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...
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...
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
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Oct 18, 2006 11:38 am
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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...
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!...
Toby is an amazing engine. When Steve (Toby is Steves son) first made it, I looked upon it as inferior to a Tich, I'm sure it is actually smaller than a Tich....
Hi All: Just found this group and asked to join. I have been both playing and working with steam for a long time. I have built LBSC's Virgina in 3- 1/2 inch...
John: I am also a new member but never really introduced myself. I have engines in various scales including 1/2" scale so signed up for this site. For 2.5"...
After some agonising, I have allowed a link to a site which deals with LBSCs private life. I did not allow the covering posting which came with the link. My...
David, Thanks for the explanation. I had presume the list had been hacked an this was spam. In future though, my preference would be this sort of stuff to be...
Simon Thomas
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Nov 21, 2006 1:46 pm
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thankyou. we apreciate your metered and fair approach. there has been many varied responses to our postings, and we find your response very welcome. in return,...
... Has no one heard of Coates, Bradbury-Winter, Greenly, Crebbin, Carter, Amsbury, Dupen, Hinds-Hill? "Greatest model engineer of all time" is giving him far...
I've heard of it, sort of a half size Simplex. It should be in the association designs booklet, not sure where mine are though. Simon ... From: "david_steam"...
... listed as: 6a. Eva May (tank) 6b. Eva May Alternatives (tender locos) in a yellow booklet - Locomotive Designs Part Two originally from English Mechanics...
Hi there David, I believe Eva May was offered as a 5" gauge and 2.5" gauge design. In Hollingsworths book on LBSC, there is a picture of a 5" gauge Eva May on...
R.L. Roebuck
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Nov 27, 2006 12:56 pm
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Hi Tee Publishing do a copy of the construction notes for this loco. its basically a photo copy of the english mechanics and it covers both gauges. Hope this...
Hi all, I've just posted a few more photos to show progress made so far. I'm just starting on the valve gear and hopefully will be running on air by Xmas. The...
All looks good John. One thing, I've never known anyone to fix in the smokebox tube plate in before having the inner firebox assembly fixed in by the...
Hi Simon, Yes, the only reason for soldering the tubeplate in first was I thought it would be one less joint to do later! I used Silverflo 40. The final...
Shame I couldn't get to my local rally, working shifts can be a pain. I've not heard of SF40, 24 and 55 are what I've got + some EF#2. I bought 50 sticks of...
David, A search of the Australian Model Engineer Index (a most powerful resource for M.E. content) lists one article about Eva May in Vol.138 No.3454 P.1188...
Hi Have been looking to build a model loco for a while now and I'm impressed with the 2.5" gauge loco's avaiable to build, but I would love to build something...
I've ordered the Eva May booklet from Tee which should arrive this week (hopefully!) so I'll be able to tell you if there are any drawings. I would think there...
Hi John Thanks for the reply. Had looked at Speedyette but the tapered boiler puts me off building that. As for 2537 think it might be a bit much for a first...
I would not suggest the GWR saddle tank, a very pretty project but only half written up. The copy was lost in an air raid, so it was finished with a terribly...
How about Toby - simple to build, full set of instructions and plans available from the association and castings all available. I like the design, just can't...
The Eva May booklet arrived this morning. The drawings are there but some of the dimensions are a bit difficult to read! They are usable though. As with all...
