I am working on a couple of Stephensons Rockets live steam 3 1/2" 3/4 scale and I am trying to find a drawing with dimensions for the internal parts. I have the instruction sheet that comes with them. Also if you know of a parts contact. Thanks for any help.
-- David J Sacramento, CA
L.Hamilton Silkitis said the following on 13/07/2006 11:28:
A very good book is the snappily titled "The Stephensons' Rocket A history of a pioneering locomotive by Michael R Bailey and John P Glithero", ISBN 1900747499
This has a wealth of detailed drawings of the real thing.
As to parts contact, does this imply you're building a kit? Surely if that's the case the kit supplier is the contact.
As I mentioned, I'm working on a couple of engines that I have, I didn't mention that they are Hornby's. Thanks for the book ref.
L.Hamilton Silkitis said the following on 13/07/2006 13:37:
Nor did I!!
"L.Hamilton Silkitis" wrote
The Hornby 3½" gauge 'Rocket' has been out of production for around 30 years. Parts are virtually impossible to find.
John.
John, That is a joke right?
Well - - - then all the more reason I need to find a drawing that has some dimensions. These don,t look that old. I can hammer out side rods and a lot of the other pieces. Guess I'll have to find me a small lathe for the cylinder parts, if necessary.
Thanks for the info.
"L.Hamilton Silkitis" wrote
Not at all, I bought my Hornby 3½" gauge 'Rocket' in the mid-late 70s and it's not been produced since.
John.
On 13/07/2006 17:19, L.Hamilton Silkitis said,
I think you might find more help on one of the model engineering newsgroups. If you're looking for a small lathe, then it's worth looking at the Unimat and joining the appropriate Yahoo groups.
Paul Do you know where I might find that book? I've done a preliminary search and can't find it !!!
Ttry
Watch out for wrap round on the URL
Jim.
James my friend
Thanks for the link and would you believe there was a copy right here in California, Santa Clara to be exact. Bought it !
Thank you Again
Paul - it was an acknowledgement that he didn't mention it..... not any response to an assertion you made, I believe
Steve
ps. Dave has four 3.5 inch gauge live steam Rockets - all in some state of disrepair.......
And I'm trying to restore them, or I should say, I will restore them !
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