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Adams "O2" Calbourne in 5" gauge
springcrocus:
Calbourne is the sole surviving member of the William Adam's "O2" design of tank engine and is the flagship locomotive of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
Photo courtesy of Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Eighteen months ago, I started to build a 1/12 scale / 5" gauge model based on how Calbourne appears at the present time but using the Don Young "Fishbourne" drawings as the main source of reference. I am aware of the discrepancy between the scale and the gauge.
Living on the Isle of Wight, I have reasonably easy access to the locomotive for photos and measurements. I have used laser-cut mainframes, bogie frames and equaliser beams and also cast wheels but the rest has been machined or fabricated from scratch using basic materials. Where the photos differ from the drawings, the photos take precedence.
Although I have been recording progress on another ME site, I thought I might continue the story here in MEM. I may well continue with the other site also but there is much upheaval there at present and the future is uncertain. I hadn't planned to repost all that material here because it would amount to about ninety posts and anyone interested in the back-story can always go and read it HERE
The majority of the components are now made and the next stage is to start assembling the beast and remaking those parts that need changing. There are many small pins, fasteners etc to be made as well and other things that are noted on the drawing as "fit to place", an old-fashioned way of the designer saying he didn't have a clue about size or fit. I will pick up the story in the next few days if people think it may be of interest.
Regards, Steve
crueby:
That is one good looking engine! Looking forward to seeing your build progress.
Jo:
Sadly when I was on the island the last time the full size one wasn't running :rant: I had to make do with a go on the Hovercraft and then Underground train (Class 483). It wasn't the same, it didn't make up for it :ShakeHead:
Looking forward to seeing some pics of your build Steve 8)
Jo
springcrocus:
--- Quote from: Jo on January 26, 2023, 06:51:06 PM ---Sadly when I was on the island the last time the full size one wasn't running :rant: I had to make do with a go on the Hovercraft and then Underground train (Class 483). It wasn't the same, it didn't make up for it :ShakeHead:
Looking forward to seeing some pics of your build Steve 8)
Jo
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Now you've kindly shown me how to. :Lol:
Regards, Steve
cnr6400:
Great looking locomotive Steve! Look forward to the model pages here, as you build. :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
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