British Rail 12 ton vented wagon conversion

[Wildefalcon]

Slippery steel on a slope to do final adjustments.

 

[Wildefalcon]

In place, not convinced by the use of roofing tiles as props.

 

[Blobber]

In place, not convinced by the use of roofing tiles as props.

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I wouldn't want to leave it on the tiles they will crumble, block pavers and some slate to pack the variations?

 

[Wildefalcon]

Block pavers! Ideal! I've a pile near the waterfall.

 

[gaz1]

id move it away from the wall as your going to want to maintain the rear of that unit the place that its in you have no chance of doing so on a yearly basis

if it gets any sun down the rear of it your also going to want to allow that as well as it will dry it out otherwise it wont

 

[Wildefalcon]

Nope, staying beside the wall. Station masters orders. Non negotiable. That's why I'm going paranoid on paint.

 

[Wildefalcon]

It's propped and safe. I need to level it, what's an alternative to slate, as I've none handy.



Next job, after leveling, will be to paint the lower frame again a couple of times, getting the bits I missed as they were on the sleepers.


Ah! Plastic chopping boards, perfect shims. Station master gets new kitchen stuff at the same time. Everyone's a winner.

 

[gaz1]

plastic joists would be my goto

they will last longer and take the weight well

 

[Wildefalcon]

I'll look them up.

Actually, having looked them up, I've some in the pile of scrap. I can cut to size with the chop saw .

 

[Shiny Steve]

Necessity is the mother of creation, good to see a bit of improvised logistics. Nice job so far mate carry on the good work I have been enjoying this project.

 

[gaz1]

if you have a sliding chopsaw then you can trim down to make thinner the plastic beams using this method

 

[arian]

Nope, staying beside the wall. Station masters orders. Non negotiable. That's why I'm going paranoid on paint.

I do wonder if you should run a length of leaky hose between the wagon and the wall, so you could flow weed or moss killer though it annually. Maybe wouldn't work, but no big deal if not.

 

[Wildefalcon]

I've got decent access to the sides, so if it's an issue I can get the sprayer in there. But I'm not bothered by the moss, and I don't think there'll be much weeds. I am concerned by vermin, rodents, though.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Nope, staying beside the wall. Station masters orders. Non negotiable.

Send her in with a small roller on a long pole, job jobbed!

 

[Wildefalcon]

God no. She's NOT a detail person.

 

[Wildefalcon]

Levelled off. And epoxy zinc phosphate on the bits weren't done the first time.

 

[Wildefalcon]

Guttered, well half guttered. Weather permitting I'll do the other side tomorrow.

 

[Wildefalcon]

It's about to rain.

It's amazing how much kit I need to fit gutters.

But, when you find the corrugated roof isn't overhanging enough, things get complicated.

 

[Wildefalcon]

Anyway, now in place.

 

[Wildefalcon]

And, I might have overcooked the adjustments.

So, that's next.