RMweb Premium Andy Keane Posted September 5 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 5 2 hours ago, JustinDean said: I finally got round to swapping out the Seep motors for Tortoise ones which also involved a rewire of the control panel. All done and tested now and oh boy what an improvement! With this sorted I can turn my attention to sorting a few bits before @AY Mod’s visit next week. Jay Now that is wiring after my own heart! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post JustinDean Posted September 6 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 6 Someone’s been flying low over Middleton Top…. 17 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 4 hours ago, JustinDean said: Someone’s been flying low over Middleton Top…. You didn't do something stupid like leaving a bus parked on a bridge by any chance? I already spotted the Britain from above shot on the realistic modelling thread. Most impressive. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium figworthy Posted September 6 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 6 1 minute ago, MrWolf said: You didn't do something stupid like leaving a bus parked on a bridge by any chance? Ah yes, I would advise against visiting the "Mid Cornwall Lines" thread, those of a sensitive nature might be distressed by it (and I'm not referring to the choice of locomotives). Adrian 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 1 hour ago, figworthy said: Ah yes, I would advise against visiting the "Mid Cornwall Lines" thread, those of a sensitive nature might be distressed by it (and I'm not referring to the choice of locomotives). Adrian I believe those are vintage / classic buses (and sub-clause vehicles) and therefore exempt from attracting the attention of passing stukas. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post JustinDean Posted September 9 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 9 NLR tank 7530 gets busy with some empties this afternoon. Backscene is now temporarily in place and improves things greatly. I’ve gone for my usual stormy sky vibe. Grey rattle can over foamex board - nice and simple! Jay 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted September 10 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 10 Been very busy this summer and haven't checked in here for ages (No apologies for all the likes etc.) I had problems with SEEP motors too, all they need is a few more volts and plenty of amps, especially over longer runs! The Gaugemaster CDU is rated at 24V so I brought a cheap secondhand Canon printer power pack rated at 24V DC and 2.2A. Works a treat! Just have to get the pos.& neg. the right way round mind. I'm sure you'll find those tortoises to be the dog's doodahs! Regards Shaun. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted September 10 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10 7 hours ago, Sasquatch said: Been very busy this summer and haven't checked in here for ages (No apologies for all the likes etc.) I had problems with SEEP motors too, all they need is a few more volts and plenty of amps, especially over longer runs! The Gaugemaster CDU is rated at 24V so I brought a cheap secondhand Canon printer power pack rated at 24V DC and 2.2A. Works a treat! Just have to get the pos.& neg. the right way round mind. I'm sure you'll find those tortoises to be the dog's doodahs! Regards Shaun. Hi Shaun, Most of my issues were down to the built in switch for frog polarity. They didn’t always work meaning locos coming to an abrupt halt over points. The Tortoise motors are a much better design; easier to mount and a level of adjustment is available on the fulcrum which is really useful. I wouldn’t go back now. I know people have successfully used the Seep motors for some time though…so could just be me! Jay 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 Jay, thought this might be of interest... For the period 12th June to 9th Sept 1962. Funny to see reporting numbers (headcodes) on the C&HP... 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlepeak Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 Interesting, as I've only previously seen CHP working referred to by Target numbers, and then I've only ever seen one photo of a train carrying the Target number. The High Peak was certainly a line that had its own rules and practices! G 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post JustinDean Posted September 10 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 10 Had a visit from @AY Mod today taking some photos of Middleton Top. You should be able to see the results in BRM in a few months time. 24 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Popular Post AY Mod Posted September 11 Administrators Popular Post Share Posted September 11 It rained up Middleton Top yesterday. Thanks to Justin for the chance to snap the layout. Superbly atmospheric and the backscene seemed just right for yesterday's weather. 24 8 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted Monday at 12:10 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted Monday at 12:10 The new Rapido wagon announcement should please modellers of the C&HPR in its later years. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium SteveyDee68 Posted Wednesday at 17:15 RMweb Premium Share Posted Wednesday at 17:15 On 16/09/2024 at 13:10, JustinDean said: The new Rapido wagon announcement should please modellers of the C&HPR in its later years. I never knew that Ivor The Engine ran on the C&HPR! Steve S (Deliberately misunderstanding your post! 🤣) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium SteveyDee68 Posted Wednesday at 17:17 RMweb Premium Share Posted Wednesday at 17:17 On 16/09/2024 at 13:10, JustinDean said: The new Rapido wagon announcement should please modellers of the C&HPR in its later years. I couldn’t believe it when Rapido emailed me about these - I just bought two 3D prints off eBay of what look to be very similar wagons, although my versions (sans wheels, couplings, paint or decals) come it at a mere £6.50 each, so a rake of four possible for the same price as one of Rapido’s! Look very nice - may splash out on a £30 wagon! Steve S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Posted Wednesday at 20:23 Share Posted Wednesday at 20:23 On 16/09/2024 at 13:10, JustinDean said: The new Rapido wagon announcement should please modellers of the C&HPR in its later years. I might be willing to get at least one of these in 1950’s guise for Alsop, although none of the photos of the Buxton to Ashbourne line show these in use. I’m intrigued by the version with lime covers - definitely never seen a photo of those before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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