[modeleng] Re: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] 3½ versus 5

Hi All,

I think overall that the ideal starter loco is the venerable LBSC Speedy.  I 
think that it has more steet creds than a Simplex which is a freelance 
design and can be modified to your hearts content up to a true scale model. 
It also has great pulling power with it's large cylinders,.

Regards

Clif
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jem Harrison" <Jem.Harrison@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 10:45 AM
Subject: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] 3½ versus 5


> Thankyou for sticking-up for 3½, Alan!
>
> I have seriously considered Doris.  I have seen two of these running on 
> the
> Chelmsford track, and they were quite different.  One builder said "Never
> again!" and the other recommended doing a tank engine in 5-inch gauge.
>
> Best wishes,
> Jem
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "alan Stepney" <alan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 9:12 PM
> Subject: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] 3½ versus 5
>
>
>>I am going to go against the trend and advice 3 1/2" IF, and only if,  you
>> have a track or club,  that accepts that size.
>>
>> The ML10 is an excellent lathe, but it is small, and will limit what you
>> can
>> build.
>> Unless you farm out some work, the lathe size should be the deciding
>> factor.
>>
>> In 5", I expect you could manage Ajax, but even Simplex might be beyond
>> the
>> lathes capabilities.
>> (I would need to check on the drawings to be sure.)
>> I dont know about Sweet pea, as I havent seen the drawings. However, it
>> isnt
>> one of my favourites.
>>
>> 3 1/2" is smaller, lighter to carry and easier to transport around.
>> They can haul a decent load, and many engines regularly haul a dozen or
>> more
>> passengers round club tracks.
>> Look at the results for IMLEC and you will see what 3 1/2" engines can do
>> and how well they run.
>>
>> The other advantage is that the cost of materials is less. Ruin a casting
>> and you only need speak nicely to the bank manager, not go down on bended
>> knee !!
>>
>> At the end of the day, what you build should be what you can run, and,
>> most
>> importantly, an engine that you like the look of.
>>
>> Alan Stepney
>>
>> http://www.alanstepney.info
>> Model Engineering & steam engine information pages
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