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by Big Jim
Fri Apr 05, 2019 8:31 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Beyer Peacock 0-6-0T (822) 'The Earl' - Scratch Built? or Kit?
Replies: 9
Views: 6840

Re: Beyer Peacock 0-6-0T (822) 'The Earl' - Scratch Built? or Kit?

It looks a nice, hefty engine.
I can't think of any kits for this engine, I would think it is scratch built.
by Big Jim
Fri Apr 05, 2019 7:09 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Post Length
Replies: 6
Views: 3574

Post Length

My thought is that they need to be at least 18 inches longer than the fence panel is tall. Unless you are using MetPosts (other metal devices for banging into the ground are available).

:thumbright:
by Big Jim
Fri Apr 05, 2019 8:28 am
Forum: Mamods & MSS
Topic: Mamod Stirling
Replies: 29
Views: 27582

Re: Mamod Stirling

It has a certain charm about it.
It looks a little like the early Lady Anne
by Big Jim
Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:20 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Upgrading Ivor
Replies: 14
Views: 8026

Re: Upgrading Ivor

Superb job, does he:-
1) have a dragon in his smokebox?
2) make the right noise?
3) sing in the local choir?

The chassis and wheels look much better than 'as supplied' you should contact the kit manufacture and offer to sell him some.
by Big Jim
Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:12 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Welcome to the CHLR
Replies: 141
Views: 82337

Re: Welcome to the CHLR

Sorry to hear of your issues, but I am glad plans are afoot for a new line. I wonder if His Lordship had ever come across the Hon. Titus A. Duxsarrse of PMR fame? The assorted Dais are currently unemployed due to the PMR's moth balled status. Let me know if you want me to send them up north in the p...
by Big Jim
Fri Mar 08, 2019 7:51 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: The Great Forum Railway Inspection
Replies: 22
Views: 12471

Re: The Great Forum Railway Inspection

Pre build site survey, I can do.

"This is a large expanse of waterlogged garden and muck, Garden Railway for the possible use of"

Repeat ad infinitum.
by Big Jim
Thu Mar 07, 2019 9:22 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: The Great Forum Railway Inspection
Replies: 22
Views: 12471

Re: The Great Forum Railway Inspection

Yes please, I am sure a yard of the PMR could be resurrected for inspection or possibly my local ME track.
by Big Jim
Thu Mar 07, 2019 9:19 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: Brandbright Circket smoke generator trials
Replies: 18
Views: 11261

Re: Brandbright Circket smoke generator trials

Absolutely brilliant. Ever thought of going into production with them? Pretty sure there would be a market for them, not least of all with myself standing in the queue :thumbup: :thumbup: I imagine most people view smoke generators in diesels as unrealistic as a well running engine doesn't smoke so...
by Big Jim
Thu Mar 07, 2019 9:13 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: ip engineering
Replies: 5
Views: 4163

Re: ip engineering

Ivan is a top bloke to deal with, but not the easiest to get hold of at times.
by Big Jim
Fri Feb 22, 2019 8:23 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Merlin Spares
Replies: 8
Views: 6250

Re: Merlin Spares

Glad to hear things are moving on a bit.
It's all part of the fun of steam engines.
by Big Jim
Wed Jan 30, 2019 6:38 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Accucraft Baguley Drewery - Thunderbird loco
Replies: 13
Views: 7164

Re: Accucraft Baguley Drewery - Thunderbird loco

Glad to hear Accucraft sorted out the iffy bits. Odd about the interference with the radio. I don't think any of my engines have suppressors fitted and I have not had a problem for years. It used to be a major point of argument when running a 00 train set on the carpet when the rest of the family we...
by Big Jim
Wed Jan 30, 2019 6:21 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Cleaning after using super glue
Replies: 13
Views: 7383

Re: Cleaning after using super glue

Stainless steel sewing pin to seal the nozzle (instead of the provided cap) - as long as the nozzle hole is no bigger than the dia of the pin. Use one with big plastic ball for the head not the all metal pin (easier to pull to open) Also keep the glue in the fridge. What he said. I also tend to use...
by Big Jim
Wed Jan 30, 2019 6:14 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: B@&&*Y Internet
Replies: 8
Views: 4572

Re: B@&&*Y Internet

4G on your phone or hotspot it so you can use your computer. BT have hundreds of free Wi-Fi locations as well providing you are a customer. Other ISP's provide similar schemes, worth checking. Mobile internet is iffy to say the least in my part of Wales and while I did make the most of the local pu...
by Big Jim
Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:01 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: B@&&*Y Internet
Replies: 8
Views: 4572

B@&&*Y Internet

I am finally back on line after losing my internet signal in early Jan. I am with BT and I have had a intermittent problem for months, after two engineers visits to the house and several "we have sent a bloke to check the box in the village" events. I have been sent a new Smart Hub. Surpri...
by Big Jim
Wed Jan 30, 2019 8:52 am
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Where do you start?
Replies: 18
Views: 9297

Re: Where do you start?

With regard to atmosphere, that's a really useful thought. I've spent my spare time writing a 5 page history of the fictional Welsh county in which the railway exists, which has organically then developed a geology for the railway which I'll factor in. It's going to have a north Wales vibe, but be ...
by Big Jim
Wed Jan 16, 2019 11:28 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Merlin Spares
Replies: 8
Views: 6250

Re: Merlin Spares

As Tony said try Simon.
However, banjo bolts are used on a lot of other things, fuel systems on cars for one. If you have a local Diesel injection specialist they may be able to help If you take along the parts.

Can you post a picture of the bits and where it screws in to?
by Big Jim
Tue Jan 15, 2019 3:37 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Garden Rail Magazine
Replies: 72
Views: 38494

Re: Garden Rail Magazine

As others have said.
Well done Rik, nice article.
by Big Jim
Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:21 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Smokey Sophie - A Roundhouse/Riverdale Amy coal fire build
Replies: 185
Views: 122257

Re: Smokey Sophie - A Roundhouse/Riverdale Amy coal fire build

I think to get the scale look, you would have to make them yourself.