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- Fri Jul 12, 2019 9:07 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Suggestions please: removable ground-level section
- Replies: 33
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Re: Suggestions please: removable ground-level section
I didn't add check rails, just those integral wth the points. The crossing is scratch built with minimal check rails. Track is loose laid on concrete, then flooded with mortar, and flangeways carved out while still "green". The edges do gradually erode. Adding check rails to Peco track... ...
- Fri Jul 12, 2019 9:02 am
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Bogies
- Replies: 29
- Views: 13966
Re: Bogies
Sorry, a bit slow chipping in, been busy in the works.
Yes, Peter, that's correct.
I'm wondering now if something from IP Eng. may be adaptable.
Yes, Peter, that's correct.
I'm wondering now if something from IP Eng. may be adaptable.
- Fri Jul 12, 2019 8:58 am
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Suggestions please: removable ground-level section
- Replies: 33
- Views: 13719
Re: Suggestions please: removable ground-level section
Here's my contribution. I'm not telling anyone how to do it, but what I did and what works for me:- [attachment=0]MR190712-001.jpg[/attachment] The patio step is the main access for washing line (crucial!) and steam-up meetings etc. [attachment=1]MR190712-002.jpg[/attachment] Yes, it was raining thi...
- Wed Jul 10, 2019 4:29 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Bogies
- Replies: 29
- Views: 13966
Re: Bogies
Yes, Rod, Pretty much the same. Of course, it was some years back. Bought it in 2003 & finally sold it about 2010. I seem to remember it was reasonably stable, just ground to a halt on my curves. I felt it would benefit from a 4w power bogie at the rear, but couldn't locate anything suitable. Ju...
- Tue Jul 09, 2019 7:32 am
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Bogies
- Replies: 29
- Views: 13966
Re: Bogies
Rod, This looks like a Brandbright railcar? If so, I had one for a while, and it displayed all the troubles you mention. The problem is, it's simply too long for our typically sharp curves. I moved the battery box further back, and then refitted the bogie pivot under the front bulkhead. [attachment=...
- Sun Mar 10, 2019 8:41 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Any tips for steaming Ogwen?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7329
Re: Any tips for steaming Ogwen?
Quite nicely behaved, Chris.
I've still not visited Ian's line.
Stuart's Ogwen is the earlier Roger Marsh version, so the gas burner comments are not entirely valid.
I've still not visited Ian's line.
Stuart's Ogwen is the earlier Roger Marsh version, so the gas burner comments are not entirely valid.
- Sat Mar 02, 2019 5:04 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Any tips for steaming Ogwen?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7329
Re: Any tips for steaming Ogwen?
Hi Guys, Echo everything said so far. My MH Ogwen is an absolute pig to light up. Having lit, she runs like a Swiss watch, but should the gas blow out, a pig to re light. Problems were eased by making a "fire iron" from a U shape of brass with an angled handle. I use this to choke the air ...
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 8:47 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: FINAL NEW FWLR LINE
- Replies: 215
- Views: 98208
Re: NEW FWLR LINE
Rod,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzgBMBPumVI
Shows the DHR zig-zag system.
At around 6 mins 30, I think you'll see the answer.
Sorry about the ads.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzgBMBPumVI
Shows the DHR zig-zag system.
At around 6 mins 30, I think you'll see the answer.
Sorry about the ads.
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 8:10 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Radio Controlled Quarry Hunslet
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10252
Re: Radio Controlled Quarry Hunslet
Somewhat belatedly, pic of reverser quadrant on Jonathan (ne Bernstein).
West Lancs Lt Rly, 2000.
[attachment=0]WLLR00-004.jpg[/attachment]
It appears my problem with pics was down to Firefox.
Using Chrome, it works.
West Lancs Lt Rly, 2000.
[attachment=0]WLLR00-004.jpg[/attachment]
It appears my problem with pics was down to Firefox.
Using Chrome, it works.
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 1:03 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: FINAL NEW FWLR LINE
- Replies: 215
- Views: 98208
Re: NEW FWLR LINE
OK, Rod,
I guess you're proposing to reverse out of your dead-end station, past the junction to the "Limit of Shunt" and then forward round the turnout.
It sounds like you need to adopt DHR practice and run back & forth up their zig-zags.
I guess you're proposing to reverse out of your dead-end station, past the junction to the "Limit of Shunt" and then forward round the turnout.
It sounds like you need to adopt DHR practice and run back & forth up their zig-zags.
- Fri Feb 22, 2019 4:48 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: FINAL NEW FWLR LINE
- Replies: 215
- Views: 98208
Re: NEW FWLR LINE
Oops! Belatedly looked at Rik's link.
Anyway, found an FR pic:-
[attachment=0]FR95-103.jpg[/attachment]
Anyway, found an FR pic:-
[attachment=0]FR95-103.jpg[/attachment]
- Fri Feb 22, 2019 4:41 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: FINAL NEW FWLR LINE
- Replies: 215
- Views: 98208
Re: NEW FWLR LINE
Rod,
I think you mean push-pull? Auto-train in GWR speak.
You'll need a driving trailer.
Ffestiniog ran them for a while, using a diesel loco.
I think you mean push-pull? Auto-train in GWR speak.
You'll need a driving trailer.
Ffestiniog ran them for a while, using a diesel loco.
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:21 am
- Forum: New Models & Reviews
- Topic: ACME Engineering Sound systems
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14957
Re: ACME Engineering Sound systems
Just noticed...
Right at the beginning of this thread, in Mike's original post, he does give his eMail on the signature panel.
Right at the beginning of this thread, in Mike's original post, he does give his eMail on the signature panel.
- Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:06 pm
- Forum: New Models & Reviews
- Topic: ACME Engineering Sound systems
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14957
Re: ACME Engineering Sound systems
I have a response from Mike:-
Hello Rob.
Yes I’ve had problems with my ISP and the website has been lost. Need to recreate it.
My business email is sales
(insert the curly chr)
acmesteam.co.uk
I don’t mind you handing this out.
Best
Mike Ousby
Hello Rob.
Yes I’ve had problems with my ISP and the website has been lost. Need to recreate it.
My business email is sales
(insert the curly chr)
acmesteam.co.uk
I don’t mind you handing this out.
Best
Mike Ousby
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:14 pm
- Forum: New Models & Reviews
- Topic: ACME Engineering Sound systems
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14957
Re: ACME Engineering Sound systems
Yes, happy to post any response here.
Not sure if I should publish his personal eMail.
I did ask his permission.
Also sent eMail contact via this forum.
Not sure if I should publish his personal eMail.
I did ask his permission.
Also sent eMail contact via this forum.
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:41 am
- Forum: New Models & Reviews
- Topic: ACME Engineering Sound systems
- Replies: 14
- Views: 14957
Re: ACME Engineering Sound systems
AFAIK, Mike is still trading.
I bought a pressure gauge from him in December (2018!).
He was having problems with the website then, and it appears he still is.
I've sent a direct eMail, so we'll wait for a response.
I bought a pressure gauge from him in December (2018!).
He was having problems with the website then, and it appears he still is.
I've sent a direct eMail, so we'll wait for a response.
- Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:13 am
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Brandbright Circket smoke generator trials
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11731
Re: Brandbright Circket smoke generator trials
Tom, I can't imagine fitting all that gear under the bonnet.
Mine is crammed full of batteries etc!
Mine is crammed full of batteries etc!
- Sun Jan 27, 2019 2:32 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Radio Controlled Quarry Hunslet
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10252
Re: Radio Controlled Quarry Hunslet
Definitely a quadrant, but I've fallen at the hurdle of uploading a pic!!
- Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:46 am
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: eBay madness
- Replies: 268
- Views: 266018
Re: eBay madness
Perhaps he's hoping to cash in on the waiting time.
Track Shack are inviting reservations for delivery May 2020.
Track Shack are inviting reservations for delivery May 2020.
- Wed Jan 16, 2019 10:44 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Merlin Spares
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6546
Re: Merlin Spares
Gareth, Your description sounds like a "banjo" bolt. Merlin are long defunct, so parts are unavailable. A model tool/screw supplier may be able to help, but you would need to know the size & thread pitch etc. Alternatively a Merlin owner may have some better suggestions. Must say, ther...