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by MRail
Sat May 29, 2021 8:26 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Accucraft Lawley
Replies: 1
Views: 1969

Re: Accucraft Lawley

Not much to add here, except that I found my Lawley, and the earlier Wrekin, a little unstable on some of my track. Curves of around 2'6" radius, in SM32 flexi-track, had some kinks, from knee-bending. The fully flanged wheels were unhappy. Eventually I turned the centre wheels to flangeless an...
by MRail
Sun May 23, 2021 7:31 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Used Edrig
Replies: 10
Views: 4202

Re: Used Edrig

As said above, it would run out of puff.
If there's no water, there's no steam.
No steam, no pressure!
Only heat damage to the metal.

Am I being too simple?
by MRail
Tue Apr 20, 2021 3:41 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Projects for father in law
Replies: 26
Views: 13987

Re: Projects for father in law

Aaahhhh!
Recognised it instantly!

Agree about 00 though, all in the past now.

Rob
by MRail
Sun Apr 18, 2021 3:07 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Mamod/MSS loco cylinders / reversing valve NO LONGER NEEDED
Replies: 5
Views: 5206

Re: Mamod/MSS loco cylinders / reversing valve

Found these lurking on my scrap shelf.
Been there a good ten years, & can't vouch for condition.
Yours if any use.
[attachment=0]MamCyls.jpg[/attachment]
by MRail
Tue Apr 06, 2021 3:37 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: LGB Stainz Chimney Replacement
Replies: 1
Views: 3806

Re: LGB Stainz Chimney Replacement

If you look at G Scale Central, you will find many LGB fans who will tell you the finest details.

https://www.gscalecentral.net/forums/st ... -steam.84/
by MRail
Mon Feb 15, 2021 11:32 am
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Tram Kits n Bits
Replies: 18
Views: 10328

Re: Tram Kits n Bits

The Tramway & Light Railway Scty is worth a look.

https://www.tramwayinfo.com/Deftlrs.htm

Traditionally using 1/16 scale on 3½" gauge, there is now a section on 1/24 scale.
by MRail
Sun Jan 10, 2021 2:12 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Track centres /spacing
Replies: 11
Views: 6202

Re: Track centres /spacing

This snap from FR webcam, Porthmadog gives an indication of spacing.
Should be possible to measure & estimate.
[attachment=0]PmdDLG87180502.jpg[/attachment]
by MRail
Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:41 am
Forum: New Models & Reviews
Topic: Bowaters Models - 16mm Rolling Stock Kits
Replies: 163
Views: 124663

Re: Bowaters Models - 16mm Rolling Stock Kits

Thanks Jon,
Just ordered my next pair of WHR shorties.
Nearly completed the first, for evaluation.
Still finding it a little on the long side for my line.
Thinking of carving the open down to a 4w version to run mid-set.
by MRail
Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:13 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: FR double Fairlie Livingston Thompson
Replies: 2
Views: 2189

Re: FR double Fairlie Livingston Thompson

Will these help?
Taken last year at NRM.
I was looking at bunker detail for my PDF mdel.
[attachment=1]NRM191121-008.jpg[/attachment]
[attachment=0]NRM191120-005.jpg[/attachment]
by MRail
Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:18 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Joining code 200 bullhead to other stuff
Replies: 10
Views: 4509

Re: Joining code 200 bullhead to other stuff

Generally... [b]I do say "generally"[/b]... A hacksaw slot close to the foot of the larger rail, will allow a fishplate/joiner of the smaller rail to slide in. Take care to position the slot so the rail heads are at the same level! This certainly works with Peco code 250 to LGB code 332. F...
by MRail
Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:18 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Reference Library
Topic: Using SketchUp to produce drawings for 3-D Printing
Replies: 10
Views: 7880

Re: Using SketchUp to produce drawings for 3-D Printing

In the same manner, interested to have a look.
Installed the recommended SketchUp Make, and it appears to be a 30 day free trial.
by MRail
Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:18 pm
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: Using SketchUp to produce drawings for 3-D Printing
Replies: 14
Views: 19965

Re: Using SketchUp to produce drawings for 3-D Printing

In the same manner, interested to have a look.
Installed the recommended SketchUp Make, and it appears to be a 30 day free trial.
by MRail
Thu Aug 13, 2020 4:22 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Loco name-plates
Replies: 11
Views: 5339

Re: Loco name-plates

A timely warning! Just considering ordering a couple of sets.
I know these things are not quick, NP do wait for enough orders to fill a sheet for etching.
Perhaps another order would jolly things along?
by MRail
Mon Jun 29, 2020 7:45 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Gauge 2
Replies: 3
Views: 3355

Re: Gauge 2

I recall reading that, of the numbered gauges system, gauge 2 had died an early death, being only a little larger than gauge 1.
Gauge 4 seems to have gone a similar way. A sad loss, as 5/8" scale equates to 16mm in modern terms.
by MRail
Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:05 am
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Etch primer and painting advice
Replies: 11
Views: 6708

Re: Etch primer and painting advice

I second that.
The data says for zinc & galvanised metals, such as steel. ie car body repairs.
Somewhere, I can no longer find, I once saw "will not adhere to brass".
I don't understand it's popularity.
by MRail
Sun May 17, 2020 4:22 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Neighbours of garden railways
Replies: 18
Views: 10247

Re: Neighbours of garden railways

I have several from that list.
But then, I'm the our sole with the train.
What I don't have (any more) is a lawnmower.
by MRail
Thu May 14, 2020 10:42 am
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Water gushing from smokebox ?
Replies: 4
Views: 3654

Re: Water gushing from smokebox ?

Well, Richie, it's certainly baffling!
There's really nowhere for water/steam to collect, other than the top of the boiler.
Is it over filled?
Otherwise it's possible the steam pipe has become detached from the reverser block, under the smokebox.
by MRail
Mon May 04, 2020 11:11 am
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: 6 coupled diesel
Replies: 43
Views: 22105

Re: 6 coupled diesel

Philpy asked about louvre panels.
Plastic 3D printed versions are available from SLR models.

Usual restrictions in present situation.

https://slrmodels.co.uk/shop/loco-parts ... y-louvres/
by MRail
Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:03 am
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: DJB Engineering Accucraft whistles
Replies: 5
Views: 3993

Re: DJB Engineering Accucraft whistles

Perhaps Paul Bailey may provide the specific data.
by MRail
Fri Apr 24, 2020 2:17 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: DJB Engineering Accucraft whistles
Replies: 5
Views: 3993

Re: DJB Engineering Accucraft whistles

I've fitted two. Not to my Edrig, but to RH Karen and Assoc Victory.
Both whistles are identical.
Resonator diameter is 9.6mm and projection from spec plate into cab is 70mm.