RMweb Premium polybear Posted April 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, Happy Hippo said: But you would you really have been trying to eat an LDC that was older than you are? (a) How does it look? (b) How does it sniff? (c) Does it pass a taste test...... 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal Digger Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 err for the uninitiated LDC = ? Maybe I've not had enough coffee 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastalview Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I really am not sure by what force of nature these stay on the track 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted April 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, Canal Digger said: err for the uninitiated LDC = ? It's something they're all on. I believe its effects include hallucinations of certain classes of locomotive that it's best not to mention. Better not to know, all round. 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastalview Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, Compound2632 said: It's something they're all on. I believe its effects include hallucinations of certain classes of locomotive that it's best not to mention. Better not to know, all round. I believe it has been recently reclassified as a Class A substance 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted April 21, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2021 It stands for Lemon Drizzle Cake and is well known for it's calming powers whilst being consumed, and later as a powerful aphrodisiac. Unfortunately unless consumption is strictly controlled it can lead to hallucinogenic episodes where truth is somewhat distorted by fantasy. A typical example being that there are certain railways which are superior to the GWR (Which we all know to be totally without substance). As one would appreciate LDC is highly addictive and those that get hooked on it's seductive powers eventually succumb to the delights of Welsh Cakes and Bara Brith. Of course such addiction leads to loss of taste, and eventually the victim is happy just to get some Crusty Rolls as a means of sustenance. 1 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal Digger Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, coastalview said: I really am not sure by what force of nature these stay on the track Faith? The 2nd loco driver has faith in his brakes. The locals (& chickens) seam to have faith that they won't get run over as well 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastalview Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Canal Digger said: Faith? The 2nd loco driver has faith in his brakes. The locals (& chickens) seam to have faith that they won't get run over as well That pair of chickens near the end really were playing "chicken". 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted April 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 21, 2021 22 minutes ago, Compound2632 said: It's something they're all on. I believe its effects include hallucinations of certain classes of locomotive that it's best not to mention. Better not to know, all round. I quite agree, they actually believe that engines should be green rather than red and that they look bettervwith copper rings round their chimneys, presumably to ward off evil spirits. However my thoughts may be bady distorted due to an ansence of eccles cakes. Jamie 4 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted April 21, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) I've just got back from the doctor who has diagnosed advanced cake eating disorder. The sudden withdrawal of all cakes could have catastrophic consequences for my weight, so I've been put on a strict diet of fruit scones and Madeira cake until I can get my addiction back under control. (I wonder if I could wangle some cherries into the Madeira Cake to perk it up a little?) Edited April 21, 2021 by Happy Hippo 1 2 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted April 21, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2021 I have been worried about getting the vertical dimensions spot on for the cassettes where they connect to the scenic boards. The cassettes have an MDF base and ply sides. The running surfaces are length of Peco 143 fb track. The blindingly obvious struck me last night! Instead of messing around with varying thicknesses of base materiel, foam tops and ply inserts, why not go simple? Make all the boards dimensionally identical, then put the track on the scenic section on strips of MDF on which the track can be secured. This will mimic the height of the cassettes and should make for a smooth transit. the strips of MDF can be given tapered shoulders which will neatly bring the ballast down into a cess There will be a slight weight increase in the boards, having done away with the closed cell foam tops, but the resulting structures will be solid and sturdy which counts for a lot with a portable set up. I have plenty of scrap ply so the original premise of building the railway from recycled materiel still holds true. The foam will have to wait until Aberflyarff (Low Level) is born. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2021 Don't forget the mdf strip on the scenic board will be stuck down, the cassettes won't be, so there is a potential for height discrepancy. A possible solution would be to slightly raise the mdf on the baseboard with a layer of cork, which is then chamfered to a ramp where the cassette will fit. A plate on top of the fixed mdf will ensure the height is not exceeded. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal Digger Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Happy Hippo said: It stands for Lemon Drizzle Cake Ah. Too many TLAs wait for it ... .... got it yet? .. TLA = Three Letter Acronyms 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted April 21, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2021 59 minutes ago, Stubby47 said: Don't forget the mdf strip on the scenic board will be stuck down, the cassettes won't be, so there is a potential for height discrepancy. A possible solution would be to slightly raise the mdf on the baseboard with a layer of cork, which is then chamfered to a ramp where the cassette will fit. A plate on top of the fixed mdf will ensure the height is not exceeded. Thanks for that Stu, I was working on the principle that the plug in sockets that interconnect the cassettes and link then to the scenic boards would sort out any misalignment. A combination of my plan and yours may be beneficial. I have a habit of over engineering solutions and spending much time making up small prototypes to see if the principle works in practice. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2021 It's not over engineering if it works flawlessly. 1 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted April 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 21, 2021 2 hours ago, coastalview said: I believe it has been recently reclassified as a Class A substance LDC? Class A? Class E. = Essential 2 hours ago, Happy Hippo said: It stands for Lemon Drizzle Cake and is well known for it's calming powers whilst being consumed, and later as a powerful aphrodisiac. Unfortunately unless consumption is strictly controlled it can lead to hallucinogenic episodes where truth is somewhat distorted by fantasy. A typical example being that there are certain railways which are superior to the GWR (Which we all know to be totally without substance). Hippo's been sniffin' the Evostick again, haven't you? 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted April 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 21, 2021 2 hours ago, coastalview said: I believe it has been recently reclassified as a Class A substance For reference, the following are Class A and possession is strictly controlled: There are at least three others... 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted April 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) Maybe this was the A class that LDC causes them to lust after. Or even one of these, though Dave H will have to sit down before viewing Jamie Edited April 21, 2021 by jamie92208 5 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florence Locomotive Works Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 It needed up be decided that the engine should be kept as a display model for the foreseeable future, which I can’t say I’m displeased about. However, I did manage another test steaming of the Weeden yesterday, this time with much less water cascading down the stove. Douglas 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Hunt Posted April 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, Happy Hippo said: But you would you really have been trying to eat an LDC that was older than you are? I would imagine that in Bear's vicinity the chances of LDC reaching a greater age than the average Mayfly are about zilch. Dave Edited April 21, 2021 by Dave Hunt 2 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Hunt Posted April 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 21, 2021 10 hours ago, jamie92208 said: Or even one of these, though Dave H will have to sit down before viewing Jamie I'll sit down automatically as the sight of Norfolk & Western superpower like this makes me weak at the knees. Imagine how much LDC one of these babies could deliver PB! Dave 2 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florence Locomotive Works Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 4 hours ago, Dave Hunt said: Imagine how much LDC one of these babies could deliver PB! Never enough.... 1 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted April 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 22, 2021 7 hours ago, Dave Hunt said: I would imagine that in Bear's vicinity the chances of LDC reaching a greater age than the average Mayfly are about zilch. Dave 7 hours ago, Dave Hunt said: I'll sit down automatically as the sight of Norfolk & Western superpower like this makes me weak at the knees. Imagine how much LDC one of these babies could deliver PB! Dave About a week's supply, at a guess. A lot less if Hippo's are visiting. 3 hours ago, Florence Locomotive Works said: Never enough.... Such wise words from a head so young. You'll go far, young Douglas..... 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted April 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 22, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, Dave Hunt said: I'll sit down automatically as the sight of Norfolk & Western superpower like this makes me weak at the knees. Imagine how much LDC one of these babies could deliver PB! Dave I think that the full quote from David P Morgan about N&W articulateds was along these lines, "The A a high born lady followed by the Y6b with no figure control." Jamie Edited April 22, 2021 by jamie92208 7 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted April 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 22, 2021 The late N&W steam also floats my boat, O Winston Link to blame - I have the books, I have the records..... 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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