I really like Dennis with its side mounted cylinders. Maybe it's just because I've been looking at the Shay thread.
Rik
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- Thu May 09, 2024 10:42 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3391
- Views: 1111810
- Thu May 09, 2024 10:27 am
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Semi-scale BR: Garratt loaded test run
- Replies: 6
- Views: 158
Re: Semi-scale BR: Garratt loaded test run
Another great video. Who'd have thought it would generate a music/sound effects debate? Are you still using your friend's music? I quite like it - folky and original. I do like loco sounds and hardly notice whether they are synched to the wheels. I do have one loco in my fleet which uses a wheel cam...
- Thu May 09, 2024 7:27 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The (Windmill Hill) Welsh Highland Railway
- Replies: 772
- Views: 334491
Re: The (Windmill Hill) Welsh Highland Railway
And another "Hear, hear" from me. Would love to see your line resurrected, Andrew. I well remember watching it's progress with great interest as Filcris seemed to be the future for track foundations. The garden can be a harsh mistress.
Rik
Rik
- Wed May 08, 2024 9:38 am
- Forum: Scenery
- Topic: A Quiet Sunday
- Replies: 282
- Views: 132135
Re: A Quiet Sunday
Excellent atmosphere. Love all the detail
Rik
Rik
- Tue May 07, 2024 1:37 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: A Ruston-ish ....
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1571
Re: A Ruston-ish ....
Good chunky metal gears, as well.. The only downside of a bevel-gear final-drive, is it is usually 1:1, so you need to be sure you motor /gearbox gives you the ratio you need. How noisy, is this arrangement, Rik? Phil.P Surprisingly quiet for metal on metal gears. I'll make a video later (once I've...
- Mon May 06, 2024 7:16 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
- Replies: 8
- Views: 213
Re: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
Hi Rik, actually, it will be more Australian/American sugar cane sort of. By the way, behind the smoke box door are two switches. One for the smoke unit and another 3 way switch. In the middle position it wont run, but what is the difference in the other two positions ? Only asking as it didn't com...
- Sun May 05, 2024 4:46 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Railway in the Valley of the Mill
- Replies: 356
- Views: 77676
Re: The Railway in the Valley of the Mill
I do love your trackwork. Smooth lines and very realistic.
Rik
Rik
- Sun May 05, 2024 11:41 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Blog, Pictures, and Videos
- Replies: 13
- Views: 489
Re: Blog, Pictures, and Videos
Test seems to be working
Rik
Rik
- Sun May 05, 2024 11:39 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: A Ruston-ish ....
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1571
Re: A Ruston-ish ....
Good chunky metal gears, as well.. The only downside of a bevel-gear final-drive, is it is usually 1:1, so you need to be sure you motor /gearbox gives you the ratio you need. How noisy, is this arrangement, Rik? Phil.P Surprisingly quiet for metal on metal gears. I'll make a video later (once I've...
- Sun May 05, 2024 9:29 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: A Ruston-ish ....
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1571
Re: A Ruston-ish ....
What is the motor Rik? I've seen ones that look like that but never been sure if they were any good, and as with all these Chinese motors there are varying voltages, ratio's, etc. Hi Philip The one I've used on these chassis is the 12v GA25-370 motor (170RPM). They're around £4GBP from Ali Express ...
- Sun May 05, 2024 6:16 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: A Ruston-ish ....
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1571
- Sat May 04, 2024 5:39 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Another Ruston-ish (Proctor)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 63
Another Ruston-ish (Proctor)
I mentioned in my other Ruston-ish thread, I was working on another Ruston. It's actually their Ruston Proctor. I struggled to find a drawing and so was about to base it on photos when I came across a download of a Gn15 body on Shapeways for £20. I've never used Shapeways so thought I'd give it a tr...
- Sat May 04, 2024 5:29 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: A Ruston-ish ....
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1571
Re: A Ruston-ish ....
It's been a while. I have been busy with this, honest! I wasn't at all happy with the HGLW chassis. Nothing wrong with the chassis per se, it just didn't look right with the Ruston. And so, the time has been spent in perfecting my own powered chassis. I've not altered the dimensions of the body (whi...
- Sat May 04, 2024 7:01 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
- Replies: 8
- Views: 213
Re: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
Hello again, Thanks for all your replies. I actually managed to remove the doors, sliding windows and respray the roof without having to remove the body or cab. It's a second hand loco I have just bought, and has been converted to battery power (contained in a 'box-car' wagon). I am in the process ...
- Fri May 03, 2024 9:18 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
- Replies: 8
- Views: 213
Re: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
Someone has reminded me that I did actually blog how I dismantled my Lyn. I'm glad someone is on the ball ...
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Rik
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Rik
- Fri May 03, 2024 5:23 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: PDF CLOSING
- Replies: 2
- Views: 80
Re: PDF CLOSING
I echo Peter's comment. The models produced by PDF were innovative and beautifully engineered. I do hope someone with the right expertise, experience and motivation takes it over. Not just for Leanne's sake but also for the hobby in general
Rik
Rik
- Fri May 03, 2024 5:19 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
- Replies: 8
- Views: 213
Re: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
Hi Andy
I got this from a fellow garden railer ....
I got this from a fellow garden railer ....
RikThe cab is held on with four plastic clips, which need pushing inwards; the cab then lifts off. The cab can be removed without taking the boiler off the motor block.
- Thu May 02, 2024 6:42 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Railway in the Valley of the Mill
- Replies: 356
- Views: 77676
Re: The Railway in the Valley of the Mill
Trevor your explanations are so good I'm almost tempted to try building points in this scale myself... (I've soldered together points in 4mm and 7mm scale but nothing as elegant or as robust looking as these!) Meanwhile - some video from our running session 3 weeks ago . Mostly of Moel Rhos stock, ...
- Thu May 02, 2024 10:31 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
- Replies: 8
- Views: 213
Re: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
Mine was the early version with the plastic motor block. I'm not sure if they changed the body on the newer version or kept it the same.
I have a feeling I had to take the whole body off before the cab could be split from the boiler - but it was a while ago.
Rik
I have a feeling I had to take the whole body off before the cab could be split from the boiler - but it was a while ago.
Rik
- Thu May 02, 2024 7:39 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
- Replies: 8
- Views: 213
Re: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
Hi Guys, Just wondering how easy it is to get the cab off Lyn ? Has anyone done it without breaking anything ? I need to repaint the (red) cab roof/windows and remove the doors. TIA. Andy Hi Andy I have done it and normally I'd take step by step photos for my blog, but it looks like I didn't for th...