TVT - Mihirung, the Demon Duck

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Re: TVT - Mihirung, the Demon Duck

Post by Tom85 » Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:50 pm

An exceptional model - thanks for sharing!

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Re: TVT - Mihirung, the Demon Duck

Post by RobRossington » Tue Nov 17, 2020 10:38 pm

Superb! Love the livery!

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Post by ge_rik » Wed Nov 18, 2020 8:22 am

The livery on the loco complements to coaches perfectly. That train looks great snaking it's way round the garden.

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Re: TVT - Mihirung, the Demon Duck

Post by Andrew » Wed Nov 18, 2020 8:29 am

That really does look the business with those carriages, a lovely model. It reminds me of the RH&DR diesels, which I've always thought were rather handsome.

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Re: TVT - Mihirung, the Demon Duck

Post by GTB » Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:12 pm

We are now well into summer here and La Nina is fading, so the weather is more conducive to a bit of train running. :sunny:

A couple of days ago the temperature was a balmy 20C, the few clouds were white and fluffy and the secateurs have been deployed. So there is now a train size hole through the greenery again and the new diesel has gone into service on the weekly goods train.

The through goods load is ten bogie wagons for a total of 40 axles, but well within the capabilities of the loco. I don't think I've got enough rolling stock to really load up this loco, as the rolling resistance of this goods train even on curves is only about 1/4 of the drawbar pull.

The first photo shows the train waiting for the off. I had to wait for a cloud to pass in front of the sun to take this photo, as the camera angle is pointing at the sun at this time of day and the lens flare overwhelms the camera electronics........

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Next shot shows the train departing for the southern end of the line, which to confuse matters is actually the up direction on the TVT, via the great pittosporum forest.

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Emerging into the sun again from the green tunnel along the back straight formed by the maple and the pittosporums.

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Further into the run crossing the river flats and the girder bridge.

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Approaching the end of the run through the curves between the junction and the yard.

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Sitting in the shade at the end of the run, while the crew have wandered off in search of liquid refreshment. I still have no idea how long this loco can run with a heavy train and a full battery charge, but I do know it is significantly longer than my attention span. :roll:

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Th-th-th-that's all folks.

For the info of those with that white stuff on their track, whatever it is, today was the start of a forecast heat wave here, so no more running trains outside for a while.

Monday in Melbourne is forecast to be 37C with a UV index of 12 (extreme), so I'll be inside the house with a good book, a cold drink and an ice cream on a stick. 8)

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Graeme

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Re: TVT - Mihirung, the Demon Duck

Post by ge_rik » Sat Jan 09, 2021 8:11 pm

Truly wonderful as always, Graeme.

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Re: TVT - Mihirung, the Demon Duck

Post by -steves- » Sat Jan 09, 2021 8:36 pm

A remarkable project, I just can't get over how neat your metal work and plastic work are, I have no idea at all how you manage that :dontknow:

Another great build :thumbup:
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Re: TVT - Mihirung, the Demon Duck

Post by Andrew » Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:24 pm

-steves- wrote: Sat Jan 09, 2021 8:36 pm I just can't get over how neat your metal work and plastic work are
And the paint job, don't forget that!

A lovely model - I particularly like first picture...

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Re: TVT - Mihirung, the Demon Duck

Post by -steves- » Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:35 am

Andrew wrote: Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:24 pm
-steves- wrote: Sat Jan 09, 2021 8:36 pm I just can't get over how neat your metal work and plastic work are
And the paint job, don't forget that!

A lovely model - I particularly like first picture...

Andrew
Indeed, simply amazing work all round. I wish I had even half the skills.
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