Indomitable026 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 You are aware the L&B is an 1'11.5" railway? So 0n30 is actually incorrect, too wide gauge? 0-14 is a lot better Yes, thank you. I did think about O-14 but I'm sticking 0-16.5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted August 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 30, 2015 Just need to build it to a scale of about 8.5mm to the foot then and the track gauge issue goes away. Does moving one of the loop turnouts onto the curve give you a bit more space and make the transition from curve to straight more flowing? Or were the prototype turnouts always in straight track sections? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Transition curves? This is narrow gauge !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted August 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 30, 2015 Damian I will add to Mike Bellamy's invite to the 7mm NGA at Burton with a invite to Stafford. (But please no hanging trees to dry on the Saturday morning) No doubt I will see you at Swanley this year, it's been a few years since we all went down on the train. Not missed a Swanley for many a year. Bad thing is there is no bar any more ( pub up the road) Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 30, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2015 Nah, it's 00 with oversized bodies... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Nah, it's 00 with oversized bodies... HO HO HO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Damian I will add to Mike Bellamy's invite to the 7mm NGA at Burton with a invite to Stafford. (But please no hanging trees to dry on the Saturday morning) No doubt I will see you at Swanley this year, it's been a few years since we all went down on the train. Not missed a Swanley for many a year. Bad thing is there is no bar any more ( pub up the road) Terry Cheers for that Tel So the layouts invite list looks like this; 7mm NGA at Burton Barnstaple Stafford Oh and Vulcan's just howled past.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted August 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 30, 2015 Transition curves? This is narrow gauge !! Maybe not transition curves as such, more that the turnout at the bridge end of Bratton appears to be on the curve rather than on the straight. Might help to get away from the curve - straight - curve look of the track layout? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 I knew what you meant, I was joking... Its a balance, I don't want the loops too long and dominate the layout, however they need to be long enough for a loco, 4 coaches and a bogie wagon - from what I can make out. I've also tried to have the straight part of the point as the normal running line for that direction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted August 30, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2015 Looking forward to seeing this progress, absolutely facing the by the L&B. What's your plan for the locks and rolling stock? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Looking forward to seeing this progress, absolutely facing the by the L&B. What's your plan for the locks and rolling stock? Hi, The Manning Wardle locos - in the absence of the ex Alan Gibson kit we are looking at Slimlines bodies with scratch built chassis. Wagons - scratch built. Coaches - either scratch build or using bought etches depending on the accuracy of what we find on the market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 NG trains took over the Gibson kits. Langley do some coaches and wagons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 NG trains took over the Gibson kits. Langley do some coaches and wagons. Yes I contacted EDM but I don't think the ex Gibson locos will be released anytime soon, hence the direction we're going with that. I cant make my mind up about the Langley coaches and I'm also aware that Worsley Works do 'scratch aid' parts for the coaches but don't know what they are like. Any views would be appreciated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted August 30, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2015 No problem getting some photos, but not sure about getting larger views as most of the area has quite a few trees now .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 The Worsley Works 'scratch-aid' etchings are really just that: nice etchings to help scratch-build a model. Mind that as the 7mm kits are scaled-up 4mm kits, some errors may come to light. (but I haven't found any yet ) Mind, you'd have to source your own roof/floor and bogies if not included (bogies never are!). I have some modern WHR stock (the 1997 de Winson carriages) in 7mm, but 7mm modelling has got onto the backburner for the time being, most still being in flat-pack form. Interesting. I'm inclined to give the 'scratch aid' a go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I bought a Ffestiniog bogie coach from Worsley Works, a nice etch of sides and ends. Still half built as I need to sort out the recessed bogies. Good quality for the money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted August 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 30, 2015 Have you seen this: https://youtu.be/epW1OaP3gcE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Have you seen this: https://youtu.be/epW1OaP3gcE Whoooaaahhh It never occurred to me to look for film footage. Priceless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted August 30, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2015 Whoooaaahhh It never occurred to me to look for film footage. Priceless I'm sure there was a couple of BBC progs in the 80's called something like "Little Train to Lynton" and then "Perchance it is not dead but sleepeth" Always remember them as good programmes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 31, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 31, 2015 "Yes, it's Bratton". Oh, have you seen this ? http://www.brattonvillage.co.uk/localhistory-Reeves_Shepherd_Huts.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted August 31, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 31, 2015 Little Train to Lynton BBC documentary: https://youtu.be/95_ojCmEOCA And Part 2 here: https://youtu.be/-9ammK2AIEE I remember watching these when I was a kid. Probably still have them recorded on VHS somewhere! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted August 31, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 31, 2015 Hi Mark I was searching through my DVD recordings for his footage and I never thought it may be on YouTube Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted August 31, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 31, 2015 Damian I have sent you a email to your works email address Image to large for RMWEB Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Little Train to Lynton BBC documentary: https://youtu.be/95_ojCmEOCA And Part 2 here: https://youtu.be/-9ammK2AIEE I remember watching these when I was a kid. Probably still have them recorded on VHS somewhere! Excellent find Mark. So much information, film is worth many photographs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 First piece of stock has arrived. I've been meaning get one of these for years for use on our previous layouts. It's a hefty old thing and may need something with a bit of grunt to move it! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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