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  • 13 February 2012 at 17:13 #84649
    Gray62
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      Does anyone know if plans have ever been published for any of Thomas Cramptons locomotives.
      I am primarily interested in the 8 wheel design but any info or leads will be greatly appreciated.
      I know there are some scale models in existance but have not been able to track down the builders.
      When my TE’s are completed, I have a hankering to build a loco but don’t want to build anything ‘run of the mill’. I like to be a bit different
      thanks in anticipation
      CB
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      13 February 2012 at 17:13 #1080
      Gray62
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        Plans for Firefly or similar

        13 February 2012 at 19:24 #84663
        Roderick Jenkins
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          CB,
           
          There was 5″ Crampton locomotive serialised in EIM in 1987-8. As far as I recall it was a freelance design. Are you aware of the book by Mike Sharman, “The Crampton Locomotive”? Lots of drawings but sadly out of print. I rather fancy the Tulk and Ley engine for the Maryport and Carlisle Railway myself.
           
          Hope this helps
           
          Rod
          13 February 2012 at 19:40 #84665
          Weary
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            7.25″ gauge plans for No.80, a three axle Cail built locomotive, ( Pic here ) currently in the French National rail museum are/used to be available from STEAM in Biarritz.
            The plans are not accurate but make up a nice representation. Some castings to suit the drawings are/used to be available from the same source. Unfortunately for you No.80 is a 7’6″ driving wheel whereas ‘Liverpool’ (the four axle design) was 8′ (I think).
             
            Model Engineer featured a series on ‘British’ Cramptons with outline drawings and some descriptive text and included ‘Liverpool’ , a search through a suitable index should find the series.
             
            I assume that you already know of Mike Sharman’s book ‘The Crampton Locomotive’ which has outline drawings and photos and is pretty-well the definitive text, which has copies of E W Twinings drawings & sections of ‘Liverpool’ and tender – 7mm to the foot.
            (Rod beat me to it with info’ about the book)
             
            Regards,
             
            Phil
             
             
             
             

            Edited By Weary on 13/02/2012 19:44:14

            13 February 2012 at 20:27 #84676
            Roderick Jenkins
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              Despite the fact that someone on the US Amazon market place is trying to sell a copy Sharman’s book for $200, it does still seem to be available. Waterstones.are offering it for £15.
               
              Rod
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