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  • 6 March 2013 at 08:06 #22506
    craig fowler
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      @craigfowler33724

      need help.wiv a project

      6 March 2013 at 08:06 #113851
      craig fowler
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        @craigfowler33724

        I am just starting to build a narrow gauge 7 1/4 inch garratt.
        Was wondering what people would recommend thickness wise for the fame steel???
        Any help appreciated!

        6 March 2013 at 09:52 #113866
        MICHAEL WILLIAMS
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          @michaelwilliams41215

          Many engines of this type had girder main frames . Only the engine units had plate frames .

          Plate frames on all engines large and small were usually in the range 7/8 inch to 1-1/4 inch thick . There were of course some exceptions but not many engines had very thick plate frames .

          Tell me which engine you have in mind and I may be able to find specific information .

          This is a good site :

          http://www.beyerpeacock.co.uk/main/Beyer%20Peacock%20Garratt%20Locomotives.html

          Regards ,

          Michael Williams .

          Edited By MICHAEL WILLIAMS on 06/03/2013 10:09:51

          6 March 2013 at 15:20 #113889
          Springbok
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            @springbok

            Have to say you are a brave and I hope a very strong and fit person to take this on this built. I built a 7.25g Hunslet when I was in my 50s and even then sons, grandsons et all; found it a bit of a beast to move around. have never built a garrett but what do your drawings specify. have a word with some of the laser cutting companies I am sure that they will help you.

            Bob

            9 March 2013 at 08:40 #114058
            Kerrin Galvin
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              @kerringalvin72662

              Hi Craig,

              Which Garratt are you looking at building? When you go 7 1/4 a narrow gauge Garratt runs LOTS of kilos! I had contact with a guy who built one many years ago it would of been pushing or over 1000 kgs when ready to roll.

              Cheers Kerrin

              19 March 2013 at 10:30 #114743
              craig fowler
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                @craigfowler33724

                Ive designed the whole engine myself. So there are no drawings to hand! Only the ones ive drawn on some old wallpaper….
                Its sort of a darjeeling type engine but sits lower to the ground and has inside valve gear.
                Paper shows its going to be about 9 foot long so its not huge. Still quite an animal though.

                Im 19 so theres plenty of time

                19 March 2013 at 13:26 #114750
                craig fowler
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                  @craigfowler33724

                  So 10mm would be ok???

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