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- Sat Jan 13, 2024 12:10 am
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Solder
- Replies: 7
- Views: 933
Solder
I had to buy another spool of resin-core solder - the first in many years. I tried it and it will hardly melt with my 20W iron. The bloody EU has banned the use of lead and it is 99.3% tin and 0.3% copper. How is that supposed to melt? What a waste of money. The old stuff was 60% tin and 40% lead. U...
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 10:32 pm
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Sandstone & Termite
- Replies: 110
- Views: 72036
Re: Sandstone & Termite
Thanks Peter, and everyone else who replied.Peter Butler wrote: ↑Wed Jan 10, 2024 2:03 pm They are magnificent beasts... wondering now whether I have room for two Garratts ?
There can be no doubt that you NEED two Garratts. Get to it! (ignore the question of room)
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 3:11 am
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Sandstone & Termite
- Replies: 110
- Views: 72036
Re: Sandstone & Termite
Since I had the track all cleaned up from the day before, I decided to get both of my Garratts out for a double-head spectacular. The blue Garratt is seldom run - the last run was in January last year. And the LiPo battery was still fully charged. When run together it's obvious that big blue only ch...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:35 pm
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Sandstone & Termite
- Replies: 110
- Views: 72036
Re: Sandstone & Termite
It's been a long time since the weather has been kind. But finally the four of us local GR fans were able to get together and run trains at my place.
It's much more fun with 4 trains vying for track rights!
It's much more fun with 4 trains vying for track rights!
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 9:39 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Merry Christmas
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1980
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 12:32 am
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: The Claymine Branch - tiny indoor G gauge
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10345
Re: The Claymine Branch - tiny indoor G gauge
It is a rainy Christmas Eve, so I ran a few trains on the pottery shed line.
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 2:17 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3373
- Views: 1095073
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Yes, yes, YES. I love it. Another Garratt version is always good for the soul.
(I am just a little bit glad to hear even you are having weight distribution problems. If the Master has trouble, I don't feel so bad.)
(I am just a little bit glad to hear even you are having weight distribution problems. If the Master has trouble, I don't feel so bad.)
- Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:34 am
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: The Claymine Branch - tiny indoor G gauge
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10345
Re: The Claymine Branch - tiny indoor G gauge
I have now completed the brake van to hold the train on the steep grades.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKgrCmNCSqA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKgrCmNCSqA
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:39 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist
- Replies: 31
- Views: 8758
Re: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist
I have ordered a couple of these atomisers. Will give me something to do indoors during hot summer days, experimenting.
IF you don't hear from me again, I have atomised myself.
IF you don't hear from me again, I have atomised myself.
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 4:36 am
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Sweet Miscellany
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3701
Re: Sweet Miscellany
Geez Aaaron, your post came in 4 hours too late for me. I'm building a tiny brake van and had just finished scribing the 'timber' sides. It would have been much better made from corrugated iron.
Your model looks fantastic.
Your model looks fantastic.
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 2:34 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: A tiny G gauge indoor layout
- Replies: 118
- Views: 26523
Re: A tiny G gauge indoor layout
I'll bet the drivers of steam locos will curse you for having to start on a grade and a curve ...... :shock: :? :lol: Rik The Working Appendix will be altered to require that the Shed Supt (me) only roster a Diesel loco when required to stop at "Lookout". Any steam locos timetabled to sto...
- Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:28 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: A tiny G gauge indoor layout
- Replies: 118
- Views: 26523
Re: A tiny G gauge indoor layout
Well it is a tiny layout, so this is a tiny project. Following representations from passengers, a small platform has been built adjacent to the lake so that passengers may detrain to view the gorge and waterfalls. The platform is a whole 3” long (=6’), made from ‘sleepers’ and the safety fence is fl...
- Sat Nov 25, 2023 2:09 am
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: The Claymine Branch - tiny indoor G gauge
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10345
Re: The Claymine Branch - tiny indoor G gauge
That's a good suggestion. But.... 1. I need about 100g weight on the 'spring' to apply enough brake force (five 50c pieces). It's the reason I went for the cam idea. 2. the ball doesn't roll off the brakes going uphill unless the wagon is turned around! I don't have any ball bearings and the only cy...
- Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:05 pm
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: The Claymine Branch - tiny indoor G gauge
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10345
Re: The Claymine Branch - tiny indoor G gauge
Having been given the Round tuit by Graeme, I had no excuse but to get experimenting. The problem to be solved is that on my tiny indoor layout there are grades as steep as 1:12 or so. I have to keep my wagons as light and free-running as possible to get up the hill, but when descending, they tend t...
- Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:50 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist
- Replies: 31
- Views: 8758
Re: Making "steam" from an atomizer for making mist
Congratulations for getting it to work. Looks great.
I will put it on my "projects" list
Do you get water droplets condensing on the loco and wagons?
I will put it on my "projects" list
Do you get water droplets condensing on the loco and wagons?
- Sat Nov 18, 2023 9:53 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: Today's the day!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3780
Re: Today's the day!
What a privilege be be one in a million. I wonder how many of those hits were mine? (Lots!)
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 4:27 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: TVT - Down in the Forest Something Stirred
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4420
Re: TVT - Down in the Forest Something Stirred
What a beautiful model.
I started to build a Harman years ago but it's still pieces on a shelf somewhere.
I enjoy your 'testing' and calculations part of the build too.
I started to build a Harman years ago but it's still pieces on a shelf somewhere.
I enjoy your 'testing' and calculations part of the build too.
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 8:34 am
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: The Claymine Branch - tiny indoor G gauge
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10345
Re: The Claymine Branch - tiny indoor G gauge
Really great video showing your indoor line in action, Greg. Just wondering if you need a brake van for the descents ...... :shock: :lol: Rik Yes, but I'm waiting for the round toit to be delivered. There you go Greg I have a spare one I can pass on to you. a_round_tuit.jpg Well thanks EX-friend. N...
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 12:24 am
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: The Claymine Branch - tiny indoor G gauge
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10345
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 10:21 pm
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: The Claymine Branch - tiny indoor G gauge
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10345
Re: The Claymine Branch - tiny indoor G gauge
It was a bit warmish for trains outside, so Keith and I ran on the indoor line. Keith's small yellow devil loco is finally finished and ran well and really looked the part on the small line. It and my baby Heisler handled most of the loads.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow61PkAWkjU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow61PkAWkjU