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Re: HOn31/2 NZR

The Frateschi loco`s are HO,EXCEPT the Da,which is OO scale,or 4mm =1 ft.I
found this out some time ago.

--- In nz_railchat@yahoogroups.com, "Daryl Roe" <darylandjoy@...> wrote:
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> --- In nz_railchat@yahoogroups.com, "Robert Comerford" <bobcom52@> wrote:
> >
> (snip)I am not sure how successful narrowing a Frateschi loco will be; I
didn't consider them as the ones of interest are not HO scale. .
> > regards
> > Bob Comerford
> > Australia
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> I was under the impression the Frateschi locos are Ho scale???
>
> Daryl.
>
>
>
> > --- In nz_railchat@yahoogroups.com, "rayfoot2" <rayfoot2@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hey there everybody,Ive just joined up,and Im in the process of
scratchbuilding,and modifying some equipment for a future HOn31/2 layout.I would
be interested to hear of anyone elses experiences with HOn 31/2 as well.
> > > Currently Im converting a couple of Frateshi DAs to DCs,a couple of DXs
(also Frateshi),and 2 DIs which were originally QR models from Ian Lindsay.
> > > Im also building some KPs,and UKs.I would be interested in getting hold of
artwork,etc so I can make some decals for the KP/KS? curtainsider,and so I can
make some orange NZR tarps for some LCs I plan to build.Thanks for any help.
> > >
> >
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Hey there everybody,Ive just joined up,and Im in the process of scratchbuilding,and modifying some equipment for a future HOn31/2 layout.I would be interested...
rayfoot2
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Jul 17, 2009
4:25 am

Hi Ray?? I looked at the possibilities of doing some NZR in HO a short time back. I planned to use whatever I could find to make it as painless as possible. I...
Robert Comerford
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Jul 19, 2009
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... (snip)I am not sure how successful narrowing a Frateschi loco will be; I didn't consider them as the ones of interest are not HO scale. . ... I was under...
Daryl Roe
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Jul 20, 2009
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The Frateschi loco`s are HO,EXCEPT the Da,which is OO scale,or 4mm =1 ft.I found this out some time ago....
trains.railways19
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Jul 20, 2009
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Perhaps your information is more up to date than mine. It has been some years since I enquired. However there was once info on the Frateschi site about the...
Robert Comerford
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Jul 20, 2009
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Hey there,dont know if this will come out right,the first reply I sent direct to Bobs email,but it shouldve been on here so everyone could see it I guess. ...
rayfoot2
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Jul 22, 2009
4:37 am

Hi. Here's a site that you may enjoy. Greg Whitcombe also is dabbling in HOn3 1/2. A different era from you, but still of interest. ...
lenbaker2001
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Jul 22, 2009
5:55 am

If you are interested in non-revenue rolling stock, the Walthers Difco wagon is a match for the YD wagons. See: ...
Simon Lister
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Jul 22, 2009
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Hi all, currently working on a Baldwin Ub as per the Loco Society drawing. I'm working on the tender at present and the drawing shows underframe and tank as...
Greg.Procter
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Jul 23, 2009
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... From: "Greg.Procter" <procter@...> To: <nz_railchat@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 12:30 PM Subject: [nz_railchat] Ub - 1st series...
Peter Ross
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Jul 23, 2009
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Sorry about the non-message. I actually sent two photos to Greg. Not perfect but may help some. Clicked Send before including any words :-) Peter ... From:...
Peter Ross
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Jul 23, 2009
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Hi Peter, Managed to figure out the mistake ;-) That first photo has me worried, the tender is similar enough yet different enough. No horizontal curve of the...
Greg.Procter
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Jul 23, 2009
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Second photo with curved front corner _and_ curved rear corner, plus the horizontal rivetting. Looks like the frame and floor are the same width, but that...
Greg.Procter
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Jul 23, 2009
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Greg, ...   Yes, the photo on p.95 of Lloyd’s ‘Register’, first edition shows this well.     ...   The shadow might be from the heads of all the...
Brian McKenzie
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Jul 25, 2009
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On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:49:03 +1200, Brian McKenzie <brianCAD@...> ... Hi Brian, I'm just off to redo my drawing! I calculated a 6 1/2" deep frame from...
Greg.Procter
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Jul 26, 2009
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Hi all, been puzzling as to why I couldn't get the Loco Soc drawing of the tender to match all the photos on my CAD renditioning. I've finally figured out the...
Greg.Procter
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Jul 27, 2009
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Greg, I've placed a composite photo in Photos/Miscellaneous as "Ub tender coupling 1898.jpg" which shows the area of interest to you. The cast block, to which...
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Aug 1, 2009
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Hi Brian, Thanks. Yes, I'm meeting some complications with shapes of cylinder/smokebox saddle castings and the like, but it's all good fun. I did consider...
Greg.Procter
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Hi Brian, could you please email me the file direct. Yahoo doesn't seem to want me to access the files section. Thanks and Regards, Greg.P. ... -- Using...
Greg.Procter
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Aug 2, 2009
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Yeah Id been wondering about that Difco side tipping wagon,I recently found a plan for one at home and was going to check them out when back in Canada.Are all...
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