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Jordan Leeds07/05/2010 16:53:55
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i was given a set of drawings a few years back for this locomotive  with a view to scaling it up from 5 inch gauge to 7 1/4 however i have never seen a loco in 5 inch built to this design  are there any out there  and if so how do they perform
Chris B07/05/2010 20:41:47
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Hi Jordan
 
I can't comment on performance of Dougal as a 5" model but on other foruums people have spoken about it being a little light footed.
 
We spoke via the 7 1/4" forum some years ago. I ended up getting a set of drawings and have started on a 7 1/4" model I have the frames erected and castings for horns, saddle, couplers, wheels, eccentrics, smoke box door and front ring, frame stretcher and motion brackets.
 
One thing I did wonder about was if the model would be nose heavy and need some ballast in the bunkers and under the rear footplate.
 
CB....
david scott24/05/2010 12:30:45
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All engines of this size need as much balast as possible, if you can fill the tanks with lead and have a top up device from a tank on the driving trolley. On my Gemma the running boards are formed from a bar of steel instead of angle, looks the same and adds some much needed weight.
 
A proper valve gear fitted to this engine and she runs very well indeed.
 
David.
Chris B23/09/2010 12:46:53
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I have uploades some pics, see my album.
 
Current progress

tim simmons12/04/2011 17:08:27
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hello,
 
i just wondered if it would be possible to get a copy of your drawings (photo copy) or something as i have been asked to start a project at my engineering gcse lesson and have decided to build a little steamer. i work on steamers all the time and so if you could help me it would be brilliant.
 
tim
Baz12/04/2011 18:42:13
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David,
I am building a 5" Gemma, and am having trouble with valve gear. You mention a proper valve gear fitted to this engine, could you please provide me with details.

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