Garden Railway Forum

Thanks guys, I wonder why mamod what you to use mix?

Sorry if that is too general, I just was wondering what you find works best.

What gas is recommended by you? I see there are choices of connections and the right adaptor is needed.

My newer mamod is marked use a propane/butane mix only so idealy one for that and a ragleth.

PM sent Ben. I welcome visits to my line I am in Gosport.

I am keen to go radio control on a loco as some of the lines I visit are better suited to being in control rather than chasing a loco round.

Thank you Brian, The Bertie is my preference from your selection.
What are the options for radio control?

Hmm you have given me food for thought, could you attach pictures so I know what loco's you recommend. If anyone has one for sale I would be happy to get a PM.

Hi All,

I am wanting an engine to complement my mamod fleet, It must be 32mm steam and have R/C. What would you recommend and how much should I pay?

stoker:117546 wrote:

Sir Clothem Cap:117401 wrote:While I was emptying my condenser tumble dryer.....

Do you not have domestic staff for these duties?

One can't get the staff these days

I can't see any reason why filtered dryer water isn't ideal. I normally use filtered rain water.

While I was emptying my condenser tumble dryer I thought "I wonder if the water would be any good for engines?"
It has been turned to steam then condensed so should be purer than tap water but it does smell of conditioner. Any thoughts?

A BBC Coprolite train sounds good

I saw the prototype at Peterborough and was very impressed at the build of the chassis and boiler. This looks like a real contender.

Merry Christmas from the sunny south (ok rather damp with wind)
I will be testing my new Mamod telford as soon as I can get to the track.

I have used Hornby track pins as rivets as they are cheap easy to apply and look good.

A very good place to start. Mamod loco's run well on sm32 track, you do need to have the largest curves possible in your garden area as it helps keep fast running locos on track.

Old ones are still great but the technical spec of the more recent ones has really got better including double action pistons, in line oiling and gas firing.

On saying that the sl1 and its variants keep me happy too.

The newer designs from mamod are superior to the original design. I started with mamod track but changed to peco sm32 track which is superb for running all sorts of o gauge trains. Second hand track is often available on ebay if money is restricted. Points are the most costly part of the railway. De...

No it's a faller playtrain tram from the inter city set painted up a bit to lose the toylike finish

Thank you a quick repaint and it is an instant station masters house. Mind you the rear roof could do with a massive repair