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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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