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I have found Kompozer to do a reasonable job. Keith

A single motor will need a more complex gear chain, probably not much difference, the OEM cost of a motor will be under a fiver, neither here nor there in getting to the retail price. and how do you get the ends to slip independently with only one motor? Used to listen to that feature most everyday when I worked for Zambia railways with a 1:50 grade out of the station just a block away, usually lost their footing on the level crossing, first the front engine then the rear engine, then when that one came under control open her up to get the momentum back. Memories of the good times, got to have another look through my Garratt page.keith

Well, you will still need the Ultrascale wheels to convert it, and the K's kit can be melted down to make weights. And the Heljan chassis will probably need springing so Comet (or Brassmasters) will bring out a chassis pack for it and you can open the piggy bank yet again. Think on the bright side. Keith

The picture appears here with a better caption It appears there was a close tie with the UK GWR and with Brunel. Keith

Quite, but you can try, and the harder you try the faster you have to go Keith

70ft Nissen hut would make a nice railway room but does look rather decrepit in the photo. Keith

Looks like the first and 7th the seller forgot to include the x10 Still expensive and who would want a 10 pack of LH curved points. Keith

Remember that UK footpaths usually have lots of utilities under them. When doing one of the frequent digging exercises to repair same its much easier to lift a few slabs than break up some solid concrete. The tarmac version is also fairly easy to cut through and patch up. Keith

The DCC chip has probably been set to ignore DC. You need to find someone with DCC (or the shop) to check CV29 and reset it to run on DC. Or take out the chip and fit a blanking plug in the 21 pin socket. Regards Keith

His postage charge is more than the wagon is worth, to me. Looks like he bought them as an investment to fund his pension. I imagine he will be disappointed. Is there some special significance in having a 00 wagon in a P4 box Keith

The tanks are class B as built by Airfix, IIRC its the class A tank that has the longer barrel with the class A fuel being of lower density. I do remember reading an article so James is probably right. Regards Keith,

Are you sure? If so what is your secret? I recommended this topic to someone who came back to me to express his dissappointment that most of the images were not visible. Rather surprised I looked for myself and found the same problem although I had seen the images before. Hence the question. Since your answer I have now checked with 5 browsers over 3 computers, covering Linux, Win XP and Win 7, all have the same problem. This occurs on the first page of this topic where post #4 has 15 images listed but I see only two of them, same 2 in every case. also in post #17 where there are 8 pics listed and I see none of them. So the question stands, any ideas what the problem is? Regards Keith

I believe Airfix first produced this kit when the wagons were brand new, as shown here Photo which shows the ladder in the Airfix position, the heating pipe valve can be at either end on the model depending on how you build it. Regards Keith

Any idea why most of the photos in this post and the one following are not showing? Regards Keith

Paul's new site just use the forum search. Keith

If we are being fussy then not a continuous curve at all but long gentle tapers with a fairly short straight section just opposite the crossing gap. Taper lengths and angles vary depending on running speed. I can supply appropriate details on request.Regards Keith

Looks much better now it has the concrete foundation and RSJs. Regards Keith.

But to buy the Servo4 kits in the first place you have to be a member or be a friend of one, so if you are in this position you will also have access to the Sema4 firmware and reprogramming service if needed. Regards Keith

MERG now has firmware available for the serv4 designed for signals. This provides for up to 3 individually adjustable bounce positions at each end of the travel. Each of the 4 servos can be adjusted separately. The original version was designed for points where bounce is not usually wanted. Regards Keith

OK here's another. Keith

See Dave Bradwell Kits Regards Keith

See my first comment above, you would have to rebuild the box structure as the frame supports are completely different.Regards Keith

But nothing like a Midland frame! The Midland frame has all the locking and the lever pivots above the floor and consequently the box design does not have the structural components to support a frame in the sunken position shown. Better to fix it now before you have gone to far. SeeCoaley Jcn. or Signal box. or Kettering. or Whissendine Regards Keith

Note, as others have hinted a double slip will not replace 3 nornal points, only 2. Regards Keith

Thanks for the comment, no plans for a layout, I just have one turnout on a 4 ft test plank, I see no way to get the Zambian atmosphere, its all about wide open spaces and long trains. Regards Keith