The Herd of Tinkerbells:



The Construction of a Herd of Tinkerbells.

This page shows the progress of a group of volunteers who are between them building a herd of Tinkerbells. (A herd is a collection of fairies apparently). Our Tinkerbells are based on the 1968 and pictured above Roger Marsh Tinkerbell, and as every railway should have a Tinkerbell, we want a herd!!!. Progress for each engine is below, and as each builder has different committments, they will be finished at different times, and no doubt in different shapes. Where possible all 4 will have the same compenents, in theory reducing cost(s) for the individual builders. The projects names of each engine is listed below, and may well change over time.

The Progress so Far!!!

DateTwin 1Twin 2Mrs DarlingLittle Humph
20/3/08wheels turned,
Brake hangers machined,
Coupling device made
rear pony truck complete
brake stand
Swing link hangers
Frames and other parts awaiting for
laser cutter
wheels and laser cut bits ordered
Brake hangers machined
rear pony axel
brake stand
Swing link hangers
wheels and laser cut bits ordered
Rear pony axel set sourced
Build will NOT progress until
Prince is completed
wheels and laser cut bits ordered
9/5/08progressing slower than anticipated due to an injury.
laser cut parts arrived.
progressing slower than anticipated due to an injury.
laser cut parts arrived
laser cut parts arrivedLaser cut parts arrived, driving axels machined
1/7/08Work on the slide bracked has taken up a
lot of time, other items progressing well
Work on the slide bracked has taken up a
lot of time, other items progressing well
No Progress made work on Prince continuesDriving axels now together, work on pony axel has started