Graham Hughes J50

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Dalteth

#30
December 18, 2019, 10:30:32 PM
Quote from: thebrighton on December 17, 2019, 04:29:01 PM
when would you need a J50 to pull 15 coaches

Since I own a 3D J50, I decided to put it to the test.

The model is based on a modified Graham Farish pannier tank chassis, newer tooling with low profile blackened wheels..

I haven't yet added additional weight to the model as I'm waiting for a delivery of weights.

Coaches were a mix of mk1s, Gresleys and a couple of Staniers.

Layout is a flat oval with second radius curves.

I have a relatively small layout so the front and end of the train were almost touching!

With a very delicate start off, mine can pull the 15 coaches.

It did need to be very controlled though or the wheels started slipping.

I tried it out taking off a few coaches, and I would say the comfortable limit would be 12.

I don't have a white metal one to compare against though.

east anglian

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December 19, 2019, 09:48:37 AM
 It   would   appear  from    your    comment    that    3D   models   can     match    the    tractive    effort    of     a    white    metal     model    I    still    prefer      the   white      metal      kits    but    if    a    model     comes    up     in    3D   that    is    to    my    likening    I   will     certainly     give     it     a   go,   does     anyone      produce    the    LMS    FURY    as   that's   my    next    project

Dr Al

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December 19, 2019, 11:20:27 AM
Quote from: east anglian on December 19, 2019, 09:48:37 AM
LMS    FURY    as   that's   my    next    project

Do post progress on this one - interesting prototype!

Cheers,
Alan
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east anglian

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December 19, 2019, 12:47:49 PM
Hi   Alan,
Thanks    for   your    comments   I   certainly   will    do   that,   I   have   just   received   a    photo   from   a    fellow   modeller   that   he    has    built   and   it     comes    pretty    close   to   FURY,    Its   an   LMS   Locomotive   with   the   name   of   COLOSSUS   and   he   has    done   a    fantastic     job  on   it,
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