Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan

[Lonsdaler]

“I've printed my own decals previously but the quality of the paper I used changed, and they all seemed to break up. What brand do you use?”

I’m afraid I can’t recommend my preferred decal paper as it appears to be no longer available, so I recently bought a few small packets from different manufacturers to try. Unfortunately, I also bought new, not-OEM inks and new spraycan varnish. When it all went horribly wrong it took a while to arrive at changing the varnish (and being super conscientious about applying it). The paper that then worked happened to be from Hayes Paper Co — but I don’t know about the other ones yet.

Thanks Bertie. Sometimes we have no choice but to change more than one component at a time. I need to put on my big boy pants and have another go.

[BertieB]

This somewhat delayed video’s an update of the previous one really. I’ve lazily given track laying a rest for a while but (as you may already have seen in the earlier GIFs) I’ve had a play with some of the locos. [This is a really persuasive pitch isn’t it…]

[Peter Butler]

A really impressive collection.... love it!

[philipy]

As Peter said, Impressive. I can't think of a better description.

[LNR]

Impressed with the solid looking track construction Bertie, should make for some trouble free running.
Grant.

[ge_rik]

Good to see trains / Locos running. Looking forward to more....

Rik

[BryanW]

Thank you for posting. Most impressive. May I ask what is the material you have used to edge your boards - looks like some sort of aluminium or maybe plastic? It seems to be pop-rivetted on somehow. I have a similar need and this looks just the job. Where did you buy it from? Thank you in anticipation.
Bryan

[BertieB]

Thanks for all the kind comment.

“…what is the material you have used to edge your boards?”

It’s 6 x 45mm UPVC architrave / window trim, from B&Q. Comes in 2.4m lengths. I cut them in half and did a Foamex jig / guide to get the screw holes in the right place and equally spaced. Rollered both sides with the obligatory Anthracite paint and secured them with truss head screws (I’d bought a super wizzo cordless drill especially for the project!). Hope that’s a help.

[BryanW]

Thank you. If I have this correct it is this stuff then
https://www.diy.com/departments/upvc-pl ... 027_BQ.prd
Seems good value. I'll get some ordered.

Bryan

[BertieB]

Some of the 'action' is a bit soft — best viewed on a small screen

A short video of the recently refurbished loco’s (occasionally bumpy) first go outside. It had run quite smoothly on short lengths of track laid on the carpet...