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by gall335i
Thu Feb 02, 2017 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cheap digital calipers
Replies: 1
Views: 4607

Re: Cheap digital calipers

Thanks Dave, Will have to go and get a couple!

Andrew.
by gall335i
Fri Jul 15, 2016 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wanted, Loco Project
Replies: 1
Views: 5389

Wanted, Loco Project

Hi guys, Not sure if this is aloud so remove if needs be. I have recently been working on a 7 1/4" gauge 9F but knee problems are getting worse and I can't move the thing about anymore, so I've since sold that and looking for a new project. I'm looking for an engine as a quicker build than starting ...
by gall335i
Mon Jan 19, 2015 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wanted, Part built wagon projects.
Replies: 0
Views: 3812

Wanted, Part built wagon projects.

Hi guys,

I'm wanting to get into building some wagons as well a my 9F, was wondering if anyone had old projects/parts lying around that there looking to sell, please get in touch.

Thanks

Andrew Gallacher.
by gall335i
Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:55 am
Forum: Freight Rolling Stock
Topic: Workbench: LMS 12ton Sand Wagon
Replies: 3
Views: 10060

Re: Workbench: LMS 12ton Sand Wagon

Hi Richard,

What wood are you using for the underframe?? As all I've seen is hardwood, but there is many different hardwoods and probably not all suitable for the job.

Thanks

Andrew.
by gall335i
Sun Jul 21, 2013 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ride on tender springing??
Replies: 5
Views: 6766

Re: Ride on tender springing??

Hi Brent,

so simple and obviously works so well!

Thanks
Andy.
by gall335i
Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ride on tender springing??
Replies: 5
Views: 6766

Re: Ride on tender springing??

Hi Holger,

Thanks for the information, did you use stiffer springs on the rear axle as that's taking most of the driver's weight?

Thanks

Andy.
by gall335i
Thu Jul 04, 2013 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ride on tender springing??
Replies: 5
Views: 6766

Ride on tender springing??

Hi guys,

I'm just wondering if any one that rides on there loco tender can provide some info on how you sprung it to take the weight?

Thanks

Andy.
by gall335i
Sat May 04, 2013 3:23 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New member saying Hi.
Replies: 2
Views: 7069

Re: New member saying Hi.

Hi Ben, Yeah I was talking to Alan at the shildon event a couple of weeks ago. It'd be great to meet up at some point, I'm only at harrogate on the Friday as it's the wife's b/day the Saturday and going away for the night. Not to far on with my engine have the basic frames built up with stretchers a...
by gall335i
Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:27 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New member saying Hi.
Replies: 2
Views: 7069

New member saying Hi.

Hi guys, My name is Andrew and I've just become a member of this great group of people, I live up north in Darlington and atm I'm currently building a BR 9F to Les Warnetts design. I'd like to say a big thankyou to Brent for the invatation and to all the other people there over the weekend at the sh...