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Thanks for the angle suggestion. All has gone very well and made a lot easier with the aid of the litle extra work. However, How big an iron should I be using....
Alan, the one my father used to borrow from work was 125 watts, so the 65 watt will be struggling!. Maybe you could get an attachment for a sievert type torch?...
Hi; I am Paul from the U.S.. I recently was introduced to Ga3 locos and think it is the ideal size for my garden. I currently have two British outline locos...
... Great stuff but I ... manual ... Paul! Hi, and welcome to the greatest hobby you will ever have. To properly learn to fire a locomotive with coal, you are...
Hi Paul, There are several solutions to this problem, but the simplest (cheapest) one is to talk to suppliers (such as Brandbright in the UK) who either...
The best beginners description for firing and driving that I have read is in LBSC`s TICH book. If you can get it, this book is the bible for beginners. It...
Chris, the track of the Romford society near Hornchurch used to have a 2.5" gauge rail. I'm fairly certain the Chelmsford and Canvey Island tracks don't but...
Hi All Does anyone know where i can buy a pair of br crests and lining for the engine i`m building.It appears that you get gauge one or three and half gauge...
It is nice to see new members joining this group. How about sharing your interest in this gauge with a few words about the project that you are working on. ...
... David, thanks for the welcome. I am just a "lurker" :-), currently building Gauge1 loco, but interested in possibilities offered by slightly larger scale...
... David, thanks for the welcome. I am just a "lurker" :-), currently building Gauge1 loco, but interested in possibilities offered by slightly larger scale...
Hello list. My B1 is coming along nicely. A lot of time has been spent making up patterns for the foundry for cylinders, bogie, D & C and tender wheels....
I understand the difference between Gauge3 (scenic railway) and 2 1/2" gauge (model steam locomotives), but is there a difference in "standard" between the two...
... David, have you seen the Helen Long photos on this club. I hope they are of some use to you. Maybe you could tell us about what you have, ie a part built...
I'll try to respond to your question Chris. I'm not sure that there is a clear answer to your question, but certainly if you go to G3 get-togethers you can see...
... passenger hauling. Ian, many thanks. It makes perfect sense and pleases me that I should be able to build loco that with care can perform either as a...
Hello Everyone! I have just joined this group in the hope that someone 'out there' can help me. I have just purchased a part built 'Eagle'. I know it was...
Richard, I think you will be able to get castings for 'Eagle' from the National 2.5" Gauge Association, which is well worth joining if you are interested in...
My understanding is that all of Dave Goodwins stock and patterns were acquired by the 2½" Assocaition when Dave decided to retire. I believe that Des Adeley...
Many thanks to Ian and Steve who have given me the answer to my questions regarding 'The Eagle'. I emailed a similar request to Blackgates Engineering who...
Not that I'm aware Richard. This is the nearest (and best) thing to it. The Gauge '3' Society site is at www.gauge3.co.uk if that's of use. Regards, Ian ... ...
My apologies Richard (& John), I wasn't aware of this site, and I probably should have been (as I'm a member of the 2½" Association). However, for anyone...
... That (web page name) probably explain why I could never find it despite searches with Google :-( It doesn't appear to be referred to in any links on many...
This is yet another of my 'projects', the problem being that my fulltime job has taken over my life to a greater degree than I thought it would. I have not...
