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Sounds like a good plan. I've had a four year old happily running a battery loco ( in fact he was a lot more careful and considerate than a seven year old who visited a couple of weeks later). I'd be happy to advise and/or assist with the rc installation if you feel in need. Otherwise I can recommen...

Tony Bird wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:41 pm ......... would have to fit at least one other battery under the coach to up the voltage unless I use Lipo which as yet I haven't ever used.
Regards Tony.

Tony
If you do decide to try li-ion, happy to advise or assist if you need any help.

Rik

Peter Butler wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2018 10:29 am Those vehicles are exquisite creations Grant, superb modelling.
More please.

Ditto

BTW have you added the lamps or do they come with the models?

Rik

What a fine looking model this is becoming. .If you were thinking of rechargeable batteries, you could always install a couple of AA sized (14500) lI-ions wired in parallel to give you twice the running time on 3.7v. You'd need a battery protection board to prevent them from becoming overly discharg...

Great outcome. Will you be fitting r/c?

Rik

Marvellous bit of weathering, Kjell. Looks very realistic. Have you somehow sun bleached the green paint or is that the colour it comes when bought?

Rik

I enjoy it in an analytical way. I like trying to spot the reality TV clichés which the programme makers have engineered into situations or in the editng. For example, the Simon Cowell/Craig Revell Horwood type 'expert' who enjoys belittling the efforts of the teams and who has clearly been tasked w...

Johnnie2sheds wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2018 6:41 pm 10(ish) battery "diesels"
1 Battery steam outline
2 Live steam
1 Solar powered

Solar powered? That sounds intriguing.

Rik

Watched episode 2. Hmmmmmm..... did you notice how many times they cut the shot just before the loco was about to round a curve? I suspect derailments were a lot more frequent than is portrayed. Interesting insights on this website - https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/factual/the-biggest-little-railway-...

As Jim says, soldered and heatshrinked (heatshrunk??). If you want plugs and sockets to make them removable, then you can get (supposedly) waterproof JST connectors such as these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253318963167

Rik

Also, I believe the Deltang Rx65b is capable of two way communication as that's how it is programmed when used with a computer. I don't think it will transmit via the airwaves though, Tom. Though, as you say, it does communicate with the Prog module so some info must be sent back. Interesting notio...

Really great looking website, Andy and also a great looking railway. Some very nice scenic touches and plenty of operating potential. Interested to see you're intending to build a Hunslet steam outline battery loco from a GRS kit. These kits go together well and I'm sure will be a welcome addition t...

It reminds me of when I was at school in the 1960s and used to work weekends at the 'The World's Finest Model Railway' which was based inside Colchester Zoo. The automation for that was provided by a large wooden cylinder which rotated very slowly. On the cylinder were various metal contacts which c...

GTB wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2018 10:31 am The article is still there............
https://sites.google.com/a/gardenrailwa ... -a-bicycle
Rather you than me.
Graeme

Even more impressive when you see how it's done.
Rik

Not watched last night's episode yet, but from the above, it doesn't sound promising.
At least it seems to have generated interest in the hobby, which is no bad thing...

Rik

Tony Bird wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2018 8:35 am Hi Rik,

Just wondering where the bushes are sourced or are they just pieces of brass tube?

Brandbright for 1/8" axles. I bought a lot a few years ago I don't know if the new company still do them.

Regards Tony.

Thanks

Rik

Brilliant work Tony, I reckon you could motorize an egg cup given time. Grant. PS I hope Rik is reading about this battery powered steam outline. Following it with interest, Grant. As one who uses proprietary motor blocks, I'm really interested in the chassis. That looks quite simple to construct a...

Definitely interested in seeing more. My railway is set in 1932 and so very interested in your vehicles. I like the subtle weathering and, like others, love the bike. I think I'd tear my hair out trying to make those spokes. Which reminds me, I seem to recall someone describing making bike wheels us...

. However, following a recently completed home automation project, I'm updating my locos with the same technology (ESP8266 modules) and this opens up new possibilities, well for me at least. All the locos are on my local network (extended to the garden) and can be controlled via a custom hand-held ...

Looks good, Peter. Must admit, I didn't notice the omission on the original

Rik