Woodworking has continued, with us now turning to the tongue and groove boarding. Alan has been working on the driving compartment end.
End boarding on the Autocar
Peter Van Houten tries out the template for the engine room roof which he made from the drawing. The clerestory section was spot on, but the profile of the side sections was slightly out.
End boarding on the Autocar (Stephen Middleton)
End boarding on the Autocar, the section in the middle is straightforward, but towards the sides, the front curves inwards.
David Moore (right) and Peter Van Houten with the electronics rack which will house the engine control system, wheelslip prevention system and other electronics. This was recovered from a Grand Central HST power car when it was re-engineered, and generously donated to the project by its owners, Angel Trains. The rack has been refurbished and re-wired by Noel Craigen.
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