OO Gauge loco

OO Gauge loco

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15 January 2017 at 20:24 #278008
papflynn
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Hi,

I would like to build OO gauge locos and rolling stock. I can't find plans any where online and was wondering if anybody in the forum has any experience of building this particular gauge.

Paul
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15 January 2017 at 20:24 #25003
papflynn
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Has anyone scratch built a OO Gauge locomotive
15 January 2017 at 20:54 #278017
Peter Maloney
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Hi

Try to find the following 2 books:-

HISTORIC LOCOMOTIVE DRAWINGS IN 4mm SCALE by F.J.ROCHE.

MINIATURE LOCOMOTIVE CONSTRUCTION by JOHN H. AHERN.

I purchased my copies way back in the 1960's so they are probably out of print but at least you have a starting point.

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peter

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15 January 2017 at 23:13 #278058
papflynn
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Thanks Peter, I will look those books up.

Paul
16 January 2017 at 00:34 #278066
David Taylor
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Hi,

Also look for books by Guy Williams, they are more recent than the Ahern one and have more up-to-date techniques. They are published by Wild Swan.

Also check out rmweb.co.uk. There is a very good scratchbuilding forum there.

Regards, David.
16 January 2017 at 01:10 #278069
Ady1
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There's a book called British Locomotive Types by The Railway Gazette which may come in useful

It gives the basic dimensions
16 January 2017 at 13:44 #278179
papflynn
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Many thanks David and Ady1.

I have just ordered Guy Williams book to get me started and I will look up the books recommended by Peter when I receive this first book. Thanks for your responses and the link to the rmweb.co.uk website. There looks to be plenty of good info to be found there.

Paul
16 January 2017 at 20:05 #278291
Peter Maloney
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Hi

I don't have any knowledge of the other books mentioned but if you can find a copy of the F.J.ROCHE book you will find 100 plans of locos, tenders and other details (chimneys, domes etc.).

Good luck in your search.

Regards

Peter
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