12 - Construction of Tram No. 2 - “ELIZABETH” - plywood construction

13th August 2006

0-4-0 Steam Tram No. 2 - Fitted with smoke unit and directional headlamps from a Ł4.99 toy - Fire glow effect has been added to the firebox.

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1 -> Tram No. 2 “ELIZABETH” undergoing trials

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Completed chassis with air pump fitted for smoke effect - 29 January 2006 1341x1527	Overhead view of the chassis - 29 January 2006 1509x1020	ST2 running tests with the boiler and smoke unit fitted - 24 February 2006 1038x708	The fire effect and smoke unit can be seen working - 24 February 2006 1280x1520
A close up of the smoke unit and oscillating cylinder air pump - 24 February 2006 1284x1592	The body for ST2 is made from plywood - 13 August 2006 1521x1410	An end view of the body - The windows at each end will eventually be glazed - 13 August 2006 1024x1400	Haulage trials - 20 August 2006 1494x1203
Haulage trials - 20 August 2006 1122x1113	Haulage trials - 20 August 2006 2058x1212	This side view shows most of the wood detailing in place - Metal handrails and door handle have yet to be fitted - 13 August 2006 1614x1230	The bodywork has been painted and handrails have been fitted along with headlamps - 19 September 2006 1764x1371
Detail has been added to the interior - The contacts at the edge of the footplate carry power to the directional headlights - 23 May 2007 1220x1712	A one way valve and control valve have been added to improve the exhaust effect - 23 May 2007 1563x1482	The completed tram standing outside RVLR Workshops - 25 May 2007 2612x1988