Narrow Minded Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Cheers M'dears, we're away this weekend (and I dunno if Wi-Fi exists in Skegness ), but I'll give you a shout on Tuesday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Minded Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) Attempting to post a video on here for the first time......... ....as the message says at the end, "Here's to a GREAT summer" on everone's garden railways! Edited April 6, 2017 by Narrow Minded Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Minded Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) Hmmmmm, that didn't work Yay!!!!!! Edited April 6, 2017 by Narrow Minded 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Attempting to post a video on here for the first time......... Vintage Summer on the Westwood and Loscoe Light Railway.wmv ....as the message says at the end, "Here's to a GREAT summer" on everone's garden railways! Have good one NM. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Minded Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Cheers O.B - all is chaos around me as I type (once we set off for Huyton today, I won't really 'touch base' again until Tuesday afternoon except for quick pit stops, so everything's got to be prepped today!) Looking forward to getting back and catching up with all I've missed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold vjoneslong Posted April 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 6, 2017 Love it NM. Cracking video. Same to you and enjoy Skeggy. Just beware of those "Lincolnshire Folk"! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 (edited) Love it NM. Cracking video. Same to you and enjoy Skeggy. Just beware of those "Lincolnshire Folk"! I take you've been to Mablethorpe then Idris Edited April 7, 2017 by Owd Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just found this thread. Very impressive. It looks like a fantastic and inspirational layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold vjoneslong Posted April 10, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10, 2017 I take you've been to Mablethorpe then Idris Is it like a forgotten English riviera crossed with Blackpool? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Minded Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 We're back, and after the sun, sand, sea and sssssssssssiix gigs on the trot, I took a short break before dismantling the LGB coach. Not much compared to the marvelous progress made by other forum members over the weekend, but I feel like I've at least achieved something 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold vjoneslong Posted April 12, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 12, 2017 Argh! They let him out of Lincolnshire again! Run for the hills! Good to hear of some progress NM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Minded Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Ha ha ! Actually, I might take up hill walking in Lincolnshire - I like a challenge Here's the coach down in 'Pentrich Sidings' after the fitters stripped it to its component parts The clerestory and two roof brackets (the other two were missing) will go in the bits box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 How hard or easy would it be NM to convert one of those lovely coaches to 32mm?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Minded Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 How hard or easy would it be NM to convert one of those lovely coaches to 32mm?? Really easy - the wheelsets would want either swapping out (this'd be the best option, especially if you replaced em with metal wheels) or re-gauging. The LGB hook & loop couplings come (you can just see in the photo) off by undoing a couple of screws, and then the centre buffer can be drilled for a three-link chain hook If you want to check your clearances, the coach is 113mm (just under 4 1/2inch) wide. I should get some progress made over the weekend - the shell is masked ready for priming and I've found my bottle of Humbrol Maskol for the doors (the glazing can't be removed from em without the risk of damage, and the molded window bars make applying masking tape a devil of a job) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artfull dodger Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Maybe I missed it, what color are you going with on the coach? These common LGB coaches make excellent bashing fodder into something different. Heck the W&L run several examples of LGB coaches these days. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Minded Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 I'm terrible for changing my mind part way through a project Mike, so if I told you I could well be wrong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Minded Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 Straight "outa-the-box" and still covered in packing fluff, a new arrival basks in the evening sun at Robin Square today 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 That looks a very handsome machine. Very envious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Minded Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 (edited) Thanks Andy, it's an Accucraft "Caradoc". I've owned one before, and regretted trading it away - this one appeared at the right price and at the right time (cosmic ordering??) Once the steam tests are out of the way, I'll be carrying out a series of basic mods to hopefully recreate my original, as seen below. Edited April 16, 2017 by Narrow Minded 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 I hope one day to have something similar running on my railway. A r/c live steam loco is the dream for me. Sadly cost is the barrier at present. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Minded Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 I hope one day to have something similar running on my railway. A r/c live steam loco is the dream for me. Sadly cost is the barrier at present. Why not go with the "burnt finger brigade" first Andy? You could always retrofit R/C later if you wanted, but I'd heartily recommend at least giving manual control a go first. Not only will it keep the initial cost down, but the tactile experience itself is one not to be missed - plus, it's not always about the "driving", setting something running and sitting back with a beverage of choice is one of life's pleasures with a garden railway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 I would love to have a live steam model, even if self driven. A need to save up to purchase one first. Of course I am yet to complete the track circuit for my line so I have time to do that. My garden railway is taking time due to the need to dig out the flower beds before the blocks are laid for the track to sit on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artfull dodger Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 One of the Roundhouse basic series would be perfect for you Andy, more affordable than the classic range and once run in, the Millie with her pot boiler can return runs nearly 45 min long. I love my Sammie, even before I went wild and fitted different valve gear to him. I would defiantly recommend saving your money for an engine from Roundhouse as your first engine. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Thanks for the advice. Had a look at the Roundhouse website and reckon that, of the basic range, Bertie would be the preferred option for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artfull dodger Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 And you can add on all the optional extras as your budget permits. And they are all excellent. Gives the engine more features that some of the popular classic range models such as the water sight glass(part of the water top up add on). My Sammie has every option and then some! Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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