RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted October 16, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 16, 2021 When it comes to people running their MODEL on TOY train set curves the manufacturer should state something like "This is a model not designed to be used on train set curves under 2 scale chains". Then they can moan all they like and the answer will be . 2 1 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 I was lucky enough to see 18000 on its maiden run at North Road station. It was quite exciting for we spotters on the fence to see something as radically new actually in the South West and it drew quite an audience. We had seen the future! Brian. 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post gwrrob Posted October 17, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2021 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted October 17, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 17, 2021 13 hours ago, Clive Mortimore said: When it comes to people running their MODEL on TOY train set curves the manufacturer should state something like "This is a model not designed to be used on train set curves under 2 scale chains". Then they can moan all they like and the answer will be . No perches included in that Mr M, sounds a bit tight to me 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 17, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2021 13 hours ago, Clive Mortimore said: When it comes to people running their MODEL on TOY train set curves the manufacturer should state something like "This is a model not designed to be used on train set curves under 2 scale chains". Then they can moan all they like and the answer will be . Sorry Clive - i originally added a 'laugh' when reading that and missed the subtlety of your post. I have accordingly changed my tick to something far more appropriate to the underlined word 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post gwrrob Posted October 17, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2021 A few more of 18000. 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post gwrrob Posted October 18, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2021 Some afternoon leftovers featuring 18000. 22 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted October 18, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 18, 2021 On 16/10/2021 at 22:36, brianusa said: I was lucky enough to see 18000 on its maiden run at North Road station. It was quite exciting for we spotters on the fence to see something as radically new actually in the South West and it drew quite an audience. We had seen the future! Brian. That's interesting Brian, as 6 years later I could still smell it! P 2 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 19, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2021 A heads up from @alanbuttler to say he has plans to speak to the guys at Didcot to do a bespoke crew for 18000 on similar lines to what he's done for the Heljan railcar. 5 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 20, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2021 Would it offend anyone if I ran some mixed regions parcels stock behind 18000. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 6 minutes ago, gwrrob said: Would it offend anyone if I ran some mixed regions parcels stock behind 18000. Nope 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 88C Posted October 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2021 It’s your railway and don’t forget Rule 1. Brian 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted October 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, gwrrob said: Would it offend anyone if I ran some mixed regions parcels stock behind 18000. Perfectly legit. Any BR era parcels train composed entirely of one company's stock would be far more suspect. It wasn't uncommon for top link locos to work them within their roster as they often provided useful balancing/return paths at times of the day when there wasn't a passenger express to work. John Edited October 20, 2021 by Dunsignalling 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted October 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2021 I would suspect that foreign vehicles would be included in any long distance parcels train, with vehicles attaching and detaching enroute. 1 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 20, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2021 Seen before we have a Hornby full brake Hawksworth and a Bachmann BG mark one. Although the pipe coupling is a great idea on paper, it's a faff to fit them to several vehicles as you have to turn them upside down to fit them. Kadee 19's are now my preferred option. 8 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted October 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2021 5 hours ago, gwrrob said: Would it offend anyone if I ran some mixed regions parcels stock behind 18000. Come on, where's it to 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted October 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2021 32 minutes ago, Tim Dubya said: Come on, where's it to Can’t find the gas lighter….. 1 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted October 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2021 6 hours ago, gwrrob said: Would it offend anyone if I ran some mixed regions parcels stock behind 18000. No. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted October 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2021 2 hours ago, gwrrob said: Seen before we have a Hornby full brake Hawksworth and a Bachmann BG mark one. Although the pipe coupling is a great idea on paper, it's a faff to fit them to several vehicles as you have to turn them upside down to fit them. Kadee 19's are now my preferred option. The problem there, Rob, is that with Kadees (or most other coupler types, come to that) you lose the rigidity that makes the close-couplers work properly. I have used the Hornby/Roco style couplers as an alternative but the height difference between the Hornby and Bachmann coupler pockets introduces new challenges. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted October 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2021 32 minutes ago, St Enodoc said: The problem there, Rob, is that with Kadees (or most other coupler types, come to that) you lose the rigidity that makes the close-couplers work properly. I have used the Hornby/Roco style couplers as an alternative but the height difference between the Hornby and Bachmann coupler pockets introduces new challenges. That crazy kid @Mallard60022 has been been playing with magnets... the devil's work if you ask me. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted October 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2021 36 minutes ago, Tim Dubya said: That crazy kid @Mallard60022 has been been playing with magnets... the devil's work if you ask me. Not only him but that @great northern geezer as well. Pivoting ones that look like buckeye couplings. Well beyond the understanding of this simple lad. 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted October 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, St Enodoc said: The problem there, Rob, is that with Kadees (or most other coupler types, come to that) you lose the rigidity that makes the close-couplers work properly. I have used the Hornby/Roco style couplers as an alternative but the height difference between the Hornby and Bachmann coupler pockets introduces new challenges. You can get height-adjustable Rocos, ref: 40287 suits the (older) Bachmann Mk.1s, however, not cheap so only used where absolutely necessary. It's much cheaper to fit the replacement linkages from Keen Systems, then all pockets are at the same (correct) height and reach. John Photo attached of (inverted) Rocos fitted to Bachmann Birdcages (which do have correctly aligned pockets). I take the loops off and use them this way 'cos they look tidier. Edited October 21, 2021 by Dunsignalling 3 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post gwrrob Posted October 21, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2021 18 hours ago, Tim Dubya said: Come on, where's it to You're all quite lucky as this train has a very rare beast in a choc/cream BG. According to coach guru @chrisf BR only had a handful of these so seeing one here is a novelty. A nice contrast to the crimson/maroon and green on the other vehicles. More anon. 23 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 22, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2021 23 hours ago, gwrrob said: You're all quite lucky as this train has a very rare beast in a choc/cream BG. According to coach guru @chrisf BR only had a handful of these so seeing one here is a novelty. A nice contrast to the crimson/maroon and green on the other vehicles. More anon. Apologies for the same photo angles as last week but at least the stock is different. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Mallard60022 Posted October 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) On 20/10/2021 at 23:07, Tim Dubya said: That crazy kid @Mallard60022 has been been playing with magnets... the devil's work if you ask me. CBA to do almost all Coaches as the Gangway Connectors cover the NEMs fitted to almost all Coaches and even the older huge things on the Baccy earlier Bulleids. However, the Devil's, rhyme with c##t, magnets are good for lighter, kit built Wagons and Vans such as my Blubber of Walruses and Shoal of Tunny and Ling, (ex Chivers) shown here, below. They have to be weighted though to prevent 'drag off' on curves so long rakes would be a waste of time. I am just experimenting with them as they are so easy to couple/uncouple for chucking on/whipping off the layout. I might do a couple of coaches that need dumping off a 'Set' at SJ for going off down the Branch. That means no ugly NEM sticking out the back of the Set and front and rear of the Coaches for dumping. The Train involved is highly likely to be a 'fixed Set' of which I have decided to have several. (Ar$£, I have just noticed the NEMthing at the front of the N.....pah!) The Concrete Wagons, (Cambrian) front bottom left, have also now had them fitted. The Van actually has 3 Links and they are in use here; think it might be a Ratio, but I inherited it. The 'Concrete' is one of these: Sort of like this actual example: The Brake van is an old Hornby jobby that was converted to a Track Cleaner using a small kit (Dave Franks?) Please excuse the 'non gender specific' land track area' in the front of the second pic, as I couldn't trim it any further on my Phone or PC when downloaded. To help folk recover I have included this: It now is 7311 (Modelmaster Plates...V.G.) and has Lamps appropriate for hauling the Devonian on diversion, Dec 1960. It needs covering in filth as we must have a filthy Mogul must we not ANTBers? I like the Engine, despite the Weird Chimney. Cap'n K will go bonkers seeing this. All good fun, but pure procrastination. P Edited October 22, 2021 by Mallard60022 18 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now