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- Wed Jan 12, 2022 9:05 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Potters Orchid Railway
- Replies: 975
- Views: 268730
Re: The Potters Orchid Railway
Ah yes, the waiver book. Great idea! Was that Mr Ed we saw, the famous talking horse?
- Thu Dec 30, 2021 10:35 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: A 'baby' Heisler
- Replies: 50
- Views: 18563
Re: A 'baby' Heisler
It's worth building for the spark arrestor chimney for a start. It looks like a genie might pop out if conditions were favourable.
- Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:15 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: TVT - Start of Steam Operation
- Replies: 65
- Views: 36104
Re: TVT - Start of Steam Operation
Looks like a fun session, with the Mule earning its keep.
- Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:05 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: FINAL NEW FWLR LINE
- Replies: 215
- Views: 93137
Re: NEW FWLR LINE
Wishing you a speedy return to good health Rod. Good luck with the new modelling plans!
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 11:02 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Two into one will go.
- Replies: 53
- Views: 13640
Re: Two into one will go.
"I believe that Hydrogen powered vehicles are being proposed for heavier load hauling."
Yes, that seems like a more sensible option for heavy duty use maybe. I heard that JCB are leading the field in this.
Yes, that seems like a more sensible option for heavy duty use maybe. I heard that JCB are leading the field in this.
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 7:51 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Two into one will go.
- Replies: 53
- Views: 13640
Re: Two into one will go.
Very informative Philip. That is just the sort of practical info needed by those unfamiliar with electric cars, who maybe are considering going electric. You would think that with the pressure to get every one converted to electric vehicles there would have been more effort put into the infrastructu...
- Tue Oct 26, 2021 9:34 am
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: The Great Garden Railway Inspection Reports
- Replies: 333
- Views: 195026
Re: The Great Garden Railway Inspection Reports
This line is full of character. You've obviously done your homework with the catenary. Do you have to keep the rails clean to complete the circuit? If so wondering how you keep rails clean in tunnels -and keep the wildlife out..
- Mon Oct 11, 2021 7:06 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: The Great Garden Railway Inspection Reports
- Replies: 333
- Views: 195026
Re: The Great Garden Railway Inspection Reports
The overgrown tracks give it the right ambience for a line, preservation or otherwise, that is struggling along with minimum staff on a budget.
So atmospheric. I've liked this one since I first saw a video of it.
So atmospheric. I've liked this one since I first saw a video of it.
- Thu Oct 07, 2021 10:52 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Potters Orchid Railway
- Replies: 975
- Views: 268730
Re: The Potters Orchid Railway
Great pictures. Keep 'em coming!
- Mon Aug 30, 2021 12:10 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Introducing the "Bumblebee Light Railway"
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8940
Re: Introducing the "Bumblebee Light Railway"
Hi Peter. Welcome to the forum. What a charming garden railway. I like your plantings and well done for helping our friends the bees. Your miniature passengers will need to be careful of the giant killer bees !
- Mon Aug 16, 2021 8:11 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Edging a raised line.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6508
Re: Edging a raised line.
The reed screening can be bamboo or willow / hazel /chestnut (I use willow in a different application - to put a privacy screen atop a brick wall). Its all ok but for facing a raised trackbed I'd go for log roll which is usually tanalised so will last for ages, creosote or not. It is sturdier, tidie...
- Sun Aug 15, 2021 2:55 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Ordering Peco products post Covid
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2303
Re: Ordering Peco products post Covid
I ordered two sets of points, one 4mm and one SM32; both on back order it seems. I tried to contact them using contact details on website. The email address didn't look like a proper email address. On the second phone attempt I was asked to leave a message. We'll see if they get back to me.
- Sat Aug 14, 2021 8:30 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Ordering Peco products post Covid
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2303
Ordering Peco products post Covid
Do any members have insider knowledge of the state of play at Peco? I ordered some track items in May from a well known mail order model shop. I've been told that they are still on back order. I understand that Peco were busy for a while making PPE items in connection with covid. I've not had any up...
- Sun Jul 18, 2021 10:39 pm
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Semi-scale BR: new coaches try out
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2873
Re: Semi-scale BR: new coaches try out
Fine looking coaches; the roof line is reminiscient of SE&CR stock. I'm still in awe of that class 73 !
- Wed Jun 09, 2021 9:06 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3367
- Views: 1090856
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Yes, similar story here. I've got a set of points that refuse to switch. I think I need to lift them out and find out what is jamming them.Peter Butler wrote: ↑Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:20 pm even then the ballast had to be removed from the points
- Tue Jun 01, 2021 10:15 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
- Replies: 280
- Views: 125827
Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
[quote=BertieB post_id=163143 time=1622286869 user_id=1928] You’re right, of course, about a 33 being the obvious choice. I’d have to come to terms though with the psychological scarring brought about by their unpleasant appearance and having had to travel behind (or in front of) them no more than s...
- Wed Apr 14, 2021 9:16 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Pen-Y-Bont A new portable garden layout
- Replies: 66
- Views: 27279
Re: Pen-Y-Bont A new portable garden layout
Yes, regular spray mist watering would be the way to go I think, but not excessive.
- Tue Apr 13, 2021 8:01 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Pen-Y-Bont A new portable garden layout
- Replies: 66
- Views: 27279
Re: Pen-Y-Bont A new portable garden layout
A brilliant concept for bringing the garden layout with all its botanical assets to the exhibition hall.
Modular rail modelling at its best. Well done and good luck with it.
Modular rail modelling at its best. Well done and good luck with it.
- Wed Apr 07, 2021 9:52 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: IP Engineering Rail Bus
- Replies: 92
- Views: 38249
Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus
That's a very attractive little railbus.
- Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:37 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Something a bit unusual - a steam railmotor
- Replies: 58
- Views: 19800
Re: Something a bit unusual - a steam railmotor
Exquisite workmanship. A real beauty.