Sorry Rik, no cupee doll for you.
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- Mon May 13, 2024 8:47 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 638
- Views: 247486
- Mon May 13, 2024 2:46 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 638
- Views: 247486
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
OK I'm putting a new loco together as hinted to recently. I would like to include all the features I have wanted, but due to my impatience with previous builds have not included.
So time for a guessing game! The first fitting.
Grant.
So time for a guessing game! The first fitting.
Grant.
- Thu May 09, 2024 2:34 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Accucraft Shay
- Replies: 7
- Views: 259
Re: Accucraft Shay
I second everything Graeme has said, my 3 cylinder Shay had to have work done under warranty out of the box. Atrocious Quality control, if it exists. Grades are not a problem, however I don't believe they are an engine to run too often like a Rod driven loco. the drive line is far more susceptible t...
- Thu May 09, 2024 1:37 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 638
- Views: 247486
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
This small pile, a bigger one at the back A quiet Wednesday afternoon 2.JPG and an even bigger one at the front P5090001.JPG Time to get a man with a chipper in. In some ways I can see an advantage in the lack of tree cover over Nayook, no bird s*** all over the buildings, and no leaves to be foreve...
- Thu May 09, 2024 1:26 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The (Windmill Hill) Welsh Highland Railway
- Replies: 772
- Views: 334934
Re: The (Windmill Hill) Welsh Highland Railway
I can only echo Peters words, I hope both Andrews can again find the will to repair/rebuild their great railways to be even better.
Grant.
Grant.
- Wed May 08, 2024 10:55 am
- Forum: Scenery
- Topic: A Quiet Sunday
- Replies: 282
- Views: 132499
Re: A Quiet Sunday
Thanks Phillip, was probably more a test of the operator!
At least I don't have to keep logging in now I'm not using a borrowed computer.
Grant.
At least I don't have to keep logging in now I'm not using a borrowed computer.
Grant.
- Wed May 08, 2024 8:38 am
- Forum: Scenery
- Topic: A Quiet Sunday
- Replies: 282
- Views: 132499
Re: A Quiet Sunday
It's ten minutes to five on a quiet Wednesday afternoon, and Chas. is eager to get away tonight. He hopes no one is about to turn up for petrol at the last minute.
PS a pic test, new computer.
PPS going to have to get some trees for background next.
Grant.PS a pic test, new computer.
PPS going to have to get some trees for background next.
- Mon May 06, 2024 12:08 am
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Merlin Maestro - Help Needed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 375
Re: Merlin Maestro - Help Needed
The crankpins on a two cylinder engine should lead by 90 degrees. Convention holds that the starboard side leads the port on a railway locomotive.
Grant.
Grant.
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:14 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 638
- Views: 247486
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Thanks fella's
I've also managed to break the computer, trying to get back on air.
Grant.
I've also managed to break the computer, trying to get back on air.
Grant.
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:23 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Railway in the Valley of the Mill
- Replies: 356
- Views: 78070
Re: The Railway in the Valley of the Mill
Fabulous video, of a fabulous line. You really get a sense of covering distance.
Grant.
Grant.
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 3:52 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 638
- Views: 247486
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Thanks Aaron,
Now just have to wait until all the sawdust from the chainsaw blows away before I run an oily steam loco, battery for a bit I suspect.
Grant.
Now just have to wait until all the sawdust from the chainsaw blows away before I run an oily steam loco, battery for a bit I suspect.
Grant.
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:57 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 638
- Views: 247486
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Thanks, that's the easy part. Now I've got to get rid of an awfull lot of large timber.
Grant
Grant
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:24 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 638
- Views: 247486
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
In typical country town fashion, word got out quickly and plenty of help was available. The Shire men's priority was the re-establishment of the road access, while the railway track gang concentrated on track clearance. P4050005.JPG The press photographer covered the progress for the newspaper. P405...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 11:05 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 638
- Views: 247486
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Thanks Rik,
Yes Graeme, it was the weight of water in the foliage. The trees had a lot of rot and I had already started removing some but on the Warringine side.
There won't be any shade to be had next summer around Nayook.
Grant.
PS Oh! and I'm in the clack gods bad books again.
Yes Graeme, it was the weight of water in the foliage. The trees had a lot of rot and I had already started removing some but on the Warringine side.
There won't be any shade to be had next summer around Nayook.
Grant.
PS Oh! and I'm in the clack gods bad books again.
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 11:16 am
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Varnished finish
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1659
Re: Varnished finish
Have to say that's a fine job of half round panelling.Dr. Bond of the DVLR wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:06 am then I decided to make the panelling half round in profile,
Grant.
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 11:12 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 638
- Views: 247486
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Thanks Peter, The pictures only show where the main trunks came down . The tree itself came down directly above Nayook station and town buildings and didn't touch a thing. One knee on the tree hit the top of the wall behind the station and kept everything just high enough, another landed between the...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:23 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 638
- Views: 247486
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Well having survived the depression and with passenger numbers increasing, the LNR management have decided to order a new loco (currently being built as we speak) however the weather has thrown a spanner in the works with a severe storm bringing trees down and completely blocking the main line at th...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:21 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: TVT - Down in the Forest Something Stirred
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5627
Re: TVT - Down in the Forest Something Stirred
It's not a bad looking loco despite its reputation. Great modelling again mate.
Grant.
PS. Are you digressing because your other step is a big one!
Grant.
PS. Are you digressing because your other step is a big one!
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:15 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: That Car I Keep Alluding To
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2462
Re: That Car I Keep Alluding To
Picture Perfect, and still left hand drive. Drive with pride Aaron.
Grant.
Grant.
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 4:07 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: That Car I Keep Alluding To
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2462
Re: That Car I Keep Alluding To
A PS to the above,
Pete also said he hoped the front engine mount spring hadn't worn too far through the front cross member. But I see you've been there, done that.
Grant.
Pete also said he hoped the front engine mount spring hadn't worn too far through the front cross member. But I see you've been there, done that.
Grant.