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by Keith S
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:52 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: British businesses who won't sell to Canada
Replies: 12
Views: 139

Re: British businesses who won't sell to Canada

The only guess I have is that registered businesses must have more responsibilities than just "putting something in a box and posting it" the way you or I might if we were selling something. Some condition of having a business license, if that's even a thing. What's confusing is why some w...
by Keith S
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:12 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: British businesses who won't sell to Canada
Replies: 12
Views: 139

British businesses who won't sell to Canada

Hi guys, I know I've posted about this before and received answers, sort of, but I can't remember what the answers were. I don't actually think I've ever received a satisfactory explanation for this. Yet again while looking at a small-scale manufacturer's website, I saw a note saying "at the pr...
by Keith S
Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:42 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: originally from Germany
Replies: 19
Views: 779

Re: originally from Germany

Guessing is so much more fun when there is no photograph!

I’m guessing it’s a Wilesco “Lukas”.
by Keith S
Mon Jan 08, 2024 4:06 pm
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: Tan-y-Bwlch Water Tower - Finished ( I think!)
Replies: 27
Views: 11936

Re: Tan-y-Bwlch Water Tower - Finished ( I think!)

I never knew 3d printing could produce something so realistic! The whole thing is amazing. It couldn't be more realistic.
by Keith S
Fri Dec 29, 2023 6:38 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Marc Horovitz is Wrong. (IMO)
Replies: 96
Views: 17946

Re: Marc Horovitz is Wrong. (IMO)

My guess is it's some kind of feedwater heater. If so, it's the biggest one I've ever seen.
by Keith S
Wed Dec 20, 2023 6:32 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Biting the bullet - wholesale conversion from 45mm to SM32
Replies: 32
Views: 9144

Re: Biting the bullet - wholesale conversion from 45mm to SM32

No, not pushy at all. I think I would like to convert to 32mm. I'm just concerned about damaging my models. One or two of them will be difficult to convert, and they are my favourite ones!
by Keith S
Tue Dec 19, 2023 5:55 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Loco nameplates
Replies: 9
Views: 2085

Re: Loco nameplates

I'm after getting locomotive nameplates made... but that was over ten years ago. John Shawe made really good ones, and they were sold by Rhos Helyg Locomotive works. I looked on "The Internet" and it looks like they are still on offer. I am very pleased with the ones they made for me. http...
by Keith S
Tue Dec 19, 2023 4:55 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Biting the bullet - wholesale conversion from 45mm to SM32
Replies: 32
Views: 9144

Re: Biting the bullet - wholesale conversion from 45mm to SM32

As always Aaron I appreciate your opinion. i am still on the fence about converting, because it has occurred to me that I wouldn't care what gauge my train run on if it wasn't for the profusion of UK 32mm lines and people who talk about "The One True Gauge" which, although silly, still has...
by Keith S
Sun Dec 17, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Biting the bullet - wholesale conversion from 45mm to SM32
Replies: 32
Views: 9144

Re: Biting the bullet - wholesale conversion from 45mm to SM32

You're right- I am at a fairly ideal point really as I'm building the odd model but running them very infrequently. All my models are from the U.K. other than the track, which is "Sunset Valley Railroad" in America. He does provide SM32 track, and is very affordable (especially for shipmen...
by Keith S
Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:06 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Bogie pivot bearings
Replies: 4
Views: 4449

Re: Bogie pivot bearings

It sounds like you've successfully modified your Service Railway Express Radio Control Train Set to improve its performance. It's great to hear that the bogies now spin freely and the wagons no longer rock from side to side. It's also impressive that you were able to salvage the loco red headlight ...
by Keith S
Sun Dec 17, 2023 6:36 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Biting the bullet - wholesale conversion from 45mm to SM32
Replies: 32
Views: 9144

Re: Biting the bullet - wholesale conversion from 45mm to SM32

Funny I've only just noticed this. Interesting, 'cause I am in the same boat. No railway yet, anyway: my wife convinced me to build a deck over the entirety of our pathetic little garden, so I just set up a circle of Sunset Valley SM45 (yes that is a thing) track when I want to see something move. I...
by Keith S
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:30 am
Forum: New Models & Reviews
Topic: IP Engineering Jessie re-release
Replies: 3
Views: 3263

Re: IP Engineering Jessie re-release

I've always found the Jessie and the Jessica to be very nice-looking little diesels. In fact I think they are a more aesthetically consistent addition to a fleet of Roundhouse live steamers than Roundhouse's own diesels. Ivan got the look of this one right. Having said that, as I am still operating ...
by Keith S
Thu Dec 07, 2023 12:08 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Next overhaul project....
Replies: 43
Views: 8186

Re: Next overhaul project....

Aren’t all railway locomotives “traction engines” if one is being really, really annoyingly technical and pedantic?
by Keith S
Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:26 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Loco nameplates
Replies: 9
Views: 2085

Re: Loco nameplates

I'm after getting some nameplates made. English is funny. When someone says "I'm after getting some nameplates", most of us understand they mean "I'm in search of some nameplates". However, in Ireland as well as Newfoundland in Canada, it would mean "I got some nameplates&q...
by Keith S
Sat Nov 25, 2023 3:08 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist
Replies: 31
Views: 8307

Re: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist

Some of you must, by now, be aware of the models being built and modified by Kyle of TRS Trains in Wales. His "smoke" installations using miniature atomizers on OO scale trains, steam AND diesel, are absolutely brilliant. He's presently working on a cylinder draincock effect to go along wi...
by Keith S
Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:19 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: DVLR No. 5, River Ore.
Replies: 25
Views: 9656

Re: DVLR No. 5, River Ore.

Charming little engine, and looks very nice indeed in your blue livery.

It's also nice to hear from you again Zack. I'm pleased you're still doing model railways and congratulations on your PHD. A solid bit of work, that.

Keith
by Keith S
Mon Jun 26, 2023 6:07 am
Forum: Videos
Topic: Semi-scale BR: Class 33
Replies: 9
Views: 3359

Re: Semi-scale BR: Class 33

Very clever. A unique railway and strangely, more realistic than most
by Keith S
Fri Jun 09, 2023 12:17 am
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: SSP slomo
Replies: 12
Views: 3780

Re: SSP slomo

I recommend a "momentum wagon" as well. I am a massive supporter of the idea. I personally like it when the train has momentum, not just the locomotive. I run my "Billy" with manual control, and I find the van makes it run more realistically, as it makes the engine work a bit to ...
by Keith S
Fri May 26, 2023 7:11 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Little brass handwheels
Replies: 4
Views: 3861

Re: Little brass handwheels

Thanks guys. Will look into these options.
by Keith S
Tue May 23, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Little brass handwheels
Replies: 4
Views: 3861

Little brass handwheels

Does anyone know if there is a business who supplies little brass handwheels, like the ones found on locomotives and in ships? I mean the kind upon which one of the spokes sticks out farther than the others. I think one of those would look nice on a Roundhouse loco in lieu of the solid brass knob on...