Meeting 20/1/22

[Colin Rainsbury]

00n3 Special Interest Group. Report for meeting 20/1/22.

There were nine at the meeting with 2 apologies. Various projects were discussed.

Alan Gee explained how it was possible to make an outside frame chassis for 00n3 without having to solder virtually any of the components used. The frames, frame spacers, outside cranks, and cylinders are all screwed in place, making the chassis assembly so much easier. Alan used the chassis for a County Donegal Railway Class 1 he is currently building as an example of this.

Barry shared photos of his IoM railway stock, locos, coaches and wagons.

Simon showed us a photograph of the end railings on his C&L brake van following discussion.

Peter took us through the construction of a power bogie from Oak Tree Engineering which he us using to motorise his Anbrico/Worsley Works County Donegal railcar. The power bogie is currently available and can confirm that they are available from Geoff Helliwell.

Jamie 3d-printed this (WiP) freelance L&LSR-outline Hudswell Clarke to fit the Triang 0-6-0 chassis as a first 00n3 loco. He is going to design his own transfers for her and she'll make a nice freelance train hauling the Dundas wagons and Alphagraphix coach.

Paul had progressed an Alphagraphix Lough Swilly coach No 12 and the basics had been completed. This was a six wheeler and runs on the Worsley Works version of a Cleminson chassis.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday 3rd March, starting at 8.00pm.
s.p.t. 26-1-22.

[Colin Rainsbury]

Hi all sorry about the lack of photos for these reports, but if anyone is interested in a PDF copy please get in contact as I can send it to you.

Regards

Colin Rainsbury