Baggies1961 Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 11 hours ago, Nick G said: Hi Julian, Lamps from here and they will slip on & off the lamp iron as they have a slot underneath. https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/product-category/detailing-components/loco-rolling-stock-lamps/tail-lamps/ Thanks Nick, annoyed as I should have known that, thanks once again I will order tonight. Regards Julian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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37114 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 On 16/09/2022 at 20:02, Nick G said: Latest update on the build, some low relief units and some working yard lights from China. Hi Nick, Quick question, where did you get the warehouse units from please? Just thinking about something similar for the extension to my layout... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Following on from Rob, those lamps look like the ones I have. My first stab at getting these working was a disappointment in that they were quite dim. I have a power distribution board that converts DCC to 3VDC. I did tie all the lights on the layout together to one 3V power feed. My suspicion is that there is excessive line resistance. After effectively rewiring the layout I distributed the lamp power feeds to about 3 or 4 lamps per connection and increased the wire gauge. How have you powered your lamps, the brightness looks about right? John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 7 hours ago, 37114 said: Hi Nick, Quick question, where did you get the warehouse units from please? Just thinking about something similar for the extension to my layout... Hi Rob, Intentio, he had his stand right opposite from me at the MIOG show we both exhibited at in March. https://www.intentio.shop/Lasercut?page=7 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 2 hours ago, brossard said: How have you powered your lamps, the brightness looks about right? Hi John, Although my layout is DCC I have a seperate 12v transformer under the boards to power the yard lamps (with the supplied resistors) and the LED's that light the layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 6 minutes ago, Nick G said: Hi John, Although my layout is DCC I have a seperate 12v transformer under the boards to power the yard lamps (with the supplied resistors) and the LED's that light the layout. Ah thanks. I've been trying to keep one power source for the layout, DCC. If I put lights in buildings, I will need another power source. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Nick G said: Hi Rob, Intentio, he had his stand right opposite from me at the MIOG show we both exhibited at in March. https://www.intentio.shop/Lasercut?page=7 Thanks Nick, will take a look. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 After I put a plea for help on a Facebook forum and twitter asking if anyone who does 3D printing could look at doing me some lamp irons for a Wickham trolley which are quite a unique shape. Someone who follows me messaged me asking if I had any dimensions, using a lamp iron from a BR brake van as a guide two days later these dropped through my letterbox. Painted and now fitted they look great. Cropped photo of the catual lamp irons attached also. 9 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 Class 31217 indulges in a bit of shunting today. 16 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 (edited) I came across this photo on flickr taken in 1991 which fits in nicely with my layout era so I had a go at modelling it. Wickham type 27A Mk IV Trolley DX 68010 at Darlington Park Lane CCE Depot. 1991. by Adrian Nicholls, on Flickr Edited September 17, 2023 by Nick G 11 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted September 20, 2023 Author Share Posted September 20, 2023 We are exhibiting at Stafford this weekend, stand D29. If your visiting please say hello. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 Had a great weekend at the Stafford Exhibition. The layout was well recieved with hopefully a few more converted to O gauge when they realised you don't need loads of space to build an O gauge layout. Lots of positive comments on my weathered and faded 08's and stock which was nice. Had a 'celebrity' at the layout too. If your interested in cars you may recognise 'Workshop Phil' from the TV series Car SOS. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted September 27, 2023 Author Share Posted September 27, 2023 (edited) A photo taken by my friend and layout operator John at Stafford exhibition. Class 03 and wagons belong to @mudmagnet Edited September 27, 2023 by Nick G 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwilson Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 @mudmagnet what are those wagons please (I can’t quite see the TOPS code in the photo)? I picked up an 03 recently and realised it’s only got vacuum brakes so I may need some more non-air brakes wagons! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 6 hours ago, markwilson said: @mudmagnet what are those wagons please (I can’t quite see the TOPS code in the photo)? I picked up an 03 recently and realised it’s only got vacuum brakes so I may need some more non-air brakes wagons! I am sure Richard or Nick will confirm but they look like Parkside Grampus to me. A nice kit to build and weather, I think they are ZBO tops code. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwilson Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 31 minutes ago, 37114 said: I am sure Richard or Nick will confirm but they look like Parkside Grampus to me. A nice kit to build and weather, I think they are ZBO tops code. Thanks Rob. That may be something for my Christmas list then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted September 28, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 28, 2023 37 minutes ago, 37114 said: I am sure Richard or Nick will confirm but they look like Parkside Grampus to me. A nice kit to build and weather, I think they are ZBO tops code. Yes, a pair of Grampus wagons from Parkside / Peco. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwilson Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Just now, mudmagnet said: Yes, a pair of Grampus wagons from Parkside / Peco. Thanks @mudmagnet. And now I’ve seen your site I can convert my 03 to add air brakes too! https://mudmagnet-models.sumupstore.com/product/7mm-class-03-air-tanks-cabinet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted September 28, 2023 Author Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, markwilson said: Thanks @mudmagnet. And now I’ve seen your site I can convert my 03 to add air brakes too! https://mudmagnet-models.sumupstore.com/product/7mm-class-03-air-tanks-cabinet The @mudmagnet bits for the 03 are excellent, here is my 03. Edited September 28, 2023 by Nick G 7 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted September 28, 2023 Author Share Posted September 28, 2023 A fantastic photo of my class 20 on my layout taken by John Humphries at the Stafford exhibition last weekend. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 An excellent image taken by @mudmagnet at the Stafford exhibition featuring mudmagnet's Grampus wagons. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted September 30, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 30, 2023 Another image from Stafford show, with my 03 and Garmpus. Nick's layout is really fantastic, great subtle weathering and detailing. Oh, sky replacement ...... 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 It was Fantastic to see the layout at the Stafford Model Railway Exhibition the other weekend, great to catch up with the Operators. I must admit that I am very smitten with Nick’s 37425. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 7 hours ago, Melangoose said: It was Fantastic to see the layout at the Stafford Model Railway Exhibition the other weekend, great to catch up with the Operators. I must admit that I am very smitten with Nick’s 37425. Thanks Nigel, nice photos. I was good to see you to, and Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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