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- Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:03 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Larger scale Stuff
- Replies: 49
- Views: 27196
Re: Larger scale Stuff
As I have said before, all my large stuff has cost me less than some 16mm models. One of the members of the club has built a 4 wheeled, 5 inch gauge battery loco for around 200 quid. He did make the wheels and axles himself but even if he had purchased them the loco would have still come in at under...
- Wed Apr 24, 2019 10:57 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Fine detail
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3650
Re: Fine detail
Good grief. Very impressive.
- Mon Apr 22, 2019 5:43 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Larger scale Stuff
- Replies: 49
- Views: 27196
Re: Larger scale Stuff
I wanted to paint with leopard spots. But the co owner wouldn't let me.
- Fri Apr 19, 2019 11:33 am
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: New venture for someone?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3330
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 10:55 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Rail Car for Dirranbandi and Toowoomba Light Railway
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7348
Re: Rail Car for Dirranbandi and Toowoomba Light Railway
This looks very interesting. Thanks for sharing it with the forum.
- Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:29 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Rail Car for Dirranbandi and Toowoomba Light Railway
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7348
Re: Rail Car for Dirranbandi and Toowoomba Light Railway
Outstanding,
I am off to raid my son and heir's Lego box.
I was aware of the fine tolerances of Lego after I watched a program about it. Apparently, it has to be very accurate or it won't work. The knock off or copied versions are not nearly so well made.
I am off to raid my son and heir's Lego box.
I was aware of the fine tolerances of Lego after I watched a program about it. Apparently, it has to be very accurate or it won't work. The knock off or copied versions are not nearly so well made.
- Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:24 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Merlin Loco Works
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5506
Re: Merlin Loco Works
It might be worth taking the approach that was used in the distant days when I was an archaeologist. When confronted with a building with a date carved in stone above the door. The only assumption you can make is that some one, at some point carved 4 random numbers on a piece of stone and stuck it ...
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:25 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Larger scale Stuff
- Replies: 49
- Views: 27196
Re: Larger scale Stuff
The piston packing was a nice bit of possibly asbestos string 35 years ago. It was by this point past it's best.
The worshop belongs to the co owner of the engine.
The worshop belongs to the co owner of the engine.
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 12:34 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Larger scale Stuff
- Replies: 49
- Views: 27196
Larger scale Stuff
As most of you are aware I have been a bit quiet on the forum recently. Partly it has been a case of real life getting in the way, coupled with an inability to get into the shed due to a garden that bears more than a passing resemblance to the Somme. (I am not joking, we are just along from the grav...
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:22 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Accucraft Yeo
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9277
Re: Accucraft Yeo
Congratulations,
The only thing I ever seem to win in drawers or raffles are non alcoholic beverages or ladies toiletries.
The only thing I ever seem to win in drawers or raffles are non alcoholic beverages or ladies toiletries.
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:19 am
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: 2019 16mm Show
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12085
Re: 2019 16mm Show
Sadly, I didn't make it again. The videos look good and I am sure my bank balance thanks me for not attending.
- Mon Apr 08, 2019 10:14 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Disasters, Out-takes, Accidents, Fails etc.
- Replies: 64
- Views: 24911
Re: Disasters, Out-takes, Accidents, Fails etc.
A mate of mine got his failings out and the judge gave him six months.....dewintondave wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:41 pmLet's embrace our failings and no longer hide them away!Busted Bricks wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2019 7:21 pm Failure? Hmmm, that would be myself. I have a knack of failing at most things I do.
- Sun Apr 07, 2019 3:06 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Merlin Loco Works
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5506
Re: Merlin Loco Works
It might be worth taking the approach that was used in the distant days when I was an archaeologist. When confronted with a building with a date carved in stone above the door. The only assumption you can make is that some one, at some point carved 4 random numbers on a piece of stone and stuck it i...
- Sun Apr 07, 2019 11:07 am
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Merlin Loco Works
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5506
Re: Merlin Loco Works
I am certain that someone more knowledge than me will turn up soon.
I have heard that the numbering was somewhat random and may not reflect what actually went out of the door. Both Merlins that I have owned had worksplates that were devoid of numbers.
I have heard that the numbering was somewhat random and may not reflect what actually went out of the door. Both Merlins that I have owned had worksplates that were devoid of numbers.
- Fri Apr 05, 2019 8:53 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: Beyer Peacock 0-6-0T (822) 'The Earl' - Scratch Built? or Kit?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6927
Re: Beyer Peacock 0-6-0T (822) 'The Earl' - Scratch Built? or Kit?
The rivetting definitely looks home made with a centre punch or similar. Not sure about the chassis, though. That valve gear reminds me of something but I can't put my finger on exactly what, I'm afraid. Funny you should say that, it does look a little Basset Lowke mogulish to me as do the cylinders.
- Fri Apr 05, 2019 8:31 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: Beyer Peacock 0-6-0T (822) 'The Earl' - Scratch Built? or Kit?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6927
Re: Beyer Peacock 0-6-0T (822) 'The Earl' - Scratch Built? or Kit?
It looks a nice, hefty engine.
I can't think of any kits for this engine, I would think it is scratch built.
I can't think of any kits for this engine, I would think it is scratch built.
- Fri Apr 05, 2019 7:09 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Post Length
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3615
Post Length
My thought is that they need to be at least 18 inches longer than the fence panel is tall. Unless you are using MetPosts (other metal devices for banging into the ground are available).
- Fri Apr 05, 2019 8:28 am
- Forum: Mamods & MSS
- Topic: Mamod Stirling
- Replies: 29
- Views: 28207
Re: Mamod Stirling
It has a certain charm about it.
It looks a little like the early Lady Anne
It looks a little like the early Lady Anne
- Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:20 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Upgrading Ivor
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8125
Re: Upgrading Ivor
Superb job, does he:-
1) have a dragon in his smokebox?
2) make the right noise?
3) sing in the local choir?
The chassis and wheels look much better than 'as supplied' you should contact the kit manufacture and offer to sell him some.
1) have a dragon in his smokebox?
2) make the right noise?
3) sing in the local choir?
The chassis and wheels look much better than 'as supplied' you should contact the kit manufacture and offer to sell him some.
- Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:12 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Welcome to the CHLR
- Replies: 141
- Views: 83797
Re: Welcome to the CHLR
Sorry to hear of your issues, but I am glad plans are afoot for a new line. I wonder if His Lordship had ever come across the Hon. Titus A. Duxsarrse of PMR fame? The assorted Dais are currently unemployed due to the PMR's moth balled status. Let me know if you want me to send them up north in the p...