RMweb Gold queensquare Posted January 3, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2015 I notice there's some cheeky narrow gauge on the stone wharf. Functional or cosmetic? I've got a 4.5mm gauge track jig if you want to borrow it. Mark Like that on Highbury it will be cosmetic, unless we get working 2mm horses in the near future. It's inspired by the Bicslade Tramway and wharf in the Forest of Dean which, coincidently, was also used for Bath stone. William Smith did build a tramway from the canal wharf at Tucking Mill to his quarry on Combe Down, the Mill at that time being used to cut the stone so there is a historical president although, in reality, the scheme was a financial disaster and it's not clear if Smith's tramway was ever brought in to use. Needless to say in my version of history the scheme was a great success with a dedicated stone works being built just off scene to prepare the high grade Oolitnic limestone. Jerry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 2mmMark Posted January 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2015 Like that on Highbury it will be cosmetic, unless we get working 2mm horses in the near future. I'm sure Mr. Greenwood could oblige... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted January 3, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 3, 2015 I notice there's some cheeky narrow gauge on the stone wharf. Functional or cosmetic? Mark I was going to ask the very same question. But I guess loco haulage would be very unusual in such a situation. Looks really nice Jerry, do you know when will it be out and about? Cheers, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted January 3, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2015 I'm sure Mr. Greenwood could oblige... If anyone could....... Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted January 3, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2015 I was going to ask the very same question. But I guess loco haulage would be very unusual in such a situation. Looks really nice Jerry, do you know when will it be out and about? Cheers, Dave. Thanks Dave, it's making it's debut at Railex Aylesbury in May although I might take it to Yate at the end of the month where I'm demonstrating- depends on how much room I've got. Jerry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Copleston Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) Like that on Highbury it will be cosmetic, unless we get working 2mm horses in the near future. It's inspired by the Bicslade Tramway and wharf in the Forest of Dean which, coincidently, was also used for Bath stone. William Smith did build a tramway from the canal wharf at Tucking Mill to his quarry on Combe Down, the Mill at that time being used to cut the stone so there is a historical president although, in reality, the scheme was a financial disaster and it's not clear if Smith's tramway was ever brought in to use. Needless to say in my version of history the scheme was a great success with a dedicated stone works being built just off scene to prepare the high grade Oolitnic limestone. Mr Greenwood's working horses not needed! Paul Styles once built a working 2mm scale/4mm gauge Simplex and skips which ran on to a jetty and back again. How did it work? Via an under-track sprung dolly on a wire loop powered by a slow-acting fixed electric motor. A upward projecting pin through a slot between the rails engaged with the Simplex and drew it along. If you don't believe me - I saw it work and photographed it! Edited January 3, 2015 by Phil Copleston 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I've had similar problems in my experiments! I ordered up various sizes of magnets from a seller on E-bay which are as cheap as chips - turns out they are in Melksham which is just up the road! Jerry IIRC there was one in Chippenham too? Mr Greenwood's working horses not needed! Paul Styles once built a working 2mm scale/4mm gauge Simplex and skips which ran on to a jetty and back again. How did it work? Via an under-track sprung dolly on a wire loop powered by a slow-acting fixed electric motor. A upward projecting pin through a slot between the rails engaged with the Simplex and drew it along. If you don't believe me - I saw it work and photographed it! Paul Styles - 4mm gauge Simplex on jetty.JPG Paul Styles - 4mm gauge Simplex on jetty, the mechanism.JPG Wow! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinWalsh Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Jerry, I've just seen that you are on the list of layouts at Ally Pally for this year, when I'm up on the Saturday I may have to stop by with some friendly abuse banter Kev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted January 7, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2015 Jerry, I've just seen that you are on the list of layouts at Ally Pally for this year, when I'm up on the Saturday I may have to stop by with some friendly abuse banter Kev Hi Kevin we shouldn't be as we're not there till 2016 according to my diary but had better check when I get home. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted January 7, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2015 Wow! My sentiments entirely... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinWalsh Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Hi Kevin we shouldn't be as we're not there till 2016 according to my diary but had better check when I get home. Jerry Jerry, Is it 2015 or 2016 that you are at Ally Pally? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted February 9, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2015 Jerry, Is it 2015 or 2016 that you are at Ally Pally? It's 2016. I think Nick has corrected it on the website but the flyers had already been printed. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted February 9, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2015 I believe you will be bringing it to Rail-Ex Taunton. this year. I shall look forward to that. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted February 9, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2015 I believe you will be bringing it to Rail-Ex Taunton. this year. I shall look forward to that. Don Thanks Don, that reminds me I must get the paperwork sent back.:-) We also have a trip to Taunton with it in April for the members day. John will also be at Rail-ex with Wenfordbridge. Jerry 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted February 15, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) William Smith's Wharf is making steady progress. It had a full day of being played with as a demo at the recent, excellent Yate show and will be making its first trip out bolted to Tucking Mill at the Taunton members day. The snaps below show an overall view, a mock up of the canal scene inspired by Monkton Combe and the control panel - such as it! Jerry Edited February 15, 2015 by queensquare 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted February 15, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2015 The above was my first post with pictures using Kim's iPod thingy. Not entirely successful but not a total disaster either:-) Jerry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted February 15, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) and will be making its first trip out bolted to Tucking Mill at the Taunton members day. Brilliant, will I be allowed too have a play? Cheers, Dave. Edited February 15, 2015 by DLT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted February 15, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2015 Brilliant, will I be allowed too have a play? Cheers, Dave. I'd be disappointed if you didn't:-) Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted February 16, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2015 Please mister, can I have a go too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted February 16, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2015 Please mister, can I have a go too? Of course John though I may have to get CK to appoint a monitor. I shall need somebody sensible........now that is a problem:-) Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 16, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2015 Of course John though I may have to get CK to appoint a monitor. I shall need somebody sensible........now that is a problem:-) Jerry Sounds like Kim might be best deployed on that job while you help with the catering side of things Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy stroud Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) I like the canal bridge. I have walked and cycled under quite a few of those and yours captures the atmosphere of the real ones very well. Edited February 16, 2015 by andy stroud Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted February 16, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2015 I like the canal bridge. I have walked and cycled under quite a few of those and yours captures the atmosphere of the real ones very well. Thanks Andy, the shape and curve of these bridges is lovely. After numerous failed attempts to draw one I scanned a near head on photo then printed it off to 2mm. I then used it to make a template. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted February 16, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2015 I believe that they're called 'roving bridges' used in the days of horse drawn narrow boats. Very well created Jerry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted February 16, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16, 2015 Is that actually a Roving Bridge? A Roving bridge allowed the towpath (and thus the horse) to switch from one side of the canal to the other without stopping and unhitching the rope. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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