RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted February 19, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2013 I have built the Chivers and Ninelines plastic kits of these bogie vehicles. They generally make up very nicely but the couplings that I have installed directly to the chassis dont centre themselves. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
footplatemodelshop Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 FYI, we haven't had ours in yet as they are due in tomorrow. But we have just had the rep pop by from Peco and he allowed me take some snaps which are now on our website if you want a look at both sets of wagons... They look very nice! http://www.footplate.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=100_102 We will have them at the Glasgow show hopefully!!! Rich Footplate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
footplatemodelshop Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 For everyone interested in Narrow Gauge, we are running a Facebook poll of what 009 should be produced next... Take a look here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Footplate-Kidderminster/137166846349509 Rich Footplate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Any chance of doing the poll not on facebook - I dont underdstand facebook and am not going to join it - I think Im not alone in that in the over 45 bracket Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Any chance of doing the poll not on facebook - I dont underdstand facebook and am not going to join it - I think Im not alone in that in the over 45 bracket I second that, me and a few others I know have discontined using Facebook, maonly realising the time that is wasted doing so, so yes a straight poll please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I dont underdstand facebook and am not going to join it - I think Im not alone in that in the over 45 bracket I do understand it, and I'm in the under 45 bracket, but I think it's the most hateful thing I've ever experienced! A truly frightful place populated largely (but not exclusively) by frightful people. So yes, I too would like the poll somewhere other than Facebook please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 There's not really any need to do a poll, it's already been discussed many times especially on the NGRM forum and I think on here as well and the answer is always that no-one has the same view of what should be next!!! General consensus is that it should be something that could be used on several different railways... The problem is that British NG railways weren't standardised so each did it's own thing though there were some locos that made it to several, good examples being the ex WW1 locos... No doubt we could do the same thing on here and ask people but it'll be like re-inventing the wheel and with the same result! "Footplate" may I suggest you go onto the NGRM forum (you'll need to sign up, but it's well worth it!) and have a look and you'll see what i mean... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted February 20, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20, 2013 Perhaps any upcoming wishlist poll could have a 009 section. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Kent Biker Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'm (well) over 45, I (more or less) understand Facebook, and I use it quite extensively, although I've not used this poll app. before. (It isn't a FB- provided facility) I won't be voting, for several of the reasons given above, BUT I must commend Footplate - as a model railway retailer - for embracing social media in this way. The model railway hobby as a whole NEEDS to appeal much more to the younger generation, most of whom are well versed in the black magic that is Facebook, Twitter et. al. As for what I would like to see? well as a died-in-the-wool L&B fan, I'm very pleased with what is on offer so far, so MORE OF THE SAME PLEASE! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 For the Peco range a centre Observation Third would make a sensible addition to the two upcoming models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Perhaps any upcoming wishlist poll could have a 009 section.As I understand things the MREmag & RMweb wishlist poll team have determined 009 to be out of scope. Brian MacDermott says so here. No, I'm not keen on facebook either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 As I understand things the MREmag & RMweb wishlist poll team have determined 009 to be out of scope. Oh well, with Peco's range only just launched, and Heljan's locos yet to arrive, there's a chance it might be popular enough for inclusion next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 This thread seems to have gone quiet; I'll give it a kick up the tender by saying I've pre-ordered my SR liveried wagons from Hatton's, and these will be my first narrow-gauge purchase. I suppose I'd better buy some track now, and maybe look for a book or two on the L&B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted March 1, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2013 If you want a good overall book then this one, http://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/railway/shop/bp+r Or the Oakwood http://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/railway/shop/catchpole Are probably the best two, the L&B's own series of softback books also come highly recommended and for drawings for modelling the definitive drawn and described book just published is excellent. All available from the L&B's own online shop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Thanks for the tips, guv'nor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matabiau Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I have just received my wagons and was surprised (not disappointed!) to find that they have plastic wheels. Is this common for 009 wagons, does it increase the friction noticeably? Does anyone know if metal wheels are available separately? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hippo Posted March 3, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 3, 2013 Hi Matabiau Its is common as these Peco ones are the first ever RTR wagons for 009, however all my kit built stuff has metal wheels. I have to say I was expecting it when I recieved mine as most Peco n gauge wagons have plastic wheels and they seem to run ok. If you are desperate to replace them you could try Parkside Dundas, as they supply L & B wagon kits with metal wheels Owen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neil Posted March 3, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 3, 2013 I've fitted Bachmann/Farish metal wheels to Peco n gauge underframes so I'd guess that the same will be possible with their 009 wagons too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted March 4, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 4, 2013 Yes, Farish wheels are a direct replacement (379-412). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matabiau Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Thank you for the reference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matabiau Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Just to confirm the Farish 379-412 wheels are a perfect fit and improve the free wheeling of the wagons a treat. I doubt there would have been much problem with the plastic ones, the wagons are so light the friction on the axles wouldn't cause much drag. Thank you all for your help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I doubt there would have been much problem with the plastic ones I don't think it is drag that is the issue. It is pretty well accepted that plastic wheels are common carriers of dirt around the track, I am surprised that any rtr is produced with them these days. Extra expense and trouble to convert. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matabiau Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 The sharp points of the metal axles maintain their spikes better and as such offer less resistance to rotation. The change of wheelsets made the wagons freewheel better than the plastic originals. This is a feature of plastic axles that degrades quickly with time. On heavier wagons the plastic wheels have a habit of deforming too making it harder for the wheels to turn. Dirt on the track is a more immediate problem, I agree, and something that the plastic wheels pick up and distribute worse than their metal counterparts. Double the reason for changing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cnw6847 Posted March 16, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 16, 2013 Is there still a plan to release them painted with no lettering? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted March 16, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 16, 2013 Is there still a plan to release them painted with no lettering? Yes the single wagons unlettered and lettered are due soon followed by the coaches. David from Peco confirmed on NGRM online. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.