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by Steaminnthnsw
Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:43 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Merlin Leek and Manifold
Replies: 39
Views: 20298

Re: Merlin Leek and Manifold

Very interesting read. Nice to see you were able to track down it’s history
by Steaminnthnsw
Sun Jan 20, 2019 10:02 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Shannon creek timber mill tramway
Replies: 45
Views: 18486

Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

Not sure if this is how it should be done , but basically I gave them a spray with red oxide primer from the hardware store, then made a couple of washes , comprising of humbrol model paints and thinners. Had to be careful as the thinners made the red odixde bubble if you get too carried away. One w...
by Steaminnthnsw
Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:52 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Shannon creek timber mill tramway
Replies: 45
Views: 18486

Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

Thank you, it’s actually my first attempt at weathering . I found it very easy to over do it.
by Steaminnthnsw
Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:34 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Shannon creek timber mill tramway
Replies: 45
Views: 18486

Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

Another shot out in the garden. I like my rolling stock to look well used :thumbleft:
by Steaminnthnsw
Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:32 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Shannon creek timber mill tramway
Replies: 45
Views: 18486

Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

Took some time for a few photos of my rolling stock on a temporary bit of line out in the garden today. Still working on the I.P engineering diesel , it’s a generic design call ‘dotti’and I’m adding some heavy brass as frames to give it a bit of a Malcom moore look and mainly to add weight and adhes...
by Steaminnthnsw
Sat Jan 19, 2019 10:20 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Shannon creek timber mill tramway
Replies: 45
Views: 18486

Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

Yeah it’s not bad. Every Monday off 👍🏻
by Steaminnthnsw
Sat Jan 19, 2019 12:33 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Shannon creek timber mill tramway
Replies: 45
Views: 18486

Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

Ok, Due for a bit of an update. Have been busy building retaining walls and fixing posts too attach shade sails ect. Hard work in this heat but will be a lot more pleasant once done as I will have to protection from the hot summer sun. Have been building some rolling stock also. I got some kits from...
by Steaminnthnsw
Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:00 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Electric headlights in the UK
Replies: 15
Views: 9768

Re: Electric headlights in the UK

I purchased them off a Chinese eBay seller that didn’t give much info on them other than they were 3mm , warm white, 9-12v operating range , and very cheap.
by Steaminnthnsw
Wed Jan 02, 2019 9:41 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Electric headlights in the UK
Replies: 15
Views: 9768

Re: Electric headlights in the UK

Photo of the van being built , before painting, and the finished look at night time
by Steaminnthnsw
Wed Jan 02, 2019 9:26 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Electric headlights in the UK
Replies: 15
Views: 9768

Re: Electric headlights in the UK

As mentioned previously , using the correct type of LED is critical to having something that looks correct as a headlight. Also, you can easily paint the LED to gain the required effect too if needed. That biggest advantage with LEDs is the very low current draw, so battery’s last a hell of a lot lo...
by Steaminnthnsw
Sat Dec 22, 2018 10:54 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Shannon creek timber mill tramway
Replies: 45
Views: 18486

Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

That’s only a fraction of it. We are very lucky, although it does have its down side. Our road is that bad mountain goats refuse too use it. We just had heavy rain and was flooded in for 3 days, but we have been cut off from town in previous years for 2 weeks, and then there is the bushfires.. we ha...
by Steaminnthnsw
Sat Dec 22, 2018 5:11 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Shannon creek timber mill tramway
Replies: 45
Views: 18486

Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

So while the rain has held off I’ve made a little progress building up a retaining wall for the garden/ rockery that will have the large timber trestle bridge through it. The shed wall to the right will be the raised section where the top yard/ timber mill/ loco shed will be.
by Steaminnthnsw
Fri Dec 21, 2018 11:08 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Shannon creek timber mill tramway
Replies: 45
Views: 18486

Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

Yeah, don’t really bother me much either, just curious that’s all
by Steaminnthnsw
Fri Dec 21, 2018 8:57 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Shannon creek timber mill tramway
Replies: 45
Views: 18486

Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

Yeah, sounds like that . Mostly gear whine and the occasional clatter. I know it’s not going to be totally silent, just wasn’t sure if they get better with age or not
by Steaminnthnsw
Fri Dec 21, 2018 8:02 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Shannon creek timber mill tramway
Replies: 45
Views: 18486

Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

Finally received my summerlands chuffer and my slomo yesterday. Fitted them both and gave it a run. Very impressed with the way it drives and sounds. Although the slomo is very noisy. I gave it a very light oiling as it was dry upon receiving it and it comes with no instructions telling you weather ...
by Steaminnthnsw
Sat Dec 15, 2018 8:47 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Shannon creek timber mill tramway
Replies: 45
Views: 18486

Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

Will be painting the wheels when the slomo goes in next week. I was going to put the battery’s in the bunker , but didn’t worry as all the body work will get changed later anyway so didn’t think it was worth the mucking around to be honest. The rear light will help disguise the battery’s a little mo...
by Steaminnthnsw
Sat Dec 15, 2018 1:28 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Shannon creek timber mill tramway
Replies: 45
Views: 18486

Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

Been too bloody hot and humid to do much outside these last few days. Temps in high 30’s and humidity in the 90% region makes for very sweaty work even walking outside . Thought I’d post an updated photo of how my lady Anne , now dubbed ‘dirty anne’ thanks to my wife. My slomo is built and on its wa...
by Steaminnthnsw
Wed Dec 12, 2018 9:59 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Shannon creek timber mill tramway
Replies: 45
Views: 18486

Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

Is that the same way you guys call all escavators JCB’s ?
by Steaminnthnsw
Wed Dec 12, 2018 3:13 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Shannon creek timber mill tramway
Replies: 45
Views: 18486

Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

The first half of the grade has to be some what straight due to fence lines , diveway ect, but once it gets down to about knee height the plant life will thicken and there is some large rocks ect to negotiate around so will produce some nice curves and allow the track to disappear from sight in plac...
by Steaminnthnsw
Wed Dec 12, 2018 2:34 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Shannon creek timber mill tramway
Replies: 45
Views: 18486

Re: Shannon creek timber mill tramway

Yeah, I didn’t consider the warping/ twisting part. Figured if it had been properly seasoned that wouldn’t be an issue , but having said that it may absorb moisture from the ground I guess and may cause it too warp. I’m mainly using flex track so I think I still need to anchor it , even if it’s only...