John,
It may seem a strange idea but you could consider doing a 3 1/2" gauge
trolley, some tracks with 2 1/2" are on a separate circuit which is only 2
1/2" & 3 1/2", not certain off hand which are like this though, read it
somewhere though......
Simon

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Baguley" <baggo@...>
To: <halfinchlivesteamforum@...>
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 1:23 PM
Subject: [Half inch live steam forum] Re: Helen Long
> Hi David,
> still a few bits to do such as the boiler cleading and finish the cab
> but at least I can run her now. I'll run her till the end of this
> season and then strip and paint. I was determined to stick with this
> project and finish it before tackling any of the (many) others. Next
> project is definitely a driving trolley.
> Not sure what loco to do next. I really ought to finish the Flying
> Scotsman but I fancy a nice simple 4-4-0 for a change! Now that I've
> actually got a loco to run I may do the Scotsman and a 4-4-0 at the
> same time to give a bit of variety. Then there's the tool and cutter
> grinder kit to build, then the ..........................
>
> John