The job for today was to marry up my 0-4-0 chassis, with the the single wheel assembly to make it into and 0-4-2 configuration...
After drilling some holes in both parts; I had to retrieve my bag of oddment nuts, bolts & screws from the garage. Rummage time ... to find a suitable nut & bolt with some washers...
Canford Valley Railway
Progress and projects on my G scale Garden Railway
Sunday, 15 March 2026
Loco Kit (3) - chassis preparation...
Sunday, 8 March 2026
LocoWorks - RC diesel - ready for the running season...
A neater 2 x PP3 in series to give maximum of 18v for the Diesel battery power
A quick trial run on the garage layout
Monday, 2 March 2026
Loco kit (2)...a chassis...
The loco kit I acquired recently was for an 0-6-0 tender loco, however it needed a chassis. I had a look in the spares box to see what I had, there was an 0-4-0 chassis and a spare 'pony truck'. So possibly an 0-4-2 for the loco instead....
A google search for a suitable 0-4-2 loco came up with this as a possible option..I'll think about it for a while..😀
Sunday, 1 March 2026
LocoWorks - RC diesel - rechargable batteries
Working on my RC diesel, changing over to re-chargeable PP3 batteries.
Sound Card Power
The old PP3 for the sound card was held in with high tack sticky pads, I had to lever it out...
to keep the new battery in place I made up a simple battery holder.....it fits over the battery and holds in nicely in place.....job done.
Friday, 27 February 2026
Loco kit...
I bought a old un-made GRS tender loco kit off Ebay ... the plan is to make this up to be battery operated with radio control. I have to source an 0-6-0 chassis for it...
a peak in side the box......lots of bits !Sunday, 22 February 2026
Friday, 13 February 2026
WagonWorks - Bogey Good Stock finished...
Its nice when projects are finished, the trio of bogey Lynton & Barnstaple style stock now ready for service..
The existing rolling stock shelves are nearly full, room for a couple of smaller wagons; or possiblly add another shelf ?


















