RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 1, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2021 Thanks Don. The WiT was fixed through choc blocks, tight enough to hold the tube but not the wire. A combination of a springy Cobalt wire, slightly loose joints, loose holes in the corner strengtheners and a springy paperclip to tiebar wire all meant the overall mechanism had too much give, thus the point wouldn't throw. V2 will be much tighter, and may use brass rod as you described. 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 5, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2021 Have just ordered one of these.... Just need to source some suitable coaches for the push-pull service to Trelothen via Padstow. 15 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 5, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2021 I also laid another point and some plain track and fitted an electo-uncoupler, but that's not as photogenic. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted August 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6, 2021 9 hours ago, Stubby47 said: Have just ordered one of these.... Just need to source some suitable coaches for the push-pull service to Trelothen via Padstow. Gate stock? 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 6, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, St Enodoc said: Gate stock? All the green ones are sold out, or are asking higher than original prices on ebay, so I will reserve my options on these. Meanwhile, the pilot loco storage & servicing area/siding will be moved south to board #2. I couldn't see a way of fitting it in without being too cramped - yes I know this is supposed to be set in a narrow valley, but the point was in the way of the general siding ( the bit beyond the headhunt part of the line for the goodshed). First non-electrical uncoupler is also now in place, although it is a little high, so either means gouging out the baseboard or removing the sleepers. This is not as drastic as it sounds as the line to the wharf will also be the vehicular road entrance to the yard, so the track will be inset anyway. It's all in the plan... Edited August 6, 2021 by Stubby47 7 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6, 2021 Gate stock - see PM... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6, 2021 17 hours ago, Stubby47 said: Have just ordered one of these.... Just need to source some suitable coaches for the push-pull service to Trelothen via Padstow. The Maunsell push-pull 6xx sets (Hornby) were iirc conversions in BR days and are beyond your period. Not sure what else RTR might be suitable other than the gate stock. Perhaps Muz will know? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted August 6, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2021 You're right, Pencarrot. Only option is Gate stock. If it helps, pretty certain Lord & Butler may still have Southern lined green examples from the latest EFE release. SB 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 6, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2021 The loco doesn't have to use push-pull stock, it could just run round the coaches... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6, 2021 13 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: You're right, Pencarrot. Only option is Gate stock. If it helps, pretty certain Lord & Butler may still have Southern lined green examples from the latest EFE release. SB And from reading the EFE Gate Stock thread, the latest EFE version corrects a number of errors on the original KMRC version. Underframe boxes and internal layouts. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Stubby47 said: The loco doesn't have to use push-pull stock, it could just run round the coaches... Indeed, in which case the Hornby rebuilt Maunsell 58' coaches would be suitable. Diag 99 and Diag 418 ran in 2 coach sets iirc. (But you did mention push pull in your original loco post) 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted August 6, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2021 Both types are equally acceptable. It will be interesting to see if they release set 373 as plated over with proper protruding rivets this time as opposed to the original 'dimples'. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted August 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, 2ManySpams said: (But you did mention push pull in your original loco post) Hence my suggestion of gate stock. If you're going to run round, Maunsell stock would be ideal. I have two green Hornby Maunsells (set 199) for the Padstow/Pentowan service, hauled by 30200. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 6, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2021 Yes, I did mention push-pull, as the loco is so fitted. But knowing very little about SR coaching I was unaware of the limited options. The station is set up (or will be) for a run-round operation, plus the option to shunt a train into the holding/carriage siding whilst the other company's train arrives & departs. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6, 2021 27 minutes ago, St Enodoc said: Hence my suggestion of gate stock. If you're going to run round, Maunsell stock would be ideal. I have two green Hornby Maunsells (set 199) for the Padstow/Pentowan service, hauled by 30200. Set 199 would be formed of the later Maunsell coaches (not the rebuilds) which would also be suitable for Stubzie. So to summarise, to go with his Southern liveried O2, Stu could use: * LSWR push pull gate stock (EFE) * LSWR Maunsell 58' rebuilt (from 48') stock (Hornby) * SR Maunsell new stock (Hornby) There's also the option of the Bulleid stock (Bachmann) but it's really showing its age now and is in the process of being upgraded (so I'd wait for that). 1 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 6, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2021 Have been track laying this evening... Some droppers have been added too. 5 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted August 6, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2021 25 minutes ago, Stubby47 said: Have been track laying this evening... Some droppers have been added too. Looks like a few calories have as well......... 1 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 6, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2021 Just now, NHY 581 said: Looks like a few calories have as well......... No, I don't eat those... 1 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted August 6, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2021 It's a photographic prop so contains no calories. 2 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Kelly's ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted August 7, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 7, 2021 See PM Stu. Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted August 7, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 7, 2021 15 hours ago, NHY 581 said: Looks like a few calories have as well......... Scenic mix for Yard ballast, well some sort of Ballast! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 7, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2021 59 minutes ago, bgman said: Kelly's ? Tesco's Cornish, plus home made choccy cake 2 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 7, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2021 Progress today has seem the control panel cut to size and drilled, and the remaining complex track laid. I still need to add the sidings, but can now turn the board over and fit the rest of the point motors and electro-uncouplers, then wire everything to a suitable collection point, where I can add a multi-pin connector. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 7, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2021 Track laid so far: Decided to pinch @The Stationmaster's idea and use a small hinged box for the control panel. All motor switches wired up so far, uncoupler and isolation switches to add. 10 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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