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- Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:10 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Pine Hill Railway (PHRy) - a Norwegian Garden Railway
- Replies: 169
- Views: 101535
Re: The Pine Hill Railway (PHRy) - a Norwegian Garden Railway
Lovely pictures Knell, I love the copper steeple on the chapel and the busy body style vicar. No trouble with kick sledge over here but if we get a winter like last year it may become problem
- Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:22 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: RWLR - Robin Wood Light Railway
- Replies: 716
- Views: 305175
Re: RWLR - Robin Wood Light Railway
So sorry to hear that Tom. It is strange hobby and it often leaves me wondering why I bother but I always bounce back and I hope you and the RWLR do at some point. You have my vote to continue running the forum and offering help when we need it. Keep posting and look forward to a reincarnation when ...
- Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:18 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3367
- Views: 1089660
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
It will probably fade as it dries as you say. Any work I've done with masonry colours or cement never dries the same colour as wet. Like Phili says the tarpaulin is going to be needed today! I like the wider shots that show how the village blends in and how the road crosses the railway. Here's hopin...
- Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:10 am
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Another new van for the PLR
- Replies: 39
- Views: 17955
Re: Another new van for the PLR
Got to agree, that is a beautiful conversion. Almost pm'ed you last week as we were staying at Hawarden for the week. I did see the Peckforton Hills in the distance from Chirk Castle :D Always happy to see fellow modellers. Next time .....? Rik Didn't realise how close we were until Tueday evening,...
- Sat Aug 25, 2018 10:06 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Vale of Fairway
- Replies: 688
- Views: 214135
Re: Vale of Fairway
Thanks guys. It was always a bit catch 22 in that I didn't think a small build would be a test for the build process. Using foamboard on its own wasn't so good either needing a lot of reinforcement. Tempted to make it a corrugated shed to salvage something. Tis only a toy!
- Sat Aug 25, 2018 9:00 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Vale of Fairway
- Replies: 688
- Views: 214135
Re: Vale of Fairway
Well, some of the doubters said wood woodn't work ....and they were right. Whilst helping my 2 year old grandson dig up my ballast I noticed the first bit of wood warp. At least it lasted 8 weeks 😀 Harvey the grandson had already knocked the doors off the "house" using it as a garage so a ...
- Sat Aug 25, 2018 8:40 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Another new van for the PLR
- Replies: 39
- Views: 17955
Re: Another new van for the PLR
Got to agree, that is a beautiful conversion. Almost pm'ed you last week as we were staying at Hawarden for the week. I did see the Peckforton Hills in the distance from Chirk Castle
- Sat Aug 25, 2018 2:21 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Mamod traction engines
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10233
Re: Mamod traction engines
Sorry to have missed your comment, on holiday! Glad to hear of decent customer service from Mamod. I am enjoying the debate on the tram loco on another thread. I do sense that their construction methods seem a little old school but perhaps that's part of their charm?
- Sat Aug 25, 2018 2:05 pm
- Forum: Scenery
- Topic: 'Refurbishing' the Bridge over the Greta
- Replies: 36
- Views: 23000
Re: 'Refurbishing' the Bridge over the Greta
Catching up, sorry. I like those panels, it looks like a technique to try just got to figure where! Brilliantly de-furbished.
- Sat Aug 25, 2018 1:53 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Charlwood Light Railway (CWLR)
- Replies: 281
- Views: 122801
Re: The Charlwood Light Railway (CWLR)
Just back from holiday and catching up! A lovely set of pictures, I really like behind the shed with the baby's tears and the tree....super!
- Sat Aug 25, 2018 1:41 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Adjust wheel tread
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4049
Re: Adjust wheel tread
Doesn't help but can't see without a lathe how you would get four consistent wheels. I am not a metalsmith though. What diameter are you aiming at? Is it something not available commercially?
- Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:08 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The (Windmill Hill) Welsh Highland Railway
- Replies: 765
- Views: 326439
Re: The (Windmill Hill) Welsh Highland Railway
I recall that whoever did it advocated a soak in water overnight before splitting. Have to say that lucky man on the video seemed to have more than one lifetime! I don't think I have that patience......
- Wed Aug 15, 2018 7:46 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: REBIRTH OF FWLR
- Replies: 34
- Views: 15363
Re: REBIRTH OF FWLR
Unfortunately Derek, he has now gone back abroad with his cycling job until the end of September and then he plans on having a holiday with his family. But I can always ask…. :thumbleft: :thumbleft: Always tongue in cheek Rod, reckon I'll get by! Got a train fix yesterday as we trudged up a cloudy ...
- Mon Aug 13, 2018 5:20 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: REBIRTH OF FWLR
- Replies: 34
- Views: 15363
Re: REBIRTH OF FWLR
Son in law has done a good job, could he do my decking replacement?
As Tom said, you have track....all is good.
As Tom said, you have track....all is good.
- Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:39 am
- Forum: Scenery
- Topic: Beeston Castle
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10081
Re: Beeston Castle
Like the build and love how it has been blended in, really does look like the railway came later. Wasn't sure when you said past its best and missing a few teeth you were describing me, but then my name's not Stanley (it's Irwin Jack) I have had a block cut to size to go under a bridge...must get sc...
- Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:15 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Two Dogs Railway
- Replies: 148
- Views: 62030
Re: Two Dogs Railway
Are your trees evergreens? You don't seem to be getting too much leaf fall. We've had an unusually hot, dry summer that has given rise to an early, persistent dropping of leaves by our wysteria. British farmers are renowned for always having the wrong weather, too wet, too dry etc Perhaps us garden ...
- Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:49 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Mamod traction engines
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10233
Re: Mamod traction engines
I always like a shop where the owner doesn't sell you things you think you need....i asked for a new piston assembly and he advised a few runs with steam oil first. I've got a feeling he was right.
Beautiful 5" gauge live steamer there.....if only....
Beautiful 5" gauge live steamer there.....if only....
- Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:57 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Mamod traction engines
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10233
Re: Mamod traction engines
https://youtu.be/M8NIXavyVe0 A 51 quid bid paid dividends last Sunday. The pressure valve was leaking but a trip to Forest Classics produced a valve, new drive belt and a washer for me bung hole for the princely sum of £13. Incidentally he should be holding Regner locos at some point. All this and ...
- Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:41 pm
- Forum: Mamods & MSS
- Topic: New loco from Mamod
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15764
Re: New loco from Mamod
Be interesting to see whether it measures up to a Brunel size or steamer size. I'll stick to my traction engine although I quite like tram engines.
- Fri Aug 10, 2018 7:15 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3367
- Views: 1089660
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Impressive stuff Mr B , can't wait for the next round of photos.