RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted August 30, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2017 Well said. On this basis there cannot be anything worthy to add. Rob. LOL! I rest my case. A post that sums up a thread that has become the laughing stock of the website over the last twenty months. Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I rest my case. A post that sums up a thread that has become the laughing stock of the website over the last twenty months. Rob. Hi Rob, There would be a lot fewer posts in this thread if we removed the indignant editorial comments, but thanks all the same. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Yes; I have been pruning posts; can we have a little less global warfare over track gauges, please? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Yes; I have been pruning posts; can we have a little less global warfare over track gauges, please? Of course. I fully understand the situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trog Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Myself I feel that the thing that makes track look most unrealistic regardless of type or how far the rails are apart is poor alignment. With slight changes of rail direction at every joint so the track zig zags down the layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pint of Adnams Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Had a useful chat with Steve Haynes on the Peco stand at Guildex (the Gauge O Guild annual show) today, 2nd September. Production moulding of the bases should take place within the next week or so followed by test assembly of the components and the finished products should be available by the end of September. Thought has already been given to additional point and crossing elements but Guildex was not the ideal place to talk 4mm, especially as many modellers were asking about plans for the Parkside product line - for an update on that see the relevant thread. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 8, 2017 Peco have posted a taster picture of a large radius point on their facebook page. Apologies if you're not on facebook and can't see it. https://www.facebook.com/RailwayModeller/?hc_ref=ARR1j1A-h9MYFkD5WF4FcU3B9nqvQHlBw8CfBRzKhUP6uEykbyBHg3zXpdhz1gbS-rQ&fref=nf Cheers, Mick 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Harrison Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Peco have posted a taster picture of a large radius point on their facebook page. Apologies if you're not on facebook and can't see it. https://www.facebook.com/RailwayModeller/?hc_ref=ARR1j1A-h9MYFkD5WF4FcU3B9nqvQHlBw8CfBRzKhUP6uEykbyBHg3zXpdhz1gbS-rQ&fref=nf Cheers, Mick Mmmmmm, drooling. Very nice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold martin_wynne Posted September 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2017 Direct link: https://www.facebook.com/RailwayModeller/photos/a.103914919643537.4497.103363293032033/1480230208678661/?type=3&theater Check rails now on 4 timbers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buhar Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 That'll do me. Peco, at one stage, were hoping for a late spring release and DCC concepts, despite the appearance of a head start, seem some way off yet. Clearly mass-producing an acceptable OO bullhead point is not easy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junctionmad Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) Personally, PECO producing a single left and right point is a bit " meh ". You can't really achieve the " look" of the prototype with good flowing curves through points and crossings using one point and mixing the track work with the HO flatbottom actually draws your eye to the discrepancies, that aren't there if you use existing HO FB track all the way through To me, visually, the flow of the track work , especially steam era track work is what makes the difference not the odd gauge Edited September 8, 2017 by Junctionmad 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
31B Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) It looks good to me, it would be nice to get some feedback from anyone going to Swindon and seeing it in the flesh though. For me, two points is better than no points, and I'm happy to wait for the range to expand. We just need to wait for the price now... Edited September 8, 2017 by 31B 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarryscapes Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Looks good to me too. I think my dabbling in EM is now over. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2750Papyrus Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Looks good, just wish they were available 25 years ago. Let's hope people start buying instead of knocking so PECO are encouraged to expand the range. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Zero Gravitas Posted September 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2017 If you've read this thread from the beginning you'll never ever ever complain about an MRJ thread ever again... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBRJ Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 All Hail the mighty Peco! I am impressed, lots! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Personally, PECO producing a single left and right point is a bit " meh ". So you won't be buying any then? If we all had that attitude, then the first points will not sell & the range would not be expanded. If we support them by buying some, they will produce more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Lamb Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Personally, PECO producing a single left and right point is a bit " meh ". You can't really achieve the " look" of the prototype with good flowing curves through points and crossings using one point and mixing the track work with the HO flatbottom actually draws your eye to the discrepancies, that aren't there if you use existing HO FB track all the way through To me, visually, the flow of the track work , especially steam era track work is what makes the difference not the odd gauge It is clearly not aimed at you and as I commented way back it is not for me. However it will improve the quality of steam era 00 track for a lot of people. Is that not a good thing and a big step forward for the hobby in general? Peco should be congratulated for making a brave decision. Methinks you just want to moan. Bernard 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pint of Adnams Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Direct link: https://www.facebook.com/RailwayModeller/photos/a.103914919643537.4497.103363293032033/1480230208678661/?type=3&theater Check rails now on 4 timbers. But I don't quite understand why the final timber on the straight running line appears to be slightly skewed. Still a knife taken to the web will soon fix that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 But I don't quite understand why the final timber on the straight running line appears to be slightly skewed. Still a knife taken to the web will soon fix that. .....and here we go again. Still, it's been nice to have moderated debate for a few days at least. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junctionmad Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) So you won't be buying any then? If we all had that attitude, then the first points will not sell & the range would not be expanded. If we support them by buying some, they will produce more. No, I'm handbuilding points to match, cause that's the only way to get the track to look and work well. Edited September 9, 2017 by Junctionmad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 But I don't quite understand why the final timber on the straight running line appears to be slightly skewed. Still a knife taken to the web will soon fix that. This is something they have always done. Ok for a simple junction but wrong for a crossover. I wonder if it is to provide a little extra strength at the end of the rail? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Peco have posted a taster picture of a large radius point on their facebook page. Apologies if you're not on facebook and can't see it. https://www.facebook.com/RailwayModeller/?hc_ref=ARR1j1A-h9MYFkD5WF4FcU3B9nqvQHlBw8CfBRzKhUP6uEykbyBHg3zXpdhz1gbS-rQ&fref=nf Cheers, Mick Good to see a decent check rail being used, rather than the smaller 3 timber version, depending on size though should it cover 5 timbers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Looks good to me too. I think my dabbling in EM is now over. Nearly as good but in my view not as good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 But I don't quite understand why the final timber on the straight running line appears to be slightly skewed. Still a knife taken to the web will soon fix that. It allows two crossings to mesh together, for some interlocking timbers would be a step too far, easy to rectify if it bothers you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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