CME and Bottlewasher Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 (edited) Hi Everyone, Just using a mobile device to post this, apologies if this is in the wrong area (only limited data viewable on a mobile phone). Does anyone know if Dingham (auto couplers) are still in business or functional during "lockdown"? Many thanks in anticipation. CME Edited May 29, 2020 by CME and Bottlewasher typos/grammar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kylestrome Posted May 29, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 29, 2020 There's plenty of contact information on their website: http://www.dingham.co.uk Maybe you should ask them directly? David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Kylestrome said: There's plenty of contact information on their website: http://www.dingham.co.uk Maybe you should ask them directly? David I have David, Emails and numerous phone calls. Thanks for the link - I always contact a supplier or potential supplier first before asking here. ATVB, CME Edited May 29, 2020 by CME and Bottlewasher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 As I was typing the above, Ive had an email from Trevor at Dingham. He's working at a reduced rate - which is understandable. I was concerned as their phone line was acting up. But all is well that ends well. ATVB CME. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
commsbloke Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 I had some delivered a couple of weeks ago. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted May 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 30, 2020 13 hours ago, CME and Bottlewasher said: As I was typing the above, Ive had an email from Trevor at Dingham. He's working at a reduced rate - which is understandable. I was concerned as their phone line was acting up. But all is well that ends well. ATVB CME. Thank you, I always appreciate it when the OP closes the loop on a query. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Happy Hippo said: Thank you, I always appreciate it when the OP closes the loop on a query. You're most welcome. I always endeavour to do my best, to be thoughtful. Edited May 30, 2020 by CME and Bottlewasher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 4 hours ago, commsbloke said: I had some delivered a couple of weeks ago. Thanks, good to know. I like the idea of delayed uncoupling etc. I have a few from a previous experimental layout. Can I ask do you have the doubled up versions on your locos (are your locos turned)? Many thanks, CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
commsbloke Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 52 minutes ago, CME and Bottlewasher said: Can I ask do you have the doubled up versions on your locos (are your locos turned)? I am afraid that I don't have a layout yet, I am just building the stock at the moment. Also I have not made any couplings up yet but I will soon as the chemical blackener has arrived. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 hour ago, commsbloke said: I am afraid that I don't have a layout yet, I am just building the stock at the moment. Also I have not made any couplings up yet but I will soon as the chemical blackener has arrived. Ahhhh, understood CB, thanks for the reply. Good luck, it's addictive stock building! As I plan on having a small turntable, I suspect I'll have to use the doubled up versions on steam locos. I've not seen it done or any in action, hence my question. Atvb CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davknigh Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 If you plan on using fixed passenger rakes you have the option of putting loops on the ends of the rakes and hooks on the engines. For goods shunting don’t turn the engines. The problem with having loops on both ends of the engines is that the advantages of delayed action are lost. On my own layout I have an imaginary hill before the station that requires steam to run tender first into the station to protect the crown sheet. The layout that Dinghams were originally designed for was Lofthouse on Nidderdale which only used tank engines AFAIK so turning was never a problem. HTH David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 They work great on curves greater than 5ft under this they can be a little problematic, but it does state that in the instructions. Also make sure that you have them all at the same height. Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kylestrome Posted June 1, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Furness Wagon said: They work great on curves greater than 5ft under this they can be a little problematic For problem rolling stock it's not too difficult to attach wider loops: https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/118922-kylestrome’s-4mm-workbench-–-wagons-whisky-galore/&do=findComment&comment=2707035 David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
commsbloke Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Do they work through Peco setrack points? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 They aren't great. They will go round the curve but they don't like coupling or uncoupling on the curve. They also bind and can give you buffer lock on wagons that don't have sprung buffers. I'm designing modified loops so that they work better on my micro layout. I've, also, made sure that I'm only using 15ft long wagon on a 9ft wheel base as a maximum sided wagon. This is more to do with the radius of the curve than the couplings as they work fine with out any modifications through a standard peco 6ft point that I have on my other layout. Marc 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
commsbloke Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Thanks Mark I have no requirement to couple/uncouple on the points just push/pull wagons through them. Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hespertalbahn Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Hello there ! Just noticed that the website of Dingham is 'down'. Are they still in business ? Thank you in advance for your help. Best wishes Dirk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 the web site is back up as of 2030 today. Marc 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hespertalbahn Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Marc, thank you ! Good to see, I was a bit afraid that these items would not be available then. Best wishes Dirk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Healey Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 I notice the Dingham site is down again, hope still in business, any info? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted December 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, Andy Healey said: I notice the Dingham site is down again, hope still in business, any info? Have a look at this thread. It may be worth merging these two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Healey Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Ah, that explains, many thanks, I hope the guy gets well and someone takes over this excellent product. Will keep an eye out as I only have a few left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 I'm expecting the test etches for my Flippem Automatic Coupling System should be with me by then of this week. I'm planning to fit them to some stock over Christmas and test them on WC Boggs. I have no doubts they will work but I would like to prove that they work in all conditions before I sell any. Marc Dobson Pre-Grouping Railways Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daifly Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Andy Healey said: Ah, that explains, many thanks, I hope the guy gets well and someone takes over this excellent product. Will keep an eye out as I only have a few left. https://www.gaugeoguild.com/news/news_details.aspx?id=3022 Not sure if you have to logged on to read this, but in essence, the Guild has taken over the product. Dave Edited December 20, 2021 by daifly Note Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 The etches for the prototype Flippem Automatic Coupling arrived about an hour ago. They look good if I do say myself. I'm going to fit some to some stock over the Christmas weekend, the Boss is on nights. So I will post some photos shortly Marc 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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