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by listerboy
Fri Nov 21, 2014 2:08 am
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Creosote & LGB track
Replies: 2
Views: 2250

Creosote & LGB track

Does creosote, new and old recipe react with LGB track? I'm told that it will melt the plastic.

Thanks
by listerboy
Mon Nov 03, 2014 8:18 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: Solar powered light
Replies: 1
Views: 2217

Solar powered light

I've been experimenting with using a solar powered garden light for my buildings. Here's a video of the results.

http://youtu.be/q7bj-tZAAiY
by listerboy
Sat Nov 01, 2014 12:30 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Garden Railway TV Series
Replies: 5
Views: 4932

I'm afraid that line had a very short life indeed, I think it was taken up not long after the series was filmed, and John is not in the hobby at all now as the religion he took up prohibits him from having hobbies... :roll: That series, and in particular the EHLR is the main reason I'm into garden ...
by listerboy
Fri Oct 31, 2014 2:30 am
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: 16mm line at a preserved railway
Replies: 5
Views: 3540

16mm line at a preserved railway

I've been asked by my local railway preservation society on my thoughts of a 16mm line being established on the premises. Am I right in thinking that the Severn Valley has something similar? I know the Tallylyn has. Could any members who have experience of this please contact me with any thoughts? T...
by listerboy
Sat Oct 04, 2014 2:42 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: GRS diesel bodies
Replies: 1
Views: 1900

GRS diesel bodies

Hi

I was looking at the GRS website, and it seems the 16mm box cab diesel loco body has been discontinued.

It looked a bit like this one
http://www.lafterhall.com/osw_2013_032.jpg

Is this the case?
by listerboy
Sat Sep 27, 2014 2:04 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: 16mm Org Magazine
Replies: 33
Views: 18793

Thanks Brian!
by listerboy
Tue Sep 23, 2014 2:14 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Jobs you'd rather avoid
Replies: 31
Views: 16041

My garden is on a slope and I hate laying concrete blocks. I built a  railway in a play ground and mixed it all by hand again more blocks. To extend my line now I'll have to mix more cement and more blocks. I'm a weedy build and I can't face doing it....... When we dig deep and do what we need to, ...
by listerboy
Tue Sep 23, 2014 2:10 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: 16mm Org Magazine
Replies: 33
Views: 18793

Thanks Brian - I'm getting withdrawal symptoms! Can't wait to see if my Kerr Stuart inspired loco is in this edition. :lol:
by listerboy
Mon Sep 22, 2014 10:52 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: 16mm Org Magazine
Replies: 33
Views: 18793

Are there any more updates for SMT?
by listerboy
Sat Sep 06, 2014 1:56 am
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Using Jigstones to make a mould query
Replies: 2
Views: 2784

Using Jigstones to make a mould query

I'm currently using Jigstones to make a viaduct. I've made one arch, and I'm wondering if I can use silicone sealant to make a mould of the arch to make the other 3 arches?

I know it would have to be greased/oiled to release it. Any thoughts?
by listerboy
Sat Aug 30, 2014 6:40 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Millie appeal!
Replies: 1
Views: 2397

Just a wee bump! I'm curious to find out where the old girl ended up.
by listerboy
Fri Aug 29, 2014 3:29 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Alternative Power
Topic: Diesel electric wiring diagram/plans
Replies: 3
Views: 8747

Brian There was an article on building a diesel electric with a glow plug motor in"16mm Narrow gauge in your garden" published by W H Smith in 2009, I think it was written by David Clark. The design he describes was developed by Barry Reeves (Pilgrim Locomotive Works). Anybody got a copy?
by listerboy
Fri Jul 18, 2014 1:05 am
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Joining LGB/Piko to Peco track
Replies: 6
Views: 4346

I'm assuming from the lack of replies that I'm barking up the wrong tree!
by listerboy
Sun Jul 13, 2014 2:17 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Joining LGB/Piko to Peco track
Replies: 6
Views: 4346

Joining LGB/Piko to Peco track

Hi

When joining LGB/Piko to Peco track, is there a considerable change in rail profile?

Put another way, is there a 'thunk' like a bad joint?

Thanks

Brian
by listerboy
Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:14 pm
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: MSS mamod
Replies: 6
Views: 4366

MSS mamod

I'm considering buying an MSS Mamod. I've some questions! Are they good runners 'out of the box' or do they need fettling?

And, saddle or tank?

Thanks
by listerboy
Tue Jun 24, 2014 12:12 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: What to sell, what to keep?
Replies: 16
Views: 10604

Any of them on ebay yet?
by listerboy
Wed May 21, 2014 8:03 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Crisis of faith
Replies: 12
Views: 5831

Thanks for the replies. It's easy to forget about rail cleaning & soldering when the batteries are on board!
by listerboy
Tue May 20, 2014 11:43 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Crisis of faith
Replies: 12
Views: 5831

Crisis of faith

I'm having a bit of a crisis of faith at the moment. I've found myself looking at OO-9 more than 16mm/Ft.

Anybody else done/doing that?
by listerboy
Tue May 13, 2014 9:53 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Alternative Power
Topic: Diesel electric wiring diagram/plans
Replies: 3
Views: 8747

Diesel electric wiring diagram/plans

Has there ever been published wiring diagrams/plans for an aero engine-electric loco in 16 or 10mm/Ft?

I remember seeing Bob Symes class 47 on a very old 'Model World' and liking the clag!

3.30 mins in this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_IHBZkuDWk

Thanks

Brian
by listerboy
Sat Apr 26, 2014 12:41 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: LGB point query
Replies: 4
Views: 2628

Thanks. Can't see me having any large rolling stock, it'll be mostly short wheelbase 4 wheeled stock. I don't have a lot of room either.