Works in Progress

• English Electric Class 37 Co-Co, 5" Gauge
  Status update January 2011
  This engine is now fitted with 4 new type 280watt motors plus new wiring and a new sound system, (The old Fasco 250watt motors being redundant). A new lighting loom has also been installed into the body and plugs into a new control switch box using a DIN plug and socket. The original pylon mounted motor drive system is being changed to a direct gear wheel drive with nyon gears being mounted on the inner faces of the wheels. Expected back in service for Easter 2012 or shortly after.

• Class 04 Drewry locomotives - 7.25" Gauge
  Status update January 2012:
  A new build Drewry 04 engine, No.4, is being constructed and designed to have a jack shaft and side rods with cranks. The main chassis is almost complete and a live track test should be carried out by the end of this month. Axles are currently interlinked by sprockets and chains for testing purposes. It is intended to finish this engine in Brunswick Green.
  

• Long overdue: Gresley Goods 2-8-0 steam locomotive - 5" gauge
  Locomotive is intended to be completed this year ??

Operational Models

• Class 04 Drewry locomotive - 7.25" Gauge
  Status: January 2012 The Red Drewry Tram engine is serviceable and ready for operational duties. It now has operational lights and sound system installed.

• Brush 1000hp M7 Bo-Bo for Sri Lanka - 7.25" Gauge
  Status: January 2012: The Supersound system has been modified to include some American loco sounds for bells and blaster horns. A new type amplifier unit has already replaced the troublesome original spec.type and the Dead-mans socket has also been replaced and upgraded.



• Ffestiniog Baguley Drewry 0-6-0 Diesel Hydraulic Locos, 7.25" Gauge
  Status Update January 2012
  • 'Harlech Castle' - operational.
    Has accumulated some 100 trouble-free miles since leaving ALW. Recently returned to ALW to enable the 4QD double-heading system to be installed and tested. A very successful track test was completed on Wednesday the 9th of March at KLDSME when several club members had a rare opportunity to enjoy driving double-headed pair of locomotives.
  • NB: Another 3 engines of this mark are currently in the process of construction by other model engineers at other clubs.
  • 'Harlech' has temporarily been painted a vibrant purple and named 'Holly', in response to the Gaffer telling the Apprentice throughout the build that the loco should be named after the girlfriend and painted her favourite colour! It was painted in time for the final public running of 2011 at KLDSME. Picture of the loco here
    
    
  • 'Criccieth Castle' - operational.
    The double-heading system has been tested with 'Harlech' working fine. A Dallee 632 Sound module has been installed in the cab roof, giving an engine sound for this loco. Final painting and tidying with fitting the remaining windows is to be completed by the end of April 2012.
  • A vacuum brake system is undergoing trials to 'Criccieth's driving trolley, which will allow us to haul passengers at other Railways using vac brake systems. This system comprises of a Ride on Railways vac pump, PNP brake handle, actuating cylinder and reservior and associated pipework. More details on this later once it is proven, awaiting a vac relay control valve to be installed.
    

New Gallery Pages!

With the sudden demise of Fotopic, there has been a new gallery created at Flickr.... please see http://www.flickr.com/photos/locoworks for the latest photos concerning ALW and its locos!

Proposed Outings for 2012

Nothing confirmed as yet, a few ideas are in the melting pot...