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This Puzzles me also... especially as the forum doesn't seem to be dying, if anything the forum and FB compliment each other in that information is kept permanently on here, where FB is more suited to quick conversations.DolwyddelanLightRail:92019 wrote:...and that means what exactly?dougrail:92018 wrote:Chris - depends who's left to maintain the lights. :?
If anyone thinks that the creation of the group spells the end for this sub forum then I suggest you speak up now so we can address your queries.
No one expects the SPANISH ACQUISITION!!!
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It started a couple years back when more than two people suddenly got their hands on Mamods/etc and started upgrading them. NarrowMinded for example has worked at least three [Ogwen, Ogwen 2 and Marion].
The thing was the same reason this subform was made: to discuss the pecularities and problems that 'Mamods' could have, and also how the design could actualy be good in the view of 'Mamod' carrying a derisory tone to it.
The thing was the same reason this subform was made: to discuss the pecularities and problems that 'Mamods' could have, and also how the design could actualy be good in the view of 'Mamod' carrying a derisory tone to it.
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That I still don't understand. One of the first things I noticed when I got interested in 16mm scale was that not much, if any, in a garden railway has the same scale and from what I've read the general opinion is that when it looks ok, it is ok.dougrail:92044 wrote:... and also how the design could actualy be good in the view of 'Mamod' carrying a derisory tone to it.
So why doesn't that count for a Mamod loco? The loco is freelance and not to scale, but it does look nice. The same goes for some locos made by other manufacturers, some of them even have slip eccentrics!
Having to push a loco with twin double acting cylinders to get it to run forwards or reverse is something I find quite ridiculous.
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The website works. Before we set it out to the masses we tried it with a few people to beta test it and there were no problems.dougrail:92041 wrote:The fact the IT issue doesn't even strike a cord says more than anything.
Laurence, at least you're thinking outside the box and thinking how forum>FB>page future balances will work.
The group has been set up because of the large following these locos have. It's not dividing the 16mm association into loco types at all, it's providing a layout at exhibitions for this type of loco which can have a reputation of setting fire to scenery or flicking oil everywhere. The layout we have in mind will have a strict operating procedure to avoid fires and explosions when running gas and meths together. There will be scenery but it will be minimal.
I'm not saying that everyone with this type of loco needs to join, that's up to you. We're giving people the option of running a meths, gas, tablet or coal fired oscillator on a layout that is simple and has a slim chance of catching fire.
I'll leave you to form your own opinion on this matter but I for one think this is a gap in the association that has been nicely filled.
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