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This can be very confusing among my models I have an LBSC Terrier and a GWR Dock Tank both in 7mm scale both fairly accurate. However the Terrier looks for all the world as though it is to a smaller scale. I use 16mm on 32 mm track but I am less sure about the bought in models. I haven't measured u...

Regner are lovely geared locomotives, but I don't think you're alone in having problems lighting up. Most of my friends who have or have had one seem to go through issues on light up. Looks like you've made a great job of that!

An interesting set up. Apparently the whole collection has now been moved to the Tanat Valley Light Railway near Oswestry https://www.tanatvalleyrailway.co.uk/monorail , and whilst the website describes the set up, other comments elsewhere online suggest it is not being progressed beyond an 1/8th mi...

After I bought my first steam locomotive in 2014, I found Zach's article about the momentum van, and like many, I decided to have a go with a Zecar friction drive. I constructed a goods van freelance from plasticard, scored to give the plank effect, and scaled to suit the Zecar chassis (a bit squat ...

Jimmyb wrote: ↑Tue May 11, 2021 1:35 pm
I think it now looks properly aged, nothing beats nature to make things look old (I just checked by looking in the mirror )

I take my glasses off when looking in the mirror. Not a wrinkle to be seen

Just to finish about the pottery, this is the bottle kiln today. Looking decidedly ragged, and some of the lower blocks have parted company - I think thanks to birds foraging for insects etc. The pale edges are a result of friction from nearby bushes and plants. Considering it's been exposed to the ...

Is it just to discourage people from ordering? The items appear to be in the USA.

I really do need to come and see plus run something on your line Phil. I love :love10: the kiln. You do have a brilliant imagination and brilliantly built and painted also. Thank you Rod, I sometimes think people who see the railway often need to have some imagination too :lol: You will be welcome ...

Brilliant Phil! Presumably Messrs Harding, Robinson and Aston are modelled in Das or similar? That is some amazing scuplting technique. Philip, I can claim no credit for the moulding of the figures, they are from Pendle Valley, who I believe have taken over Rob Bennett's moulds. I did however, pain...

That is really going to stand out from the crowd when it starts appearing on the exhibition circuit. Brilliant.

I can't believe it's been 4 years since I contributed to this thread about my line, but I'm going to try to make amends, and by necessity that means much of this is catch up. The initial spur for the railway was the alleged Housedown Pottery, outside Black Burton. Keen enthusiasts set to building a ...

Peter Butler wrote: ↑Mon May 10, 2021 2:23 pm Love the luggage, I just wish I could remember how to tie truckers hitches.

For those who may want authentic 'ropework' on their railway, this page shows the truckers hitch step by step.https://www.animatedknots.com/truckers-hitch-knot

Been a while, but with the nicer weather gradually upon us I can reveal two wagons: Firstly, another NWNGR 4t wagon by Jurassic: IMG This is lightly weathered using drybrushing, inks and lightly sanding the red down. This gives a decent, 4 wagon train without needing slate waggons. Also a 2 plank w...

Your railway looks really delightful in a mature garden setting. It really complements the garden, and vice versa. Mine feels very open and exposed in comparison!

Fantastic report, does he get a chance to ride a train somewhere? I'm sure Mr Mainwaring (Captain, retired) has an excursion planned for the inspector. There are other stations and engineering features to look at yet. And he is keen to develop a good working relationship with the light railway insp...

Your 'shed' looks palatial, I'm very impressed and envious, but also sorry that the work has impacted on your health - I hope you're back to fighting fit very soon.
It's also good to see that the Planning Authority (aka Management or SWMBO) have been providing assistance

Very impressive Andrew, although I wouldn't personally go for the rainbow period. But as we say - your railway, your rules.

After a fine cooked breakfast and excellent service from Mrs. Twice-Knightley, I was collected from mons repose at 0900 precisely for my return trip to Black Burton Station, arriving in good time for my meeting with the senior staff of the GWLR. I made my way to Platform 1, where Mr Mainwaring (Capt...

I'm not too hot at infrastructure and scenery – but I was pleased with it. And it's good fun doing the GIFs[/b][/size] Rural Dorset appears to be running very smokey locomotives or suffering shocking levels of industrial pollution. And not repainting bridges often enough. I got a bit carried away. ...

Congratulations on getting this far Rik. I can't offer any expert advice on positioning/meshing of worm gearing, but from my model boating days, I used to extend motor shafts by fitting an 'interference fit' piece of brass tubing over the exposed motor shaft, and then used the OD of that tubing to s...