Diamond Rock 0-4-0 narrow-gauge tank engine
This is my twentieth 1:16 scale steam engine. My first two, the Michigan-California Shay #2 and The Kahuku Baldwin 1890 were built in the the early seventies. All the others were built after 2000 in my current work shop.
Diamond Rock 0-4-0 narrow-gauge tank engine. The plans are in the Oct. 1971 Model Railroader. This locomotive is representative of Baldwin Locomotive Works class 4-11C, a 3-foot-gauge Saddle tank 0-4-0 design. The engines in this class had 28" diameter drivers
9x14"cylinders were supplied with steam from the boiler at a pressure of 150 pounds per square inch.inch9x14"cylinders were supplied with steam from the boiler at a pressure of 150 pounds per square inch. He engine was rated at tractive effort of 5160 pounds based on a fully loaded weight 24,000 pounds. The saddle tank had a capacity of 300 gallons of water. Coal was carried on the cab floor and on a small flat car coupled behind the engine. There is no record of such an engine having been built for Diamond Rock Sand Co. However, for purposes of lettered for such a company. Three- foot- gauge industrial lines were common and such power would be well suited for use on them.
https://saveitforparts.wordpress.com/projects/lesser-known-and-obscure-railroads-of-alaska/
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This photo shows the Model Railroader plans laying on top of my working plan on ( 24x18 inch 4 squares to the inch Quad paper.) with some of the different parts and build-up parts that I'll use for this model. The brass castings are from Track Side Detail and the white metal parts are from Ozark Miniatures some of the brass parts will be used only for pattern.(injectors) (brake valve) (lubricator).
The jig holds the front and rear pilot beams between the two pilot beam I fit the cab and boiler section to that I add the frame and running gear section. This section makes contact with the four wheel – jig. The rear of the two side frame – side frames on fire box. The cylinder saddles – bottom of smoke box, The front of the two side frame – front pilot beam.
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The bottom casting for the steam and sand dome were modified to fit the larger diameter of the water tank.
Gordon Birrell
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I remember those plans. So far your model looks extremely adequate. -- Russ
Gordon, the model looks good, but are the domes already finished?
One of these is on my "to do" list.
I better take notes!
Marty
Beautiful work Gordon.
Jerry
Yea! Always great to see one of your projects under way Gordon!
Thanks guys for your comments
Helmut, what are you seeing? I'm not real happy with the center section not having a smaller diameter than the top and bottom, and I'm good with the flange on the bottom.
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Gordon Birrell
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Very nice - lovely detail
Barney
Wow, another great project off to a good start!
Gordon, This project is another good one! Will you number her 20 in recognition of all the 1:16 locomotives you have built?
Gordon,
How good are the MRR "plans"?
Care to share a copy?.... ???
Marty
Quote from: Scratchman on February 11, 2018, 11:01:37 AM
Helmut, what are you seeing? I'm not real happy with the center section not having a smaller diameter than the top and bottom, and I'm good with the flange on the bottom.
Hi Gordon,
I noticed this distance between the saddle tank and the steam dome. If you have a chance to reduce it, maybe you can grind the steam dome on a cylinder of appropriate diameter.
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Helmut, thanks for getting back to my question. I looked at that approach to the problem but my ability is limited and that approach was not workable.
Marty, I picked this loco to build because the plans showed a little more detail than most. The plan I had from the magazine was destroyed. My brother is also a model railroader and had a copy of 75 years of Model Railroader and printed out a copy of page 42 Oct. 71. Send a PM with your address and I will send you a copy of my copy.
Gordon Birrell .
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Hallo Gordon,
now there is still the possibility of the lower part of the steam dome to re-sign and allow in 3D printing, only characters I can not do something like that unfortunately.
Gordon, if you need a 3-D drawing just ask one of us to help. -- Russ
Thanks guys for your comments. I'm starting work on this loco. Here's a photo of the drivers.
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Gordon Birrell
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You don't usually scratchbuild drivers. Impressive. -- Russ
Thanks guys for your comments,
Unc, My 20 three-quarter inch scale small steam engines models. The two wheel sets are the 16th and 17th of the spoke type drivers. There are 57 wheel sets in all, seven are commercial parts the pony and tender wheels on the Tea Pot and the Glover. All the others are scratch-build. On the two class A climaxes, I used Ozark Miniatures 36 inch V-Belt pulley for the centers and scratch-build the tire part.
Here's a photo of the progress on this model. At this point I need to paint the frame behind the drivers before adding the rest of the parts, and then I will complete the painting.
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The photo is on my Flickr
Gordon Birrell
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Gordon Birrell
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I have no idea why I wrote that comment, Gordon because, when I think about it, nearly all the wheels on your models are either scratchbuilt or extensively modified commercial parts. I will stand in the corner.
But you need to stand in the corner, too, because we haven't heard from you for over six months. I hope you've just been distracted by busloads of beautiful girls in thong bikinis, each eager to cater to your every whim, and your absence reflects nothing more serious than that.
I eagerly anticipate your next installment.
Unc
Beautiful work, and nice to see a post from you again, Gordon!
Gordon so good to see you back.
Extremely well done as usual.
Russ you should be in a corner!!! ;D
Jerry
Thanks guys for your comments. Here's two photos of the painted running-gear.
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Gordon Birrell
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Coming along nicely, Gordon!
Glad you're making progress. Satisfactory. -- Russ
Pleasing to the eye.
Nice work Gordon.
Jerry
Looking Good Gordon.
very nice and looking good
Barney
Awesome!!
Thanks guys for your comments. Last photo before painting. Loco in up side down jig.
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Gordon Birrell
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Gordon, somehow being topsey-turvey right now seems most appropriate.
The 0-4-0 is looking good.
A nice bit of precision work - excellent in always
Barney
Gordon excellent work as always!
Jerry
I'm waiting to see how it looks when you paint it but I already know it will be superb. -- Russ
It already looks amazing!
Gordon, doesn't it tempt you to make a running model? To me it seems this wouldn't take much more afford. It looks as if you could turn it around and fire it up!
Volker
Hi Gordon.
I am really looking forward to the paint job looks great.
cheers
Excellent work Gordon. I'm looking forward to the rest of the paint job.
Bernhard
Thanks guys for your comments. Here's eight photos of the finish model.
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Gordon Birrell
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Well, that turned out reasonably well, didn't it? -- Russ
outstanding Gordon.
Simply beautiful!
Well worth waiting to see the finish!
I like all the details on the boiler wall and the finish.
Bernhard
when I look at the finished model in this way, it's a pleasure.
Beautiful work Gordon!
Thank you so much for the link to the small and forgotten railroads of Alaska.
I lived in Alaska for 45 years and have heard of many of these lines.
Gordon,
I am always dumbfounded with your work.
Simply amazing.
I agree with all - great stuff - nice paint job & and excellent detail
Barney