Festiniog Slate Waggons

I'm not sure if this should go in the miniature section or in here.

I have built a slate waggon from the Reeves plans but it is a combination of wooden frames with an angle iron and flat strip "body".

After looking at the FR steel ones and taking some measurements from the 2 ton ones plinthed opposite the Queens Hotel in Bleanau I think I would prefer to make some all steel ones.

Having seen that there are quite a few people that post on here that are involved with the FR, could any one help me with the some dimensions from a 3 ton waggon as I couldn't get any where near one to measure the length and width of the body plus the wheelbase, as I think that 1/3 scale for 7 1/4", the 3 ton would be a better bet.

Thanks

CB

 

Chris,

Have a look at this http://www.festipedia.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Special%3ASearch&search=3+ton+slate+wagon&button=

I haven't look at all of the references, but the images I did look at may help.
If not, I think there are some drawings in the JIC Boyd books, but I do not have my copies to hand. If you want me to I'll be able to look through them tonight. PM me with some contact details if you would like me to go on any further with this.

Regards
StoneRoad

 

Thanks for the reply.

PM sent

CB..

 

I used the 7mm association drawings when I built some in 3 1/2" gauge. http://whr.fotopic.net/p64668429.html Mine are 2ton but the plans have 3 ton waggons. I have used wooden frames, but the dimensions would be appropriate for steel frames.

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