Tri-ang (Triang) Railways TT Directory
 

LBSC 3 1/2" Gauge Maisie - Frames

The following pages detail the progress on the frames.

1995, sees the beginning ....

The photo shows the first stages of construction way back in 1995. There are 3 basic sets of frames. Tender, Main Loco and Loco trailing frames. Two suitable pieces of steel are selected and squared up for each set of frames. One piece of steel from each 'set' of frames is then marked out. The two pieces of steel for each of the frame sets are riveted together. The frames can now be cut out. By cutting out a pair of frames together you can ensure both sides are identical when split.

Also visible are the cast, un turned tender wheels, the loco draw bar, tender drawbar and the loco un machined horn blocks.

Above are close ups of the loco draw bar and tender buffer beam.

It was at this stage that the project was to come to a halt for nearly 7 years! A change of job meant that it was necessary to relocate my family to the North West from Lincolnshire. It was to take 7 years of house rental, purchase and essential decorating before the workshop was finally 'commissioned' again.....