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- Wed Aug 23, 2023 4:51 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: A relaxing watch.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5278
Re: A relaxing watch.
Very nicely-filmed. I wonder why the tender wheelset has a cog on it's axle.. I think it's a third connection to the rack. Obviously the tender and loco are a set and presumably the weight of the tender (especially when loaded) helps with adhesion on those ridiculously steep parts! EDITED to add: D...
- Tue Aug 22, 2023 10:51 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Another Fowler rebuild at Scum Class Works
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9303
Re: Another Fowler rebuild at Scum Class Works
Looking good Aaron. I'm sure you'll make an excellent job of it whichever spec/colour you opt for, let alone the weathering opportunities.
- Tue Aug 22, 2023 10:46 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: DVLR No. 5, River Ore.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11461
Re: DVLR No. 5, River Ore.
Good to see you back and engaged with 16mm again. And that is a brilliant looking baby G. I'm sure Malcolm will be pleased that he can be sure that it will be cherished by you.
- Tue Aug 22, 2023 10:10 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: A relaxing watch.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5278
A relaxing watch.
I found this video on YouTube yesterday. It's train related, but not a garden railway. The quality of the recording is stunning, as are the colours and traction. I would certainly recommend watching on as big a screen as possible to enjoy the splendour. An excellent way to while away 37 minutes. htt...
- Fri Aug 18, 2023 10:07 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: My new gardenrailway 16mm-SM 32
- Replies: 27
- Views: 15371
Re: My new gardenrailway 16mm-SM 32
That looks to be well thought out, and clever use of plastic rainwater pipe for the legs. I look forward to seeing how it develops.
- Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:32 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Steamer for Wood Forming
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3542
Re: Steamer for Wood Forming
That's a really effective technique Rik, and it wouldn't even need to be a steam iron. Making the former looks like the hardest part of that job.
- Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:03 pm
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Peckforton Light Railway - Video Library
- Replies: 490
- Views: 186636
Re: Peckforton Light Railway - Video Library
Great video as usual Rik. I particularly like the end scene (December) - that slight incline really adds a level of realism to the whole scene.
- Sun Aug 06, 2023 1:34 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Nolwyn Valley Tramway
- Replies: 141
- Views: 34582
Re: Nolwyn Valley Tramway
That's fabulous. Mamod use (or used to) a coiled wire like miniature curtain rod for the drive bands, cut to length and just 'screwed' into its other end. Certainly more durable than elastic - just cut to the length required and 'screw' the narrowed end into the other. https://www.mamodonline.co.uk/...
- Sun Aug 06, 2023 12:25 pm
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Snowplough in Summer
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3481
Re: Snowplough in Summer
I must make a note of that definition of rebuild. It may come in very handy!
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 3:38 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
- Replies: 280
- Views: 132171
Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Hi Bertie, I had issues viewing it from your website too. Using a Samsung Galaxy A8, I can get about a minute in and then it just locks up! Fortunately I was able to download it and view it direct - great stuff! Very stirring
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 2:12 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: A Krusty Koppel
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5815
Re: A Krusty Koppel
That's some impressive weathering Aaron. I've not heard of that technique before (or if I have, I've forgotten all about it).
- Fri Jul 07, 2023 6:05 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Airbrushes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7245
Re: Airbrushes
Bartsharp. https://www.bartsharpairbrush.co.uk/?doing_wp_cron=1688749284.7308011054992675781250 This company provide a wealth of airbrush equipment as well as many pages of advice. Somewhat against the perceived wisdom, they actually suggest novices shouldn't immediately purchase a top of the range ...
- Fri Jul 07, 2023 5:53 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: Storage and Transportation
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7166
Re: Storage and Transportation
Locobox referred to in an earlier comment have a reputation for being unresponsive or slow in completing orders. Simon Whenmouth of Anything Narrow Gauge also sells boxes for loco storage if that's a route you choose to go down. https://anythingnarrowgauge.co.uk/colle ... ies?page=3
- Sun Jul 02, 2023 1:50 pm
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Latest Developments on the WASP Garden Railway
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3260
Re: Latest Developments on the WASP Garden Railway
Hee hee. The tension builds - looking forward to the next episode.
- Tue Jun 13, 2023 3:39 pm
- Forum: Mamods & MSS
- Topic: What on earth have I bought?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14685
Re: What on earth have I bought?
Hi Andrew… that lighter gas you mentioned from newsagents.. does that have some sort of inbuilt adapter then? Just posted here https://www.gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=14366 The bottles I bought don’t have any thread so I can’t attach the adapter sadly. I've answered your query on...
- Tue Jun 13, 2023 3:25 pm
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Reopening of the heritage Zig Zag railway.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2976
Re: Reopening of the heritage Zig Zag railway.
Greg, you've excelled! Two fantastic videos. Thanks again for sharing.
- Tue Jun 13, 2023 3:16 pm
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: 2023 Great Steam Train Race Australia
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2648
Re: 2023 Great Steam Train Race Australia
That is terrific! What a spectacle! Thanks for sharing.
- Tue Jun 13, 2023 2:51 pm
- Forum: Photographs
- Topic: FeckHallBahn in June
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4905
Re: FeckHallBahn in June
Always enjoy seeing the busy Feckhallbahn. Keeps me motivated - but it's too bloomin' hot to be out working in the garden at the moment.
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:14 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Camping gas…
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3216
Re: Camping gas…
Hi, Sorry you've had to wait so long for a reply. There certainly used to be an adapter to fit the threadless 'camping gaz' type canisters (A4, I think, is the classification), because I have one - it just slips over the nozzle on the canister and activates the release mechanism as you press down. U...
- Wed May 24, 2023 8:36 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: LGB point frogs
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5552
Re: LGB point frogs
Difficult to see the change you've made to the frogs on the video, but it's obviously helped. Well done.