drduncan Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 I'll probably be using Alan Gibson EM ones. Have you had any problems with these on BGS bridge rail? Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I'll probably be using Alan Gibson EM ones. Have you had any problems with these on BGS bridge rail? Duncan I use P4 standards. I just tried a few of my EM wagons on a piece of rail, as I thought there might be a problem. I haven't bought any EM wheels for several decades, so couldn't be sure what is made now. The Hornby wagon is a modern one though! I know you have reasons for using EM, but it's worth considering P4 to avoid problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 I'll try it and see on one if the quay sidings. D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I'd send you a bit try, if I hadn't run out and need to order some more. The odd bit I tried is needed for check rails, that I need to get what I've laid running. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Baseboard construction has been progressing. The legs need to be done next. Once track work is down then the rest of the boxing in of the baseboards will take place. You can see the extruded polystyrene clearly, which forms the main strengths of each baseboard and the framing at the front that will support the sea/harbouring and shipping. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 And I have no idea why the photo is upside down in the post and fine on the computer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted September 2, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2017 And I have no idea why the photo is upside down in the post and fine on the computer! How about this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 And most of the mess is not mine. I just hijacked the SHMRC club room to put it together today to avoid little fingers belonging to the children getting glue everywhere. Also Teddy (a precocious 3) doesn't like the noise of Daddy's 'DIY' - he has yet connected this noise with model trains which are a favourite of his! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold kipford Posted September 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 5, 2017 Reference the mess. We were putting Hope under Dinmore up in its new position in one of the club rooms which meant we had to disturb the work benches and their power supplies, which will be repositioned this Thursday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 The progress has been slight but important - the home for the layout. I have started building the timber supports which will carry the layout when it is at home rather than out and about. The club's chop saw made light work of the (rather heavyweights) scrap timber and now, as you can see, the right hand scenic board is in place. I've now run out of suitable timber and drill battery... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 And just for variety the iPhone has turned the image upside down! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I thought it looked a bit odd! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 Thanks for the image wizardry! D 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonman Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 iPhones etc remember which way up they were when a photo was taken – and display accordingly. Try holding the phone the other way up next time... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 I shall. Thanks! D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 (edited) More progress. The supports for the other baseboard has been screwed to the wall and a start made on the integral legs for exhibition use. Duncan Edited September 17, 2017 by drduncan 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 The first narrow gauge loco for Nampara! No 1384, aquired by the GWR in 1883. I wish I could claim I built it, but I bought it from an estate sale. It runs beautifully! Jobs to do to it: 1. Paint frames wheels and valance etc Indian red. 2. Add fireman. 3. Fit DCC chip (somewhere). If only there was a sound file for Sharp Stewart tanks... I’m sure I could hide a sugar cube speaker on the cab floor between the crews’ legs.... Merry Xmas! Duncan 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethashenden Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Do you need a sound file for the specific locomotive? Can't you use something with similar cylinder dimensions from the same era? For instance, I'm planning on using Coal Tank sounds for my NLR Goods Tanks... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share Posted December 26, 2017 It’s not an area I know much about, perhaps generic steam sounds will do... Perhaps someone out there can comment more intelligently than me - on sound files and steam sounds before you say something like ‘any one would say something more intelligent than you’ etc etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share Posted December 26, 2017 Gareth has suggested a Terrier sound file or something similarly small. It seems like a positive suggestion that might do the job. Any views on this possible DCC solution? Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 The start of track laying! Or at least the cutting of sleepers ready for staining.... That’s a pile of about 180 plain sleepers and a slightly blunt chisel blade. Now for the points and diamond crossing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 And now the diamond crossing and points are ready for the sheep dip... And yes they will be dipped separately as I have no wish to spend hours working out which timber belongs to which point template! D 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethashenden Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I've had good luck brushing stain on sleepers when they're in position. It takes a couple of coats but works well and they don't get out of order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 Hi Gareth, Happy new year and all that. I had thought of that as the first stain I got was some sort of acrylic that defied thinning and was designed to be wiped on. However, I managed to find a spirit based stain that thinned nicely and the first batch have been drying since yesterday afternoon and the 2nd lot are in the dip and will come out later today. I’d be interested to see how yours looks. D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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