BMS

Today I fitted a Neomodium magnet to an ex 3 rail 65 years old H-D Castle with their 1/2in motor (similar to Triang/Hornby X03/4 but not the same). original DC start minimum was 2.8V, 120 ma which reduced to 2.4V 100 ma with the new magnet. A 2 rail H-D R1, slightly newer same type of motor had an initial start of 7.6V 500ma, with the new magnet dropped to 5.6V and 390ma. Both demonstrate IMHO that the state of the magnet can have quite effect on power needs. Also the variation between apparently similar items in our world.

for Code 100 v code 85 rail?

I'm suspecting that "Workshop" has a large range of possible capabilities; e.g. I have a (small) domestic "workshop" which is absolutely nowhere near being able to handle serious maintenance to locos. I'm suspecting that at York routine maintenance is possible but not full conservation. My experience is that visitors appreciate experiencing the reality of "real" practical railway environments rather than too polished.

Hi,#Could you conform that the object beyond the chair in the second phot is a gatewheel please? Or alternatively what is it! Thanks

Hopefully the colours will have been helped by the RNIB to avoid, as much as poss., problems for the colourblind

TVR and GNR similarity (and other SW companies) not unexpected as they used McKenzie and Holland for signalling systems, and they used standard parts. ref MickLNER. As aside where can I get roof end architraves in 4mm - a series of semi-circles?

For DJH try Clark Railworks - part of Ellis Clark and look for OO

When the initial prototypes for the 777 class were demonstrated at Liverpool LS. I went and sat on the seats. Ok for 5 mins but not for LS to Southport. I took this up with my MP who ultimately raised it with the Cabinet Office. Their reply was that the padding needed to be that thin for fire safety reasons!! My instinct, which I did not take up, was to ask why Merseyrail trains doing a max of say 60 were presumably significantly MORE dangerous than eg Pendelinos doing a ton or more. Another thought is while we do have level access from most stations onto 777 trains, this is at the expense of passenger floors that rise and fall inside the carriages (marked by yellow lines across them) - not everybody moving around is looking at the floor. I nearly fell over on my first encounter and expect I am not alone. I had expected a traditional flat floor.

For website; search for "Steve Todd JMRI" and enjoy! This is also linked to from the main JMRI site itself. There is a lot of help available here whatever way you go. Nigel Cliffe has done a vast amount of work and, if I may say so humbly, is very valid.

Another option is Raspberry pi and JMRI ( Steve Todd's image). Both get updated regularly; cost approx £100 with a power supply. Can use remote screen and keyboard (eg windows laptop) or its own - see Steve's website for more info.

GWR coaches; as previous but there are 2 appendices. Plus the correction info booklet from the GWSG (Great Western Study Group)

Are you sure your taking about the right product - I'm using one that is approx 10 years old and doesn't have a cover and it is definitely NOT solid throughout. The nozzle clears by the cigarette lighter method.

Today I purchased one looking like a Dremel; rechargeable 4v about £12 from Aldi. Adjustable speed 5k to 24k rpm "4v Li-ion Rotary tool " 42 accessories included. USB to USB C charging lead. I've not used it yet Probably not as good as a Dremel but a useful device I guess. Hope that helps This appears to be similar to "Dremel Lite 7760 N/10 4V Li-Ion Cordless Rotary Tool Variable Speed Multi-Purpose Rotary Tool Kit," - the price differential could well to be due to torque or life

Hopefully I attach my pi victory pic as requested. Pi stands for Planet Industries, the manufacturer. With whom I have no connection apart from a well satisfied customer; model, perfomance, sounds.

There was another GWR works with works trains; Caerphilly. I working in outdoor maintenance had to travel in the workmen's coach as opposed to the Staff coach. anything around in 0-6-2T category. The journey didn't take long, say a mile, into a bay at Caerphilly. The bay now part of bus turnaround (from a few years ago).