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- 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...
- 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?
If there's no water, there's no steam.
No steam, no pressure!
Only heat damage to the metal.
Am I being too simple?
- 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
Recognised it instantly!
Agree about 00 though, all in the past now.
Rob
- 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]
Been there a good ten years, & can't vouch for condition.
Yours if any use.
[attachment=0]MamCyls.jpg[/attachment]
- 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/
https://www.gscalecentral.net/forums/st ... -steam.84/
- 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.
https://www.tramwayinfo.com/Deftlrs.htm
Traditionally using 1/16 scale on 3½" gauge, there is now a section on 1/24 scale.
- 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]
Should be possible to measure & estimate.
[attachment=0]PmdDLG87180502.jpg[/attachment]
- 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.
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.
- 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]
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]
- 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...
- 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.
Installed the recommended SketchUp Make, and it appears to be a 30 day free trial.
- 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.
Installed the recommended SketchUp Make, and it appears to be a 30 day free trial.
- 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?
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?
- 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.
Gauge 4 seems to have gone a similar way. A sad loss, as 5/8" scale equates to 16mm in modern terms.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
But then, I'm the our sole with the train.
What I don't have (any more) is a lawnmower.
- 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.
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.
- 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/
Plastic 3D printed versions are available from SLR models.
Usual restrictions in present situation.
https://slrmodels.co.uk/shop/loco-parts ... y-louvres/
- 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.
- 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.
Both whistles are identical.
Resonator diameter is 9.6mm and projection from spec plate into cab is 70mm.