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| Tweet Topic Started: 21 Nov 2011, 05:23 PM (1,474 Views) | |
| stevepurves | 21 Nov 2011, 05:23 PM Post #1 |
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Just pondering out my next possible project, I would like to investigate the possibilities of recreating a Curwen atlantic but in 5" gauge. The question is, does anyone have access to or know where I can get access to a set of drawings for such. Failing that a set of leading dimensions would be useful. Thanks Steve |
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Regards Steve http://www.sprailways.co.uk http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevepurves/ | |
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| Laurence Smith | 21 Nov 2011, 05:29 PM Post #2 |
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You could run a tape measure around an existing one if possible? |
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| glastonrail | 21 Nov 2011, 06:35 PM Post #3 |
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Waverley is the only one in the UK working in near-original form... Currently winterised at Rudyard Lake Steam Railway, it will be back in service after its steam test in March. Dom |
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| Laurence Smith | 21 Nov 2011, 09:56 PM Post #4 |
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Just remember to compensate for the 1/4" offset in the location of the cylinders... |
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| glastonrail | 21 Nov 2011, 10:39 PM Post #5 |
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What the concensus at Rudyard is that Curwen had two o them in for overhaul at the same time and got various parts mixed up. The tender bogies for example are different on Waverley, and also John Gretton (I think), so I think its these two engines that got mixed up... Dom |
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| Jeffo | 23 Nov 2011, 06:56 PM Post #6 |
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Haha my favourate loco ![]() If you want to build a curwin alantic, then just do what Mr Curwin did, which was to build it to LBSCs highland lassie design, and chop the back set of drivers off. ![]() regards Adam |
FULL STEAM AHEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| mattscrutton | 1 Dec 2011, 07:01 PM Post #7 |
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which is indeed what I did to make a 7 1/4 "Robin Hood". Apparently Crawley MES had a 5 inch Curwen atlantic. Edited by mattscrutton, 1 Dec 2011, 07:01 PM.
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| Michael Crofts | 5 Dec 2011, 12:19 PM Post #8 |
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Does the Crawley 5" Curwen Atlantic still exist?
Edited by Michael Crofts, 5 Dec 2011, 12:19 PM.
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| AJcoulls | 5 Dec 2011, 10:39 PM Post #9 |
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I hope to find out before Christmas... |
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| mattscrutton | 8 Dec 2011, 12:02 AM Post #10 |
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I don't know alas, I only know it existed! |
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| Jordan Leeds | 16 Jan 2012, 01:12 AM Post #11 |
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Any news Anthony? |
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JORDAN ASHLEY LEEDS Trains go into tunnels and come out but locos can go in sheds and never come out | |
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| AJcoulls | 16 Jan 2012, 10:56 AM Post #12 |
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No, now may find out this week... |
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I know where I can get an engine...any time I want | |
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