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Lincoln and District MES are holding there Open weekend, this coming weekend 20/21 Sept


There are limited facilities as it is not a public running event, more of a social gathering, but interested people / model engineers are welcome to come and pay us a visit.

The format is that of a miniature traction engine rally with a road run for the traction lads and the railway will be in operation with visiting locos both days.

There is still space to bring a loco if you so wish (usual ins and boiler certs need to be presented)

Details on the following link :- www.lincolnmes.co.uk/2014-open-weekend/

If you do want to bring a loco contact me via private message.

I had a look on ebay yesterday and decided that 2 for £3.10p delivered was worth a try, so I will report back when they arrive.

Edited By Chris B on 31/01/2013 08:56:02

I was given a set of Hemingway drawings and made my own but found as drawn, the pivot block that clamps in the toolpost was too short for the QCTP on my Boxford,so the handle would have fouled. I made the pivot block longer to clear this, the guy who gave me the drawings had a similar problem but overcame it by just making a longer boss for the handle.

I got a set of half nuts from Latheparts, they were fine and of good quality.

You have got a good lathe with a Boxford, under rated in comparison with other model engineers lathes.

Edited By Chris B on 16/04/2012 22:13:25

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%26YR_Class_21

Edited By Chris B on 08/02/2012 19:45:25

Edited By Chris B on 02/08/2010 12:24:28