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by steamer68
Thu Dec 28, 2017 8:08 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Loco Lamp's
Replies: 9
Views: 6532

Re: Loco Lamp's

CVLR wrote: Wed Dec 27, 2017 11:58 pm I use the SLR lamps on my locos and they are very good. 8)
Hi thanks CVLR for the advice on which lamps to use. :D
by steamer68
Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:14 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Progress pics of my Roundhouse Billy kit
Replies: 15
Views: 10040

Re: Progress pics of my Roundhouse Billy kit

Hi your Billy Kit build is coming along nicely very nice indeed and the colours are spot on. :thumbleft:
by steamer68
Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:43 pm
Forum: Rolling Stock
Topic: NWNG Railways No.1
Replies: 214
Views: 65953

Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Hi you have done a lovely job on the studded seating. :thumbleft:
by steamer68
Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:00 pm
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: MSS with additional upgrades
Replies: 5
Views: 4719

Re: MSS with additional upgrades

tom_tom_go wrote: Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:40 pm It is used to blacken metals. I am not a fan of polished brass so I find easier to use than paint and it is durable.
Thanks Tom for explaining this to me what I could do is leave the brass so it oxidises naturally so it looks more used and not polished.
by steamer68
Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:35 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Changing of a Roundhouse Silver Lady - Steamy Clare
Replies: 123
Views: 82549

Re: Changing of a Roundhouse Silver Lady - Steamy Clare

Hi Tom I have just finished reading this thread and you have done a stirling job on your loco build. I do really like the slow mo in the steaming of your loco. :thumbleft:
by steamer68
Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:28 pm
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: MSS with additional upgrades
Replies: 5
Views: 4719

Re: MSS with additional upgrades

Thanks Jim and Tom she is getting there a little bit at a time, Tom with me being new can I ask what is chemical blackener and how is it used.
by steamer68
Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:15 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Loco Lamp's
Replies: 9
Views: 6532

Re: Loco Lamp's

Hi Jim and Tom thanks for your input and Tom thanks for the video, I will look on SLR models website. :D
by steamer68
Wed Dec 27, 2017 7:44 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Loco Lamp's
Replies: 9
Views: 6532

Loco Lamp's

Hi I'm looking to purchase a couple of loco lamps for my MSS 0 gauge loco. Can anyone on the forum suggest some retailers to purchase loco lamps from. :D
by steamer68
Wed Dec 27, 2017 6:33 pm
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: MSS with additional upgrades
Replies: 5
Views: 4719

MSS with additional upgrades

Hi I thought I would share a photo of my MSS loco with a few upgraded parts which is enhancing and improving the running performance of this great little loco. Hope you like the picture.
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by steamer68
Wed Dec 27, 2017 1:46 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Loco storage
Replies: 18
Views: 8276

Re: Loco storage

Hi Rik you have a lovely collection housed in their own display cabinet. :thumbleft:
by steamer68
Tue Dec 26, 2017 8:36 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Loco storage
Replies: 18
Views: 8276

Re: Loco storage

Hi Tony thanks for explaining this and great advice on the hinges. :thumbleft:
by steamer68
Mon Dec 25, 2017 9:00 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Loco storage
Replies: 18
Views: 8276

Re: Loco storage

Thanks Tom and Tony I will pop to home base this week and get a couple of plastic tool boxes. :D
by steamer68
Mon Dec 25, 2017 8:54 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
Replies: 917
Views: 344890

Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1

Great craftsmanship looks really great in the frame. :D
by steamer68
Mon Dec 25, 2017 9:24 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What is Santa bringing you
Replies: 17
Views: 7788

Re: What is Santa bringing you

I got a Mamod MKIII Loco and to wagon kits and some plonk. :P :D
by steamer68
Mon Dec 25, 2017 9:04 am
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Loco storage
Replies: 18
Views: 8276

Re: Loco storage

I'm pleased Bernie has asked this question as I was going to enquire about storing of our beloved loco. Thanks Jim for reply to the question. :thumbright:
by steamer68
Sun Dec 24, 2017 6:23 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What is Santa bringing you
Replies: 17
Views: 7788

Re: What is Santa bringing you

CVLR wrote: Sun Dec 24, 2017 6:18 pm A Mamod Boulton is apparently ticking over under the tree.... :D
That's the new diesel loco from Mamod let us know what you think as I like this loco and could be tempted to purchase. :)
by steamer68
Sun Dec 24, 2017 5:25 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What is Santa bringing you
Replies: 17
Views: 7788

Re: What is Santa bringing you

Tom I saw the receipt :lol: but will let you know tomorrow. :D
by steamer68
Sun Dec 24, 2017 4:21 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What is Santa bringing you
Replies: 17
Views: 7788

What is Santa bringing you

Santa this year is bringing me two wagons from IP Engineering from the ezee range and my lovely wife has bought me a mamod mklll loco. :santa: :santa: :santa:
by steamer68
Sun Dec 24, 2017 2:38 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: The Crowfoot Light Railway website re-vamp
Replies: 15
Views: 8806

Re: The Crowfoot Light Railway website re-vamp

Hi Andy the website looks great nicely set out with some lovely pictures. :thumbleft:
by steamer68
Sun Dec 24, 2017 11:46 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Compton Valence Light Railway
Replies: 33
Views: 15412

Re: Compton Valence Light Railway

Nice start to a new railway layout. :D