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by invicta280
Wed Jan 12, 2022 9:05 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Potters Orchid Railway
Replies: 975
Views: 266380

Re: The Potters Orchid Railway

Ah yes, the waiver book. Great idea! Was that Mr Ed we saw, the famous talking horse?
by invicta280
Thu Dec 30, 2021 10:35 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: A 'baby' Heisler
Replies: 50
Views: 18184

Re: A 'baby' Heisler

It's worth building for the spark arrestor chimney for a start. It looks like a genie might pop out if conditions were favourable.
by invicta280
Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:15 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: TVT - Start of Steam Operation
Replies: 65
Views: 35256

Re: TVT - Start of Steam Operation

Looks like a fun session, with the Mule earning its keep.
by invicta280
Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:05 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: FINAL NEW FWLR LINE
Replies: 215
Views: 91760

Re: NEW FWLR LINE

Wishing you a speedy return to good health Rod. Good luck with the new modelling plans!
by invicta280
Sun Nov 07, 2021 11:02 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Two into one will go.
Replies: 53
Views: 13415

Re: Two into one will go.

"I believe that Hydrogen powered vehicles are being proposed for heavier load hauling."

Yes, that seems like a more sensible option for heavy duty use maybe. I heard that JCB are leading the field in this.
by invicta280
Sun Nov 07, 2021 7:51 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Two into one will go.
Replies: 53
Views: 13415

Re: Two into one will go.

Very informative Philip. That is just the sort of practical info needed by those unfamiliar with electric cars, who maybe are considering going electric. You would think that with the pressure to get every one converted to electric vehicles there would have been more effort put into the infrastructu...
by invicta280
Tue Oct 26, 2021 9:34 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: The Great Garden Railway Inspection Reports
Replies: 333
Views: 193263

Re: The Great Garden Railway Inspection Reports

This line is full of character. You've obviously done your homework with the catenary. Do you have to keep the rails clean to complete the circuit? If so wondering how you keep rails clean in tunnels -and keep the wildlife out..
by invicta280
Mon Oct 11, 2021 7:06 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: The Great Garden Railway Inspection Reports
Replies: 333
Views: 193263

Re: The Great Garden Railway Inspection Reports

The overgrown tracks give it the right ambience for a line, preservation or otherwise, that is struggling along with minimum staff on a budget.
So atmospheric. I've liked this one since I first saw a video of it.
by invicta280
Thu Oct 07, 2021 10:52 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Potters Orchid Railway
Replies: 975
Views: 266380

Re: The Potters Orchid Railway

Great pictures. Keep 'em coming!
by invicta280
Mon Aug 30, 2021 12:10 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Introducing the "Bumblebee Light Railway"
Replies: 15
Views: 8752

Re: Introducing the "Bumblebee Light Railway"

Hi Peter. Welcome to the forum. What a charming garden railway. I like your plantings and well done for helping our friends the bees. Your miniature passengers will need to be careful of the giant killer bees !
by invicta280
Mon Aug 16, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Edging a raised line.
Replies: 11
Views: 6415

Re: Edging a raised line.

The reed screening can be bamboo or willow / hazel /chestnut (I use willow in a different application - to put a privacy screen atop a brick wall). Its all ok but for facing a raised trackbed I'd go for log roll which is usually tanalised so will last for ages, creosote or not. It is sturdier, tidie...
by invicta280
Sun Aug 15, 2021 2:55 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Ordering Peco products post Covid
Replies: 4
Views: 2212

Re: Ordering Peco products post Covid

I ordered two sets of points, one 4mm and one SM32; both on back order it seems. I tried to contact them using contact details on website. The email address didn't look like a proper email address. On the second phone attempt I was asked to leave a message. We'll see if they get back to me.
by invicta280
Sat Aug 14, 2021 8:30 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Ordering Peco products post Covid
Replies: 4
Views: 2212

Ordering Peco products post Covid

Do any members have insider knowledge of the state of play at Peco? I ordered some track items in May from a well known mail order model shop. I've been told that they are still on back order. I understand that Peco were busy for a while making PPE items in connection with covid. I've not had any up...
by invicta280
Sun Jul 18, 2021 10:39 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: Semi-scale BR: new coaches try out
Replies: 6
Views: 2783

Re: Semi-scale BR: new coaches try out

Fine looking coaches; the roof line is reminiscient of SE&CR stock. I'm still in awe of that class 73 !
by invicta280
Wed Jun 09, 2021 9:06 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080468

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Peter Butler wrote: Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:20 pm even then the ballast had to be removed from the points
Yes, similar story here. I've got a set of points that refuse to switch. I think I need to lift them out and find out what is jamming them.
by invicta280
Tue Jun 01, 2021 10:15 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Replies: 272
Views: 124251

Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

[quote=BertieB post_id=163143 time=1622286869 user_id=1928] You’re right, of course, about a 33 being the obvious choice. I’d have to come to terms though with the psychological scarring brought about by their unpleasant appearance and having had to travel behind (or in front of) them no more than s...
by invicta280
Wed Apr 14, 2021 9:16 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Pen-Y-Bont A new portable garden layout
Replies: 66
Views: 26571

Re: Pen-Y-Bont A new portable garden layout

Yes, regular spray mist watering would be the way to go I think, but not excessive.
by invicta280
Tue Apr 13, 2021 8:01 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Pen-Y-Bont A new portable garden layout
Replies: 66
Views: 26571

Re: Pen-Y-Bont A new portable garden layout

A brilliant concept for bringing the garden layout with all its botanical assets to the exhibition hall.
Modular rail modelling at its best. Well done and good luck with it.
by invicta280
Wed Apr 07, 2021 9:52 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: IP Engineering Rail Bus
Replies: 92
Views: 37390

Re: IP Engineering Rail Bus

That's a very attractive little railbus.
by invicta280
Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:37 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Something a bit unusual - a steam railmotor
Replies: 58
Views: 19463

Re: Something a bit unusual - a steam railmotor

Exquisite workmanship. A real beauty.