hartleymartin Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I don't know if it was done in England, but it was quite common in Australia for a spare sleeper or a 9' length of 12"x12" timber to be placed across the rails and then using fish-plates clamp them down to the rail-heads using long bolts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgood Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) Almost off topic, but I viewed the excellent Yeoman's Quay layout recently and they had modelled the Iron Mink van body filled with concrete used at a south west(?) port. It later had a drawbar hook attached so it could be pulled back into position by a locomotive whenever necessary after overzealous shunting!!! Edited August 11, 2013 by Osgood 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Hello Dave great work again with your stencilling. I assume you applied the spray mount to the back of the stencil so as not to dirty up the frontage....................... mind you if you wanted some dirty on there you could have done. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ruston Posted August 11, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2013 Yes, Barnaby, the stencil was sprayed, not the building. Some interesting ideas for the siding but here's my solution. Plasticard, shaped to the diameter of a wagon wheel and glued to the rail top but backed up by being glued to a piece of brass rod that is drilled and glued into the baseboard. I've been having a play and today has been Peckett day. 37 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted August 11, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 11, 2013 Wonderful stuff Dave, and I've just a double-take at that last photo, definitely one for the "how realistic.."thread! Cheers, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Yes, Barnaby, the stencil was sprayed, not the building. Some interesting ideas for the siding but here's my solution. BTSL-003.jpg Plasticard, shaped to the diameter of a wagon wheel and glued to the rail top but backed up by being glued to a piece of brass rod that is drilled and glued into the baseboard. I've been having a play and today has been Peckett day. BTSL-001.jpg The stop blocks work and don't sacrifice a couple of inches of precious siding. The photo of the three locos is superb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I remember some people would've liked an 85a Hunslet - out of necessity I've put my untouched one up for sale http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/85a-15-Hunslet-0-6-0-0-Gauge-loco-/290972850000?ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:GB:1123 Sorry for the high-jack, Dave ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold martin_wynne Posted September 6, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2013 I remember some people would've liked an 85a Hunslet - out of necessity I've put my untouched one up for sale "with its dummy coal still wrapped and unfixed" Actually it is real coal. I used to smash it between two bricks and then wash and sieve it to size. It should also have a similar pack of special grease for lubrication. Don't use oil -- it will soften the connecting rods. The full user notes are still available here (section A): http://templot.com/martweb/kitins.htm • Please note this model is long since discontinued and I cannot supply any parts or other help after 15 years. Sorry. Martin. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 "with its dummy coal still wrapped and unfixed" Actually it is real coal. I used to smash it between two bricks and then wash and sieve it to size. Martin. Ah, I should have unwrapped it to check...... Seriously Martin, you did a beautiful job with these locos - I almost think you were ahead of your time...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daifly Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 It should also have a similar pack of special grease for lubrication. Don't use oil -- it will soften the connecting rods. Hi Martin Can you at least give us a clue what the 'special grease' should be, please? (For those of us who have bought secondhand locos without any!) Thanks Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold martin_wynne Posted September 6, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2013 Hi Martin Can you at least give us a clue what the 'special grease' should be, please? (For those of us who have bought secondhand locos without any!) Hi Dave, Don't use silicone or other synthetic grease as these are non-conducting and will seriously degrade the split-axle pick-ups. The result of arcing through silicone grease will cause permanent abrasive damage. You need a hydrocarbon grease having low contact resistance and formulated to be safe on plastics. (Many hydrocarbon greases such as automotive types contain oils and solvents which are not plastics-safe.) The only such grease I can find on a quick web search is RS stock no. 556-446: http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/greases/0556446/ "Maintains low contact resistance on all types of wiping, sliding and non-arcing electrical contacts, including low power make-and-break switches First-class mechanical lubricant for bearings, small gears, pivots and slides, but not meter and watch bearings Special anti-corrosive properties for lubricating thermoplastics under stress, such as gear mechanisms Non-silicone, hydrocarbon base" Unfortunately it is available only in packs of 5 tubes of 50ml, so you will have enough to last several lifetimes. The model trade may be supplying similar grease in smaller quantities, but most such model "micro grease" tends to be synthetic types. I wouldn't recommend a conductive oil such as Electrolube as the lower viscosity will require more frequent use and promote absorption into the connecting rods and wheel centres, causing them to soften. regards, Martin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daifly Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Thanks Martin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Isambarduk Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Yes, I agree: Martin was way ahead of his time with his Hunslet and it was a shame for most of us that he decided to persue Templot - but it was his choice to make and I can well understand why. I can thoroughly recommend this model to anybody contemplating placing a bid. My own model appears on the 85A Models website in the Hunslet Gallery and how I altered the standard kit to become Airedale, the first of the series of 15" Hunslets, is expalined in the Hunslet Forum. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I wish that 85A models still produced the Hunslet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Fantastic layout, highly inspiring and shows the level of detail that only O gauge can provide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) I agree completely with the above comment. Edited November 20, 2013 by Twright 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesLit Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Thanks a terrible lot for those fantastic quality drawings and information, they'll be very handy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgood Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) ‘I were ‘shunter lad then. We had a little, tiny engine then that wouldn’t pull owt, only one wagon, can’t remember what she were called .I would get up at five to light up. Should have been the driver’s job but he was allas late I’d get theer at quarter to six and go straight down. We’d use empty tar barrels that we’d bust up a bit of inflammable stuff, and ‘fizz’. Get coal on and get out o’ road. Driver rode and fired it, I was theer to help ’shunter. Theer were two mainline shunts a day, one at half past seven, the other at dinnertime They used to bring ‘em down as far as the weighbridge And then they used to fetch all ours out at tea time, about half past four. Normally we were really busy, but it eased off in‘t summertime. They got it inter theer minds that we needed two shifts. Then we had ’gaffer, ’ main gaffer, come and spend a day wi’ us to see what we were doin’. On the afternoon shift we spent the time shoving the tanks about, coupled t’ engine, back’ards and for’ards, he thought that we were shuntin, but we were just kiddin’ him on like. He spent up to about eight o'clock at night then he went home, he’d had enough. It were on afternoons that we used to play cricket, ‘day shift used to do most of ’work’. This from http://www.evra.org.uk/Ellison/page1.htm - I wonder if this website may possibly have influenced the development of Bury Thorn & Sons? Ixion Chris - there's a nice photo of a Fowler diesel on there too !! Edited February 2, 2014 by Osgood 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 A very inspiring layout lots of fine work. had a question which is BT&S 3 and BT&S 4 locomotives whos kits and model numbers are they and how did you find building them im keen to try one after finishing some more brass rolling stock cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 They are Agenoria kits, the names and numbers are by Narrow Planet and I find the kits go together quite easily with mimimum fuss. Unlike some others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Bathurst Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Hi Dave Just found this topic. Superb layout and really enjoyed reading and watching the videos you have posted. You have captures a lot of atmosphere in this layout. The locos you have what company produces them? I particularly like the Ruston diesel Look forward to seeing more pictures and videos. Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Bathurst Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Also what size is the layout? Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Hello Scott, If you look at he very first post which shows the plan and click on it you will see the layout is 12ft 5ins x 18ins. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Bathurst Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Thank you thought I might have missed it. Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I've spent the last day reading through this thread again from the beginning, and it is truly inspirational. Dave, you have one of the most beautiful O gauge layouts in the world, truly awe inspiring. Has there been anything else done to BTS since your last update, or have you been focusing solely on your 00 gauge micro? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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