pwr Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Whose kit is the Pacer Douglas. I can't recall seeing it in an earlier post. Looks good though! Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyfox Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Ooo interesting. Looks good so far. These beauties always boogied their way over Goole swing-bridge when i drove em. I'm sure i heard the customers singing 'Abide With Me' once.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 Ok, turns out this will be a 142 not a 143. Also turns out that I got the seating arrangement incorrect. I have just repositioned half the seating as in this style, half faced forwards and half backwards. It is amazing how many differences there were. Dougal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 Almost missed the replies. The kit is a PRMRP kit. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Flashheart Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Looking good,I've contemplated getting this kit for a while now(yes I'm weird and like Pacers) ,even downloaded the instructions for a read,so will follow your build with interest. Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Pacer looks good. I need to get my 156 built but I get the feeling that I'll be asked to put one of these together at some point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 A little more work today. I fitted the doors. The end door opposite the toilet appears to be missing something. Looks like I need a piece of brass to enclose the door side by the white metal connecting door.I will look through my box and see if I missed anything. Soldering the console was fun. Some very odd angles to work in. I think next weekend I will make a start on the chassis floor and also drill out the space for the destination panel and the lights. No drama so far with the build. Dougal. Anyone know if the 142 had a toilet in each coach or just one for the two car set? 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Flashheart Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 If you can find a copy,this maybe of use for you. Rob 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 Well that looks like a well used magazine. Thanks for sharing. I will see if I can track down a copy. Dougal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 I have been working on the underframe for the 142. A bit of guess work required. I have tried to follow a few photos, but finding clear images has been a challenge. No one appears to have turned a real 142 upside down which is annoying. I have also drilled out the lights. Dougal. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 This is now all that remains of the layout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Eeek. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenc Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 What happened ?. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 That is a shame. Pacer's only had 1 toilet per 2 car set. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 Give it a few days, something is coming.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Ok, a few pictures of progress so far. I have lowered the layout by 10 inches and made it a foot narrower so that my grand daughters can play trains easier. I have used shaper sheet for the steep embankments. loads to do yet. wiring up the cobalt classic motor to an S lever was not frustrating at all- honest guv. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 A bit more testing/ playing today. I built a clay powder loading area. Based very loosely on the one at Ponts mill. still needs lights, weathering etc. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Is there a revised trackplan Dougal Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 4 hours ago, pwr said: Is there a revised trackplan Dougal Paul R Hello Paul. Sort of revised plan. I have simplified matters with 2 roads with a turnout each creating a total of 4 roads; slurry loading siding, Railfreight and bagged clay siding, station siding for parcels, station siding for DMU’s. This gives the option of running a mix of freight and for my granddaughters to experience the fun of driving trains with lights and sounds. One of my Grandaughters is particularly interested in the layout and I want to nurture this interest. Having purchased a few books about Cornish Branchlines and seeing really short Trains like a class 50 and 2 clay hoppers, a class 08 with 1 hopper and a brake van and a class 25 with a TEA, Clay Tiger and a VGA, I can run pretty much all my stock and it will be mostly prototypical. I will be building a few clay Tigers and silver bullets soon enough. I just need to finish my Pacer unit first. I will post some photos of the Pacer later in the week. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 A bit more progress. I have started the road bridge. This is by the fiddle yard and acts as a scenic break. I have yet to build the girder sides and also add a phone box and street lamp. The Freight sidings are coming along nicely. The pacer has wheels and waits for my further attention. Currently working on some arcade machines. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 I have got the Pub almost done. The roof needs a bit of weathering and I need to add guttering. Loving the arcade machines. You can see them through the right side window. I used to love PacMan and Phoenix. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 OK, stop me if this has been explained, but isnt your 03162 pictured above, actually a class 04? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 23 minutes ago, JeffP said: OK, stop me if this has been explained, but isnt your 03162 pictured above, actually a class 04? Oh, it came in a box with 03 written on it. Never really gave it much thought before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 On 20/11/2021 at 17:26, Father Dougal said: Oh, it came in a box with 03 written on it. Never really gave it much thought before. Not all 03's had the flower pot chimney. Some had the conical ones on Dougal's model so it may still be an 03 but I can't speak for that particular number Paul R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickensoup Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 On 19/09/2021 at 13:29, Father Dougal said: I have been working on the underframe for the 142. A bit of guess work required. I have tried to follow a few photos, but finding clear images has been a challenge. No one appears to have turned a real 142 upside down which is annoying. I have also drilled out the lights. Dougal. Quality. CS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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