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Australian Railcraft
About Australian Railcraft Click on any of the links on the left hand side of this page and it will take you to more information, photos and prices of Railcraft Products. Railcraft Products are intended for use with 5 inch Gauge (inch and 1/8 Scale) Rolling Stock. Railcraft is a small home based, part time business that started in 2005. We are located in the Newcastle area, only a few kms from Lake Macquarie Live Steam Locomotive Society, at Edgeworth, NSW, Australia. We specialise in the manufacture and supply of scale model railway polyurethane castings. At present, Railcraft produce assorted 5 inch gauge (inch 1/8) detail parts that are intended for use with freight rolling stock and live steam locomotives. Our products include a range of Dummy Springs, Axle Boxes, Steel W Irons, Dummy brake shoes, couplers, wheels including a split spoke, vents and castings of wooden doors and planks. Railcraft products have not been designed for passenger haulage. To view our range, just click on the links on the left hand side of the page, to see photos, prices and information. All Railcraft products are able to be painted with minimal preparation. All that is needed in the way of preparation is the detail part to be washed in a mild solution of dishwashing liquid. Rinse with fresh water and Dry. You can then use your paint of choice. To view the complete Railcraft range of products, click on a link on the left hand side of the page. Special Requests Railcraft are more than happy to discuss creating a polyurethane casting using your own master. This service is not limited only to 5 inch train locomotive parts but to any item that you might want cast for other hobbies. Please contact us, so that we can discuss your individual needs. Railcraft Recently Completed Items Railcraft HG Spring and Damper Railcraft Assorted HG Underframe Detail Parts Railcraft Draw Hook Pocket - To suit commercially made steel hooks Railcraft New HG Guards Van Door Railcraft HG Guards Van Window Railcraft HG Guards Van Guards Compartment Door Railicaft 3mm Laser Cut Steel W Irons Railcraft 2mm Laser Cut Handbrake Wheels Railcraft Quensland 3mm Laser Cut W Irons Railcraft Queensland Axle Boxes Railcraft Queensland Springs Railcraft Queensland Buffer Body for freight wagons Currently planning more 4 Wheel Rolling Stock More Queensland Detail Parts Cast Iron Queensland Wheels R.U. Wheat Wagon from Fibreglass debbie@railcraft.50megs.com |
Burwood The First Locomotive Built in Newcastle Burwood was the first Locomotive built in Newcastle NSW, as well as the first locomotive built outside a metropolitan area. It was built by J.S. Rodgers Engineering for E.C. Merewether Esquire. It was built for the price of 1350 pounds. The order was received 9 July 1877 and the work was completed June 1878. The tank-engine was built for the purpose of removing immense deposits of sand that had drifted from the seashore onto Mr. Merewether's estate at Redhead. The boiler was constructed of "Lowmoor Plates", as also were the axles and all working parts that were case-hardened. The firebox of the boiler was made of copper and the tubes of solid drawn brass. There were two injectors, colonial made, each of which was capable of supplying the boiler with water. All steam and feed pipes were of copper and brass. The diameter of the cylinders are given as 12in.,length of stroke 8in., diameter of wheels 3ft.6in., capacity of tank 700 gallons.
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