Update

Thank you ever so much York Paul, We are now trying to steam her for the very first time. I will definitely pass on your kind remarks to my partner.
Regards,
Gloria.

 

Hi York Paul,
We got her running but the timing is out so needs adjusting will let you know more.
Regards,
Gloria.

 

Hi York Paul,
A further update on my K1 Garratt, the pistons and cylinders need adjusting it means it has to be stripped of front and rear bogies to adjust the timing a major job will keep you updated for further progress.
Regards,
Gloria.

 

Hi Pete,
We have had it running on air not perfect needs 18 hours of running in and adjusting.not so good on steam with steam, so how things go.
Regards,
Gloria.

 

Hi York Paul,
We have had it running on air not so good with steam as yet. Needs 18 hours of running in and adjusting.
Regards,
Gloria.

 

Good afternoon everyone,
I have a further update for you all. As from previous message regarding my K1 scratch built locomotive she has had her first ever live run today. Runs sweet but needs a bit of a tweak for pulling power. A video is being posted on You Tube under Cornwall Narrow Gauge Garden Railway Group. I was asked by some members to keep them informed of progress with the K1.
To all members of the forum I wish you all a Happy New Year.
Kindest regards,
Gloria..

 

Good evening everyone,
A little bit more news for you here is the link to You Tube as promised of my K1 Garratt's first live steam run this morning.
Regards,
Gloria.

 

Good morning Ian vt,
Thank you ever so much for the thumbs up, she is now the pride of our fleet, once all the necessary tweaking is done plus a another few hours of running in, fingers crossed she maybe able to pull a rake of Rheidol Coaches as of the W.H.R in Wales.
Kindest regards,
Gloria.

 

Good morning Pete,
Yesterday we gave the K1 Garratt her first run under her own steam there is a link on my update to view on You Tube. If not it will be under the name of Stephanie Aldridge on You Tube,
My kindest and best regards,
Gloria.

 

Good morning York Paul,
I have posted an update of the K1 under her own steam on the Forum also a link for You Tube if not it will be on You Tube under the name Stephanie Aldridge.
My kindest regards,
Gloria.

 

Good afternoon one and all,
It is with deep regret that i have deleted the thread regarding Helston Preservation Railway owing to them being unsure about having us there. All our 16mm members of the Cornish Narrow Gauge Garden Railway have agreed with the decision to pull out, which we have done, and as previously stated Moseley Vintage Toy and Train Museum near Redruth has welcomed us with open arms, building work commences fingers crossed towards the end of March 2020 hopefully start something running for the summer months weather permitting.
Regards,
Gloria.

 

Good afternoon York Paul,
Thank you ever so much for your reply. When I worked on the G.W.R Helston Branch and the St Ives Branch lines I used to fire on, we had 2-6-2s 45 class steam loco's as nothing larger the branch lines couldn't manage, when wanted to join Helston Preservation Group as a volunteer I told them my history they didn't believe me.So they have lost another asset but that's up to them as I now also have my private little railway 7.25 gauge. That will also be at Moseley at some point
Yes as you say it is their loss, and we have gained a lovely site with wonderful owners who have welcomed us with open arms. The museum is something else it houses mechano from all the early days, N Gauge 00 Gauge, 0 Gauge, Hornby Tin Plate and of course their own 2ft Gauge. Plus they will eventually have 7.25 Gauge with 5inch Gauge which the track can run both scales. Just waiting on the better weather now.
Regards,
Gloria.

 

Good evening Pete,
Thank you for your support. Yes she is a lovely loco runs sweet she will be on show at Peterborough as well. Have had admirers from Yorkshire and Derby also asking if she will be shown. We are hoping to take her to Butterly and give her an outing on their track. Will keep you informed Pete as things go along.
Regards,
Gloria.