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I remember it! Visited once as a child, must have been very early 90s 91-92 at a guess. We were in Blaenau for a craft fair and a guy there with a miniature railway set up suggested we might like to visit. I had always remembered it as Tan y Coed. I have often wondered whether I dreamt it all as I have never heard mention of it until this thread. I remember riding the two miniature railways, though I don't recall the 16mm stuff. I would only have been around 6 at the time though..
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Quarryscapes replied to rue_d_etropal's topic in 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CAD & CNC
Yes, sod's law dictates that the email announcing so came through some 15 minutes after placing a large order.... oh well, I have more to order anyway. -
Would you ever work on a real full size steam railway
Quarryscapes replied to Selkent's topic in Exhibitions
Phil, This comes off rather like an unwarranted personal attack, which out of politeness I'm going to put down to a bad day on your part and make no comment on. If you really do feel so strongly that you wish to discuss further on the subject of unpaid labour in business (for that is exactly what volunteering on a heritage railway is) then start a new thread by all means and I will be happy to elaborate on my viewpoint, as that does seem like a topic worth discussing, but is perhaps a bit too specific to derail this thread with. -
Would you ever work on a real full size steam railway
Quarryscapes replied to Selkent's topic in Exhibitions
Bottom line is I don't volunteer because I can't afford to. I'd happily take a paid position, but I don't have enough time to give away for the profit of others. Sounds very cynical when you boil it down to just that, but in the end that's what it is, there are more important things that have to be put before trains. I have worked on the FR during my day release from Engineering college, and I have driven steam locos there on various occasions and lines. I have even applied for and been turned down for a job in the P.W. Section of the FR. I was a few months ago seriously considering taking a massive pay cut and applying to join their Heritage Engineering scheme, however I just can't afford it, especially with no guarantees of finding a job in the sector at the end of it. I am 33, and have bills ahead of trains sadly. -
Festiniog Railway Rolling Stock in 16mm
Quarryscapes replied to Quarryscapes's topic in 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CAD & CNC
Thanks John, I do love building these. Next up, a braked 2 Ton wagon... -
Festiniog Railway Rolling Stock in 16mm
Quarryscapes replied to Quarryscapes's topic in 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CAD & CNC
The latest 2 Ton addition, this is the one with the double head rail replacement spine. Finished in a livery of grubby grey. -
Let me see those slate wagons, and please let me know the paint you are using...I'm looking for some inspiration, and a change from my mostly red wagon fleet.
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Festiniog Railway Rolling Stock in 16mm
Quarryscapes replied to Quarryscapes's topic in 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CAD & CNC
Something different on the horizon....Rhosydd Slate Quarry Iron Wagon -
How do I convert a ".123dx" file
Quarryscapes replied to MGR Hooper!'s topic in 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CAD & CNC
It should work in Fusion https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-360-design-validate/123d-files-123dx-import-to-fusion360-does-not-work/td-p/6970414 -
Festiniog Railway Rolling Stock in 16mm
Quarryscapes replied to Quarryscapes's topic in 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CAD & CNC
Bolster wagon developments: The first wooden one has been allocated axleboxes, 4 hole wheels and a Bolster. It's also received its first coat of paint. Meanwhile the Iron one has had its axleboxes fitted permanently, and since it's photo they have been painted in Vallejo Rust texture to match the rest of the wagon. I'm not sure what the final livery will be, so just like the real thing, it currently wears rust! -
Festiniog Railway Rolling Stock in 16mm
Quarryscapes replied to Quarryscapes's topic in 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CAD & CNC
Yep, and lots of variation, much of which I'd like to model. To that end, the first 4 hole disc wheels are now rolling, though I had to abandon the machined and fabricated idea and went with replacing the Slater's wheel centres with printed ones. The prints were turned down to match the tyre inner diameter and glue together. I'm trying them out in different materials too to see which works best. -
Festiniog Railway Rolling Stock in 16mm
Quarryscapes replied to Quarryscapes's topic in 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CAD & CNC
Couplings have finally arrived for the 3 Ton Slate Wagon, which just needs putting through the paint shop now...