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by Mr ACME
Thu Oct 01, 2015 6:11 am
Forum: New Models & Reviews
Topic: ACME Engineering Sound systems
Replies: 14
Views: 12179

ACME Engineering Sound systems

We have extended our range of sound systems. These use recordings of the real thing and not electronically generated white noise. The range now includes: - Multi cylinder diesel, suit anything from a Little John to a Baguley and beyond. - Twin cylinder Lister twin diesel. - Multi cylinder petrol. Ac...
by Mr ACME
Mon Mar 18, 2013 5:42 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Accucraft detailed bufferbeams
Replies: 13
Views: 7845

paullad1984:81258 wrote:dont think anyone does them "off the shelf", you'd probably have to commision them.
I've been modifying them to order for about ten years now.

Contact me off list.
by Mr ACME
Wed Nov 14, 2012 4:05 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Accucraft Edrig Radio Control
Replies: 7
Views: 11386

Some companies/ people do offer services to covert the off the shelf kit for you but I dont think theres an off the shelf kit that enables an edrig to be converted. Sid Nitrotek When I first started fitting RC to Accuraft engines in 2001, I also made available a DIY fitting kit. The problem was tha...
by Mr ACME
Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:00 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Remote Control for an Accucraft Caradoc.
Replies: 34
Views: 19907

This engine was designed to have a single channel RC, which I came up with when fitting all Accucraft UK engines with RC. I charge £150 which includes: Planet RC 2.4 Ghz RC Rechargeable batteries fitted to engine. On/off switch with charging lead Maims charger. Engine fitted with quality servo. Full...
by Mr ACME
Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:02 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: All or Nothing Accucraft gas valves
Replies: 15
Views: 9271

But, to accurately profile the spindle, how do you accurately measure the inside taper bore of the regulator? The bore isn't tapered. I recommended the lubrication mod some years ago and always use Vaseline. The reason for the problem in the first place is that Butane is an astringent and dries out...
by Mr ACME
Thu Jul 26, 2012 10:52 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: New Pressure Gauge for Zillertal?
Replies: 4
Views: 3886

Re: New Pressure Gauge for Zillertal?

I know I spoke with several of you while Tim and I were in Wales about my Zillertal but I've forgotten most of what I was told...should have had my dictaphone with me!   Anyway. Tim needs to replace the pressure gauge on his Pooter, so I thought I would take the chance to also replace the gauge on ...
by Mr ACME
Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:57 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Accucraft Climax
Replies: 8
Views: 6540

It all depends upon. - Which engine. - Whether its technically possible - Whether the Customer wants a fixed conversion to say 32mm or to be able to switch back and forth at will. For the Accucraft Shay I do these two levels of conversion. There is a big difference in price due to the amount of wor...
by Mr ACME
Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:07 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Accucraft Climax
Replies: 8
Views: 6540

Do you do that commercially? If yes how much does it cost to convert an original fixed 45mm loco to be regaugable . It all depends upon. - Which engine. - Whether its technically possible - Whether the Customer wants a fixed conversion to say 32mm or to be able to switch back and forth at will. For...
by Mr ACME
Sun Jul 15, 2012 3:02 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Accucraft Climax
Replies: 8
Views: 6540

Yes, Paul's engine is very nice. Did you notice that I'd converted his power trucks, so that he can switch back and forth 32mm/45mm gauge? That was quite a big engineering job. Mike Ousby ACME Engineering. I've driven one owned by an NWAG member, they are good fun but a bit more labour intensive the...
by Mr ACME
Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:49 am
Forum: New Models & Reviews
Topic: ACME Engineering new video uploaded to YouTube
Replies: 0
Views: 1599

ACME Engineering new video uploaded to YouTube

Hello

I've uploaded a revised version of my video on sound to Youtube.

The link is http://youtu.be/_Y5vaPKHf50


Thanks

Mike Ousby
by Mr ACME
Tue Oct 18, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Elsecar Show
Replies: 24
Views: 10215

Re: Elsecar Show

As it would seem the heritage centre can no longer accommodate the show' the Elsecar show' will no longer be 'the elsecar show' . The show will carry on but at a different and as yet undecided location. Oh buzzer, another fine venue bites the dust?? What with this and Stoneleigh going down the tube...
by Mr ACME
Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:57 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Roundhouse 2012
Replies: 175
Views: 90394

Re: Roundhouse 2012

Time to start specualting on what you think might be the new loco from Roundhouse in 2012. VoR production comes to an end in 2011 L&M was a large loco for 2011 George & Mildred added to the freelance range with a kind of mini lady anne feel on a 0-4-0 chassis. Another american outline loco ...
by Mr ACME
Wed Oct 12, 2011 1:16 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: 16mm peterborough grand draw prizes announced!
Replies: 13
Views: 5859

Re: 16mm peterborough grand draw prizes announced!

Sir haydn:59835 wrote:Brill prizes!

http://www.16mm.org.uk/newsite/shed_not ... fault.html
Not repeating last year and having a coal fired engine as a prize?

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
by Mr ACME
Sat Sep 24, 2011 12:24 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Waterslide Transfers
Replies: 5
Views: 4637

Re: Waterslide Transfers

Hi, I need to locate some transfers. I remember using waterslide transfers years ago when I built 009 stuff. But now I need some BIG transfers for 15mm scale. I would like just letters and numbers, I've lots of ideas for projects but initially I would love to finish one of my Dad's model that I've ...
by Mr ACME
Thu Sep 22, 2011 2:06 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Westwood & Loscoe Light Railway
Replies: 1040
Views: 337753

Having just had another steam test after a few "fixes", the only place I'm losing steam now is the reverser where it's lifting under pressure even though I've fitted the extra springs :shock: I'll try a few running in turns to see if the steam stays where it's supposed to when all the new...
by Mr ACME
Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:05 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Interesting RC conversions
Replies: 2
Views: 2834

Very interesting! Could do with some sort of coal bunker/load over the top of the gubbins on the DeWinton thing! Already been decided. That's being fashioned by the owner. Obviously there's no point in him paying me to make something which he will enjoy doing himself for no cost, except materials. ...
by Mr ACME
Mon Sep 19, 2011 1:00 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Interesting RC conversions
Replies: 2
Views: 2834

Interesting RC conversions

Hello All Just finished a pair of interesting RC conversions for a Customer. You may find the information useful in your own work. Firstly a PPS vertical boiler engine. To this I have added RC on the reversing valve only. The pipework for the manual regulator was rather ill restrained and to have fi...
by Mr ACME
Tue Aug 30, 2011 10:02 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Edrigs!
Replies: 16
Views: 6236

the person who offered me the edrig has produced some images showing his home made cab. Any thoughts / Comments on the general appearence? If I were you get somebody who has some experience to check it over for you. I recommend this because of the state of the smokebox door. This invariably is the ...
by Mr ACME
Tue Aug 23, 2011 8:39 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Coal-fired Billy
Replies: 22
Views: 15093

Welcome - that looks fine! You would be advised to run it for quite a while on air if you can................................. Where would you suggest a source for plentiful amounts of hot air, Brian? :D  :D  :D  :D  :D Take it down to Westminster, apparently the place is full of it !!  :P Errmm I ...
by Mr ACME
Tue Aug 23, 2011 2:57 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: a very hot virgin
Replies: 14
Views: 5484

Re: a very hot virgin

Sir Clothem Cap:57928 wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frlJTSz4 ... ature=fvwp :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

ERmm. Please stop these suggestive double entendre posts forthwith.

I am having trouble sleeping at nights.

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