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by Dr. Bond of the DVLR
Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:35 pm
Forum: New Models & Reviews
Topic: Word on the grapevine...
Replies: 36
Views: 6045

In responce to an earlier comment about marklin track: I too am a 45miller, I use old gauge 1 track which is really of a too fine scale for 16mm gauge however works perfectly with accucraft, roundhouse, Andel, IP and many other brands exept LGB stuff which the flanges are too big! I am currently wor...
by Dr. Bond of the DVLR
Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:25 am
Forum: New Models & Reviews
Topic: AnDel Verandah bogie coaches
Replies: 12
Views: 2662

These look perfect for my railway! I have been looking for some bogie stock to run on the DVLR for quite some time (I only have 4 wheel stock currently!) I have offered to write an article about them for AnDel so keep an eye out in garden rail in a couple of months! I would, however, like to so one ...
by Dr. Bond of the DVLR
Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:44 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Edrig, 68 Axles, Wet Rail
Replies: 7
Views: 4433

My railway is limited to 10 axil trains under the strict following of the 'light garden railway act' passed after negotions between the manager of the DVLR and the domestic authorities. The railway is also limited to 15 mph!
by Dr. Bond of the DVLR
Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:11 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Ironing Board(ish) Layout
Replies: 15
Views: 9378

Small exhibition layouts

I have a tiny station on my line in a shed. It gets a lot of goods traffic from the maltings which I plan to build. I was thinking of turning it into a small exhibition layout also
by Dr. Bond of the DVLR
Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: New Models & Reviews
Topic: anothe regner engine
Replies: 5
Views: 2451

better translation

Oh no waite I can do better- Army field railway loco number 3538 EASY LINE 2 cylinder working steam ocilating and self starting Boiler- tapered, internal gas fired with ?Quersieder? Technical data LBH sorry I think I got these the wrong way rond last time! Weight 2.2kg Wheel arangement 1B or 2-4-o (...
by Dr. Bond of the DVLR
Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:45 am
Forum: New Models & Reviews
Topic: anothe regner engine
Replies: 5
Views: 2451

Regner translation

I shall do my best at a translation: 2 Oscilating cylinder steam machine is self starting. Um not sure what the second line means Technical data: Length Height Bredth 270/105/150mm weight 2.2kg Not sure Gas fired not sure Price- 799.00 euro For a slightly different or better one 998.00 euro The figu...
by Dr. Bond of the DVLR
Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:41 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: MHLR Extension
Replies: 100
Views: 31258

Extention

Amazing to see such progress. I still think you should name that gradient or where it was 'The Kink' after the rediculous gradients on the W and LLR!!
Besides it looks as if you will benefit by getting more running track any way!
by Dr. Bond of the DVLR
Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:58 pm
Forum: New Models & Reviews
Topic: anothe regner engine
Replies: 5
Views: 2451

Regner loco

What in the name of peticoat pipes!
I have a regner vincent and I though that was quirky!
by Dr. Bond of the DVLR
Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:17 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: DVLR locomotive modification!!
Replies: 128
Views: 48286

The cab plans

Right here are the plans for the cab, minus the back rails/poles.
It was drawn on the computer but came out a little pale so I've drawn over it with biro!. (The lines on the real thing will be neater!)
Image
by Dr. Bond of the DVLR
Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:51 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: DVLR locomotive modification!!
Replies: 128
Views: 48286

Millie mods

During the couce of the next year or so I will be changing my Roundhous millie. This will envolve a new cab, New paint and lining and lots of other bits and bobs along the way! I shall post the results of each stage and gather help on the next here!
by Dr. Bond of the DVLR
Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:48 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: DVLR locomotive modification!!
Replies: 128
Views: 48286

DVLR locomotive modification!!

A long term transformation project!