Simplex 0-6-0

Simplex 0-6-0

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6 December 2016 at 13:43 #270253
Ian Usmar
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So I have had a couple of previous attempts at constructing a steam loco "Tich" which after numerous year was sold just about started I then decided that I still needed to build a loco so requested Simplex frames etc. for a Christmas present so now I need the construction article. Does anyone have a copy that I can either download of hard copy happy to pay costs. Or can some one point me in the direction to download a copy.

I also have a small vertical engine to rebuild that my late grandfather built many many moons ago

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Ian
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6 December 2016 at 13:43 #39966
Ian Usmar
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Copy of the Construction Article
15 December 2016 at 20:14 #272067
Robbo
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If you are looking for construction articles by Martin Young in Model Engineer then drop me a PM

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15 December 2016 at 20:45 #272071
NJH
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Just enter "Building Simplex Locomotive" into your browser. Lots of information is available. Many years ago a friend of mine built one – it went very well and he allowed me to drive it sometimes – good fun!

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15 December 2016 at 21:28 #272084
Robbo
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Did I say Martin Young???? silly old fool, Evans of course.

John Baguley's build diary here – **LINK**
15 December 2016 at 22:36 #272096
Old Crock
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Hi Ian,

The original Simplex book commands, and seems to get, silly money. There are currently two on Amazon, one at £110 and one at £59.99, or from across the pond one at $95.00.

May I suggest trying Blackgates (usual disclaimer) where photocopies of the original construction series are available for the much more realistic price of £6 + Vat and p&p!

The photocopies are A4 and in my opinion far easier to read than the original book. I put them in clear folder inserts in a ring binder where they are protected from greasy fingers and they don't fall apart like the original book.

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