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I didn't add check rails, just those integral wth the points. The crossing is scratch built with minimal check rails. Track is loose laid on concrete, then flooded with mortar, and flangeways carved out while still "green". The edges do gradually erode. Adding check rails to Peco track... ...

Sorry, a bit slow chipping in, been busy in the works.
Yes, Peter, that's correct.
I'm wondering now if something from IP Eng. may be adaptable.

Here's my contribution. I'm not telling anyone how to do it, but what I did and what works for me:- [attachment=0]MR190712-001.jpg[/attachment] The patio step is the main access for washing line (crucial!) and steam-up meetings etc. [attachment=1]MR190712-002.jpg[/attachment] Yes, it was raining thi...

Yes, Rod, Pretty much the same. Of course, it was some years back. Bought it in 2003 & finally sold it about 2010. I seem to remember it was reasonably stable, just ground to a halt on my curves. I felt it would benefit from a 4w power bogie at the rear, but couldn't locate anything suitable. Ju...

Rod, This looks like a Brandbright railcar? If so, I had one for a while, and it displayed all the troubles you mention. The problem is, it's simply too long for our typically sharp curves. I moved the battery box further back, and then refitted the bogie pivot under the front bulkhead. [attachment=...

Quite nicely behaved, Chris.
I've still not visited Ian's line.

Stuart's Ogwen is the earlier Roger Marsh version, so the gas burner comments are not entirely valid.

Hi Guys, Echo everything said so far. My MH Ogwen is an absolute pig to light up. Having lit, she runs like a Swiss watch, but should the gas blow out, a pig to re light. Problems were eased by making a "fire iron" from a U shape of brass with an angled handle. I use this to choke the air ...

Rod,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzgBMBPumVI

Shows the DHR zig-zag system.
At around 6 mins 30, I think you'll see the answer.

Sorry about the ads.

Somewhat belatedly, pic of reverser quadrant on Jonathan (ne Bernstein).
West Lancs Lt Rly, 2000.
[attachment=0]WLLR00-004.jpg[/attachment]

It appears my problem with pics was down to Firefox.
Using Chrome, it works.

OK, Rod,

I guess you're proposing to reverse out of your dead-end station, past the junction to the "Limit of Shunt" and then forward round the turnout.
It sounds like you need to adopt DHR practice and run back & forth up their zig-zags.

Oops! Belatedly looked at Rik's link.
Anyway, found an FR pic:-
[attachment=0]FR95-103.jpg[/attachment]

Rod,
I think you mean push-pull? Auto-train in GWR speak.
You'll need a driving trailer.
Ffestiniog ran them for a while, using a diesel loco.

Just noticed...

Right at the beginning of this thread, in Mike's original post, he does give his eMail on the signature panel.

I have a response from Mike:-

Hello Rob.
Yes I’ve had problems with my ISP and the website has been lost. Need to recreate it.

My business email is sales
(insert the curly chr)
acmesteam.co.uk

I don’t mind you handing this out.

Best

Mike Ousby

Yes, happy to post any response here.

Not sure if I should publish his personal eMail.
I did ask his permission.
Also sent eMail contact via this forum.

AFAIK, Mike is still trading.
I bought a pressure gauge from him in December (2018!).
He was having problems with the website then, and it appears he still is.

I've sent a direct eMail, so we'll wait for a response.

Tom, I can't imagine fitting all that gear under the bonnet.
Mine is crammed full of batteries etc!

Definitely a quadrant, but I've fallen at the hurdle of uploading a pic!!

Perhaps he's hoping to cash in on the waiting time.
Track Shack are inviting reservations for delivery May 2020.

Gareth, Your description sounds like a "banjo" bolt. Merlin are long defunct, so parts are unavailable. A model tool/screw supplier may be able to help, but you would need to know the size & thread pitch etc. Alternatively a Merlin owner may have some better suggestions. Must say, ther...