RAY NORWOOD Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 We've had a good day at Thorncombe today! Many thanks to the TRAC team (Graham etc) and Ray for helping today. We were positioned opposite Ray Heard Railways today - who sell loads of used stock. Consequently, we had a few visitors today, most with sound! So Orchard Road was awakened with several diesel sounds! We had the camera man on hand to record the event. DSC_0087.JPG What is that little green thing. I mist of that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 9, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 9, 2014 What is that little green thing. I mist of that one. That was another visitor - this time from Bavaria (can't remember who produces it). Also sound fitted, amazing in such a small engine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themagicspanner Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I've used a gear box from High Level and recommended (usual disclaimer). I used a LoadHauler 108:1 gearbox. That's the one I'm going to order, along with a Mashima motor and Alan Gibson wheels etc. Presumably you get good slow speed movement with such a low gear. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 10, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2014 That's the one I'm going to order, along with a Mashima motor and Alan Gibson wheels etc. Presumably you get good slow speed movement with such a low gear. Mike Yes, does crawl very slowly! Certainly a good quality gearbox. Just need to sort the pickups! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 14, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2014 One week to go until the journey up to NEC for Warley Show! I have a couple of new bits (wagons and loads) to finish over the next few days! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Looking forward to going to Warly show with Orchard Road. I hope the traffic is better than today as the A361 was closed. It took me 8hrs to get to Bracknell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 17, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2014 The final bits and pieces have been finished over the weekend. Ive added a couple of wagons to occasionally run into one of the sidings to change things round a bit and add some interest. Just need to pack everything up ready to laod into the car Friday morning. Hope to have a couple of visiting locos over the weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Love the Lifting frame Richard, looks superb. I wont be coming to Warley this year as i have a weekend away in the opposite direction ( Maybe she planned that for a reason ) but all being well over the next few weeks ill be starting a layout for myself finally with some nice looking buildings and back to my grot and grime ways. Hope you have a great weekend mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 17, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2014 Love the Lifting frame Richard, looks superb. I wont be coming to Warley this year as i have a weekend away in the opposite direction ( Maybe she planned that for a reason ) but all being well over the next few weeks ill be starting a layout for myself finally with some nice looking buildings and back to my grot and grime ways. Hope you have a great weekend mate hi Neil That's a shame that you can't make it this year. I'll make sure I take some more photos over the weekend, especially with any visiting locos! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 That will be great, and maybe a few videos too hahaha I hope one day i can attend with a Little Layout creation, that would be a great achievment. I think Cav is going to Warley so im sure he will pop over and say hello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 19, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 19, 2014 Think that I'll be adding a throttle (second controller) for the weekend to allow easier operation from behind. I normally operate from the front and can easily be distracted when chatting to visitors! At least then one of my second operators can keep something moving using the throttle! Well that's the plan anyway! Plus, my son much prefers to operate from behind, so does avoid having to move the PowerCab from front to rear when swapping operators! Need to buy new front tyres for the car on Friday morning before picking up Ray, then loading the car before making our way up to NEC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipparooba Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 hi richard i put a extra socket for my power cab on the front and bought the cab 6. . . really easy to use and a good size also see you saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 19, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 19, 2014 hi richard i put a extra socket for my power cab on the front and bought the cab 6. . . really easy to use and a good size also see you saturday Hi Ian, I was looking at the Cab06 myself - think that the LED display and knob would be better than just the buttons. Look forward to seeing you Saturday - you're welcome to bring along a loco or two to run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipparooba Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 ive got a few i may bring. ill bring my cab 6 if you like also as i should be in for 930 i got some early tickets so you could try it first..i bought mine from digitrains so they will be there. its great also for operating two at once as well.or i have a little surprise i like to operate with it. but you will see more on saturday ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 20, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2014 ive got a few i may bring. ill bring my cab 6 if you like also as i should be in for 930 i got some early tickets so you could try it first..i bought mine from digitrains so they will be there. its great also for operating two at once as well.or i have a little surprise i like to operate with it. but you will see more on saturday ... Good news Ian, will be good to see you again! I'll try and pick up the throttle first thing Saturday if I get chance, and leave the first 10 mins of running when the show opens with one of my operators! Always good to have a few visiting locos - and I'll have my camera to capture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Some lovely pictures added since i last visited....great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 21, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2014 Making a final check before off to pick up Ray and then load the car before our journey up M5 towards the Midlands! Just enjoying a coffee and catch up on RMWeb before setting off... Layout - check Stock - check Coffee mug - check Carpet - check 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Ah, but is your carpet as disgusting as mine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 21, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2014 Ah, but is your carpet as disgusting as mine? I hope not! Hope you've not cut a section out of your mum's living room carpet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Making a final check before off to pick up Ray and then load the car before our journey up M5 towards the Midlands! Just enjoying a coffee and catch up on RMWeb before setting off... Layout - check Stock - check Coffee mug - check Carpet - check Good morning Richard I'm here being patently waiting for you to pick me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I hope not! Hope you've not cut a section out of your mum's living room carpet? Wooden floors so that wasn't an option unfortunately! It's a horrible old rug, I won't tell you anymore but it's better than nowt See all three of you there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 21, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2014 All set up ! Off to the pub soon ! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hi, Good luck Gang, have a good weekend, lets have some great pics from the weekend. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hi Hope you all have a good weekend!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 22, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) We've had a great day today! Slow start with visitors, but busy by midday. Bought a throttle this morning, so that two operators can drive the trains to keep something moving all day! Just a one photos for now, hope to take some more tomorrow. Edited November 22, 2014 by mudmagnet 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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