RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted August 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2018 I went yesterday, a great show, but I couldn't find Amiens. I think that every time I have been to RailWells I have got home to realise that I have missed out on one of the layouts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stentor Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I think that every time I have been to RailWells I have got home to realise that I have missed out on one of the layouts. Likewise I had a Brigadoon experience, I felt sure I’d seen a sales stand when I got there but couldn’t find it later on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted August 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2018 Did the chap with the 3/4mm layout keep his promise to reveal how it worked at the end of the show? Yes, despite various theories about hot air blowers and tame ants, it turned out to be based on some plastic strimmer line, worked by pulleys: Each loco or item of rolling stock was permanently attached to a 'cradle', which reached down under the track via an almost microscopically thin slot that runs the entire length of the inside of one of the rails and the 'cradle' then grips onto the strimmer wire underneath. The whole thing ran very smoothly indeed, however, when the top was on and the illusion was being kept. The smoothness of the running would have put many larger scale models to shame, in fact! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted August 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2018 Not taken at the very end of the show, when the specials with their headboards were running, but an appreciative crowd was always lined up in front of the excellent 'Clutton': 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted August 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2018 Yes, despite various theories about hot air blowers and tame ants, For those of us of a certain age, the name of Michael Bentine comes to mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leavesontheline Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Yes, despite various theories about hot air blowers and tame ants, it turned out to be based on some plastic strimmer line, worked by pulleys: 20180812_160047.jpg 20180812_160125.jpg 20180812_160207.jpg 20180812_160346.jpg 20180812_155747.jpg Each loco or item of rolling stock was permanently attached to a 'cradle', which reached down under the track via an almost microscopically thin slot that runs the entire length of the inside of one of the rails and the 'cradle' then grips onto the strimmer wire underneath. The whole thing ran very smoothly indeed, however, when the top was on and the illusion was being kept. The smoothness of the running would have put many larger scale models to shame, in fact! I've been looking for the thin slot in my photos and can I find it? Can I @! I thought that the operator said that the piece of 'test track' he had alongside the scenic display was a one-piece casting? Might have misheard him though. How did the cradle attach to the strimmer wire? When the loco was 'coupled' to the wagon the two did run very smoothly together. Next challenge will be to put some curves in there! Quite apart from how the thing actually ran, I was blown away by the level of detail achieved in the scenery at such a small scale, such as the fencing, the bridge, the building etc etc. Amazing work! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 11th & 12th August 2018 saw the Wells Model Railway Fraternity host their annual Railwells Model Railway Exhibition. This years line-up featured no less than 16 layouts in a variety of gauges and scales, including my 009 Scale WW1 Trench Railway, plus the stunning Clutton in P4 Finescale, on it's last public outing before retirement. Also on hand was an excellent selection of Demo's and Trade Stands. Layouts at the event included; Bodmin & Wadebridge Railway - 2mm Finescale Lower Rose Goods - P4 Finescale Pwllheli - P4 Finescale Wantage - 009 Scale The Worlds End - 00 / 4mm Scale Bridge Sidings - 3/4mm to 1 Foot Mount Woodville - P4 Finescale Ballyconnell Road - 3mm Finescale Plaxtol Road - 0 / 7mm Scale Ashburton - N / 2mm Finescale Amiens 1918 - 009 Scale (My WW1 Trench Railway) Navigation Road - EM Scale Callaton - 2mm Finescale Bordesley North - 2mm Finescale MSW - 2mm Finescale Clutton - P4 Finescale (Final Public Show) Hope you enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7DnTRaZA6M 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hawkins Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 11th & 12th August 2018 saw the Wells Model Railway Fraternity host their annual Railwells Model Railway Exhibition. This years line-up featured no less than 16 layouts in a variety of gauges and scales, including my 009 Scale WW1 Trench Railway, plus the stunning Clutton in P4 Finescale, on it's last public outing before retirement. Also on hand was an excellent selection of Demo's and Trade Stands. Layouts at the event included; Bodmin & Wadebridge Railway - 2mm Finescale Lower Rose Goods - P4 Finescale Pwllheli - P4 Finescale Wantage - 009 Scale The Worlds End - 00 / 4mm Scale Bridge Sidings - 3/4mm to 1 Foot Mount Woodville - P4 Finescale Ballyconnell Road - 3mm Finescale Plaxtol Road - 0 / 7mm Scale Ashburton - N / 2mm Finescale Amiens 1918 - 009 Scale (My WW1 Trench Railway) Navigation Road - EM Scale Callaton - 2mm Finescale Bordesley North - 2mm Finescale MSW - 2mm Finescale Clutton - P4 Finescale (Final Public Show) Hope you enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7DnTRaZA6M Absolutely love your videos Callum 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2mm Andy Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I've been looking for the thin slot in my photos and can I find it? Can I @! I thought that the operator said that the piece of 'test track' he had alongside the scenic display was a one-piece casting? Might have misheard him though. How did the cradle attach to the strimmer wire? When the loco was 'coupled' to the wagon the two did run very smoothly together. Next challenge will be to put some curves in there! Quite apart from how the thing actually ran, I was blown away by the level of detail achieved in the scenery at such a small scale, such as the fencing, the bridge, the building etc etc. Amazing work! The slot was 10 thou (0.25mm) wide, so barely visible. He did say that at least one of the pieces of track was made from whitemetal castings, and I think the bottom of the cradles had prongs or a sharpened edge that stuck into the strimmer wire. I couldn't work out how he engaged and disengaged the wagon from the strimmer wire (there were some handles at the back of the display) to simulate the coupled train. There was quite a crowd there at 4pm to see the grand unveiling! Andy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailWest Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 A last-minute 'hiccup' meant that, for the first time in years, I did not get to RailWells this year :-( :-( So I'm really, really totally p****** off at not getting to see North Cornwall in all its glory, not the finale for Clutton. Mind you, as my presence in the hall is usually heralded by something coming off the track, probably TimV was relieved...:-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim V Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 A last-minute 'hiccup' meant that, for the first time in years, I did not get to RailWells this year :-( :-( So I'm really, really totally p****** off at not getting to see North Cornwall in all its glory, not the finale for Clutton. Mind you, as my presence in the hall is usually heralded by something coming off the track, probably TimV was relieved...:-) Trains ran well all weekend, your non-attendance was noted! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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