Crane Locomotives
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spikey faz
Western Thunderer
The instructions that come with the kit advise that if using Slaters driving wheels, there are two options. Either 4ft 3inch diameter with 12 x 'H' section spokes (7851H) (wrong number of spokes) or 4ft 0inch diameter with 10 x 'H' section spokes (7848H) (correct number of spokes, but incorrect diameter).
The previous owner of my kit had provided a set of the smaller diameter drivers, so this is what I'm using along with a set of 3ft 9inch diameter carrying wheels (7845H).
A consequence of using the smaller diameter drivers means that the carrying wheels are very close to the underside of the footplate. The instructions advise against making cutouts in the footplate to accommodate the wheels, so naturally I ignored this good advice.
The kit provides a set of brakes, but it appears these were superceded by a later design, which I have chosen to model. Laurie came up with some parts which I reckon will do the job.
I've had to re-drill the mounting holes for the brake hangers to get everything to line up.
Mike
The previous owner of my kit had provided a set of the smaller diameter drivers, so this is what I'm using along with a set of 3ft 9inch diameter carrying wheels (7845H).
A consequence of using the smaller diameter drivers means that the carrying wheels are very close to the underside of the footplate. The instructions advise against making cutouts in the footplate to accommodate the wheels, so naturally I ignored this good advice.
The kit provides a set of brakes, but it appears these were superceded by a later design, which I have chosen to model. Laurie came up with some parts which I reckon will do the job.
I've had to re-drill the mounting holes for the brake hangers to get everything to line up.
Mike
spikey faz
Western Thunderer
One set of brake blocks. 
Just need to work out how to attach it all to the chassis. I'll probably go for my usual nuts and bolts approach as opposed to soldering, as this makes things a bit easier to adjust.
Mike
Just need to work out how to attach it all to the chassis. I'll probably go for my usual nuts and bolts approach as opposed to soldering, as this makes things a bit easier to adjust.
Mike