bradfordbuffer Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 28 minutes ago, Phil Mc said: Is that to give big G a longer run-up before crashes ??!! cheers, Phil. Nothing like a bit of rear ending.....in model form! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted October 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, bradfordbuffer said: Nothing like a bit of rear ending.....in model form! I think I’d quite like you to keep those sort of thoughts to yourself……. cheers, Phil. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 7 hours ago, 5BarVT said: Will it be reversible so that you can still fit in smaller venues? Paul. Many an accident was caused by people thinking that reversing made things made things shorter..... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted October 5, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2021 9 hours ago, jcredfer said: Many an accident was caused by people thinking that reversing made things made things shorter..... Many things made shorter by reversing when inappropriate . . . Back to modelling! Paul. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted October 25, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) The extension begins. Two baseboard frames constructed today. Hopefully, I'll match them up to the existing boards in the next couple weeks when I can make some space. Edited October 25, 2021 by newbryford 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 5 hours ago, newbryford said: The extension begins. Two baseboard frames constructed today. Hopefully, I'll match them up to the existing boards in the next couple weeks when I can make some space. Bigger isn't better....micro layouts is where the future is....! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 34 minutes ago, bradfordbuffer said: Bigger isn't better....micro layouts is where the future is....! I am going to have to adjust my focus, as I had thought that models were considerably smaller than the full size versions. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium GWRPhil Posted October 26, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 26, 2021 There’s nothing better than a big layout. Allows for really great running at exhibitions. Nothing more fun for me than a full rake express running at scale line speed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 hour ago, GWRPhil said: There’s nothing better than a big layout. Allows for really great running at exhibitions. Nothing more fun for me than a full rake express running at scale line speed. I agree but some operators run hsts at hs1 speeds! Was going to say hs2 northern Y speeds but that may be zero? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calnefoxile Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 2 hours ago, GWRPhil said: There’s nothing better than a big layout. Allows for really great running at exhibitions. Nothing more fun for me than a full rake express running at scale line speed. Agreed and that's the beauty of N Gauge, full length rakes in smaller spaces Regards Neal. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 8 hours ago, Calnefoxile said: Agreed and that's the beauty of N Gauge, full length rakes in smaller spaces Regards Neal. Mick's eyesight isn’t what it once was… Trying to read loco numbers to key into the controller at shows is bad enough…imagine if they were half as big! Jack. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jack374 said: Mick's eyesight isn’t what it once was… Trying to read loco numbers to key into the controller at shows is bad enough…imagine if they were half as big! Jack. Red loco No1 green loco No2 orange and black No 3 YELLOW....No 4 but does mean only one of each color allowed...plus side less to carry in to hall from van 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted October 26, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 26, 2021 19 minutes ago, Jack374 said: Mick's eyesight isn’t what it once was… Trying to read loco numbers to key into the controller at shows is bad enough…imagine if they were half as big! Jack. No problem seeing the number on this one..... 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 2, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2021 The extension board is now in place. A little bit of work is needed to level the outer edges before tracklaying begins. 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 12 minutes ago, newbryford said: The extension board is now in place. A little bit of work is needed to level the outer edges before tracklaying begins. Bit macarb but the fiddle yard for Deadmans Lane is shaped similar to a coffin? 2 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted November 3, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2021 Don’t lay tracks, just put a ramp on each track…… cheers, Phil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Mind the Gap. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Phil Mc said: Don’t lay tracks, just put a ramp on each track…… cheers, Phil. Matchbox hot wheels 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 3, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Phil Mc said: Don’t lay tracks, just put a ramp on each track…… cheers, Phil. DCC stay alives required? 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 On 03/11/2021 at 00:10, bradfordbuffer said: Bit macarb but the fiddle yard for Deadmans Lane is shaped similar to a coffin? Deadmans lanes fiddle yard has had more extensions than a UK rail franchise! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 1 hour ago, bradfordbuffer said: Deadmans lanes fiddle yard has had more extensions than a UK rail franchise! But at least with these extensions the paying public get something in return. 5 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) On 02/11/2021 at 23:37, newbryford said: The extension board is now in place. A little bit of work is needed to level the outer edges before tracklaying begins. I've come up with a idea to help mick....'Bridge the gap' a crowd funding donations of track I'll start with my donation...come on rm web....let's bridge the gap! Edited November 5, 2021 by bradfordbuffer 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 9, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 9, 2021 Front board now in place. Partial demolition of the bridge is tonight's task. (It will be relocated later albeit in modified form. Then I'll mark out the new track and buildings. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post newbryford Posted November 9, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2021 I've been busy tonight. Before. After. 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted November 10, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 10, 2021 One swing of a big hammer ?? cheers, Phil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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