Garden Railway Forum

I have to say that NPW are the only supplier in our rather niche hobby with whom I've had issues and about whom I've read unfavourable reviews. Don't take it as the norm. Look at the likes of Phil Sharples, Houston Gate, IP Engineering, Timpdon, and Swift Sixteen, for what to expect in a cottage ind...

I've never made my own track work, but I have used Faller track and points on a small indoor running circuit.
You could always test your locos on a Faller point and then use it as a template to make your own.

I'v trieddesigning such aloop uing Anyrail and MSS track and points, but can't get things to join up. Could you publish your track plan once it's ready so I can pinch it thanks? - Richard I suspect that using set track you'll never get the loop to match up, you'll have to be prepared to cut at leas...

That Jeep train looks rather interesting, I wonder if those guys were considered passengers or backup motive power!

Phil, please accept the comment in the light hearted manner in which it was intended. I am a massive fan of GR and appreciate the effort that goes in to what is probably considered a niche interest publication. You also missed the obvious irony of the typo in my own comment which I've only just noti...

I wonder if Rik will be holding a ceremony to rename is line in readiness for September's issue.

Clue: P47 of August's mag.

FWLR wrote: ↑Tue Jul 14, 2020 7:55 am You can get a brand new one for £14.00 including postage.

I can't remember who it is, but someone sells the Binnie wagon kits with replacement metal wheels for less than £25!

I've found OSB to be surprisingly resilient. I have some station areas where I used OSB because I got some offcuts for free. The most important thing is not to allow wood to sit in direct contact with the ground, and when applying preservative to pay particular attention to the edges. Once cut to si...

I hope nobody tells Peter how badly he's underselling!

Watched you latest on the "big telly" yesterday evening, I totally approve of the new narrated format. With all the characters having names and back stories it almost had a Trumpton/Brian Cant charm that really gave a nostalgic atmosphere to one of a certain age. All you need to do now is ...

For fixing to decking boards I use Screwfix 5/8" no.6 pan head woodscrews.
They stand out a bright silver whilst tracklaying, then a quick dab of burnt umber acrylic paint and they all but disappear.

FWIW:
I tend to use a punch to cut round holes in plasticard, I inherited quite a range from my grandad many years ago.
They also have the advantage of creating a disk which can then be used as fuel filler caps etc.

philipy wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2020 8:12 pm

ge_rik wrote: ↑Mon Jun 08, 2020 7:46 pm I wonder how many times in the past this would have made my life easier...

'bout the same number as me, probly!

I shall give one a try.
This is what I needed, so I should have said long parallel cuts rather than strips:

ge_rik wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2020 10:58 am I must admit, I'm not too keen on the sound of my own voice...

I am the same (my voice, not yours). Have you considered finding an acquaintance with a voice you consider appropriate and asking them to read the captions for you, or maybe even a short script.

FWLR wrote: ↑Fri May 01, 2020 8:44 am ... I used the old crazy paving to fill most of the bed ...

If the base of the bed is rubble and crazy paving then that won't settle, or if it does it will be very little, you only have to get your posts sitting down on that.

I would suggest that if your beds have only just been filled then they are going to settle a long way over the coming months. I know you don't really want to, but devising some method of suspending the track so that it's independent of the soil is going to pay dividends over the season. Even if you ...

Ooh, how t'other 'arf live! Excellent concept, design and execution. Interested in your experience printing window frames. I have considered buying one of the cheap 3D printers from eBay (much as Rik has done) with the primary intent of printing window frames.In my probable naivety I imagine they sh...

Careful what you order. Foamex is a brand name and their sheet is two layers of PVC sheet sandwiching a relatively high density foam core. It's really solid and totally weather proof, it's sold for creating exterior signage. Foamex is actually PVC foam that has been compressed, during this process ...

It looks like you've printed them pre-upholstered with some sort of velour.

Careful what you order. Foamex is a brand name and their sheet is two layers of PVC sheet sandwiching a relatively high density foam core. It's really solid and totally weather proof, it's sold for creating exterior signage. There are lots of variations of foamboard available which tend to be glossy...