Time to build a railway...but where?

[ge_rik]

Could make for a nice version of this, converted from RH&DR co-creator Captain Howey's own Rolls, which he apparently used to drive along the line at 60mph...

Blimey! He must have had a lot more confidence in his trackwork than I have in mine ......

Rik

[Peter Butler]

The Doublebus is just about done, as far as construction is concerned. The three sections are connected as described and perform perfectly by holding the passenger section horizontal in relation to the driving cab at one end, also allowing full articulation at the other by the rose bearing. There is sufficient movement for it to negotiate my curves too. So, a success, I think.
I still need to add batteries, switch and receiver under-floor of the carriage, and then it can join the railbus fleet....

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[ge_rik]

It is a thing of beauty, Peter. For some reason it reminds me of a caterpillar - no idea why .....

Rik

[Peter Butler]

Perhaps this might help Rik...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXelA475WwI

Power source at either end and carried in the centre.

[Jimmyb]

Perhaps this might help Rik...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXelA475WwI

Power source at either end and carried in the centre.

A video of a caterpillar

[ge_rik]

Perhaps this might help Rik...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXelA475WwI

Power source at either end and carried in the centre.

Now, there's a mechanical challenge ..... to see if your railbus can emulate that motion ....

Rik

[Peter Butler]

Rik, I might need to pay my passengers to ride that carriage.

[philipy]

Such are the ups and downs of life!

[Andrew]

For some reason it reminds me of a caterpillar - no idea why .....

And that reminds me of a very happy coincidence 25-ish years ago when, as a student at Aberystwyth, a friend and I went for a walk on Borth bog and were very taken with some caterpillars we found there, which were lime green, with a darker stripe along the side and a friendly-looking yellow face. Caused to look up from these botanical pursuits by the mournful toot of a passing train, I caught my first glimpse of a class 158 in Central Trains livery - which was exactly the same as the caterpillar:

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Anyway, it's a lovely model Peter, congratulations! I know you're not hugely into operating, but a railcar day must be a temptation, with a lovely fleet like that?

[ge_rik]

Such are the ups and downs of life!

Where's the "groan" emoji .......

Rik

[ge_rik]

Such are the ups and downs of life!

Where's the "groan" emoji .......

Rik

How about ....

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Rik

[Phil.P]

Peter, to save me hunting through 2791 posts..
Would you have any other photos of the brown beastie, you could share, please?


Phil.P

[Peter Butler]

Happy to oblige Phil... The locomotive is built from a Bandai traction engine kit of the 1970's, possibly still available at extortionate prices on eBay.

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There is a description of some improvements I made to the model on page 156 of my thread, I hope that helps you.

[Peter Butler]

The latest kit from Jerry Irwin has been delivered and is already well under construction. As usual the build instructions are on Youtube as link below....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih-76CN4JDs

As ever, the parts are superbly designed and cut forming a well thought out model which looks just wonderful. Everything you need to complete the wagon is included, metal wheels are available on request (at small extra cost). Mine is 32mm gauge but Jerry will soon offer a 45mm gauge option....

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[ge_rik]

The latest kit from Jerry Irwin has been delivered and is already well under construction. As usual the build instructions are on Youtube as link below....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih-76CN4JDs

As ever, the parts are superbly designed and cut forming a well thought out model which looks just wonderful. Everything you need to complete the wagon is included, metal wheels are available on request (at small extra cost). Mine is 32mm gauge but Jerry will soon offer a 45mm gauge option....

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Wow! I wasn't expecting a nearly three hour video showing the complete blow by blow construction. I can see why you really enjoy making Jerry's kits - so thoughtfully and cleverly designed!

And his West country accent is restful and reassuring.

Rik

[Peter Butler]

Yes Rik, all of Jerry's construction videos are quite long and informative. He is clearly highly skilled and meticulous in his design and planning, but his delivery is so casual and unhurried, with no sense of dire consequences if you don't follow. I love his West Country accent too, very soothing.
(If you are reading this Jerry, please don't get embarrassed!)
The kit is an absolute dream to build and the many moving parts make it different from his previous kits. It will make a striking addition to any quarry scene or train.
I should be able to show mine in paint soon.

[philipy]

That is one amazing vehicle Peter. It looks as though it would have been very top heavy in use, but I guess it must have been OK.

[Jerry]

Hope you don't mind Peter but I have added a couple of pictures of what it looks like built but not painted...

[Peter Butler]

Thanks Jerry, my pictures did not do justice to your wonderful kit, my apologies for that. My model is now fully finished and ready for its official portrait on the railway, I will try to get better images to post tomorrow.
I am so delighted with this model and I do hope others will support Jerry too, his kits are superior in every way and I can't wait for the next.

[Jimmyb]

Peter, I have tried searching the webby thing, but cannot locate a site for Jerry's kits, could you post a link, many thanks.