Nearholmer Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 “Fun, though? I'm not sure that I equate my railway modelling with fun” That is a ‘cut out and keep’ line. But, I respect your position on the subject, and the sentiments you expressed above. Kevin 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Nearholmer said: “Fun, though? I'm not sure that I equate my railway modelling with fun” That is a ‘cut out and keep’ line. But, I respect your position on the subject, and the sentiments you expressed above. Kevin I suppose it depends what you understand by 'fun' - as opposed to enjoyment. For me, 'fun' is harmless, but ultimately pointless, amusement; with little or no purpose other than immediate gratification. Railway modelling always has, for me, an ultimate purpose - that of engendering pleasure, and a sense of achievement, in overcoming challenges to produce a model which represents a prototype. So, no - my railway modelling isn't 'fun'; but it is enjoyable and results in a sense of satisfaction. Regards, John Isherwood. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 You clearly take your fun very seriously indeed. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 3 hours ago, Nearholmer said: You clearly take your fun very seriously indeed. If we're playing with words - I don't do fun; I do enjoyment and satisfaction. Since retirement, I also don't do seriously. Regards, John Isherwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 So this loop of track was passed onto my good friend Oliver Rowley to see what he could do with it. The result is in his fantastic YouTube video documenting the build. Definitely check him out he’s a fantastic industrial modeller in oo and 009. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ralf Posted January 14, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 14, 2020 Well I've got an worn out dart board and a circular Lindt chocolate box of similar diameter and a couple of Ruston 48DS's, I wonder what I might create!! Ralf 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted January 15, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 15, 2020 I've seen N Gauge "layouts" on a 3" CD, which like the one above are simple circles of track. They don't appeal to me at all. Building a model of a model would work better - making it look like a circle of tin-plate track on the carpet for example. Much more interesting is to forget about continuous runs and use a sector plate - see the Squarefoot Estate Railway for a wonderfull example of what can be done in a very small space. Steven B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestTom Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 I recall an O gauge layout many years ago named "Polo Works" (I think?), which was similarly a tiny circle of track with a diesel shunter. With that, the scenic treatment was a factory complex, with the circle passing in and out of buildings. It was quite effective. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenser Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 A word of caution: The loco may well go round such a tight curve on its own - but the moment you try to couple it to anything , using any coupling known to man - you're in trouble. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 18 minutes ago, Ravenser said: A word of caution: The loco may well go round such a tight curve on its own - but the moment you try to couple it to anything , using any coupling known to man - you're in trouble. I found that medium length kadees would actually manage them! I used the standard nem pocket and a chopped down Hornby lowmac and it managed it surprisingly. Otherwise a piece of wire would work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverRowley Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 On 12/01/2020 at 19:51, luke the train spotter said: So this loop of track was passed onto my good friend Oliver Rowley to see what he could do with it. The result is in his fantastic YouTube video documenting the build. Definitely check him out he’s a fantastic industrial modeller in oo and 009. He does have a proper annoying voice though 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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