well filled baps The Sheep Chronicles : These are the adventures of a Sheep, the Works Forecat and Naughty George,

[NHY 581]

2 hours ago, Captain Kernow said:

I  always knew I was 'on trend'.

 

 

As always, Darling. 

[St Enodoc]

10 hours ago, MrWolf said:

the fuel line on the Herald has rusted through after 56 years of British weather

Well blow me. They certainly don't make them how they used to.

[Winslow Boy]

6 minutes ago, St Enodoc said:

Well blow me. They certainly don't make them how they used to.

 

Clearly not built to last.

 

Was probably done on a Friday.

[MrWolf]

19 minutes ago, Winslow Boy said:

 

Clearly not built to last.

 

Was probably done on a Friday.

 

Damn right. I think that I will have to send a strongly worded telegram to the Standard Triumph Motor Co.

 

Actually, it's interesting to think how many newer and superior cars that it has outlasted.

Also the expense and complications involved in replacing a damaged fuel line on a car made in the last twenty years.

[NHY 581]

Ahem. 

 

Off to train show. 

 

Back later. 

 

I thank you. 

[Ashley Bridge]

I think we’re all going to have to keep a watchful eye on the fuel systems of any classic vehicle . Most of the elements won’t be damaged by the ethanol we’re being saddled with, but there is always a possibility of something reacting badly to it.

Rich.

[Gilbert]

21 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

Ahem. 

 

Off to train show. 

 

Back later. 

 

I thank you. 

Small world...

 

[Alister_G]

4 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

Ahem. 

 

Off to train show. 

 

Back later. 

 

I thank you. 

 

Bit of a controversial move there Rob, I hope you've remembered your flask and knapsack, and not washed or showered for the previous ten days...

 

Al.

[Captain Kernow]

7 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

Off to train show

Are we there yet?

 

[NHY 581]

Morning all, 

 

Well, that was a lovely day out in Thornbury yesterday. 

An early start meant a nice drive over the bridge followed by a pleasant meander through the lanes to the Chantry. All done in crisp, fresh sunshine. 

 

I was made to feel most welcome by Chris H, Eric and Bill and after a bit of instruction on DCC and kadees, I was able to operate Penmaenbach, albeit with some questionable competency. (Red button was my good friend, once or twice !) 

 

It was ( read very much) an eye opening experience. In contrast to my usual 'manual, pokey finger everything' operation, here was a proper hands off layout. Everything worked beautifully and as it should.  

 

The NCE DCC gubbins were easy to use though the capabilities of the system far exceeded those of my own. Given my basic level of understanding the combination of control systen, loco chips and the overall construction  provided excellent control and low speed running. Really satisfying and thoroughly absorbing at times. 

 

The sound produced by the locos was spot on and a benchmark on how to use it, rather than putting the volume so high it annoyed everyone. Loved it ! 

 

 

 

 

 

Peco bullhead track and points were beautifully laid and presented. Very nice indeed and were flawless in operation. 

 

I've never operated a layout using kadee couplings before, Again, eyes  were opened and they were very easy to use. 

 

If anyone needed to see how a layout should operate at an exhibition, this was it. A true benchmark

 

 

Add this to the hospitality/ constant, high quality banter provided by Chris and his minions, Eric and Bill, capped by a chance encounter with a Hornby 08........AND the extremly generous loan made by Chris of a spare NCE system to try for myself I had a really, really good day out. 

 

 

 

Top stuff. 

 

Rob. 

Edited April 4, 2022 by NHY 581

[NHY 581]

A couple more........

 

The SLW 24 is simply stunning both in appearance and sound. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

Edited April 4, 2022 by NHY 581

[woodenhead]

You're being seduced....

[Gilbert]

1 minute ago, woodenhead said:

You're being seduced....

It was the cake talking...

[Gilbert]

But seriously Sir Sheep of Bloke is very kind...please rest assured there were wrinkles and failures.....and as you can imagine the hired help were very quick to point them out in the most annoying manner they could muster....

On balance I'm pleased with the outing and  was very glad of the contribution made by our sponsor.

Layout has been safely unloaded - I just need to address the pile of cr*p that's now on our dining room table and decide what I can now drop from the loading list next time we play out..

Chris

Edited November 22, 2021 by Gilbert

[New Haven Neil]

I did mention a while ago how good the SLW 24's are, their running is top class, as good as any of my US locos, and the sound is way out the best I have heard.  They are indeed a bechmark.

[Gilbert]

1 minute ago, New Haven Neil said:

I did mention a while ago how good the SLW 24's are, their running is top class, as good as any of my US locos, and the sound is way out the best I have heard.  They are indeed a bechmark.

Indeed - there is a green one in the stable and a Blue 25 ordered (ideal for PMB)...

[NHY 581]

One thing that also stood out was how light the layout was. Incredibly so, given the size. 

 

Oh, and the timber 'under baseboard' supports. To be cribbed. 

 

Rob..

[Gilbert]

7 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

Oh, and the timber 'under baseboard' supports. To be cribbed. 

Some images from Saturday - that  white strip on the left hand end annoyed me all weekend - it has to go..

Edited November 22, 2021 by Gilbert

[Donw]

Sounds like a good day. Was it in that rabbit waren of a place in a number of different rooms? I have happy memories of being an exhibiter there.

 

Don

[Gilbert]

1 minute ago, Donw said:

Sounds like a good day. Was it in that rabbit waren of a place in a number of different rooms? I have happy memories of being an exhibiter there.

 

Don

It was but they spread the layouts out well and where possible encouraged a one way system. We had a room to ourselves......just as well given the banter...

Chris

 

[Andrew P]

36 minutes ago, Gilbert said:

It was but they spread the layouts out well and where possible encouraged a one way system. We had a room to ourselves......just as well given the banter...

Chris

 

Gilbert, Whats the Layout name and is there a Thread please?

[Gilbert]

11 minutes ago, Andrew P said:

Gilbert, Whats the Layout name and is there a Thread please?

Andy

The sad saga starts here....

Chris

[Captain Kernow]

3 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

The SLW 24 is simply stunning both in appearance and sound

But, but, but............

 

Mr Sheepychap, don't forget that the sound on the SLW Class 24 will also work on DC!

 

[PMP]

The NCE system is a very good introduction to DCC. It’s reasonably intuitive and suited for those not interested in the ‘background’ DCC stuff so is pretty much ‘plug and play’. If you get into DCC it’s also very good for larger more complex layouts. The Hornby 08 you ‘needed’, really benefits from running in well, either on rollers or round a simple loop.

[NHY 581]

Thanks Paul, 

 

I'm yet to set up and give it a whirl. I have located a couple of chips to pop into two locos to see how it goes and will of course report back in due course. 

 

This evening, I have been tinkering with the 'Thornbury ' 08. 

 

 

All was not quite as it seemed as It was missing the air tanks. However, I had a spare set in stock from Bachmann's version. I've therefore set to and mounted them in the void and it looks okay. I'm also trialling a modified T/L. Thinned and hook removed. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm really pleased with this loco though I need to sort out the bonnet ladders and give it a good work out

 

 

 

Rob

Edited April 4, 2022 by NHY 581