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- Sat Aug 25, 2018 1:41 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Adjust wheel tread
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4063
Re: Adjust wheel tread
Doesn't help but can't see without a lathe how you would get four consistent wheels. I am not a metalsmith though. What diameter are you aiming at? Is it something not available commercially?
- Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:08 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The (Windmill Hill) Welsh Highland Railway
- Replies: 765
- Views: 328435
Re: The (Windmill Hill) Welsh Highland Railway
I recall that whoever did it advocated a soak in water overnight before splitting. Have to say that lucky man on the video seemed to have more than one lifetime! I don't think I have that patience......
- Wed Aug 15, 2018 7:46 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: REBIRTH OF FWLR
- Replies: 34
- Views: 15477
Re: REBIRTH OF FWLR
Unfortunately Derek, he has now gone back abroad with his cycling job until the end of September and then he plans on having a holiday with his family. But I can always ask…. :thumbleft: :thumbleft: Always tongue in cheek Rod, reckon I'll get by! Got a train fix yesterday as we trudged up a cloudy ...
- Mon Aug 13, 2018 5:20 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: REBIRTH OF FWLR
- Replies: 34
- Views: 15477
Re: REBIRTH OF FWLR
Son in law has done a good job, could he do my decking replacement?
As Tom said, you have track....all is good.
As Tom said, you have track....all is good.
- Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:39 am
- Forum: Scenery
- Topic: Beeston Castle
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10227
Re: Beeston Castle
Like the build and love how it has been blended in, really does look like the railway came later. Wasn't sure when you said past its best and missing a few teeth you were describing me, but then my name's not Stanley (it's Irwin Jack) I have had a block cut to size to go under a bridge...must get sc...
- Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:15 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Two Dogs Railway
- Replies: 148
- Views: 62421
Re: Two Dogs Railway
Are your trees evergreens? You don't seem to be getting too much leaf fall. We've had an unusually hot, dry summer that has given rise to an early, persistent dropping of leaves by our wysteria. British farmers are renowned for always having the wrong weather, too wet, too dry etc Perhaps us garden ...
- Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:49 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Mamod traction engines
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10258
Re: Mamod traction engines
I always like a shop where the owner doesn't sell you things you think you need....i asked for a new piston assembly and he advised a few runs with steam oil first. I've got a feeling he was right.
Beautiful 5" gauge live steamer there.....if only....
Beautiful 5" gauge live steamer there.....if only....
- Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:57 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Mamod traction engines
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10258
Re: Mamod traction engines
https://youtu.be/M8NIXavyVe0 A 51 quid bid paid dividends last Sunday. The pressure valve was leaking but a trip to Forest Classics produced a valve, new drive belt and a washer for me bung hole for the princely sum of £13. Incidentally he should be holding Regner locos at some point. All this and ...
- Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:41 pm
- Forum: Mamods & MSS
- Topic: New loco from Mamod
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15967
Re: New loco from Mamod
Be interesting to see whether it measures up to a Brunel size or steamer size. I'll stick to my traction engine although I quite like tram engines.
- Fri Aug 10, 2018 7:15 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3373
- Views: 1093977
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Impressive stuff Mr B , can't wait for the next round of photos.
- Thu Aug 09, 2018 12:25 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: (WH)WHR Rolling Stock
- Replies: 939
- Views: 356594
Re: (WH)WHR Rolling Stock
Lovely pictures and nice to see your baby's tears thriving, mine's scorched brown. Should rain next week as we're off to North Wales
- Thu Aug 09, 2018 12:16 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Snapseed problem
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6265
Re: Snapseed problem
Thanks Rik - files deleted in under 60 secs!
- Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:16 am
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Snapseed problem
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6265
Re: Snapseed problem
I'm using pixlr and have the same problem so I will also be happy to be told where to go.
- Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:12 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: North Avenue Line
- Replies: 159
- Views: 66832
Re: North Avenue Line
Starting to look good Jim, weathering is an art that I have yet to master. It is surprising the effects you get by wiping and washing off weathering.
- Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:50 pm
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Semi-scale BR: Summer Steam Gala!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7103
Re: Semi-scale BR: Summer Steam Gala!
Lovely video, don't need a back story...just trains....and cats!
- Wed Aug 08, 2018 7:43 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: RWLR - Robin Wood Light Railway
- Replies: 716
- Views: 305652
Re: RWLR - Robin Wood Light Railway
Really think I need to do this, I'm sure it must speed up operations if you don't have to spend an hour moving all the loose ballast from points and inside the track. I do like my moss and wonder whether sir would be a barrier to it growing back?
- Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:14 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Vale of Fairway
- Replies: 688
- Views: 214384
Re: Vale of Fairway
A touch of rain and a peeky wife gave me time to brandish the razor saws. Always felt the "doorways" were a little narrow and I would like to add roof supports in the entrance and midway along the body (inside). Some .8mm basswood is on order to replank the outside. I may need some outside...
- Wed Aug 08, 2018 1:06 pm
- Forum: Scenery
- Topic: Semi-scale BR: an arched girder bridge
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8376
Re: Semi-scale BR: an arched girder bridge
That is a mighty fine bridge and I also think the screwheads aren't that obvious. It is easy to be self-critical, if they really upset you slap some filler over them as previously suggested.
- Wed Aug 08, 2018 12:40 pm
- Forum: Photographs
- Topic: From the Archives - Elsecar Show Sept 2017
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21583
Re: From the Archives - Elsecar Show Sept 2017
Lovely photos, Elsecar always looks a friendly show. Nice touch with Tilley
Must try and make it there one year, just need to tie it in some b and b and a bit of break.
Must try and make it there one year, just need to tie it in some b and b and a bit of break.
- Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:27 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The (Windmill Hill) Welsh Highland Railway
- Replies: 765
- Views: 328435
Re: The (Windmill Hill) Welsh Highland Railway
Glad to hear you're never say die. When I have to rebuild bits there are often things I would do different. Catch 22 garden railways, wood should be relatively simple to remove if moving house but my breeze block track base :shock: I have gone into the wooden building thing knowing they won't last f...