RMweb Gold Donw Posted April 11, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 11, 2013 The worst problem with tight curves occur when going from straight to curve (curve to reverse curve - just forget it) so if you can put a little bit of easement at the start and end of a curve you will get less trouble. When I built Sparrows Wharf it was 3m long and would take a 1m train cassette within that length. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Read Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Hi all and Hi Don, This pic is a previous layout when under construction; As you can see there are some reverse curves, the points are 28" radius and providing I used 0-4-0 locos and 9/10 ft wheelbase wagons it worked fine. A similar arrangement but with 34" radius points on yet another previous layout worked fine with a 140mm wheelbase 4 wheel coach, I've still got the coach made from a brass kit but keep forgetting to take it to a show to give it to someone who might want it, I'll never use it again. Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
switcher 1 Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 I want it! I want it! (PM sent) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Read Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Hello Mac, You can have it :-) Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
switcher 1 Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Dapol Terrier scheduled for July 2014. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
switcher 1 Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 Does anyone have links to Atlas diesel conversions/pics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Does anyone have links to Atlas diesel conversions/pics. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/60529-atlas-plymouth-to-hibberd-planet-conversion/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
switcher 1 Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 Has anyone any further news about Dapol 08 & Terrier locos, or any news of Peco Setrack & small radius points? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Hi all and Hi Don, This pic is a previous layout when under construction; As you can see there are some reverse curves, the points are 28" radius and providing I used 0-4-0 locos and 9/10 ft wheelbase wagons it worked fine. A similar arrangement but with 34" radius points on yet another previous layout worked fine with a 140mm wheelbase 4 wheel coach, I've still got the coach made from a brass kit but keep forgetting to take it to a show to give it to someone who might want it, I'll never use it again. Jim Nice, a bit diiferent to your other layout! Will you be taking your exhibition layout to the ERS show in October? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Read Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Hello H&Bf3, Not to the ERS show but that far away at the Sherwood one on the 27th Oct. Cheers - Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Hello H&Bf3, Not to the ERS show but that far away at the Sherwood one on the 27th Oct. Cheers - Jim I'll see if I can get to that one then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Read Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Hello H&Bf3, If you can I'll be delighted to see you and you'll be very welcome to have a go. Cheers - Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Hello H&Bf3, If you can I'll be delighted to see you and you'll be very welcome to have a go. Cheers - Jim I've had a go before at the ERS open day and last time I saw you, I was operating on another layout (at the Mansfield show) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim Read Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Ahhhhh I remember now! and very good you were at operating it :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Ahhhhh I remember now! and very good you were at operating it :-) You barely got a go all day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
switcher 1 Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 More news of the Fowler. http://www.ixionmodels.com/ http://www.ixionmodels.com/welcome_page.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
switcher 1 Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Latest Ixion Fowler news/photo :- http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/74700-ixion-fowler-diesel/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Latest Ixion Fowler news/photo :- http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/74700-ixion-fowler-diesel/ Just posted more photos received today at the the link in Fatmac's last post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 More news of the Fowler. http://www.ixionmodels.com/ http://www.ixionmodels.com/welcome_page.htm Latest Ixion Fowler news/photo :- http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/74700-ixion-fowler-diesel/ Are you on commission? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 He might be, but then again, he just might be really excited over the Ixion Fowler Diesel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
switcher 1 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 If it hadn't been for Ixion & their little loco, I wouldn't be doing '0' gauge! No, not on commission, but fully hope/intend to purchase one when it becomes available. Might even support Dapol......... (Edit: I'm putting links in here to make it easy for anyone who has bookmarked this thread.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Not wanting to start a flame war or anything, but Ixion put Dapol to shame when it comes to lead time to delivery. They've done a fantastic job getting this far since their initial suggestion thread a little while ago. And this includes all the research and production drawings too. I'm very much looking forward to their expansion into mainline diesels... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Hello Fatmac. Nice thread, I see we have the same taste in carendt and The Model Railways Shunting Puzzles websites to name a few. I notice you had a few comments on way bills etc. here's a uk link to some similar products. http://www.trainflow.com/ Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Indeed, I was rather looking forward to Dapol's A1/A1x terrier. I had a good mind to modify one to represent a batch of locomotives built to the same General Arrangement drawing for local railways in New South Wales. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Isambarduk Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 "... Ixion put Dapol to shame when it comes to lead time to delivery." Ditto when it comes to the quality and the accuracy (ie faithful representation of the prototype). David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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