SavaTheAggie Posted March 2, 2012 An elegant solution to a challenging problem. Well done, sir. I always look forward to your next build, and this was no exception. Once again I find myself looking forward to your next great MOC. --Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stu83 Posted March 2, 2012 This model and the mention of "coal district" instantly made me think of the Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group and their small heritage railway at Dunaskin, East Ayrshire, not far from Kilmarnock where Andrew Barclay's works was (and still exists today as Brush Barclay). They don't have an example of this particular type in the collection, but do specialise in small industrial diesel and steam locomotives and preserve them in-situ in the Ayrshire coal fields. I am really looking forward to seeing the completed coal district project! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted March 4, 2012 This model and the mention of "coal district" instantly made me think of the Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group and their small heritage railway at Dunaskin, East Ayrshire, not far from Kilmarnock where Andrew Barclay's works was (and still exists today as Brush Barclay). They don't have an example of this particular type in the collection, but do specialise in small industrial diesel and steam locomotives and preserve them in-situ in the Ayrshire coal fields. I am really looking forward to seeing the completed coal district project! Thanks again for the nice compliments people! ...soon I will post the district! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bricktrix Posted March 4, 2012 Agreed with all the previous posts, a very nice model with an elegant solution to the offset rod coupling problem. Due to the length of the parts used though, it makes it "look" like that rear cam is hitting the track in lower rotation (though I know its not) Have you thought about possibly using either of these: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=2854 http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=2853 ? You'd still have to use the "telescopic" rod as they are shorter than the wheel pivot points, but they "may" give a better visual when in lower rotation? Just a thought. Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
