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Congratulations. I hope it brings you many years of enjoyment.

Hi Rob,

I've sent you an email.

Regards.

I know what you mean, Peter. I don't know what I would do if I ever found myself able to afford a Gauge 1 "Royal Hudson". It might turn my railway interests completely the other way, although my lack of any sensible property still makes 16mm scale the most sensible outdoor format for me. But that H...

Phil, This is an interesting thread. I'm not an engineer but can say from observation of standard gauge engines that mechanical lubricators use much less oil than any other type. Your mechanical lubricator is fantastic. (As an aside priming a mechanical lubricator on a standard gauge loco after oili...

I like the sentry van Peter. I look forward to seeing pictures of it when it's completed.

I like the idea of designing your own body work. I run generic Roundhouse and Accucraft locos, so a freelance diesel would be perfectly at home on my railway . The two plasticard diesels are great looking models. You've given me food for thought.

I too have issues over the quality and durability of the finished product. Perhaps I am just being a Philistine? I think it's important not to think of quality in terms of, say, a 2D colour Laser Printer, unless you are a professional with a super quality machine. It's also important to be aware th...

I can see and understand the benefits of 3D printing, but for me it is too big an expense and learning curve as I don't have an engineering, drawing or technical background. I too have issues over the quality and durability of the finished product. Perhaps I am just being a Philistine?

Glad you're enjoying your garage build Rod and making good progress. I have been a user of plasticard for many years and am now trying out foam board for making buildings. There will be set backs for me along the way but I'll soon get better and make fewer mistakes. I've already discarded my first e...

An interesting project. I need a diesel for my fleet so I shall be following for ideas.

That's a huge structure. I presume it will be living outside permanently? According to my poor maths that's about 85 scale feet?

Brilliant build Jim. We only had the chassis off one of those prams that had the leather straps to hold the body on.....No floor for us, we did have brakes though that were fitted to the chassis......hair raising it was. But we didn't care or know any better........ :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Yes, I'd...

I can't pretend to even begin to understand the electrics, but the finished product looks and sounds fantastic, and it runs beautifully too - well done! All the best, Andrew. I agree great loco and well modified. Electrics scares me too. A black art as far as I am concerned. I can change a plug and...

Wonderful. As kids we used to make our own carts from discarded pram wheels and other bit's 'n' pieces. Great fun it was too.

Thank you Derek and Ian....... I was watching the McMullen Coal Co. on another Forum site some years ago and was sorry to see it deleted by Bob, I thought I would never see it again but thanks to you, and Bob, it has been revealed. I love everything about this railway, especially how it is made fro...