RMweb Premium RapidoCorbs Posted October 5, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2023 No, there is no NEM coupling mount on the front, just the chain. We felt any sort of NEM fitting on the front would have really spoiled the look of it. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chris116 Posted October 5, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2023 I have to agree with you on the looks front but it sadly means I can't use Lion on my layout. Thank you for your very swift response. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 38 minutes ago, Chris116 said: I have to agree with you on the looks front but it sadly means I can't use Lion on my layout. Thank you for your very swift response. Couldn't you try top and tail ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 5, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Chris116 said: I have to agree with you on the looks front but it sadly means I can't use Lion on my layout. Thank you for your very swift response. 34 minutes ago, Butler Henderson said: Couldn't you try top and tail ? You might be able to find a locolift that can hold the whole train or if not a hidden turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kaput Posted October 5, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2023 3 hours ago, RapidoCorbs said: About 410mm if the tension locks are still fitted - that's from measuring the sample we have here. Poop, I'll need to find a bigger display case somewhere. The ones I usually go for are only 340mm internally. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 5, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2023 1 minute ago, Kaput said: Poop, I'll need to find a bigger display case somewhere. The ones I usually go for are only 340mm internally. Don't forget that by removing the tension locks and replacing them with scale 3 links you'll shorten the train by about 20-30 mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted October 6, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, Chris116 said: That means the train would fit into the platform on my layout but being an end to end layout the loco needs to have couplings on the front so it can pull the train tender first and I fear that "Lion" does not! Is it possible to fit couplings on the front of the loco? Bit of rope might help, well knotted. Avoid sudden braking though. Rob Edited October 6, 2023 by NHY 581 5 1 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PeterStiles Posted October 6, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2023 20 hours ago, Chris116 said: it sadly means I can't use Lion on my layout. Your *current* layout maybe... Where's your ambition? Sheesh.. 2 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 6, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 6, 2023 20 hours ago, Chris116 said: but it sadly means I can't use Lion on my layout. Or fit it with a thin wire loop coupling fixed to the back or bottom of the bufferbeam. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Popular Post AY Mod Posted October 6, 2023 Moderators Popular Post Share Posted October 6, 2023 10 hours ago, NHY 581 said: Bit of rope might help, well knotted. They're having a think. 16 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chris116 Posted October 6, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2023 3 hours ago, PeterStiles said: Your *current* layout maybe... Where's your ambition? Sheesh.. Current layout is 8' by 1'. The big layout planned for the future will be 10' by 2' on one wall and 16' by 2' at 90° on the next wall. No room in any room that would allow a roundy roundy style layout so end to end is the only option. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Emily Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Just filming now. This set is incredibly well put together. Also be sure to look for the little Easter egg soundfile on F20 ;) 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 7, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 7, 2023 Just one question, is the floor part of the wagon or is it a separate part? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted October 7, 2023 Moderators Share Posted October 7, 2023 24 minutes ago, PhilJ W said: Just one question, is the floor part of the wagon or is it a separate part? The house floor is attached to the central section of the wagon floor. It can be persuaded to separate. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 9, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2023 I just need an O gauge version too! 😁 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Who makes the watering cans and bedpans that we'll need to top up the tank when necessary? 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSG Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Got an email from Hattons today saying that they expect the Titfield train packs to arrive this week. So, I need to tidy up a bit so that I've got space to set up the test track roundy-roundy in my study. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnylinny Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 On 09/10/2023 at 15:31, Michael Hodgson said: Who makes the watering cans and bedpans that we'll need to top up the tank when necessary? This set of 3D printed bits on eBay (no connection to the seller) looks to have some useful bits, including 3 tin baths, 4 buckets, 3 coal scuttles, 3 watering cans... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/404021184052 Other things that might be relevant would be milk churns (available from many places), while a bedpan ought to be easily-enough fashioned out of a plastic fireman's shovel or spade by cutting the cross-piece off the end of the handle, and rounding-out the shovel blade. Personally, I also intend to stock the bar of the bar car with some Preiser bottles as I have a load left over from a previous brewery project! 3 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted October 17, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) Kernow have just confirmed my Deluxe pack order (yay for their credit your account facility means I don't have to scrabble round for the funds!). Not long now! edit: Ooh, despatch notification. Edited October 17, 2023 by Bucoops 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted October 17, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) Oh Rapido! What a beauty! Looks, runs, and sounds fantastic! Well done everyone involved!! Edited October 17, 2023 by BlueLightning 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Well, I had a word with the purser last night, and she agreed this was a worthwhile investment. Rails of Sheffield have sold another deluxe set, with an order for the bar car and Pearce & Crump bus also placed. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 18, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 18, 2023 I've put an order in for the W&U post 1919 set in grey/maroon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pteremy Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 On 17/10/2023 at 10:47, Skinnylinny said: while a bedpan ought to be easily-enough fashioned out of a plastic fireman's shovel or spade by cutting the cross-piece off the end of the handle, and rounding-out the shovel blade. I have not checked by watching the film but I suspect you are correctly describing the need for a model 'warming pan' rather than a 'bed pan' 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 18, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) Only thing missing is 1401 😉 Beautiful set beautifully executed, now dare I gently weather it? 😁 Very well done the Rapido team, it lives up to expectations. Edited October 18, 2023 by PaulRhB Swapping d for r so it makes sense! 8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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