Monday 27 June 2016

Axle experiment

Working out more substantial driven axles with good suspension for two axle battery powered loco, or tram... So experimenting with 15mm bore spherical/self aligning bearing in a modified, adjustable pillow block. and with a 30mm OD coil spring. Horn slot on the bearing housing is 12mm and 75mm wide. Here is before and after on an un-wheeled axle.

Friday 3 June 2016

... a 'shed' for the Carriages

Procured a couple of sheets of Colourbond - cut and folded to make weatherproof enclosures for the passenger carriages, which will have to live outside for some time. 
Ends are underway from the offcuts. I can handle them on the 70cm folder...