.uk) do a good range of ceramic burners, plumbing and tanks...
