RMweb Premium PaulCheffus Posted December 13, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2019 (edited) On 04/12/2019 at 20:31, Georgeconna said: Despite the escalation in concern about single use plastic packaging there seems to be no end to companies using single use plastic. With Peco going non Eco switching from Carboard to fancy plastic cartons for a few sqaure of walling or tiles I am feeling very guitly of buying such items now. Hi My bold above. Just because its plastic doesn't mean its single use and non recyclable Cheers Paul Edited December 13, 2019 by PaulCheffus clarity 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Received my 4 Rawie Buffer stops [2 with lights and 2 sets no lights]]They are very good value for money, They were well packed for postage which was quick. Thanks again, Best wishes for the upcoming festive season John 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains4U Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 I’ve made a little diorama. Hopefully it will help to shift a few more... 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Signaller Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Fantastic idea, great stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dicky L Posted August 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2020 The Northern DMU Sidings at Chesborough North. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dicky L Posted August 31, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) Apologies posted this in the wrong thread, not sure how to delete it, although it does show the Rawie buffers. Edited August 31, 2020 by Dicky L 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy52 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Hi Fran, Just got an email to say your Rawie Buffer Stops with LED are low in stocks and about to sell out thus just wanted to know if you do sell out will Accurascale produce more of them in the future? Do want to get a few of them but not at this point in time hence the question. Cheers Steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted December 14, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2020 43 minutes ago, classy52 said: Hi Fran, Just got an email to say your Rawie Buffer Stops with LED are low in stocks and about to sell out thus just wanted to know if you do sell out will Accurascale produce more of them in the future? Do want to get a few of them but not at this point in time hence the question. Cheers Steve Hi Steve, We have more underway in the factory so we will keep these in stock. In the meantime they are likely to sell out for a couple of weeks before the new ones arrive. Cheers! Fran 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanspareil Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Quick question folks on the Rawie with coupler pocket. Out of interest would a loco with a standard NEM mini hook/hoop coupler foul the pocket on the buffer stop preventing the buffers from toughing the stops (or does the postion/height allow the coupler to pass under these (and so allowing loco buffers and stops to work as intended)? Thanks if anyone could confirm (hope my question is understood/makes sense). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungrange Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 My understanding is that under normal operation the buffers on a train are not supposed to come into contact with a buffer stop: if they do it is considered to be a collision. I believe a driver is supposed to stop 2m away from the buffer stop. Therefore, if you are driving your trains prototypically, it shouldn't matter. However, if you are asking in relation to the event where you accidently drive your train into the buffer stop, then I'm sorry, I don't know the answer as I don't have any of these buffer stops. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted May 25, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Dungrange said: My understanding is that under normal operation the buffers on a train are not supposed to come into contact with a buffer stop: if they do it is considered to be a collision. I believe a driver is supposed to stop 2m away from the buffer stop. Therefore, if you are driving your trains prototypically, it shouldn't matter. However, if you are asking in relation to the event where you accidently drive your train into the buffer stop, then I'm sorry, I don't know the answer as I don't have any of these buffer stops. It will depend on where the buffers are installed and what the train is as to whether you can buffer up to them. A lit buffer in a bay platform, for example, is considered a fixed stop signal and I believe you are right, to make contact is considered a SPAD. If the buffer is in a yard, the rules will be different and buffering up against it may be required. I am not aware of there being a fixed 2m distance, and a quick Google shows locos stabled much closer than that. See this on Flickr for example: https://flic.kr/p/S5wpcq Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungrange Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 5 hours ago, Roy Langridge said: I am not aware of there being a fixed 2m distance RSSB Guidance Note GI/GN7616 that provides "Guidance on Interface between Station Platforms, Track and Trains" states that "The distance between the front of a train at its intended stopping position and the face of a buffer stop should not be less than 2 m (paragraph G 7.1.5)". https://docplayer.net/30046939-Gi-gn7616-guidance-on-interface-between-station-platforms-track-and-trains-rail-industry-guidance-note-for-gi-rt7016.html However, I understand that local instructions can override that, albeit my understanding is that a driver is still supposed to stop the train at least two metres from the buffer stop and then if necessary, move it closer (ie in some locations, it is necessary to reduce the distance between the buffers and the buffer stop to permit a train of a particular type to fit in a particular platform). The same seems to be true for permissive working into an occupied platform: the driver is supposed to stop at least two metres from an existing unit and then once stopped, draw forward and couple up if required. However, since I don't work in the rail industry, that is only my understanding from on-line research, so I'm happy to actually be corrected by someone who drives trains for a living and will therefore be much more knowledgeable than I am on the finer details. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csalem Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 I had model rail measurements in my head when reading the above post and thought it said drivers had to stop 2 mm from the buffer (and not 2 metres). That would be some precision driving! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
25901 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Better inform some DRS drivers, this one has left more than normal lol (York 25/04/21) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted May 27, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 27, 2021 (edited) On 25/05/2021 at 19:00, 25901 said: Better inform some DRS drivers, this one has left more than normal lol (York 25/04/21) Not lit so not a SPAD by my understanding. As for the link to RSSB above that @Dungrangeposted, that only relates to buffers on platforms that are for passenger use. It does not apply to stabling points for locos or multiple units and specifically notes that " Walkways used for staff only are not considered to be platforms." Edit: I do not know if it still the case (and I am sure some people on this forum will know the case now) but DRS drivers used to have to stop twice before moving to buffer up / stable. IIRC it was 5m short, 2m short and then buffer up. It could be checked on OTMR and there was action if this did not show to be the case. Roy Edited May 27, 2021 by Roy Langridge Typo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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