[How to wire/connect an insulfrog double slip?]

On 27/03/2024 at 08:49, Dunsignalling said:

 as everything was in easy reach (so fully digital operation).

Love it! I'm exactly the same - although I do have to walk to switch some points

[How to wire/connect an insulfrog double slip?]

20 minutes ago, RikkiGTR said:

So I’ve wired up my DS by powering the outer stock rails but all locos stop dead on it. So I think I’m gonna do the scary job of lifting it and replacing the IRJs with standard ones. 

Before you do that have you thought of manually connecting the DS to the adjoining tracks using just pieces of wire of, if you have them, crocodile clips? Might identify a simpler fix than the drastic move you're thinking of.

[Point Motors]

16 hours ago, Michael Hodgson said:

 

Good explanantion of how they fit below the board.  Unfortunately the motors photographed by the OP have much shorter actuating rods, so to use them the rods would have to be extended - this can be done by soldering on an extension, connecting it by means of a short piece of brass tube with the right inside diameter to take the rods.

PECO sell (or used to) the relevant extension bits

[Accurascale to produce 'heavy' 37714 for the Heavy Tractor Group.]

2 hours ago, 97406 said:

 

I’ve a feeling they may be inundated with emails from people who don’t know their order number. I don’t know why I can’t find the email, have tried searching for 37714, HTG, various combinations of heavy, tractor and group….

Sender of order confirmation is heavytractorgroup.org if that helps

[Markits email address not working]

Why not use their phone no?

[Early Risers.]

1 minute ago, TheQ said:

We still get deliveries six days a week here, but we are seeing less parcel farce vans, they are carrying more small parcels with the normal postie.

A deliberate spelling mistake?

[The Junction & Conwy]

13 hours ago, CWJ said:

 Don't blame you in the slightest for letting it run on your Welsh layout!

Well the language looks very similar so doesn't look out of place!

[Cavalex - New Class 60]

2 hours ago, 47007stratford said:

rails of sheffield exclusives https://railsofsheffield.com/blogs/news/exclusive-class-60s-announced 

Can anybody tell me where 60062 can be seen on the network please? If it's anywhere 'up North-East' I might be tempted.

[Accentuate the negative - who's trying to kill the hobby?]

53 minutes ago, woodenhead said:

Warley might have been the biggest, someone else will pick up the mantle now.

How does York compare in size to Warley?

[Craftline Models AK2 - gone]

Narrow lock kit for OO - never opened

[Miniature / micro switches - taken]

Selection of unused switches, as follows:

8 x DPDT - ON-ON

10 x SPDT - ON-OFF-ON

20 x DPDT - ON-OFF-ON

 

5 x micro ON-OFF

[Taken - Hornby double track tunnel entrance]

With 2 sets of wing walls

[Genetically Modified (GM) – Accurascale Takes Route 66 With Latest Locomotive Release in 00/4mm!]

13 minutes ago, rorz101uk said:

I’ve tried to look on here for an answer on this page but can’t find it, Accurascale team might be able answer?I’ve recently pre ordered 66779 non sound as the sound was out of stock, can I be put on a list if the opportunity arises if there is a DCC sound available or will the 66 be able to buy and fit the sound chip and speaker to the loco? 👍🏻

Click on the 'Email me if becomes available' link on the A/S page containing the model you want

[Bargain Hunters Mark 2]

For another £90 you can  add a Bachmann Class 90 to the IZA's - https://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/p/82055/K9925-Bachmann-Class-90---Revolution-Cargowaggon-Pack

[Secrets of the London Underground - next series]

I hope Tim & Siddy have been out with their camera crew recording this unique event - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12531239/I-thought-Id-lost-mind-12-hour-night-shift-Confused-Londoners-slam-decision-rename-Bond-Street-Burberry-Street-mark-London-fashion-week.html

[Help Accurascale Raise £10,000 For Charity With Our Exclusive Class 66]

Whilst I applaud this initiative (I lost my father to PC a few years ago) is it not unfair that A/S are providing the donation out of their profits - would it not perhaps be better if there was a slight premium added to the cost so the public were funding the donation. Say make 2,000 exclusive models and add £5. Just a thought if this is going to be an ongoing situation.

[Research request on easy access to underside of layout for wiring]

On 14/09/2023 at 21:07, brossard said:

 I also installed "ferrules" into which the twisted wire is inserted and the end crimped.  This improves the grip in the screw terminal of the choc block.

@brossardWhat size ferrules did you use for the terminal block connections please?

[Bargain Hunters Mark 2]

Flash sale of Gaugemaster ground signals @ Rails - 

[Accurascale Samples Viewing at AGR Model Railway Store]

8 hours ago, it's-er said:

Well, that’s an impressive display in the second photograph, even without any class 50 diesels, class 89 electric, nuclear wagons, HUO wagons, chaldron wagons, NER 20T hoppers, and 16T  mineral wagons!  There’s quite a lot more on the way.

 

John S

I think it highly unlikely A/S would provide samples of forthcoming models as you suggest

[Rugby Union]

1 hour ago, 62613 said:

In the FIFA World Cup final competition, the refs. are brought together and given a "standardisation" course, so that they know what's expected of them in terms of decision - making

I can't believe the IRB don't do something similar

[Rugby Union - thoughts on the HAKA]

I always think it's unfair that the All Blacks are allowed to perform this when no other nation has the option. I don't mind traditional games like the Barbarians, or even the British Lions when on tour, but for a 'normal' competitive game it should have been stopped years ago. I remember a story doing the rounds when Bill Beamount was being proposed for President of World Rugby, the All Blacks hierarchy were against his appointment as it was rumoured he was of the same opinion.

[Rugby Union]

17 hours ago, The Fatadder said:

 

once again though the laws are ruining the game.   There was no way England should have been playing with 14 for that.   (There was a later moment with an Argentinian elbow to an English head which is surely just as damaging as head to head….)    These head impact rules have gone far too far if you can get a red despite wrapping and angling!

 

 

The Argentinian yellow should have been a straight red - jump in the air at speed, turn your back and make contact with arse against head - no mitigation whatsoever

[The Siphon G, by Accurascale - From Milk To Mail!]

If anybody's looking for one or more of these they're on sale @ Model Railways Direct, with a 25% DISCOUNT - https://modelrailwaysdirect.co.uk/special-offers.html?manufacturer=2709&p=3

[Rugby Union]

2 hours ago, Joseph_Pestell said:

Assistant referees are taught that neither should raise a flag until they have agreed it between them.

I didn't see the incident but what you say then becomes a problem if they don't agree it's gone over. At the end of the day it's the referee's decision as to whether it's a good kick or not - the TJ's are there to assist, not confirm or deny.

[Accurascale to produce 'heavy' 37714 for the Heavy Tractor Group.]

13 hours ago, McC said:

The artwork shared is a mock up provided to the HTG to check the nameplate positioning for their upcoming model of 37714. They have requested the model be produced in BR condition as will have more use to modellers. However, in recognition of the outstanding assistance that the group has provided Accurascale from the very inception of this project we have agreed to provide multiple sets of etched nameplates, arrows and plaques to assist customers in representing the locomotive at various stages of its career. None of these will be printed giving the modeller the opportunity to customise their loco how they wish. The exclusive model of 37714 will be supplied with Thornaby TMD and Cardiff Canton nameplates plus the crest on the latter, Thornaby and Canton depot plaques, a set of arrows and, finally, the HTG's classic 'Tractor' headboard!

I have recently moved to Thornaby and will be naming my layout as such - so having the option to base it in Thornaby is wonderful news for me.