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tmuir · Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 2:10 pm Post subject:

Thats looking great. Soon you will be able to test it on air.
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steamyjim · Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:56 pm Post subject:

trainguy68 · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 12:55 pm Post subject:

Do you think you could build one of these on a little Peatol/Taig lathe (with milling attachment)? Or would you need something a bit bigger?

Glen

johnreid · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:07 pm Post subject:

I am no expert, but I do not see any really huge turnings, like anything, it is dependent on your skills.
Welcome to the forum from Southern Indiana, I am getting bit by tje Live Steam Train bug too.
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trainguy68 · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:57 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the welcome. Been lurking for a while, thought it was time to make myself known. Yes I recently caught the live steam bug and got myself a Cheddar Iver earlier this year. And now I've just ordered a new Caradoc which should arrive next week.

Bought a Taig lathe a couple of years ago but never taught myself how to use it so it got stuck under the bench gathering dust. But this project has certainly sparked my interest so I might have to buy the book, dust off the lathe and give it a try!

Cheers, Glen

johnreid · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 2:05 pm Post subject:

Cool, you will need to post some photos of your Ivor, I have a Bowman 234, a Mamod SL3 and in a couple of days will have the New Mamod Loco. Graham sure has been an inspiration with this project.
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tmuir · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 3:22 pm Post subject:

GUTMACH · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:14 am Post subject:

Graham-Jilly · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:56 pm Post subject:

trainguy68 · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:41 pm Post subject:

Thanks for all the advice, I think my little Taig lathe might just be big enough after all. I was thinking of selling it and using the proceeds to buy one of the new Mamod locos. But this fascinating thread has completely changed my mind! I've now decided to keep the lathe and, once I've taught myself how to use it, I might attempt a loco project of some kind.

You're doing a superb job there Graham, keep up the good work.

Cheers, Glen

johnreid · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:54 pm Post subject:

While the price is still lower, the new Mamod Loco sure seems the bargain.
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trainguy68 · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:08 pm Post subject:

Yes it is a bargain. Looking forward to hearing all about it when your own one arrives. Did you order it direct from Mamod? Wondering what they charge for shipping out here. Cost me $120 to ship my Iver from England! (well, that's what the dealer charged me.....)

Graham-Jilly · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:42 pm Post subject:

thanks Glen im building the loco from plans in the book steam trains in your garden. If you want one I know where there are a couple of copies for sale AUD$55.00 plus postage of course
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Graham-Jilly · Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:44 pm Post subject:

small update

completed the linkages to one side of loco

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johnreid · Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:48 pm Post subject:

That is beyond cool, I am sooooo impressed, and envious of your skills.
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