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    Coastguard Creek - 15 months of planning!

    By SouthernRegionSteam

    Hold on to your socks - this is going to be a lengthy one! (In fact it's so long, I've now split it into 2 separate posts - the next will be up soon...)   I think it's fair to say that you are all long overdue an update on Coastguard Creek. Due to other commitments, no real progress has been made since the last post way back in March 2021; almost 15 months ago! If anything, things went backwards for quite a while, as I kept finding more and more inspiring locations that I really wanted
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Forks Trestle 0n30

As part of the CRM 0n30 Modular Layout i am building a valley Modular which will have a wooden trestle bridge going across it The standard for the modules is to have the track at four inches above table level, Forks Trestle will hang between two tables though and the rest of the modules will then be placed either side of it. This arrangement works OK, we have a single OO scale module which drops below table level too, but it is strictly one drop down section per assembly because varying table
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7mm work bench

here is the link to my 7mm work bench on the old Rmweb http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=42074&p=668776&hilit=prmrp#p668776
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Comet slip coach

here are links to my 4mm work bench on the old Rmweb 4mm work bench 1 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=60&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=gnr 4mm work bench 2 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=19448 as i build kits i will post updates on the work At the moment i have a Comet W46 GWR collett Double ended composite slip coach which is in the midle of been painted the next job on this coach is painting of the brown
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NECROPOLIS

here is the link to this topic on the old rmweb http://www.rmweb.co....php?f=9&t=16883 As i have now sold newmarsh good i can now get Necropolis set up so all been well i can get some more work do to the layout
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North British D6123 Profiling the body...

Body Profiling - You should be careful comparing your models to prototype photos. In some cases that could drive you a bit insane, 'cause there's a lot to correct. You may even have to correct things you've already corrected! There's a serious roof error in this shot, the extra filler hatch has been installed in the wrong place, it should be about 10 mils down the roof toward the photographer...       The windows have been opened outward to match the etch. This is a huge improvement. The u
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North British D6123 Chassis

Frame Modifications - This is one way to do it if you use the Bachmann Class 24 frame to get it to fit into the Hornby Class 29 body. The frame is a heavy alloy casting which isn't too hard to cut and grind. Just don't get those metal shavings in the gears...   There are two thicker areas towards the center on either side of the motor- these need to be ground down flush with the side towards the top. It doesn't hurt to take the lip off the whole upper edge either. This also insures that the H
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PNA production line...

I've had two of the Bachmann PNA wagons (a 5 and a 7 rib) for nearly 18 months and they've never before appeared on my workbench!   These are good quality, value for money models of a nice mundane prototype. Perfect for Paxton Road - which is endeavouring to permeate averageness and mundane in it's environs, scenery and rolling stock (if not in quality of finish and modelling!). The Bachmann model uses their TTA underframe, as did a batch of the prototype wagons. Unfortunately it does not accu
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KAG meeting 1st October

I managed to organise my work schedule around another visit to my 'other' area group last week to catch up on progress and do a bit more myself.   Here is Mark, Mike and Al (Pinkmouse) not getting in each others' way as the Eridge trackwork gradually gets more extensive       Chris had meanwhile pre-chaired all this rail before going on holiday - whether this is cause and effect we don't know . When he comes back we'll show him the Colin Craig FB etches that Mark bought at Scaleforum!
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Trackwork progresses

Eridge (P4) rebuilding   by 10800   original page on Old RMweb __________________________________________ Comment posted by pinkmouse on Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:27 pm   Yup, first board done in very fetching pink and black. __________________________________________   ??? posted on Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:31 pm   pinkmouse wrote: Yup, first board done in very fetching pink and black. __________________________________________   ??? posted on Sat May 02, 2009 5:02 pm   Stead
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Cats' cradles and coloured wires

Eridge (P4) rebuilding   by 10800   original page on Old RMweb __________________________________________ Comment posted by London cambrian on cambrian</STRONG> on Sat Dec 20, 2008 2:38 pm   More south west and central engines were they then. Shame. mid hants are planning to turn their 'douglas' into a Black motor look alike. __________________________________________   ??? posted on Sat Dec 20, 2008 3:49 pm   London cambrian wrote: More south west and central engines w
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Ballast and first loco movements

Eridge (P4) rebuilding   by 10800   original page on Old RMweb __________________________________________   ??? posted on Wed Oct 22, 2008 1:27 pm   Yes, physical work is almost complete, test trains due before the end of the year, official opening next Spring. Spa Valley will use both the down main and loop platforms. NR/Southern will sell joint tickets to Eridge and the Spa Valley and promote tourism to Groombridge Place, Tunbridge Wells etc. ______________________________________
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Panel wiring planning

Eridge (P4) rebuilding   by 10800   original page on Old RMweb __________________________________________ Comment posted by ian on Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:40 pm   Or a push-to-break momentary button that you push whilst changing the rotary. 15 of those would be a bit cheaper than converting to DCC __________________________________________   ??? posted on Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:38 pm   martin_wynne wrote: The simple solution is to add on-off section switches for each section, and re
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Camping mat, supports and control panel

Eridge (P4) rebuilding   by 10800   original page on Old RMweb __________________________________________ Comment posted by OgaugeJB on Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:25 pm   Looking good... I don't think those boards are going to bend at all..!   A quick question on the ply you are using if that's okay, as you seem to be pretty well versed on the best timber to use now, and more specifically, what NOT to use...   I see you are using 6mm russian ply, but looking on the B&Q website, I notic
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New baseboards begin

Eridge (P4) rebuilding   by 10800   original page on Old RMweb __________________________________________   ??? posted on Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:49 pm   Bye bye Eridge Mark 1 (and long live Mark 2!)       __________________________________________   ??? posted on Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:05 am   Some progress on baseboard construction this weekend.   Templot plan cut to give 1.5" margin from the sleeper ends and used as a template for cutting the trackbed surfaces from 6mm Rus
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The decision is made

Eridge (P4) rebuilding   by 10800   original page on Old RMweb __________________________________________   ??? posted on Sat May 19, 2007 1:37 pm   As mentioned on the 'Eridge revisited' thread viewtopic.php?t=394" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and at the end of the 'Heckmondwike' thread viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2858" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; we have decided to rebuild Eridge because of unacceptable baseboard deterioration and consequent negative
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Well that went swimmingly

All loaded up from the old RMWeb (thanks to Martin for the app) - almost gives me enough inspiration to start building the thing! (One thing's certain I won't be short of stock to run on it!).
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North British D6123 Parts is Parts

In the spirit of never quite completing a project before starting on another, here's my latest work bench amusement, it's going to be a D61XX Class 29:     You need two bodies to do this right since no one offers a casting of the boiler water filler hatch on the roof. The Hornby model only comes with one, the prototype had two. Not that the Hornby hatch looks very much like the prototype mind you, but you have to draw the line somewhere or you will be scratch building...   These are the
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Reinvigoration

00 roundy-roundy - Tawbridge   by 10800   original page on Old RMweb __________________________________________ Comment posted by beast66606 on Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:17 pm   Captain Kernow wrote: beast66606 wrote: In signalling one can never say never just say unlikely - not sure Andrew does a range of RTP signals ... I think it would have been worked, Rod. A fixed distant would normally be provided in situations where the stop signals ahead of it would never have all been cleare
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Prevarication

00 roundy-roundy - Tawbridge   by 10800   original page on Old RMweb __________________________________________ Comment posted by westrerner on Thu Feb 19, 2009 2:37 pm   I'll try and get Dave to see what happens with his spamcan and Pullmans on Epsom tonight if I remember. I'll post results. It'll definitely take 8 Bulleids and bogie van, the Pullmans I'm not so sure about. __________________________________________ Comment posted by westrerner on Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:24 am   We d
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Backdrops and invasions

00 roundy-roundy - Tawbridge   by 10800   original page on Old RMweb __________________________________________ Comment posted by <H3 class=first><A href="#p313532">Re: Proposed 00 Withered Arm (or anywhere) roundy-roundy on Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:59 pm   A solution to this is to file a soldering iron bit to the shape of the wheel profile, and run it along the top of the rail. This will melt just enough plastic off the top of the chair jaws to clear the wheels. Or you could
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Consultation

00 roundy-roundy - Tawbridge   by 10800   original page on Old RMweb __________________________________________   ??? posted on Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:25 pm   It's a nice idea Alan, but doesn't feature in the plans at the moment __________________________________________ Comment posted by Captain Kernow on Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:12 pm   But Rod....... just think how nice it would be to have a cute little signalbox and a couple of working signals.... (interchangeable, to suit different c
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Inspiration

00 roundy-roundy - Tawbridge   by 10800   original page on Old RMweb __________________________________________   ??? posted on Wed Mar 12, 2008 3:09 pm   It's all Hornby's fault , coupled with an approaching birthday (making me more time conscious, not because of presents potential), where I live, and my attraction to all things of the green tendency. And maybe the Hull boys' recent layout project. I'm giving consideration - serious consideration - to building a relatively small roun
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Introduction

This blog will document the planning, deliberations, prevarications, and hopefully construction and operation of a 00 roundy roundy layout for me to play with (occasionally) at home - when the kitchen/dining room is available for me to put it up. The fact that we have had the kitchen recently rebuilt so it is now the largest room in the house is of course entirely coincidental .   First off is to import the pages from the old RMWeb using Martin Wynne's brilliant little device (see elsewhere
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    • MikeOxon
      North Star - a GWR Icon

      By MikeOxon · Posted

      There were twelve 'Stars', with the final ones not delivered until after Gooch had introduced the first of his own 'Firefly' class.  I think I have captured all the main variants, except Shooting Star which has been described as having a lower 'Haycock' top with the manhole cover on top.  It sound like a half-way house between the round top and a full haycock but I've not found a drawing to copy.
    • melmerby
      North Star - a GWR Icon

      By melmerby · Posted

      And looked even more modern when it retired from service in 1871 with no boiler protuberances apart from a somewhat later style coffee pot on top of the firebox.
    • ChrisN
      North Star - a GWR Icon

      By ChrisN · Posted

      Again interesting Mike, to see the difference between the two.  You will have a complete fleet of these soon.  I am still amazed that the crew stood on the back of that as it hurtled along at 60 mph.
    • ikcdab
      Modelmaster - failure to deliver

      By ikcdab · Posted

      I'm afraid this is a very long standing issue. Loads of people have lost money, I placed an order that was never delivered.  You can contact trading standards  South Ayrshire Trading Standards (01292 61600) and add it to the list.
    • MikeOxon
      North Star - a GWR Icon

      By MikeOxon · Posted

      and yet North Star is the earlier of the two.  This engine was originally for an overseas order so perhaps a less 'decorative' style was applied   The haycock-style firebox was devised to provide a dry steam-collecting space and was adopted by Gooch for many of his early designs, including the Firefly class and his first of the series that became the famous 8 foot singles.  After the first of these, Gooch reverted to a round-top firebox

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