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- Mon May 20, 2024 1:39 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The (Windmill Hill) Welsh Highland Railway
- Replies: 782
- Views: 335763
Re: The (Windmill Hill) Welsh Highland Railway
Well done Andrew, you're way ahead of me. I'm still searching for my track underneath blanket coverage of Buttercups.... nasty things!
- Mon May 20, 2024 1:36 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd
- Replies: 310
- Views: 58935
Re: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd
No personal experience of Plateways kits, but 16 Mills kits are always a treat to build.
- Sat May 18, 2024 7:32 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: Imagine finding this in your back garden
- Replies: 10
- Views: 292
- Fri May 17, 2024 9:52 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 653
- Views: 248329
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
I don't do live steam and have no idea how it works, but I love to see the wonderful work of Grant so will be watching with interest.
Just to join in with the guessing game, I see a flexible connection between two articulated units... e.g. loco and tender?
Just to join in with the guessing game, I see a flexible connection between two articulated units... e.g. loco and tender?
- Thu May 16, 2024 2:51 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: where am I?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 224
- Sat May 11, 2024 9:10 pm
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Peckforton Light Railway - Video Library
- Replies: 492
- Views: 187272
Re: Peckforton Light Railway - Video Library
Excellent video again Rik, you make it all look so easy, although we know there is much preparation and planning beforehand. Well worth the effort, so thank you for sharing your railway with us.
- Thu May 09, 2024 6:04 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Quarry Hunslet
- Replies: 18
- Views: 823
Re: Quarry Hunslet
The surface finish on those parts is just incredible, I can't see any sign of fault or imperfection.
- Thu May 09, 2024 6:00 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd
- Replies: 310
- Views: 58935
Re: Yr Hen Felin & Yr Orsaf Newydd
From my experience with any mix using SBR I have found that it doesn't like being applied directly to a wooden base. The wood will expand and contract causing cracks in the material mix, eventually leading to detachment from the baseboard. I now use a strip of roofing felt in the area before applyin...
- Wed May 08, 2024 10:18 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The (Windmill Hill) Welsh Highland Railway
- Replies: 782
- Views: 335763
Re: The (Windmill Hill) Welsh Highland Railway
Hi Andrew, I can sympathise, It's been ages since I was on here because I'm sad to say that my SVLR is officially closed and defunct. The track became unusable over 18months ago and the vegetation has crept in and over. I have to say I chose my plants well as it now presents a really good impressio...
- Wed May 08, 2024 9:15 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3391
- Views: 1114909
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Continuing the listing..... Transporter Wagons.... 100_0849.JPG I have three transporter wagons, the first shows a scratch-built Brougham carriage mounted on a laser cut flatbed wagon by Jerry Irwin which I cut both sides to form a step on which to mount the coach wheels. The second is another Jerry...
- Wed May 08, 2024 2:11 pm
- Forum: Scenery
- Topic: A Quiet Sunday
- Replies: 283
- Views: 133010
Re: A Quiet Sunday
A really wonderfully posed picture in lovely muted tones. I trust all of the storm damage is now cleared and more constructive work will be available soon. Your line is truly inspirational.
- Wed May 08, 2024 2:07 pm
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Semi-scale BR: Garratt loaded test run
- Replies: 7
- Views: 240
Re: Semi-scale BR: Garratt loaded test run
Wonderful video, Bertie. Having seen your level of garden maintenance I now feel much more comfortable with my own. After reading Philipy's comment concerning background sound, I much prefer your music, which is quiet and in keeping with the gentle pace of the train, than watching steam locomotive n...
- Fri May 03, 2024 2:46 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: PDF CLOSING
- Replies: 2
- Views: 101
Re: PDF CLOSING
It is a real shame to lose PDF as they produced some fine kits, which I'm pleased to have added some to my collection and hoped to buy more. Unfortunately, although Leanne struggled on with the support of Peter's father, she was unable to offer complete kits in recent months and the end was inevitab...
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 3:13 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Quarry Hunslet
- Replies: 18
- Views: 823
Re: Quarry Hunslet
That does look incredibly sharp with lots of detail. Quarry Hunslets are a guaranteed winner.
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:41 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3391
- Views: 1114909
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Glad you enjoyed that interlude, it just adds to the fun. Rik.... The number doesn't include my Emetts, although they too are battery powered by trailing wagons as there is no space for packs on board. Andrew... I'm working towards 38 so perhaps I'll put out a clue for you to try again later? Phil.....
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 10:15 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3391
- Views: 1114909
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
I was going to say 32 Rik This was not intended to be a trick question, but Rik's answer has made me think about the wording more carefully. The question referred to battery powered locos, of which there are 32 with built-in battery packs, however, two others need an external supply (trailing van w...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:53 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3391
- Views: 1114909
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Every time I see some pics from Peter my jaw drops and I start wondering why I even bother trying to model anything. I'll never get anywhere near that standard. Fantastic work. That is so kind Greg, but don't underestimate your modelling skills. I have long been impressed with your work and appreci...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:30 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Another Faller Railbus
- Replies: 14
- Views: 886
Re: Another Faller Railbus
Well, that looks pretty good to me!
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 7:03 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3391
- Views: 1114909
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
I think you mean "Airfix" Peter. They're unfortunately no longer produced, but I managed to track down a kit and 'converted' it into a horizontal steam engine for my sawmill. IMG_7598.JPG https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2018/06/how-i-detailed-interior-of-my-sawmill.html?m=1 Rik PS Your s...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 11:05 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
- Replies: 3391
- Views: 1114909
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
I find the glimpse of the beam engines! Behind the hearse-coach, intriguing.. :geek Phil.P Phil, the exhibition layout (B.U.R.P.S.) which travelled extensively during the 1980's and 90's was built to represent a heritage railway restoration/museum collection to add interest, therefore gave an oppor...