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  1. I can’t find my smart switch instructions at the moment, but from deep memory I think it needed a Independent power supply for the electronics within to function fully, is it the type that will actuate the servo if you run through the frog with the point incorrectly set ?? And yes it should work with DC or DCC if wired correctly. I eventually went a different way with points on my O scale layout after deciding I would no longer cater for duel DC/DCC and installed Tam Valley Frog juicers, for the Auto frog polarity. I have the kept the Smart switch’s for a future project DC/DCC layout project. If I find the units and instructions to jog the memory I’ll let you know, I do remember they weren’t that clear re the power supply side. Best of luck
  2. Looks a little chilly Bob thankfully it wasn’t that cold down on the coast. It actually gives the layout a very unique look for Australia.
  3. Bob this UK track supplier produces some of the nicest G1 track Cliff Barker link http://www.cliffbarker.me.uk/ worth a look yes Peter Sansom, Auto correct will change it every time to Samson yes getting rare rare to find anything of much interesting at any of the B&B’s anymore.
  4. Hi Bob basically yes track from LGB to Sunset Valley and everything in between if you made your wheels to the G1MRA standard should be ok as I said most of the propriety track standards are a compromise between both standard and fine. I think the Tenmille is used a lot in UK as you can get in slightly larger profile so a bit more solid, plus point kits for various types. 3 ways, slips etc. I’ve never seen Peter Samson at any Garden Railway meetings in the Valley I think Peter said he was going to the Newcastle show this year I’m guessing he will have his Sn3 layout. I know Peter did a lot of masters for models for G1 and built quite a few models but don’t know if he still has them or if he is still modelling in G I keep forgetting to ask him when I see him.
  5. The little loco is coming along very nicely Martin it looks like its is a very plausible representation of a small industrial loco
  6. Hi Bob I think Marty has summed it up so many wheel standards then the track manufacturers have varied standards as well. the sunset valley track that you see on the video with my 38’s is ok but lacks the finesse you would expect for the $$ it costs, I think Sunset have gone for a compromise between fine and standard specifications the switch rails need a bit of finishing off with a file to get them to sit nicely also the check Rails aren’t set for fine or standard wheel flanges they are somewhere in-between. My 1/32 scale 3801 has scale flanges and I’ve found it has a few issues with most standard RTR points it will climb the crossing V on the standard points as the check Rail are set to cater for the thicker flanges of the standard wheels. but has no issues on the Gauge 1 fine scale track made by Peco. Im looking at using peco fine scale G1 track on my railway for the running lines and then the corse 332 aristocraft/LGB track I already have for the steaming areas or set up sidings as it is very robust and will take a bit of abuse as I’ve noted a few of the guys often set the track on fire with their meths fired locos whilst trying to get them going, the fine chairs and rail of the peco won’t stand up to that, but the heavy plastic of the aristocraft will take a fair bit of heat before the chairs will let go or the gauging is affected. My 1:20.3 scale Rio Grande rolling stock has standard scale wheels and I find they are able to negotiate all the different track standards without issues they will go through the large radius corse LGB points ok ie a bit clunky but won’t derail and the Sunset Valley they roll through very nicely. To sum up the scale wheels work well on scale track but have a few issues on the standard semi corse point settings used by most of the popular Track manufacturers The standard spec wheels (Semi scale) are sort of a good compromise and will negotiate most of the various track standards.
  7. Just a bit cool this morning Bob, the Rails would have been a bit icy.
  8. Thanks Bob yes a couple of adjustments getting the valve timing and a few other items that the Chinese factory failed to assemble correctly or solder on to the body and it’s a beautiful performer. Still photo of it from the last run
  9. This month is Garden Gauge again 1/32 scale Having not been able to set up the O scale railway since its last exhibition the G1 has taken the interest for some Winter Steaming, we had one attempt that had to be postponed due to poor weather however the next available day was a cracker of a Winters day, perfect for some steam. I took along 3820 and some NSWGR stock the start of a passenger train and a small Goods YouTube link a few minutes of steaming 3820 performed beautifully and clocked near 2 hours of running over the afternoon.
  10. Great Day with Martin and Gary at the show the little Hudswell looking good on the Gary’s River Dee Meats layout showing layout a layout in the build stage with that shows what is below the scenic’s it was good to have so many people interested in the technique’s Gary has used on the build and asking questions the most asked Question was were do I get that Foam you have used for the scenic’ land form ?? Answer “Bunnings” I’m sure Bunnings will have a few less sheets in stock by the end of the weekend.
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    Wow just found this Topic Can I echo all who have praised your work in creating something very different to the main stream BLT model i absolutely love the rundown look with overgrown platforms track consolidated, with the ruins ,removed rails etc etc.its almost a less is more approach but in the reality it’s actually a lot harder to pull off this look and I congratulate you on what you have achieved so far will definitely be following this from now on. A Big thank you for sharing your work
  12. Hi Bob Just got the latest Aus7 7th Heaven mag in the mail Congrats on a nice article on the Fast Electric Parcel Van.
  13. Hi Bob and Martin Bobs spot on the Gauge 1 journey dose become addictive a couple of years ago I had 6 items of Garden Gauge stock thats now heading north of 7 locos and 50items of rolling stock now over NSWGR and RioGrande stock and around me there are more people modelling and actually have railways than the O scale guys unfortunately the O scalers mostly are gunners and railways are few and far between just like meet ups In my area the garden railway guys are doers, and mostly welcome others to come along and run there trains, plus they meet most weeks of the year on a round robin between the running railways. Be warned as bob said it’s very addictive and much more welcoming than o scale and actually slightly cheaper modelling for the actual trains, the layout it self may be the other way round as scenic’s usually involve large scale garden landscaping not just some Ply and. Wood framing.
  14. Thank Bob a few minor mods and it’s a very smooth runner the next thing is RC as the throttle is super touchy and it can easily get away at break neck speed if you get it wrong.
  15. No problem Mike hopefully the few examples of the later pictured locos helped with an idea of loadings see link below for a video of my 1/32 scale 38 class model running with a small but heavy train all the wagons are well weighed.
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