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Re: Narrow Gauge & Industrial Railway Modelling REVIEW

 

Review issue 137 has gone to the printers for distribution at the end of the month.?

This issue has our usual mix of articles and scale drawings?on prototype and model subjects covering the interesting highways and byways of the industrial and narrow gauge scene, as well as techniques, and the usual jottings, product and book reviews and readers' letters.

Contents:

  • Eastwell Iron Ore Company?- Dan Quine presents his research into the 3ft gauge Eastwell Tramway and the ironstone industry's last working incline, with prototype photos, maps and scale drawings
  • Articulated Avonside Locomotive for South Africa?- A 2ft Gauge 0-4-4-0T described by Stuart L Baker with 1:32 scale drawings and prototype photos, plus a 1:36 scale 16.5mm gauge model by Bill Strickland
  • A Long Lost Kerr Stuart Diesel??- A new O14 Loco for Tony’s Forest by Robin Edwards
  • Pendre Station Building?- Further developments on Trevor Hughes’s 1:32 Talyllyn Railway layout
  • Laser Profiled Lettering Stencils?- By Lee E J Styger
  • Track Studies - Turnout Geometry?- From Thomas Summerson & Sons Platelayers’ Guide 1924


Backwoods Miniatures Ore Cars

 

Anyone interested in a set of six etched brass and white metal kits?? Perfect for O14 track gauge.
3 Wood sided and 3 metal sided.? Heavy white metal frames with detailed wheels and bodies.
$150 plus $25 shipping.


Re: Simplex Model

 

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Or is it a group of "Simplecies"?

JAC


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of David John via groups.io <davidphillipjohn@...>
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 8:26 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [o14] Simplex Model
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Surely a number of Simplexes is a Multiplex?

(I know but? it's nearly Christmas.)

Cheers

David

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Re: Simplex Model

 

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If you adopt chain terminology then Simplex is one loco, Duplex is two, Triplex is three and so on.? In which case David is right with Multiplex for an unspecified number.

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Why chain terminology?? No reason other than these locos were chain driven!

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Merry Christmas, Robin

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Frank Sharp via groups.io
Sent: 13 December 2023 09:29
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [o14] Simplex Model

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Or is it Complex? Far too complex for me!

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Frank

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of David John via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, 13 December, 2023 08:26
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [o14] Simplex Model

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Surely a number of Simplexes is a Multiplex?

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(I know but? it's nearly Christmas.)

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Cheers

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David


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Re: Simplex Model

 

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Or is it Complex? Far too complex for me!

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Frank

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of David John via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, 13 December, 2023 08:26
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [o14] Simplex Model

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Surely a number of Simplexes is a Multiplex?

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(I know but? it's nearly Christmas.)

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Cheers

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David


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Re: Simplex Model

 

Surely a number of Simplexes is a Multiplex?

(I know but? it's nearly Christmas.)

Cheers

David

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Website: www.rhyd.weebly.com


Re: Simplex Model

 

Thanks Robin?
I will be replacing the drive with one of Mark’s?
Which is on the bench now?
and I have one of the KB Simplex drives as well?
But ? ? one can't have to many Simplexes
(Simplexi ?)………can one??
cheer's
joe


Re: Simplex Model

 

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That’s a shame Brian.? It looked a very well thought out design.? I suspect there are a few interested in model Simplex locos but they may be happy with the chassis offered by Locos n stuff.

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As an aside for Joe, I think Mark Clark now offers his Mk2 SPUD replacement chassis to suit the Nigel Lawton bow framed Simplex.

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Cheers, Robin

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Brian via groups.io
Sent: 09 December 2023 10:42
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [o14] Simplex Model

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Joe, Sorry I have decided not to go ahead with any kits as a result of the poor response, I can only assume no one is really interested in a model Simplex.

Brian

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From "jogil476 via groups.io" <jgilmartin@...>

Date 9/12/2023 5:50:59 AM

Subject Re: [o14] Simplex Model

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Brain?
Been a while since I’ve checked in glad I did?
Wonderful modeling and exciting news that you’re planning a kit release?
Would be interested in both the plate and bow framed versions
My Wrightlines plate frame runs well (Mark Clarke drive) but I’m ?struggling to get the Lawton to run a smooth as l’d like
Please keep me in mind on the kit development?
cheers joe Gilmartin?

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Virus-free.


Re: Simplex Model

 

Joe, Sorry I have decided not to go ahead with any kits as a result of the poor response, I can only assume no one is really interested in a model Simplex.
Brian


------ Original Message ------
From "jogil476 via groups.io" <jgilmartin@...>
Date 9/12/2023 5:50:59 AM
Subject Re: [o14] Simplex Model

Brain?
Been a while since I’ve checked in glad I did?
Wonderful modeling and exciting news that you’re planning a kit release?
Would be interested in both the plate and bow framed versions
My Wrightlines plate frame runs well (Mark Clarke drive) but I’m ?struggling to get the Lawton to run a smooth as l’d like
Please keep me in mind on the kit development?
cheers joe Gilmartin?

Virus-free.


Re: Simplex Model

 

Brain?
Been a while since I’ve checked in glad I did?
Wonderful modeling and exciting news that you’re planning a kit release?
Would be interested in both the plate and bow framed versions
My Wrightlines plate frame runs well (Mark Clarke drive) but I’m ?struggling to get the Lawton to run a smooth as l’d like
Please keep me in mind on the kit development?
cheers joe Gilmartin?


Re: Now: O14 group birthday - started 28th November 2004 - Tuesday, November 28, 2023 #cal-notice

 

Yes Happy Birthday O14 from me too. What surprises me is I've stayed faithful and interested in a single O14 project for all this time. And after a hiatus for the move I'm working on it again.? All the boards are back together and wired up so just the fiddle yard to build now.

Cheers?
John


Re: Now: O14 group birthday - started 28th November 2004 - Tuesday, November 28, 2023 #cal-notice

 

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Wow! 19 years old, where did the time go?? Happy Birthday to us.

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Cheers, Robin

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Sent: 28 November 2023 08:00
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Subject: [o14] Now: O14 group birthday - started 28th November 2004 - Tuesday, November 28, 2023 #cal-notice

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O14 group birthday - started 28th November 2004

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Now: O14 group birthday - started 28th November 2004 - Tuesday, November 28, 2023 #cal-notice

Group Notification
 

O14 group birthday - started 28th November 2004

When:
Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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Re: Narrow Gauge & Industrial Railway Modelling REVIEW

 

Issue 136 has gone to the printers for distribution at the end of the month. This issue has a large focus on construction with a range of articles describing various approaches ranging from the latest digital production techniques, through more traditional techniques, and a large scale approach that mirrors the prototype construction techniques of old. We also have prototype features with scale drawings, plus the usual jottings, product and book reviews and readers' letters.
Full details are here:



Re: Track Making Demo - 7th October

 

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Hope you are feeling better soon John. I couldn't go this year as we have a surprise visit from our eldest daughter who works overseas.?

Cheers Robin?

Sent from


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of John C via groups.io <jclutterbuck2001@...>
Sent: Friday, October 6, 2023 5:10:19 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [o14] Track Making Demo - 7th October
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Just to let you all know I've been suffering with a bad cold so have pulled out of doing the demo tomorrow.

Cheers
John


Re: Track Making Demo - 7th October

 

Just to let you all know I've been suffering with a bad cold so have pulled out of doing the demo tomorrow.

Cheers
John


Track Making Demo - 7th October

 

I'm doing another track making demo at the S7 open day on October 7th. Please say hello if you come along. You can also have a go at Making spiked track if you want to.?

Full details here:?

Cheers
John


Re: Simplex Model

 

I am waiting to get the drawings for the bow framed simplex and will do kits for both.


Re: Simplex Model

 

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Thanks for the detailed reply Brian.

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Wow, that’s so clever and my heart was sinking the more I read until you mentioned doing a kit!? I have kit building skills but my scratch building skills are rudimentary to say the least.? A kit would be very welcome.

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Cheers, Robin

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Brian via groups.io
Sent: 28 July 2023 14:43
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [o14] Simplex Model

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Each of the axleboxes have 2 x 1mm hex bolts holding them to the chassis when you remove the wheels there is another plate which incorporates the motor mounting which is held in place by 2 1.6mm phillips screws, when u remove those screws the entire motor and mounting bracket releases from the frame of the loco, to reassemble you first fit the mounting frame to the motor then lock the triple pulley to the motor output shaft then screw in the 2 1.6mm screw that lock the motor to the mounting frame, you then slide the motor and mounting bracket into the loco frame and screw in the 2 x 1.6mm screws to lock it to the frame, you then bring the set of wheels with the O ring on the axle and bolt them in place, then the each set of wheels has the pulley on the axle mounted in a offset position the axle that aligns with the closest pulley on the motor shaft? to the motor frame has to have the O ring fitted first there is enough room at the end of the motor shaft to allow the O ring to fit and the last O ring which drives the fan goes onto the motor shaft last. So replacing any of the O rings is fairly easy the O rings are Nitrile NBR? rubber so they will last a long time and won't perish.

I am planning to release this as a photo etched kit etched in nickel silver, the kit will complete with everything you need parts wise to build the complete loco, you obviously need to soldering skills to build the kit. it can be set for either 14mm gauge or 16.5mm gauge


Re: Simplex Model

 

Each of the axleboxes have 2 x 1mm hex bolts holding them to the chassis when you remove the wheels there is another plate which incorporates the motor mounting which is held in place by 2 1.6mm phillips screws, when u remove those screws the entire motor and mounting bracket releases from the frame of the loco, to reassemble you first fit the mounting frame to the motor then lock the triple pulley to the motor output shaft then screw in the 2 1.6mm screw that lock the motor to the mounting frame, you then slide the motor and mounting bracket into the loco frame and screw in the 2 x 1.6mm screws to lock it to the frame, you then bring the set of wheels with the O ring on the axle and bolt them in place, then the each set of wheels has the pulley on the axle mounted in a offset position the axle that aligns with the closest pulley on the motor shaft? to the motor frame has to have the O ring fitted first there is enough room at the end of the motor shaft to allow the O ring to fit and the last O ring which drives the fan goes onto the motor shaft last. So replacing any of the O rings is fairly easy the O rings are Nitrile NBR? rubber so they will last a long time and won't perish.

I am planning to release this as a photo etched kit etched in nickel silver, the kit will complete with everything you need parts wise to build the complete loco, you obviously need to soldering skills to build the kit. it can be set for either 14mm gauge or 16.5mm gauge