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- Sat Mar 30, 2024 11:43 am
- Forum: Garden Railway Reference Library
- Topic: 16 mm Today
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1910
Re: 16 mm Today
I take model railway magazine 'hand-me-down' issues to the Care Home where our model group meet every Friday for breakfast. Many of the residents know us and show interest in our activities, which we display there at events. The older generation have many interests and hobbies which they might not b...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: Baseboard Construction
- Replies: 8
- Views: 959
Re: Baseboard Construction
Thanks very much for the responses; one query, when the gravel boards dry out have you had problems with them slightly warping across the width so, say, 4 laid side by side creates a slightly wavy surface making it difficult to keep track flat? As shown in my picture, I have more than four planks s...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:52 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: Baseboard Construction
- Replies: 8
- Views: 959
Re: Baseboard Construction
I agree with both replies, my gravel boards (decking boards by another name) which are pressure treated, 6"x1" softwood, have shown no signs of deterioration during the past eleven years. Supported off the ground and covered with roofing felt they are still firm foundation. A coat of prese...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:45 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: HGLW loco tweak
- Replies: 77
- Views: 4626
Re: HGLW loco tweak
She (?) ... (James) is a real beauty and the surface finish is superb, another print masterpiece, well done Rik. I'm still not convinced about the use of sound, but if you like it, why not?
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:01 am
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: What filler?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 896
Re: What filler?
I posted a similar question just a few months ago and followed up on a suggestion from Rik and bought 'Perfect Plastic Putty'. My findings are that it does what it says on the tube! .... A smooth, one-part, fine paste which is easy to apply with a spatula. Designed for use on fine grained gaps and d...
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:08 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: FINAL NEW FWLR LINE
- Replies: 215
- Views: 98470
Re: FINAL NEW FWLR LINE
That sounds more like a challenge than a pleasurable experience Rod, and I bet it wasn't cheap either!
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:35 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Simplex Yard Shunter
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5856
Re: Simplex Yard Shunter
I said from the start I'd be watching with interest, and I still am. This is looking great and will be even better with your weathering skills applied.
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:15 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd
- Replies: 307
- Views: 58424
Re: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd
How about removing the nails and letting it expand to its max, then pinning it down again?
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:52 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd
- Replies: 307
- Views: 58424
Re: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd
Such a shame Phil, the expansion is quite pronounced in just a few degrees of raised temperature. The summer heat is likely to create further damage.
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:44 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Cabbed Hunslet
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1349
Re: Cabbed Hunslet
Steve, you're either an untidy worker or proud to show off your wonderful collection of screws and bearings. A most impressive assortment!
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:18 am
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Vintage footage
- Replies: 3
- Views: 766
Re: Vintage footage
A wonderfully nostalgic journey through magnificent scenery and outstanding and impressive civil engineering.
No wonder it failed, they spent too much money doing the job correctly and in some style.
No wonder it failed, they spent too much money doing the job correctly and in some style.
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:59 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3391
- Views: 1112677
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
The VW bus is finished and runs well under test on my indoor layout. Pictures show it outdoors but the railway isn't tidy enough to even attempt a circuit. All of the RC control gear is in the rear of the model and well hidden. A black painted plasticard screen conceals everything from view through ...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:55 pm
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Feldbahnmuseum Herrenleite
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1024
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:05 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3391
- Views: 1112677
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
I haven't added to this thread since mid February and failed to notice the viewing numbers have now shot over the one million mark, and then some! It is hard to believe it has proved so popular and I have to say a huge thank you to each and every person who has followed this thread and made it such ...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:49 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: HGLW loco tweak
- Replies: 77
- Views: 4626
Re: HGLW loco tweak
What an incredible collection of things which many people would otherwise think of as scrap.... I love 'em!
Plenty of inspiration there.
Plenty of inspiration there.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:26 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: HGLW loco tweak
- Replies: 77
- Views: 4626
Re: HGLW loco tweak
Aha! I thought you may have gone this way with it... https://topstastic.blogspot.com/2023/05/mcewan-pratt-petrol-locomotives-for.html [media]https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIldNF5AgoYuP_wTTfuG2bbstA8evCMydlEt0RbDIXG7-Dqs4nF0ykHvD1P02-13z-oAF6F1U7H1fHl99gqTSY90GJLtPvWva81...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:23 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Cabbed Hunslet
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1349
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 11:05 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: That Car I Keep Alluding To
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2442
Re: That Car I Keep Alluding To
A truly incredible story of ambition and dedication. You can't begin to imagine how impressed I am with what you have achieved. I have read every word of your journey and, despite not understanding car mechanics, have thoroughly enjoyed every moment. I'm envious of the F-100 Pick-up model truck too.
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:14 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: That Car I Keep Alluding To
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2442
Re: That Car I Keep Alluding To
It's a new car... superb.
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:05 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3391
- Views: 1112677
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Model T's make into great rail conversions. If I had one it wouldn't last long!