1:24 Peckett Detailing

On a whim, while ordering parts from Bachmann I stumbled upon a small 0-4-0 powered chassis for $30USD. I figured it would come in handy for something. Only 1 wheel is powered by the motor so side rods were a given. Now the wheels are smaller than scale, and I haven't any more small wheels until the next order so it will remain without its rear pony wheels for a while longer.

Eventually the cab & water tanks will be painted green to match #5 at the Maunu Museum in Whangarei.I was inspired enough to even print a small covered wagon 

Whangarei Heritage Park Peckett #5

Peckett's first Powered Run

Painted to match #5, the blue carriage is coming along nicely, it would be a shame to not have the second carriage.

K & Peckett for size comparison

The 4 wheeler carriage now has steel free running wheels, kindly donated by a recent Marklin 4 wheeler carriage purchase from https://www.constellationhobbies.co.nz/
The brake rigging was also good, so had to cut them off also, the quality of Marklin stuff is amazing.

1:24 Portland Cement No5

This week sees a model of the Portland Cement Pecket No5 drawn & mostly 3d printed. The actual prototype resides nearby at the Heritage Park, Maunu, Whangarei.

Photo credits http://www.wmec.org.nz/

Portland Cement Peckett 23 Nov 1963 - 13yo Bruce H in cab facing camera

Peckett slowly takes shape, free running chassis, with a meccano gear installed for motorization. The F looks mighty in comparison.

Mostly assembled, with more detailing work to come.

The pistons are placed 2mm away from the chassis on both sides, to allow the thicker rods to move freely

No ashpan or firebox, the space will be taken up by an electric motor & worm

Easter Friday lineup Wanted to see the 1:24 Pecket, F & Ja in a line for size comparison photoshoot.

1:24 Ja, F & Peckett, A much better comparison photo, tender hasn't fallen off the track in this pic.

1:24 Pecket & F, easily transportable size

1:24 Pecket & F negotiating 1 of the 10 promised bridges northland will receive. Admittedly its built of meccano but remains within budget. 

The bridges will be a shared rail & 1 road lane, thus fixing whatever the issue is with the current bridges. The bridge won't fit a 1:24 DL class or even a high cube container, but that's a problem for tomorrow.