After building 3 SEF Adams 02s, i thought the 4th would be a doddle.
Well, chassis built the, problems start.
Will it run? Unable to get hold of any Markitts 19mm wheels i have used some 20mm ones that i had in stock, problem 1, more later.
Lets get to the brake gear.
Yes, 20mm wheels and the brake gear doesn't line up. You wouldn't think that 1mm would make that much difference. As they say, never go bigger. 18mm and it sits to low on the buffer height.
Here's one i made earlier with 19mm wheels. Perfect.
kernow have used 18mm wheels on there's, could be why it sits low compared to kit built ones.
Turning my attention to the rear bogie, and trying something slightly different. How to add pick-ups. This could work.
The trouble with 0-4-4s is they are back end heavy, you need to 'load up' the boggie.
I have used Hornby springs in the past, again as these are now unavilable, i obtained these from Eilleens Emporium.
They fit perfectly over a 8BA screw.
Soldering an 8BA nut to the underside of the chassis.
Plenty of adjustment to 'load up' the boggie when the body is put on.
Its highest point, the rear driving wheel is off the rail. Also notice, the pick-up plates are invisable.
At its lowest point, the front driving wheel is off the rail.
Hopefully, one should be able to adjust this for a perfect ride height when the body is attched.
The trials and trbulations of kitbuilding.
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