Was there any real difference in basic design between a Mason Bogie and
a Single Fairlie - or is a Fairlie by definition a double-ended device?
Just curious.
Farlies were made in both double and single versions and are known as
such.
It clearly raises the possibilty that Roundhouse may be
If on the other hand you do start doen that road you will learn more and
possibly develop skills with which to build locos..
Sam E
Jim Curry wrote:
Dave:
IMHO unless you have tools to make your own accessories for those older
Mamods don't start down that road. You can spend hundreds of
Roundhouse insists that it's locos run on small radius track. I suspect that
is why they cheated on the Forney design.
Phil
Was there any real difference in basic design between a Mason Bogie and
a Single Fairlie - or is a Fairlie by definition a double-ended device?
Just curious.
*Fox clasps his paws over his ears and goes running from the room
screaming about some odd pain between the ears...!*
Check the Masterclass '02 items on mylargescale.com for lots of info on
Mason Bogies. Unless a lot of people are really off base the Bogies are
single Fairlies with a few
Friends,
Try www.smallparts.com. They sell a heat shielding compound, look under H
on the web site. Their catalog is a gold mine source for many of the
things we need for our hobby work.
Casey Sterbenz
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Bill, and to all who responded with suggestions. Thanks. That's what I love
about this list. A multitude of intelligent answers to a problem from people
whose opinion is worth listening to. But this white out sugggestion is
curious. Can't see how it would stand up to direct flame from a
The Sagers wrote:
I don't know your exact
problem, but in a similar soldering situation, I just slid a piece of sheet
metal to act as a barrier.
Vic. Thanks for responding. Out of expediency, I used your suggestion.
Contrary to the pace of hobby work (where the longer it takes, the more
Well, Casey, you are right about Small Parts being a gold mine. But I think
that it's a gold mine for the owner of the company. I would pay their prices
only if I could not find any other source for the same thing. However, when
they are the only ones who have got what you need, the price is
For those of the cuppa: persuasion:
At The Depot we often get boxes of stuff that belonged to grandpa or great
uncle Osgood and The Depot should add this to their 'collection.'
Today I found this little booklet in one such box.
THE MODEL ENGINEER SERIES
MODEL BOILER MAKING
NO. 6
HMM--After my time obviously!!--Bet Sir Arthiur can tell you!!
Geoff
For those of the cuppa: persuasion:
At The Depot we often get boxes of stuff that belonged to grandpa or great
uncle Osgood and The Depot should add this to their 'collection.'
Today I found this little booklet in one such
Quite right !, young Spenceley.
there is an example for sale (complete with piccie) at -
http://www.stationroadsteam.com
price 6d.
No, sorry, that was ca 1930, £15.
Sir Art
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From: Geoff Spenceley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hi,
The one we received must be a later edition. The cover price was 9 d.
The author was Pearce, b ut it was revised by Delves-Broughton.
Guess that makes it a mere child, undoubtedly younger than Sir Geoff.
Thanks for the response.
Keep your steam up!
Mr. Lunkenheimer's associate, Walt
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