DonB Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 There was a similar version in the (Peco? "Indivdulay") TT3 range, Still have couple attached to a loose bit of Sundeala in the loft. ... Memories of mis-spent Pocket money! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted November 29, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2016 That was Wrenn and Welkut "Universal" fibre-based pointwork in the 1950s. Nothing new under the sun. linked from: http://www.wrennrailways.org.uk/Track/PointB.jpg http://www.wrennrailways.org.uk Some significant flangeways there Martin! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 That was Wrenn and Welkut "Universal" fibre-based pointwork in the 1950s. Nothing new under the sun. linked from: http://www.wrennrailways.org.uk/Track/PointB.jpg http://www.wrennrailways.org.uk Check rails designed for 7mm I see, forward thinking by Wrenn knowing how many would be converted when the Dapol 08 was released!!!! Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 2, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2016 Unexpected sight on the way to work this morning. Came of the southbound M42 at j10 (Tamworth) and saw T9 30120 siting on a low loader in the abnormal load lay-by. Anyone know where it's heading? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Freeman Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Check rails designed for 7mm I see, forward thinking by Wrenn knowing how many would be converted when the Dapol 08 was released!!!! Jinty That'll be Coarse Scale 0 Gauge then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I'm surprised the included check rails - moving frog points don't need them! Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Unexpected sight on the way to work this morning. Came of the southbound M42 at j10 (Tamworth) and saw T9 30120 siting on a low loader in the abnormal load lay-by. Anyone know where it's heading? Yes, along the M42 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 3, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2016 Not a great deal of progress this last week as work has been somewhat demanding. I was able to crack on a bit last night though and make a start with rail laying on the mainline. Timbers for the double slip: Splitting a turnout over a board joint means lots of soldering the rail ends - 16 pins: And this time I remembered to split the boards and put a shim of plasticard between them the thickness of the rail saw cut before soldering the rail over the joint. I'm off to the timber merchants this morning to collect the timber for the fourth scenic board. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted December 3, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2016 Not a great deal of progress this last week as work has been somewhat demanding. I was able to crack on a bit last night though and make a start with rail laying on the mainline. tmp_2001-rps20161202_223623-471336992.jpg tmp_2001-rps20161202_2237051737025756.jpg Timbers for the double slip: tmp_2001-rps20161202_223640-960127417.jpg Splitting a turnout over a board joint means lots of soldering the rail ends - 16 pins: tmp_2001-rps20161202_223756-37332114.jpg And this time I remembered to split the boards and put a shim of plasticard between them the thickness of the rail saw cut before soldering the rail over the joint. I'm off to the timber merchants this morning to collect the timber for the fourth scenic board. Chris do you place section breaks at baseboard joints or do you ensure both sides are in the same section in case the rails touch? One advantage of DCC is it usually doesn't matter if the rail ends touch at a joint (only if you have reversing sections will it matter). Don 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 3, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2016 Chris do you place section breaks at baseboard joints or do you ensure both sides are in the same section in case the rails touch? One advantage of DCC is it usually doesn't matter if the rail ends touch at a joint (only if you have reversing sections will it matter). Don Morning Don, the section breaks are where they need to be and none of those I've done so far fall on the baseboard joints - typical! Building the track on site means I can work to the plans and insert insulated section breaks and cosmetic track panel breaks where I want to. There's lots of scribbling and notes appearing on the paper Templot plans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 3, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2016 Next big decision is whether or not I shell out on the accurate common crossing chairs Mark found on the shapeways site. They really look the part... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted December 3, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2016 Next big decision is whether or not I shell out on the accurate common crossing chairs Mark found on the shapeways site. They really look the part... You either cut down on beer or your layout's new gear,it's a big decision in a town called seven mill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 3, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2016 Timber... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Nice curtains...... : ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Timber... tmp_27755-rps20161203_104903-889748909.jpg On a Saturday morning! Top man. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 3, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2016 Nice curtains...... : ) Yes, came with the house, hence why they are now dust sheets! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 3, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2016 On a Saturday morning! Top man. If you listen carefully you may shortly hear power tools as well. What time should i stop for the trip to the pub o wood mashing expert? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted December 3, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2016 Morning Don, the section breaks are where they need to be and none of those I've done so far fall on the baseboard joints - typical! Building the track on site means I can work to the plans and insert insulated section breaks and cosmetic track panel breaks where I want to. There's lots of scribbling and notes appearing on the paper Templot plans. If the section breaks are away from the baseboard joins it is better for DC as with expansion due to temperature changes there is always a chance of the gaps closing much harder to control at baseboard joins. I suggest getting what you want to finish done before going to the pub somehow it never seems to get completed after a pub visit or is that just me? Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 3, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2016 Not got very far today so far. Got distracted putting up the outside Christmas lights around the house. Then by clearing out the garage to create some board building space. Bin now seems to be full! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 3, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2016 Having tidied the garage I've now made a mess of it. Minor mods to the existing board three to turn it from an end board to a middle one. Now I have the top of the new board four resting on top of board three whilst I mark up the top... Baby it's cold (and dark) outside! 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 3, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2016 The siding at the rear is going to be level at the station datum - I didn't want waggons rolling off. The mainline to Wadebridge drops 10mm to the righ below station datum. The clay line to Wenford drops 25mm to the right below station datum. The ground in front of the clay line is set at 40mm below station datum. Going to be an interesting build. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 3, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2016 These look very good: http://www.shapeways.com/product/HGR34RQ7K/1-in-6-common-crossing-chairs The different chairs are a lot more noticeable in 7mm. Thanks to Mark for the link. Was put off ordering these due to the £10 postage, but then Mark prompted me to look for a promo code. Free postage one found. Result Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 3, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2016 Hoping to get to the Reading O Gauge trade event next Saturday:http://www.guildford0gaugegroup.org.uk/RTS2016.html Anyone else thinking of going? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 3, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2016 Nice clear shot of the engine release at Bodmin North: http://www.rail-online.co.uk/p1005521121/h4b646bb1#h4b646bb1 Something I would like to know... The platform face at Bodmin had 4 or 5 recesses in the front such as the one below: What were they for?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted December 3, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2016 Space for point rodding angle cranks ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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