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Thanks for the quick replies guys. Much appreciated. So, as suggested, I’ve disconnected the battery wires from the switch and speed controller and temporarily attached them directly to the charging socket. There’s power getting through, but the charging light still isn’t coming on. So that suggests...

Looks great Rob. I also hate electrics with a passion also... :( Thanks Rod. I’m glad it isn’t just me! I was saying to my Dad last night that I love building layouts, but I hate woodwork and electrics! Electrics more so! With my new 009 layout I’ve now finished to woodwork and track work, and am n...

The wiring itself;

Hi guys, As you may have seen in the main CLR thread, I spent a few hours fitting RC gear and batteries to my second Bachmann Baldwin. The batteries are Strikalite NI-MH ones similar to those fitted to no.9, my big LGB diesel. Because of this, I have used the Brian Jones wiring diagram used for No.9...

Thanks Guys, you do flatter me! Not much to report over the last few days, although today I spent a few hours installing the batteries and RC gear into No.4 so that it can finally enter service. The speed controller and receiver arrived a few days ago and were set up temporarily to make sure everyth...

You’d never tell there was issues with the Humbrol paint, that’s a stunning job!

Beyond brilliant, as always!

A Scottish headboard for a Scottish themed loco; https://i.imgur.com/bsQr6Ui.jpg https://i.imgur.com/sZ3beQE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/U7OGxIc.jpg The Mull and West Highland was a railway that I was very fond of, so much so it was the first railway I ever volunteered on. Last time I was there I bought...

He’s definitely still active on FB. He has a number of Colonial locos that are right up my street.

Was that a scratch build Rob... :?: It is, but not by me. There’s a guy who sells them from time to time on eBay. :) [quote=FWLR post_id=152392 time=<a href="tel:1585811140">1585811140</a> user_id=1833] Was that a scratch build Rob... :?: It's nice, isn't it? Looks like it probably works ...

Thanks Guys!

As part of an ongoing drive to improve safety and standards, the CLR S&T department have today installed a home signal at Charlwood station. Similar installations will follow at Top-End.

Thanks Rod! The more I see them the more happy I am with them. Took a couple of shots today during a quick running session after I’d finished a couple of jobs; All quiet at Top-End; https://i.imgur.com/DjUmzYr.jpg Oh hang on... what’s that in the distance? https://i.imgur.com/Cj38Bty.jpg I’ve been t...

Excellent!

ge_rik wrote: ↑Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:49 pm Looks great, Rob. I like the details such as the chain, lamp hook and lamp. Nice touches!

Rik

Thanks Rik!


I’ve just posted a video of them in action on YouTube...

[video] https://youtu.be/KCXJ7Sm4LlY[/video]

The two tone stands out really well, new here, and I couldn’t see what your base model is, it looks like a Bachmann, hope lam not insulting you :) Not at all! The fact that you don’t recognise them is a good sign I think! They are indeed Bachmann ones. I’d have preferred the LGB ones but the price ...

I’ve only had a quick flick through mine, but I certainly instantly stands out as a quality production. Very much looking forward to reading it properly!

Great paint job, I like the darker brown roof of the top pics. the livery gives them a very V. R. look when ours were carriage red and moonstone. Grant. Thanks Grant. It’s also similar to SAR/SAS livery, which is what I based my 009 carriages on. Its a very attractive livery in my eyes. The idea be...

That looks fantastic! Thanks Andrew! There’s a few things I’m not 100% happy with, the roof being the main one. The masking tape I used wasn’t my usual choice, and there’s a bit of bleeding on the clerestory and I’m not convinced by the colour. These were always intended to be tinkered with so I’m ...

Getting there! https://i.imgur.com/gouWi6p.jpg Please excuse the loose wire, I haven’t put everything back together properly yet... https://i.imgur.com/uJ1LIeT.jpg I’ve also added a small piece of chain across the gap in the railings on the guards balcony. All other balconies will now be fitted the ...

Thanks Rob - it's always a pleasure to see pictures of your line. The carriages will look great running together. You've inspired me to do a little clearance work and maybe run a train myself... Cheers, Andrew. Thanks Andrew, I’m hoping so. Over time they’ll have some of their Americanisms toned do...