87023Velocity Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 The trackwork is looking great Jeremy, a full length WCML rake will look smart snaking across all that pointwork, or a 12 car EMU! Cheers Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 If you need some more Mk3 DVTs, Cheltenham Model Centre have got them on offer today at £25 each. Two InterCity and one Network Rail version left last time I looked. Thanks for the heads up. I'll take a look and then see if I can convince the wife that I need to make some more purchases! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 The trackwork is looking great Jeremy, a full length WCML rake will look smart snaking across all that pointwork, or a 12 car EMU! Cheers Simon Thanks Simon. I really hope revolution trains get enough takers for the class 321 as I could do with a few. I've got my eye on a couple of 150's that I'd like so I can cut and shut them into a 317. I'll try and take some photos of some stock on the layout later. Cav is doing a wonderful job of my 86's, so they will be appearing soon! Can't wait!! Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pelham Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Hi Jeremy, Have you seen this thread: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/99539-networker-emus-in-n-gauge/?p=2065944 ? It may save you some work! The layout's looking great by the way! Cheers, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 That thread looks good and I've spoken to Paul about his 3D prints. Thank you for your kind comments. I hope the layout turns out ok. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cornish trains jez Posted November 28, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 28, 2015 Good evening, Couple of photos of a MK3 DVT set snaking over the crossings. Another line up of locos waiting to head North. Best regards, Jeremy 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
branchie Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) Looking great Jeremy. Shouldn't be long until it's all finished then!?! Edited November 28, 2015 by branchie 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) I like it! I do like it when someone goes that step further with diesel/electric traction. 2mm/fine N seems the realm of the kettle brigade usually. This layout is going to really look the business! Edited November 28, 2015 by RBE 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Looking great Jeremy. Shouldn't be long until it's all finished then!?! Thanks branchie. Just one or two bits of track to be laid and then it's on to wiring. I can't wait to run my first train. I also have the stool board to build which is near on 2 meters in length. Should look great once done though. Best regards, Jeremy I like it! I do like it when someone goes that step further with diesel/electric traction. 2mm/fine N seems the realm of the kettle brigade usually. This layout is going to really look the business! Thanks Cav. Just posing a bit of stock already seems to create the atmosphere of Euston. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigP Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) -- Edited January 30, 2021 by bigP Deleted 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted November 29, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2015 It's good to see that the S and C is progressing well, hand built track always has a nice sinuous flow to it, which is highlighted by a train snaking it's way across it. I think we have to be very grateful to Martin for the excellent tool that Templot is, to help achieve such result's. I look forward to the first loco running. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dagworth Posted November 29, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2015 Thanks mate. Not looking forward to wiring them up and it's certainly going to test my soldering skills. As always when soldering, solder paste will be my best friend! This worries me slightly, from experience it is impossible to get rid of the excess flux from solder paste if it is used in situ, I would try soldering a bit of track on a separate (non-layout) bit of board as soon as possible and then leave it to see whether the flux causes the track to corrode while you build the rest of the track on the layout. Better to be safe than sorry Andi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I use solder paste for copperclad in situ construction and haven't had any trouble. I do understand the concerns though as there is a lot of flux swimming around and it can get messy. I like to scrub the track up after with a toothbrush and a bicarbonate of soda mix to kill the acid. Once rinsed down and allowed to dry I'm pretty worry free. I wouldn't use it for wiring track though I have to admit. I like proper solder there for strength. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 On reflection, probably best go for proper solder for wiring. Thank you for your advice guys. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Jeremy In 4 mm I solder dropper wires without any reaction from the plastic chairs, though it may be different for the smaller 2 mm ones. I use normal solder (low melt may be better), lots of liquid flux and tin both parts. In and out very quickly with a hot iron and small amounts of solder Edited November 30, 2015 by hayfield Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Jeremy In 4 mm I solder dropper wires without any reaction from the plastic chairs, though it may be different for the smaller 2 mm ones. I use normal solder (low melt may be better), lots of liquid flux and tin both parts. In and out very quickly with a hot iron and small amounts of solder The tining part is really important as I find the two parts take quicker and also forms a very strong bond. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I agree. Tinning is very important to get a good bond. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Hi, New videos of Euston has just been uploaded onto YouTube Carl Edited November 30, 2015 by carlw 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Interesting pairing at the 3 minute point in the second video. Class 317/313 pairing?? I have never seen that before. Cheers Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaneofFife Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 no humming under the floors or overcrowding back then compared to todays smelly rubbish. I do miss those 10+ coach trains that were so comfortable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted December 1, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2015 Interesting pairing at the 3 minute point in the second video. Class 317/313 pairing?? I have never seen that before. Cheers Mark That would have been interesting. But it's 2 x 313. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wherry Lines Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I thoroughly enjoyed the first video*, Carl. I do not remember this era (I was 2!), but I see that 'flailing' was part of a rail enthusiast's repertoire - 2:00 in on the first video! *I haven't seen the second one yet! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Time for an appointment at Specsavers for me!! Thanks Joseph! Cheers Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 The 86's are coming along nicely. Cav is doing an amazing job. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Yes Jeremy, won't be long now before they are done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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