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- Thu May 18, 2017 12:31 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: iMax B6 charger - starter guide
- Replies: 16
- Views: 38131
Re: iMax B6 charger - starter guide
Well done for taking the time & effort to produce that guide Rik. My understanding is that the Imax B6 is in fact a copy of the original Bantam BC6, so there are copies of copies, fakes, etc. My Imax B6 is a 2008 model so no idea of its authenticity. Do you use Auto mode for charging NiMh batter...
- Thu May 18, 2017 12:24 pm
- Forum: Videos
- Topic: Cheddar Samson in the garden.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3561
Re: Cheddar Samson in the garden.
PM me your email address & I'll send a PDF scan of the original instructions.
Chris Cairns
Chris Cairns
- Thu May 11, 2017 1:15 am
- Forum: Mamods & MSS
- Topic: Is the mark 3 a good locomotive?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 18587
Re: Is the mark 3 a good locomotive?
A classic example of when is a Mamod not a Mamod - this Mamodification is featured here - http://www.gardenrailwayclub.com/locos/mamodificationtom_tom_go wrote:This is the only Mamod I have seen run well
Chris Cairns
- Thu May 11, 2017 1:08 am
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Ffestiniog Railway Bolster waggons
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2855
Re: Ffestiniog Railway Bolster waggons
Here they are at Beamish with an appropriate load.
Chris Cairns
Chris Cairns
- Tue May 09, 2017 9:12 am
- Forum: Mamods & MSS
- Topic: Is the mark 3 a good locomotive?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 18587
Re: Is the mark 3 a good locomotive?
In that case I suggest you have a full read through this Topic - http://modelsteam.myfreeforum.org/ftopi ... -asc-0.phpdaan wrote:At the moment I'm leaning towards a "slide valve" telford
Chris Cairns
- Mon May 08, 2017 8:44 pm
- Forum: Mamods & MSS
- Topic: Is the mark 3 a good locomotive?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 18587
Re: Is the mark 3 a good locomotive?
Colours and specifications may change without prior notice by Mamod Limited under its policy of continual product improvement Some frustrated Mamod owners refer to this policy as 'Work in Progress'. I have not seen a Mark III since April 2016, and although I do not have a Basic Series Roundhouse lo...
- Tue May 02, 2017 10:27 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: WDLR C Class
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6621
Re: WDLR C Class
Swift Sixteen does the correct 7 curly spoke wheels (I think Andrew is still using Binnie wheels with his kits, although he has 3D printed some as well). Those stick on weights are ideal Jim. I picked up a roll of lead roof flashing cheap some years ago, so just cuts bits off as required. The B Clas...
- Mon May 01, 2017 9:06 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: WDLR C Class
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6621
Re: WDLR C Class
Nice to see how Andrew Mawer has organised the frets for these kits - I received my 3 x B Class & 1 F Class loose (Andrew is in the same 16mm NGM Group as myself). How do you find the acrylic bearings Jim ? I opted for supply my own wheels (Swift Sixteen), axles & bearings (HGLW), and it too...
- Mon May 01, 2017 8:35 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Calor gas
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5126
Re: Calor gas
There are some details of an adaptor for the 4.5kg gas bottle on the 16mmngm Yahoo Group (attached here). Suggest you get in touch with Keith Bucklitch for more details (contact details on the 16mm NGM DVD). I use the camping gas canisters with an asian converter for EN417 fittings - B & M curre...
- Mon May 01, 2017 8:21 pm
- Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
- Topic: Rechargeable batteries
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2971
Re: Rechargeable batteries
The C size adaptors have no additional contacts, as C batteries are nearly (0.5mm shorter) the same length as an AA battery. So it is dependant on the length of your AA batteries and the C battery holder. I have some 7DayShop AA rechargeable batteries which are slightly shorter than their alkaline e...
- Wed Apr 05, 2017 1:09 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Regner Chaloner and Mamod Brunel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4560
Re: Regner Chaloner and Mamod Brunel
The Mamod Brunel is not based on any prototypical locomotive, and is certainly too large for SM32. Here's an early Mark I Brunel (on the current Mark III the engine unit has been lowered but the boiler/chimney is about the same height) running with slate wagons - https://youtu.be/JHmlCPxFo1o?t=8m53s...
- Wed Apr 05, 2017 12:57 pm
- Forum: Photographs
- Topic: Llechfan Garden Railway 19-03-17 - New Little Engine
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8067
Re: Llechfan Garden Railway 19-03-17 - New Little Engine
My Silver Lady is currently fitted with a Hitec 40 MHZ FM system and I was actually rather hesitant to run it at all given the frightening experience of its last run. This is only the 3rd 40 MHz system I have experience of. The other two suffered from some glitching which was manageable, but have be...
- Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:31 pm
- Forum: Photographs
- Topic: Llechfan Garden Railway 19-03-17 - New Little Engine
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8067
Re: Llechfan Garden Railway 19-03-17 - New Little Engine
Great selection of photos Doug - Thanks for sharing them with us. I can see the benefit of running manual locos there allowing ' hands free ' camera operation. On my visits to the Llechfan Garden Railway I've always run an R/C controlled loco. I had to ask a friend to take control of my R/C Silver L...
- Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:19 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: The New Arrival - No.4 - a Roundhouse Bertie!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 17098
Re: The New Arrival - No.4 - a Roundhouse Bertie!
Well done Doug. As I bring my locos out of winter hibernation I'm slowly painting up those that are still in red.dougrail wrote:Chris -- bufferbeams blacking are being painted today.
Chris Cairns
- Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:13 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Roundhouse Alco
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7730
Re: Roundhouse Alco
Hopefully 3rd time lucky posting a reply. Just so we are on the same page, I time a run from when the burner is lit, to when the gas runs out....... bring Alco up to 25–30 PSI & clear cylinders of water/condensate. Turn off burner & refill gas tank. Wait about 2 mins for gas tank to settle, ...
- Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:36 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: The New Arrival - No.4 - a Roundhouse Bertie!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 17098
Re: The New Arrival - No.4 - a Roundhouse Bertie!
Tip I was given regarding fitting water sight glass fittings, is to use drill bit upended (or piece of rod) the same size as the glass tube so you get the top & bottom fittings aligned correctly before fitting the glass tube. Also melt the ends of the glass tube in a naked flame to seal them - r...
- Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:14 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Roundhouse Alco
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7730
Re: Roundhouse Alco
Replaced the gas filler valve, and weighed my gas canister on analogue scales which gave approx. 20g, so no problem with the gas tank. Just have to accept that it does have a shorter running time, and if I need to run for longer whilst operating at shows, then stop for a convenient water/gas refill....
- Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:10 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Ragleth; adding radio control
- Replies: 29
- Views: 19844
Re: Ragleth; adding radio control
Briefly discussed this subject at last weekend's running day. What seems to be missing with some of these generic/unbranded servos is proper dimensions (not just the mounting holes), so you can work out a direct replacement for the HS 81 (or HS 82) when there is no stock of the Hitec servos availabl...
- Mon Mar 27, 2017 6:49 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Roundhouse Alco
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7730
Here's my Alco front after 2 runs last Saturday. My sealant has reduced, but not eliminated, the condensate that now collects on the front running plate. http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w283/CCairns_2007/Roundhouse/Alco%20Condensate.jpg The 2 runs were again just under 20 mins each, so no differe...
- Mon Mar 27, 2017 6:37 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Ragleth; adding radio control
- Replies: 29
- Views: 19844
Glad I stopped by with this Topic as I've now got a couple of 'To Do' items completed. 4 x AAA battery holder now fitted to the Ragleth, replacing a 4 x AA battery pack, making it more accessible for recharging/removal. Finally cut an extra slot in the display board so I can now store this loco in 3...