LNWR A class in S7

[john lewsey]

Well ,,,it runs . I have done a video but cannot remember how to put it on here.

 

[simond]

Easiest way with video that I know is to load it to YouTube and then link to your thread.

loco looks brilliant!

 

[adrian]

Easiest way with video that I know is to load it to YouTube and then link to your thread.

loco looks brilliant!

In the interests of balance other video providers are available Vimeo AI-Powered Video Platform

and yes the loco is progressing very nicely.

 

[john lewsey]

Thank you for your comments,it means a lot.

 

[Mike W]

John, I've not noticed it until now, but are you planning to put in a boiler stay? Between the second and third axles, in Class A they were made from plate, and Class Bs had them cast in iron. On the first 10 (from memory) A's it was just a plate slightly tapered towards the top, but after that they had a large circular hole in the centre to aid access to the mud door. Only a simple plate but quite visible.

 

[john lewsey]

John, I've not noticed it until now, but are you planning to put in a boiler stay? Between the second and third axles, in Class A they were made from plate, and Class Bs had them cast in iron. On the first 10 (from memory) A's it was just a plate slightly tapered towards the top, but after that they had a large circular hole in the centre to aid access to the mud door. Only a simple plate but quite visible.

Hi Mike,do you have a photo?

 

[Eastsidepilot]

Here's one I made earlier

 

[Eastsidepilot]

John,
These may be of use to you





Col.

 

[john lewsey]

Hi Mike , I see what you mean now. They are still on the etch. I didn't however know about the hole in it though.

 

[neaston]

It's there on the etch. Part 52, fits into half etches on frame
Nick
You spotted it as I replied

 

[Mike W]

John, as for the hole, the first ones didn't have the hole, which is why its not on the drawing. Think it was the first ten, so if you have already selected a number for your loco check when it was built. But the hole does look rather nice!
Mike

 

[john lewsey]

The A now has a face , it's now brake gear pipework buffers etc to go on . Nearly there. ( He says)