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by Peter Butler
Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What kind of traction engine is this?
Replies: 11
Views: 614

Re: What kind of traction engine is this?

From here in the UK it is impossible to imagine the vastness of the USA Great Plains, but I have to wonder about the thought process of building a machine so big it takes an army of up to 30 operators, an engineering team with lifting equipment to assemble and maintain, and a back-up haulage system ...
by Peter Butler
Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Building an 0-4-0 outside frame tank loco
Replies: 35
Views: 3097

Re: Building an 0-4-0 outside frame tank loco

I totally agree with your comment Andrew and I work in a similar way, usually using epoxy adhesive etc... From my experience with attaching plastikard to plastikard using solvent, even on large section such as structures, I have found solvent works well enough on its own.
by Peter Butler
Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:01 am
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Building an 0-4-0 outside frame tank loco
Replies: 35
Views: 3097

Re: Building an 0-4-0 outside frame tank loco

Greg, I'm really surprised that you feel the need to add this mixture. I find that plastikard forms a strong bond if a solvent (eg. EMA Plastic Weld) is used to weld the surfaces together.
Tube glues, or superglue don't have the same effect as they just sit on the surface.
by Peter Butler
Sun Jan 21, 2024 6:59 pm
Forum: 3D Printing
Topic: 1/35 scale Garratt
Replies: 3
Views: 1043

Re: 1/35 scale Garratt

A fine looking beast indeed! Lots of detail included too. I imagine those who have 3D printing skills would appreciate it even more.
by Peter Butler
Sat Jan 20, 2024 6:02 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Narrow Lines Magazine #126
Replies: 10
Views: 2106

Re: Narrow Lines Magazine #126

Wonderful news, I hope the rest of the magazine is useful to you.
by Peter Butler
Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:26 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Narrow Lines Magazine #126
Replies: 10
Views: 2106

Re: Narrow Lines Magazine #126

Peter Butler wrote: Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:43 pm
drewzero1 wrote: Fri Jan 19, 2024 1:42 pm It looked interesting so I put in an offer on it. If I do get it I'll send a scan! :thumbup:
I hope you get lucky, many thanks for the kind offer.
Auction now showing as 'ended'! Were you lucky?
by Peter Butler
Fri Jan 19, 2024 4:28 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080582

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

That's what a kitchen table is for..... right? 100_0726.JPG I have been working away making lots of new stock items but given no thought to their secure storage, until I found myself short of space! A determined effort to create boxes to allow them to be stacked and keep them safe from damage had to...
by Peter Butler
Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:43 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Narrow Lines Magazine #126
Replies: 10
Views: 2106

Re: Narrow Lines Magazine #126

drewzero1 wrote: Fri Jan 19, 2024 1:42 pm It looked interesting so I put in an offer on it. If I do get it I'll send a scan! :thumbup:
I hope you get lucky, many thanks for the kind offer.
by Peter Butler
Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:35 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Narrow Lines Magazine #126
Replies: 10
Views: 2106

Narrow Lines Magazine #126

I'm always on the lookout for any publication containing articles about the work of Rowland Emett. Currently on eBay there is a 'Narrow Lines' magazine, vol. 126, dated December 2000/January 2001, which has 'Far Twittering and Oyster Creek Railway' listed as one of its articles. Unfortunately, despi...
by Peter Butler
Thu Jan 18, 2024 12:53 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Replies: 272
Views: 124262

Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

Oh, that description sounds so familiar!
by Peter Butler
Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080582

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Thanks Zak, I'm glad you approve. You are most welcome to visit but my line is 32mm gauge and I think your Garratt is 45mm, but possibly adjustable?
I'm seriously planning a second Garratt now, most likely a K1, but waiting on suitable power bogies supply.
by Peter Butler
Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:41 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Kerr Stuart diesel
Replies: 56
Views: 25176

Re: Kerr Stuart diesel

They do look really good and well thought out to get the best finish. I think you should be quite safe with a spray coat of matt or satin lacquer on both sides to seal them against the weather.
by Peter Butler
Sat Jan 13, 2024 12:26 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080582

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

I'm becoming more drawn-in to this project with the challenges involved. I don't try to make accurate models, just representations of the prototype, so I feel fairly confident I can make it look OK. The most important thing is to make it work and give the impression of the real thing, after all, the...
by Peter Butler
Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:22 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080582

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Thanks Graeme, and dudeface. The video link supplied shows the articulation from an end-on view, something not usually filmed. The usual side views make the tender appear to be a continuation of the cab, but that makes no sense. I understand now how it extends into the cab. With the tighter radius o...
by Peter Butler
Thu Jan 11, 2024 11:52 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080582

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Meanwhile I have been viewing Greg's multiple Garratt videos with envy and wondering whether I can justify a second Garratt on my line? Surely the real question is whether you can justify not having a second one? I should have got into so much more trouble during my lifetime.... I'm so easily led! ...
by Peter Butler
Thu Jan 11, 2024 11:32 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: Sandstone & Termite
Replies: 110
Views: 70079

Re: Sandstone & Termite

They are magnificent beasts... wondering now whether I have room for two Garratts ? Thanks Peter, and everyone else who replied. There can be no doubt that you NEED two Garratts. Get to it! (ignore the question of room) 'Get thee behind me...' I can resist everything except temptation!
by Peter Butler
Thu Jan 11, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080582

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

If Peter needs a battery pack doing, then just drop me a PM. Thanks for your kind offer Steve, your message came in while I was responding to Philip so I think I have things in place now. Component Shop are my go-to suppliers and I buy additional useful parts at the same time. I will try to stock u...
by Peter Butler
Thu Jan 11, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080582

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

I have only ever heard good things about Strikalite but never used them before. Having searched their site I see they do have stock of tagged, AAA, low self discharge, 900mAh 'Eneloop' batteries. I think they are more expensive though and have already pre-ordered from Component Shop. I have managed ...
by Peter Butler
Thu Jan 11, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080582

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Peter, I spotted AAA and AA rechargeable batteries in the middle of Lidl today.. Not sure if that helps you, or not? Phil.P Thanks for the tip Phil, I expect they are of the type to fit in holders etc. so I could possibly use them elsewhere. Unfortunately I am very restricted for space in the narro...
by Peter Butler
Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:40 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080582

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Slow progress with the Edward Thomas build, I have discovered a national shortage of AAA battery packs! My usual supplier, 'Component Shop', is showing many battery packs and even singles of AAA rechargeables as 'out of stock'. It appears to be caused by long delivery times by shipping in the Red Se...