Outstanding,
I am off to raid my son and heir's Lego box.
I was aware of the fine tolerances of Lego after I watched a program about it. Apparently, it has to be very accurate or it won't work. The knock off or copied versions are not nearly so well made.
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- Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:29 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Rail Car for Dirranbandi and Toowoomba Light Railway
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7523
- Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:24 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Merlin Loco Works
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5604
Re: Merlin Loco Works
It might be worth taking the approach that was used in the distant days when I was an archaeologist. When confronted with a building with a date carved in stone above the door. The only assumption you can make is that some one, at some point carved 4 random numbers on a piece of stone and stuck it ...
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:25 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Larger scale Stuff
- Replies: 49
- Views: 27906
Re: Larger scale Stuff
The piston packing was a nice bit of possibly asbestos string 35 years ago. It was by this point past it's best.
The worshop belongs to the co owner of the engine.
The worshop belongs to the co owner of the engine.
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 12:34 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Larger scale Stuff
- Replies: 49
- Views: 27906
Larger scale Stuff
As most of you are aware I have been a bit quiet on the forum recently. Partly it has been a case of real life getting in the way, coupled with an inability to get into the shed due to a garden that bears more than a passing resemblance to the Somme. (I am not joking, we are just along from the grav...
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:22 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Accucraft Yeo
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9421
Re: Accucraft Yeo
Congratulations,
The only thing I ever seem to win in drawers or raffles are non alcoholic beverages or ladies toiletries.
The only thing I ever seem to win in drawers or raffles are non alcoholic beverages or ladies toiletries.
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:19 am
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: 2019 16mm Show
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12278
Re: 2019 16mm Show
Sadly, I didn't make it again. The videos look good and I am sure my bank balance thanks me for not attending.
- Mon Apr 08, 2019 10:14 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Disasters, Out-takes, Accidents, Fails etc.
- Replies: 64
- Views: 25540
Re: Disasters, Out-takes, Accidents, Fails etc.
A mate of mine got his failings out and the judge gave him six months.....dewintondave wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:41 pmLet's embrace our failings and no longer hide them away!Busted Bricks wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2019 7:21 pm Failure? Hmmm, that would be myself. I have a knack of failing at most things I do.
- Sun Apr 07, 2019 3:06 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Merlin Loco Works
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5604
Re: Merlin Loco Works
It might be worth taking the approach that was used in the distant days when I was an archaeologist. When confronted with a building with a date carved in stone above the door. The only assumption you can make is that some one, at some point carved 4 random numbers on a piece of stone and stuck it i...
- Sun Apr 07, 2019 11:07 am
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Merlin Loco Works
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5604
Re: Merlin Loco Works
I am certain that someone more knowledge than me will turn up soon.
I have heard that the numbering was somewhat random and may not reflect what actually went out of the door. Both Merlins that I have owned had worksplates that were devoid of numbers.
I have heard that the numbering was somewhat random and may not reflect what actually went out of the door. Both Merlins that I have owned had worksplates that were devoid of numbers.
- Fri Apr 05, 2019 8:53 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: Beyer Peacock 0-6-0T (822) 'The Earl' - Scratch Built? or Kit?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7074
Re: Beyer Peacock 0-6-0T (822) 'The Earl' - Scratch Built? or Kit?
The rivetting definitely looks home made with a centre punch or similar. Not sure about the chassis, though. That valve gear reminds me of something but I can't put my finger on exactly what, I'm afraid. Funny you should say that, it does look a little Basset Lowke mogulish to me as do the cylinders.
- Fri Apr 05, 2019 8:31 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: Beyer Peacock 0-6-0T (822) 'The Earl' - Scratch Built? or Kit?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7074
Re: Beyer Peacock 0-6-0T (822) 'The Earl' - Scratch Built? or Kit?
It looks a nice, hefty engine.
I can't think of any kits for this engine, I would think it is scratch built.
I can't think of any kits for this engine, I would think it is scratch built.
- Fri Apr 05, 2019 7:09 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Post Length
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3690
Post Length
My thought is that they need to be at least 18 inches longer than the fence panel is tall. Unless you are using MetPosts (other metal devices for banging into the ground are available).
- Fri Apr 05, 2019 8:28 am
- Forum: Mamods & MSS
- Topic: Mamod Stirling
- Replies: 29
- Views: 30490
Re: Mamod Stirling
It has a certain charm about it.
It looks a little like the early Lady Anne
It looks a little like the early Lady Anne
- Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:20 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Upgrading Ivor
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8262
Re: Upgrading Ivor
Superb job, does he:-
1) have a dragon in his smokebox?
2) make the right noise?
3) sing in the local choir?
The chassis and wheels look much better than 'as supplied' you should contact the kit manufacture and offer to sell him some.
1) have a dragon in his smokebox?
2) make the right noise?
3) sing in the local choir?
The chassis and wheels look much better than 'as supplied' you should contact the kit manufacture and offer to sell him some.
- Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:12 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Welcome to the CHLR
- Replies: 141
- Views: 89083
Re: Welcome to the CHLR
Sorry to hear of your issues, but I am glad plans are afoot for a new line. I wonder if His Lordship had ever come across the Hon. Titus A. Duxsarrse of PMR fame? The assorted Dais are currently unemployed due to the PMR's moth balled status. Let me know if you want me to send them up north in the p...
- Fri Mar 08, 2019 7:51 am
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: The Great Forum Railway Inspection
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12847
Re: The Great Forum Railway Inspection
Pre build site survey, I can do.
"This is a large expanse of waterlogged garden and muck, Garden Railway for the possible use of"
Repeat ad infinitum.
"This is a large expanse of waterlogged garden and muck, Garden Railway for the possible use of"
Repeat ad infinitum.
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 9:22 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: The Great Forum Railway Inspection
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12847
Re: The Great Forum Railway Inspection
Yes please, I am sure a yard of the PMR could be resurrected for inspection or possibly my local ME track.
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 9:19 pm
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Brandbright Circket smoke generator trials
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11762
Re: Brandbright Circket smoke generator trials
Absolutely brilliant. Ever thought of going into production with them? Pretty sure there would be a market for them, not least of all with myself standing in the queue :thumbup: :thumbup: I imagine most people view smoke generators in diesels as unrealistic as a well running engine doesn't smoke so...
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 9:13 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: ip engineering
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4259
Re: ip engineering
Ivan is a top bloke to deal with, but not the easiest to get hold of at times.
- Fri Feb 22, 2019 8:23 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Merlin Spares
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6570
Re: Merlin Spares
Glad to hear things are moving on a bit.
It's all part of the fun of steam engines.
It's all part of the fun of steam engines.