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Hi All,
I would very much like to get in to the construction of 2.5 inch steam
locomotives.
However,I have no model engineering expertise but would be obliged if
any members can suggest the following:

1) A simple design that I can attempt to build as a first project.
2) Recommendations for a lathe (which I will have to learn to use).
Space in my garage is at an absolute premium, so I would like to look
for the smallest lathe possible.
Any advice would be much appreciated
I look forward to hearing from you all,
Many Thanks,
Ron

Tue Oct 17, 2006 4:10 pm

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Hi All, I would very much like to get in to the construction of 2.5 inch steam locomotives. However,I have no model engineering expertise but would be obliged...	roconnor1956	Oct 18, 2006 12:49 am
Hi Ron, I think if you are new to model engineering you would be better to stick to a fairly simple 4-4-0 to begin with (I recommend a 4-4-0 rather than an...	John Baguley jbaggo	Oct 18, 2006 11:00 am
Hi there Ron, As far as small lathes are concerned - something like a Hobbymat is maybe a good plan. I own an old Myford M (swing of 10" over the gap) and this...	R.L. Roebuck rlr20@...	Oct 18, 2006 11:38 am
Dear Ron, To add a little to previous posts, I think you will find there are as many answers to your questions as respondents! In terms of loco's, what do you...	Tim Ostley m0czp	Oct 18, 2006 1:29 pm
... as ... possibly ... you ... society ... if ... an ... available ... very ... yourself. ... (or as ... Tich but ... is ... help ... them. ... robust you ......	roconnor1956	Dec 26, 2006 8:53 pm
Dear Ron, Thanks for the email and glad to hear from you again. Sorry I didn't make myself very clear in my previous email to you. The plans and instructions...	Tim Ostley m0czp	Dec 27, 2006 7:21 pm
Ron, I tried to reply direct but the email bounced. Herewith the contents: Dear Ron, £50 - £70 Yikes! Have a look at this item on ebay: 250066795813 the last...	Tim Ostley m0czp	Dec 28, 2006 8:29 am
Personally I would not get too hung up on the Tich book. The one written for Rob Roy is a better or at least easier an easier read. Again, the Martin Evans...	david_steam	Dec 28, 2006 11:38 am
Hi Tim, Good point about Toby, I didn't think of that one.I bought the design booklet last year. Good simple design, quick to build and goes like the clappers!...	John Baguley jbaggo	Oct 18, 2006 1:58 pm

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