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by Lonsdaler
Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:32 pm
Forum: Rolling Stock
Topic: Steamer for Wood Forming
Replies: 2
Views: 2542

Re: Steamer for Wood Forming

That's a really effective technique Rik, and it wouldn't even need to be a steam iron. Making the former looks like the hardest part of that job.
by Lonsdaler
Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: Peckforton Light Railway - Video Library
Replies: 473
Views: 178040

Re: Peckforton Light Railway - Video Library

Great video as usual Rik. I particularly like the end scene (December) - that slight incline really adds a level of realism to the whole scene. :thumbright:
by Lonsdaler
Sun Aug 06, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Nolwyn Valley Tramway
Replies: 125
Views: 28175

Re: Nolwyn Valley Tramway

That's fabulous. Mamod use (or used to) a coiled wire like miniature curtain rod for the drive bands, cut to length and just 'screwed' into its other end. Certainly more durable than elastic - just cut to the length required and 'screw' the narrowed end into the other. https://www.mamodonline.co.uk/...
by Lonsdaler
Sun Aug 06, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: Snowplough in Summer
Replies: 4
Views: 2502

Re: Snowplough in Summer

I must make a note of that definition of rebuild. It may come in very handy!😂
by Lonsdaler
Sun Jul 30, 2023 3:38 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Replies: 272
Views: 124251

Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

Hi Bertie, I had issues viewing it from your website too. Using a Samsung Galaxy A8, I can get about a minute in and then it just locks up! Fortunately I was able to download it and view it direct - great stuff! Very stirring👍🏻
by Lonsdaler
Sun Jul 30, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: A Krusty Koppel
Replies: 14
Views: 4557

Re: A Krusty Koppel

That's some impressive weathering Aaron. I've not heard of that technique before (or if I have, I've forgotten all about it🤦‍♂️).
by Lonsdaler
Fri Jul 07, 2023 6:05 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Airbrushes
Replies: 25
Views: 5621

Re: Airbrushes

Bartsharp. https://www.bartsharpairbrush.co.uk/?doing_wp_cron=1688749284.7308011054992675781250 This company provide a wealth of airbrush equipment as well as many pages of advice. Somewhat against the perceived wisdom, they actually suggest novices shouldn't immediately purchase a top of the range ...
by Lonsdaler
Fri Jul 07, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Storage and Transportation
Replies: 13
Views: 5971

Re: Storage and Transportation

Locobox referred to in an earlier comment have a reputation for being unresponsive or slow in completing orders. Simon Whenmouth of Anything Narrow Gauge also sells boxes for loco storage if that's a route you choose to go down. https://anythingnarrowgauge.co.uk/colle ... ies?page=3
by Lonsdaler
Sun Jul 02, 2023 1:50 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: Latest Developments on the WASP Garden Railway
Replies: 4
Views: 2733

Re: Latest Developments on the WASP Garden Railway

Hee hee. The tension builds - looking forward to the next episode.👍🏻
by Lonsdaler
Tue Jun 13, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: What on earth have I bought?
Replies: 14
Views: 12236

Re: What on earth have I bought?

Hi Andrew… that lighter gas you mentioned from newsagents.. does that have some sort of inbuilt adapter then? Just posted here https://www.gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=14366 The bottles I bought don’t have any thread so I can’t attach the adapter sadly. I've answered your query on...
by Lonsdaler
Tue Jun 13, 2023 3:25 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: Reopening of the heritage Zig Zag railway.
Replies: 3
Views: 2486

Re: Reopening of the heritage Zig Zag railway.

Greg, you've excelled! Two fantastic videos. Thanks again for sharing.
by Lonsdaler
Tue Jun 13, 2023 3:16 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: 2023 Great Steam Train Race Australia
Replies: 1
Views: 2187

Re: 2023 Great Steam Train Race Australia

That is terrific! What a spectacle! Thanks for sharing.
by Lonsdaler
Tue Jun 13, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: Photographs
Topic: FeckHallBahn in June
Replies: 11
Views: 3746

Re: FeckHallBahn in June

Always enjoy seeing the busy Feckhallbahn. Keeps me motivated - but it's too bloomin' hot to be out working in the garden at the moment.
by Lonsdaler
Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:14 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Camping gas…
Replies: 1
Views: 2314

Re: Camping gas…

Hi, Sorry you've had to wait so long for a reply. There certainly used to be an adapter to fit the threadless 'camping gaz' type canisters (A4, I think, is the classification), because I have one - it just slips over the nozzle on the canister and activates the release mechanism as you press down. U...
by Lonsdaler
Wed May 24, 2023 8:36 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: LGB point frogs
Replies: 10
Views: 4411

Re: LGB point frogs

Difficult to see the change you've made to the frogs on the video, but it's obviously helped. Well done.
by Lonsdaler
Wed May 17, 2023 10:48 pm
Forum: Suppliers
Topic: Gearbox motor
Replies: 8
Views: 9350

Re: Gearbox motor

The notes in the accompanying text are 'interesting' to say the least! Chinglish at its finest🤦‍♂️ Note: – When you use a motor, can not have bound items, such as adhesives do not flow into the rotary shaft through bearings, and obstruction of the operation of the motor. – The rod of rotation of the...
by Lonsdaler
Wed May 17, 2023 10:37 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: North East Victoria Railway
Replies: 248
Views: 106141

Re: North East Victoria Railway

I did look (and listen!) out for you Jake with the intention of saying Hello, but I clearly missed you. As you say it was a hive of activity. You have managed to capture a photo of one of the guys I was there with though!
by Lonsdaler
Wed May 17, 2023 10:31 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: A tiny G gauge indoor layout
Replies: 118
Views: 25332

Re: A tiny G gauge indoor layout

That's incredibly effective. Well worth the effort involved.
by Lonsdaler
Wed May 17, 2023 10:15 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: LGB point frogs
Replies: 10
Views: 4411

Re: LGB point frogs

Rik's solution is ingenious, but I wonder if the same result could be achieved now via 3D printing? It would save a lot of fiddly labour. Various outlets will 3D print, and I'm sure one of the talented 3Ders in this forum could knock up the required .stl file for you? Just a thought.
by Lonsdaler
Wed May 17, 2023 10:06 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Biting the bullet - wholesale conversion from 45mm to SM32
Replies: 32
Views: 9148

Re: Biting the bullet - wholesale conversion from 45mm to SM32

All looking good Aaron. That's quite an array of storage boxes you have there.