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send some pics to show how the work is going.

Hi Mickrik

I believe that there is a basic 'side on' drawing in 'Drumond Locomotives' by Brian Haresnape (publisher Ian Allen), together with photos taken throughout the locos lifespan (CR through to BR days) and basic technical data. I do own a copy of this, but unfortunately it is at my parent's house, 50 miles away - will try and remember to check next time I'm back there.

Regards,

Tim

HI Tim

I have just ordered a copy of

THE CALEDONIAN RAILWAY by O.S.Nock.

Hoping it will give me some more info.

If you could check what book it is you have, I would be very grateful for any help you could offer.

In answer to Ben's question for a screenshot. I am currently working on a Fairburn 2-6-4T which is coming along nicely but not ready for a picture yet. The next loco will be a fresh new Crab then the Drummond Jumbo. I am in the research stage with the Jumbo.

Mickrik

Hi There,

Another book arrived this morning

The Caledonian Railway By OS Nock

Looks to be a very good book indeed for information on the Caledonian Railway. Sadly next to nothing on the Drummond Standard Goods "Jumbo" except a photo when newly built.

Found a copy of "Drummond Locomotives" at amazon for a fiver so let's see

I hope I can produce a model after all of this effort.

Mick

Mick

I'm sure you can

Hi Mick,

Look at the appendix pages in your 40 Years of Caley Locos book. You'll find all the dimensions for the Locomotives and tenders in the various sections. Footplate width, cab width, heights etc. I can also scan the side drawing of the class in Brian Haresnape's book for you if you pm me your e-mail address. Another very useful book on the Caley is the new one by Jim MacIntosh " Caledonian Railway Livery"

Let me know.

John.

Hi John,

"Forty Years Of Caledonian" has got some very useful dimensions and Physics. I have got a copy of Brian Haresnape's book on the way. So big thanks for the offer but I think I am ok. I think with the Brian Haresnape book, I should have enough to go on. I have also found some articles in some back copies of "Steam Days" with a few usefull photos.

I know this model is a bit "in your territory" so I will keep you posted to the developements of it

Mick

Cheers Mick,

II'll look forward to seeing how you're getting on, I know it'll be very good.

John.

Mick, just wondering, are these Jumbo's in any way similar to the 2F at Aviemore? Caledonian Ralway No. 828 tender engine at all?

I would go research on the internet for the similarities but I'm sure you'd have a better answer than me. Just, if they are similar, I may be able to help out, as I'm sure I have drawings somewhere I obtained during the Glasgow Model Rail exhibition, nothing fancy, but decent enough for a MSTS model....except nothing like internal valve gear is shown in detail.

Hi Jonathon,

828 is a member of McIntosh's 812 Class but otherwise very similar to the 294/711 Classes built during Drummond's regime. The 812's were built using the improved parts that McIntosh introduced in the Dunalister 1 and Dunalister 11 Classes and had a 6 ins. longer wheelbase.

As a matter of fact the Dugald Drummond locos were akin to his brother Peter's on the Highland and the ones that he built for the L.S.W.R. the 700 Class.

The jumbo's were themselves derived from Drummond's locos that were built when he was the North British Railway's Loco Superintendent.

John.

828 herself when built was first allocated to Aberdeen Ferryhill and stayed for a very long time.

J.