Swissrail Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) Looks very much like an early predecessor of the Translohr system used in Caen & Nancy in France and Padova & Venice in Italy. Edited January 12, 2016 by Swissrail 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Just got the track, wiring , scenics, legs and rolling stock & loco to do . Ahhh... we can all stop worrying then.... it'll be finished in four or five lunch times then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted January 12, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 12, 2016 Just had a brainwave on how to make the loco work - needs to be proven but will save an awful lot of work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted January 13, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 13, 2016 Come on then Stu, don't keep us in suspenders... Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted January 13, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2016 Not with your legs..... Andy G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted January 13, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 13, 2016 I have a cheap Hornby 0-4-0 loco. Having taken the body off, I've realised that if I take the wheels off the r/h side, push the axles through a little bit, then put the wheels on the l/h, face to face, I should be able to used the existing motor & worm. The motor will be hidden by the the extended water tank. I might need a small collar on the non-driven axle, to stop it from falling out. I might also be able to drill through the wheel backs to allow the pins for the connecting rod to be reattached. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted February 3, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 3, 2016 " So..! Reed svitches huh?... Ferry interestink, - bot stoopid!! " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 3, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2016 I am thinking that you are not understanding me. Reed switches will be a perfect solution - today, the PSMT; tomorrow, the World ! BWAH Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ........ Bwah, ha ha haaaaa. ( checks over shoulder for men wearing white coats in a tuk-tuk...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Harrap Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) Only just come across this, Stubby. Good luck with it, I'm sure it will be a go'er, and I'm also sure some modern (and ancient) "OHL free" tram systems utilize the 'energize when over the bit we're on' system. Brian. Edited February 18, 2016 by Brian Harrap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Harrap Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Stu, here are some photos I took in February 2012: 20120226 059 Patiala State Monorail Trainways at National Railway Museum, Delhi.jpg 20120226 060 Patiala State Monorail Trainways at National Railway Museum, Delhi.jpg 20120226 061 Patiala State Monorail Trainways coach at National Railway Museum, Delhi.jpg There was no loco to be seen anywhere and the coach looked as though it would fall apart if anyone tried to move it Good luck! Like the trackwork with road wheel paving either side. Would love to see the turntable - will Mr Stubby incorporate one I wonder. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 24, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2016 Not in Phase 1. This will be a simple loop, just to prove the concept. Further phases may incorporate points, lines through markets and further stock. A turntable was not on the agenda, I say 'was'.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 26, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) You may have noticed the glacial progress on this layout over the past few months. As the SWAG party is now less than 2 months away, I suppose I ought to get started. The plan this weekend is to build the baseboards, a radical design of my own warped thinking. Next will be track laying & wiring, conjointly with loco and stock building. Which should just leave the scenics to finish everything off. Simple, really. Edit to add that the generous offer of baseboards by Indomitable026 has not been dismissed - poor logistics on my part have meant a change of plan and these boards will be used later this year for Cubert. Edited February 26, 2016 by Stubby47 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 26, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2016 Brilliant !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 27, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2016 Well, baseboard building was a complete disaster. The previous baseboard I built ( and discarded) for Shepherds was worse than I remember and was unsuitable. Plan C is to use two 4 x 2 sheets of 18mm ply, with the track bed cut out in two large arcs, raised up by some 1" x 1" battens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2016 I've got an almost proper job, home built BB 4 X 3 that you can have for nowt as I don't think I can get it out if the loft. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 28, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2016 I've got an almost proper job, home built BB 4 X 3 that you can have for nowt as I don't think I can get it out if the loft. Phil Sir, that is extremely generous of you. Notwithstanding that inability to extract the baseboard from your loft, nor that you are much further from me than the other baseboards previously donated to this project, which themselves are currently logistically out of reach, I feel I can only accept your kind and wonderful offer, with the proviso of I am unable to collect said board for the reasons given in the comments I made some momments ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Just to add to the offers of help (?) I have the offcuts from this 18mm x 4ft x 8ft panel... free for collection from the Derby area! I have been trying to find a use for them since last summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 28, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2016 Derby........ right, er, thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2016 In the old days I could have sent the bl**dy BB down to you on the toot. probably would have only taken a couple of days. Ar$e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted February 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2016 In the old days I could have sent the bl**dy BB down to you on the toot. probably would have only taken a couple of days. Ar$e Do you mean on the train, Dr Quaque? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted February 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2016 Sir, that is extremely generous of you. Notwithstanding that inability to extract the baseboard from your loft, nor that you are much further from me than the other baseboards previously donated to this project, which themselves are currently logistically out of reach, I feel I can only accept your kind and wonderful offer, with the proviso of I am unable to collect said board for the reasons given in the comments I made some momments ago. Surely a duck of Dr Quaque's capabilities could find a way to convert the baseboard into a series of smaller components that will fit in a standard envelope, send it to you in deepest Kernow, you just add water and hey presto, instant baseboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 28, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2016 I fear part of the issue with the baseboard was to do with water, the 6mm ply was sold as slightly water damaged - serves me right for being a cheapskate. So, Plan C. This is quick rough sketch of how the board will be cut - I had fully intended to purchase and cut this today, but apparently there were other things more important... So purchasing will take place tomorrow and cutting hopefully one dry evening during the week. There will be a supporting frame, though this might just consist of corner and end pieces, with a 6mm plywood outer fascia high enough to match the contours. Legs will be those from Shepherds, plugged into suitable slots on the underside. In my mind, it all works out perfectly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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