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| sbwhart:
Yes it was a bit of a juggle :whip:I ended up chocking it up with blocks of wood so thet I could get some bolt in to take the weight :thumbup: But to be honest these methods for making Loco bits are not mine, there are lots of books available on building Loco's that show you these old tried a tested techniques. Have fun Stew |
| Bernd:
Your right that it's not new. Kozo shows that in his books on building his three logging locomotives. Also if your a half-ar*ed machinits you should know to turn an arbor and things will always run true on it. :headbang: Glad I'm not a Colonial. I know how to mount err................ :lol: Bernd |
| sbwhart:
Hi Bernd The arbour was for the newbies. Just had a look at your trailer on your site great job, :thumbup: but it would be too big for UK roads it's what we would call "Convoy Exceptional" thats French for wide load. :D I see youe interested in Shays I think they're great Locos, seen a couple of models at exhibitions in the UK but never seen one running on a track. This is a great site for step by step loco build it also has some good links to Shays http://mokei-jouki.hp.infoseek.co.jp/e-Wiltop.htm Have Fun :wave: Stew |
| Bernd:
If you like Shays and how to build one here's a very nice site. This is were I got my insperation. http://www.nelsonslocomotive.com/ Thanks Stew. On the trailer I could have gone longer. The width limit is 8'6" over the fenders. The only other limiting factor is how much weight you want to carry. Right now I believe 10,000lb's is the limit for my driver licence. Bernd |
| sbwhart:
Hi Bernd Thanks for the Shay link had a quick scan through it and added it to my favourites I'll have a real good read through it tomorrow, I love seeing how people work round problem there inginuity never fails to amaze me:- off down the pub now to sink a few beers. :beer: Cheers Stew |
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