The world of model and hobby engineering

Subscribe

The Modelling Hub Logo

The world of model and hobby engineering

Subscribe
Buy Latest Issue

Forums

Help

Register

Log in

dougal 0-4-0 barclay

Advert
New Replies
Report Bug
Help/FAQs

dougal 0-4-0 barclay

Home › Forums › Locomotives › dougal 0-4-0 barclay

Viewing 7 posts - 1 through 7 (of 7 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • 7 May 2010 at 16:53 #51492
    Jordan Leeds
    Participant
      @jordanleeds25416
      i was given a set of drawings a few years back for this locomotive  with a view to scaling it up from 5 inch gauge to 7 1/4 however i have never seen a loco in 5 inch built to this design  are there any out there  and if so how do they perform
      Advert
      7 May 2010 at 16:53 #949
      Jordan Leeds
      Participant
        @jordanleeds25416
        7 May 2010 at 20:41 #51498
        Chris B
        Participant
          @chrisb73862
          Hi Jordan
           
          I can’t comment on performance of Dougal as a 5″ model but on other foruums people have spoken about it being a little light footed.
           
          We spoke via the 7 1/4″ forum some years ago. I ended up getting a set of drawings and have started on a 7 1/4″ model I have the frames erected and castings for horns, saddle, couplers, wheels, eccentrics, smoke box door and front ring, frame stretcher and motion brackets.
           
          One thing I did wonder about was if the model would be nose heavy and need some ballast in the bunkers and under the rear footplate.
           
          CB….
          24 May 2010 at 12:30 #52082
          david scott
          Participant
            @davidscott95005
            All engines of this size need as much balast as possible, if you can fill the tanks with lead and have a top up device from a tank on the driving trolley. On my Gemma the running boards are formed from a bar of steel instead of angle, looks the same and adds some much needed weight.
             
            A proper valve gear fitted to this engine and she runs very well indeed.
             
            David.
            23 September 2010 at 12:46 #56030
            Chris B
            Participant
              @chrisb73862
              I have uploades some pics, see my album.
               
              Current progress

              12 April 2011 at 17:08 #66804
              tim simmons
              Participant
                @timsimmons74429
                hello,
                 
                i just wondered if it would be possible to get a copy of your drawings (photo copy) or something as i have been asked to start a project at my engineering gcse lesson and have decided to build a little steamer. i work on steamers all the time and so if you could help me it would be brilliant.
                 
                tim
                12 April 2011 at 18:42 #66807
                Baz
                Participant
                  @baz89810
                  David,
                  I am building a 5″ Gemma, and am having trouble with valve gear. You mention a proper valve gear fitted to this engine, could you please provide me with details.
                • Author
                  Posts
                Viewing 7 posts - 1 through 7 (of 7 total)
                • Please log in to reply to this topic. Registering is free and easy using the links on the menu at the top of this page.

                Latest Replies
                Report Bug
                Code of Conduct
                Help & FAQs
                Advert

                Latest Replies

                Home › Forums › Locomotives › Topics

                Viewing 25 topics - 1 through 25 (of 25 total)
                Viewing 25 topics - 1 through 25 (of 25 total)

                View full reply list.

                Advert

                Latest Issues

                Subscribe
                Buy Latest/Back Issues

                Newsletter Sign-up

                Latest Replies