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There wasn't much science involved! I've always been "into" tramways, and they make much use of single blade points, with one side being left open/fixed. Others posted some pics of this arrangement. The idea was that in the facing direction, vehicles would take the line of least resistance...

Scratch built on wood sleepers, and short-lived:- [attachment=1]MRPOINT06.jpg[/attachment] and one from Mamod track with Peco rail for "blades":- [attachment=0]MRPOINT05.jpg[/attachment] These all worked well for several years. Snags occurred when visitors felt the need to run wrong road. ...

These are from Peco track:-
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In my early days, around turn of century, I made extensive use of fixed points. Most were scratch-bodged form plain track split and joined. Before taking the Dremel to expensive points, see these pics:- [attachment=1]MRPOINT01.jpg[/attachment] [attachment=0]MRPOINT02.jpg[/attachment] These were made...

Andrew,
The valve gear link in the picture is purely cosmetic.
Perhaps the loco stopped because the loose link or the pony truck jammed.

Anyway, a phone call to Roundhouse will sort you out.

Tel: 01302 328035
Email: mail@roundhouse-eng.com

Rob (also owner of an elderly Russel)

Not much to add here, except that I found my Lawley, and the earlier Wrekin, a little unstable on some of my track. Curves of around 2'6" radius, in SM32 flexi-track, had some kinks, from knee-bending. The fully flanged wheels were unhappy. Eventually I turned the centre wheels to flangeless an...

As said above, it would run out of puff.
If there's no water, there's no steam.
No steam, no pressure!
Only heat damage to the metal.

Am I being too simple?

Aaahhhh!
Recognised it instantly!

Agree about 00 though, all in the past now.

Rob

Found these lurking on my scrap shelf.
Been there a good ten years, & can't vouch for condition.
Yours if any use.
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If you look at G Scale Central, you will find many LGB fans who will tell you the finest details.

https://www.gscalecentral.net/forums/st ... -steam.84/

The Tramway & Light Railway Scty is worth a look.

https://www.tramwayinfo.com/Deftlrs.htm

Traditionally using 1/16 scale on 3½" gauge, there is now a section on 1/24 scale.

This snap from FR webcam, Porthmadog gives an indication of spacing.
Should be possible to measure & estimate.
[attachment=0]PmdDLG87180502.jpg[/attachment]

Thanks Jon,
Just ordered my next pair of WHR shorties.
Nearly completed the first, for evaluation.
Still finding it a little on the long side for my line.
Thinking of carving the open down to a 4w version to run mid-set.

Will these help?
Taken last year at NRM.
I was looking at bunker detail for my PDF mdel.
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Generally... [b]I do say "generally"[/b]... A hacksaw slot close to the foot of the larger rail, will allow a fishplate/joiner of the smaller rail to slide in. Take care to position the slot so the rail heads are at the same level! This certainly works with Peco code 250 to LGB code 332. F...

In the same manner, interested to have a look.
Installed the recommended SketchUp Make, and it appears to be a 30 day free trial.

In the same manner, interested to have a look.
Installed the recommended SketchUp Make, and it appears to be a 30 day free trial.

A timely warning! Just considering ordering a couple of sets.
I know these things are not quick, NP do wait for enough orders to fill a sheet for etching.
Perhaps another order would jolly things along?

I recall reading that, of the numbered gauges system, gauge 2 had died an early death, being only a little larger than gauge 1.
Gauge 4 seems to have gone a similar way. A sad loss, as 5/8" scale equates to 16mm in modern terms.

I second that.
The data says for zinc & galvanised metals, such as steel. ie car body repairs.
Somewhere, I can no longer find, I once saw "will not adhere to brass".
I don't understand it's popularity.