New arrival on the PLR
New arrival on the PLR
Took a bit of time off from other projects (eg LGB coupling replacement) to convert an LGB US style box van which had been sitting on the shelf for a couple of years ......
..... and converting it into something a bit more UK ish
Rik
Doesn't bear close scrutiny (as with most of my builds and bashes), but I think it will look OK rattling along with the rest of my stock on a mixed goods train.
Rik
..... and converting it into something a bit more UK ish
Rik
Doesn't bear close scrutiny (as with most of my builds and bashes), but I think it will look OK rattling along with the rest of my stock on a mixed goods train.
Rik
Re: New arrival on the PLR
Looks good.
Re: New arrival on the PLR
I like it! (Thinks: if that doesn't bear scrutiny, just wait 'til I post a close-up of a wagon...)
I'm sure it's posted somewhere else, but what kind of coupling do you use (now)?
I'm sure it's posted somewhere else, but what kind of coupling do you use (now)?
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Re: New arrival on the PLR
It's my own version of an LGB hook and loop with a narrower profile so it looks less obtrusive. I'm still working on perfecting them, but this thread shows work in progress - https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 30#p136491
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Re: New arrival on the PLR
Not convinced that's true Tom, more RTR maybe but almost all of it American or European. But if you are able to convert to UK style then go for it. I'm sure there has been a lot of 'bashing' done by Rik to achieve this conversion and perhaps his blog will explain?
The best things in life are free.... so why am I doing this?
Re: New arrival on the PLR
Hopefully, quite soon .....
(Though minimal bashing was involved)
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Re: New arrival on the PLR
Given most of my rolling stock is bashed or beaten into submission from various sources, it'll be highly likely - well that's the plan ....
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Re: New arrival on the PLR
There is far more choice in running 45mm for RTR in rolling stock and locos that are also up for kit bashing.
Re: New arrival on the PLR
Now written-up the bash for anyone interested......
https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2018/0 ... x-car.html
Rik
https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2018/0 ... x-car.html
Rik
Re: New arrival on the PLR
Very nice Rik….
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Re: New arrival on the PLR
Nah, I like 32mm better….
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
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Re: New arrival on the PLR
Nice bash. Reminds me a little of some shaky looking vans the GSR built for the West Clare section in the 1920s except the roof is a lot "squarer" in your version.
I am not much into the Battle of the Gauges. I like to keep things Broad Church here, so I do a bit of 45mm and some 32mm as well. My mainline - Irish 3' gauge is inside and 45mm, and the outdoor 32mm line is going to be a 'bit of fun.'
Peter in Va
I am not much into the Battle of the Gauges. I like to keep things Broad Church here, so I do a bit of 45mm and some 32mm as well. My mainline - Irish 3' gauge is inside and 45mm, and the outdoor 32mm line is going to be a 'bit of fun.'
Peter in Va
Traffic Pattern? What pattern? Spuds out; grain in, but cattle, sheep and passengers are a lot less predictable.
Re: New arrival on the PLR
Neither am I Peter, the comment was tongue-in-cheek….
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
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