[modeleng] Re: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] 3½ versus 5
- From: "Jem Harrison" <Jem.Harrison@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 10:45:33 +0100
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
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