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Churminster & Stowe Magna, Southern Railway
Denbridge replied to Tony Teague's topic in Layout topics
Small crocodile clips serve the dual function of locating and providing electrical contact. -
Still listed on the website as being available to pre-order.
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Can you date these early photos of Thame station
Denbridge replied to David Bigcheeseplant's topic in UK Prototype Questions
I would suggest that this picture was taken post closure since the overall roof appears to be missing. Additionally, the far platform looks very overgrown. -
From memory I think there are some etched ballast hoppers available from Roxey for a p7 20 ton hopper & a 12 ton, but can't recall the diagram.
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And no smokebox! Also no blastpipe, blower etc.
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The firebox was too wide, particularly at running plate level. I thought it ruined the look of what could have been a very nice model.
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The increased number of people plus ploughing engine(s) meant a field could be ploughed in a fraction of the time it took by horse. It actually saved money & time. Farms rarely owned the equipment. They would hire the services of a ploughing company who would travel from farm to farm.
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Pendon uses ultrascale wheels almost exclusively and on NS rail. Their locos are often pulling long and heavy trains in the Vale scene which also has gradients off stage. No problems with slipping there.
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Bettabitz are apparently with a new owner, so hopefully will re-appear.
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I've just learned of the passing of Tony. For those unaware, Tony is the builder of some of the finest model locomotives ever built. RIP Tony.
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Indeed. Churchward wanted to trial wide fireboxes. A Pacific was the logical platform. Having concluded that such a firebox offered no advantages with Welsh steam coal, the bear remained unique until withdrawn to be rebuilt as a castle class locomotive.
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Mezzanine floor for Grantham 😉
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The beauty of TT1:120 is that it gives models with a true scale to gauge. A first in British outline rtr?
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There may be a price difference, but the HL kit includes a very nice gearbox and is far more detailed. Add the price of a gearbox to the Comet kit & the prices will be near enough the same.
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Rather than using a comet 57xx chassis kit, you may want to consider looking at the high level models kit. These really are superb & the gearboxes are the very best. Extremely well designed, if you take your time & follow the instructions you'll almost certainly end up with a well detailed & lovely running chassis.
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If Squires can't supply, Alan Gibson do a 'universal' coupling rod etch that you can build a set of rods from.
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Mid-Cornwall Lines - 1950s Western Region in 00
Denbridge replied to St Enodoc's topic in Layout topics
Couldn't you say the loco facilities are a little way down the line & past the triangle? You could then work light engines to and from your small fiddle yard. This would also add operational interest.