@Jc Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Marcus is the item in the picture a track-side lubricator to apply grease to the track / wheels? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Yes your quite right, that is the back of a GPLS. Now I thought we might have a little quiz. Does anybody know what this is. I am sure New Bryford (Mick) will know. The clue is they are normally found on sharp curves and they are actually quite common.image.jpg Answers on a post card please. Cheers Marcus It is an emergency port-a-loo just incase you take the corner toooooo. Faaaasssst! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 11, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2014 Now I thought we might have a little quiz. Does anybody know what this is. I am sure New Bryford (Mick) will know. The clue is they are normally found on sharp curves and they are actually quite common. Answers on a post card please. Cheers Marcus Marcus is the item in the picture a track-side lubricator to apply grease to the track / wheels? There's nothing wrong with a well lubricated flange...................... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 It is an emergency port-a-loo just incase you take the corner toooooo. Faaaasssst! Kal, I like your answer, but unfortunately Jc got it in one. He is quite correct in is a flange Lubricator. Although, Kal, I can't say it's never been done!! Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 11, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2014 It is an emergency port-a-loo just incase you take the corner toooooo. Faaaasssst! It's too clean, surely it should be browner than that? Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) There's nothing wrong with a well lubricated flange...................... Cheers, Mick Hmmm, interesting. But...? Does that come from taking the corner too fast? Edited May 11, 2014 by Kal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 There's nothing wrong with a well lubricated flange...................... Cheers, Mick I wasn't going to go there.......... LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) Well i am no train driver, but if i was..... Then two places i would never need my flange greasing would be sharp corners, and down shap on a leafy autumn day Edited May 11, 2014 by Kal 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Hmmm, interesting. But...? Does that come from taking the corner too fast? Depending how you look at it, either way your going to end up in the brown stuff. HE HE. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Ok seriously now. It lubricates the flange not the rail head so doesn't affect adhesion. It's where there are severe lateral forces where the wheel grinds away at the edge of the track. Ok back to the humour............ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Cool, but despite that you still get that squeeking. How is it triggered, by the wheel? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Apparently ............ Cool, but despite that you still get that squeeking.How is it triggered, ............. flange lubrication may not always be ............................ entirely successful in keeping everything quiet ............ PS. If you still need to know how it is triggered ..... PM me .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Apparently ............ ............. flange lubrication may not always be ............................ entirely successful in keeping everything quiet ............ PS. If you still need to know how it is triggered ..... PM me .... Are you free, Mr Humphries? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 11, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2014 Cool, but despite that you still get that squeeking. How is it triggered, by the wheel? Yes - this should help http://www.lbfoster.co.uk/friction-management-hydraulic-lubricators.php Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Many years ago, I started teaching PE at a new school ................ [well it was new to me ] and used to wear Gymnastic trousers to teach Gym [the logic is too easy] The Yr 11 boys class started to squeak their trainers across the wooden floor, in reference to the [then] unfashionably close fitted trousers .... [it was the Shell-Suit era]. The next lesson, I was ready for them ............ I started to show them some stuff on the Vaulting horse and simply stopped, stood on top, as the squeaking reached a crescendo ...... turned to look at the group and quietly said "You are all wrong". .................. ............ They was a pause as they hadn't expected a confrontation ............... reaching into the pocket of my tracksuit top, I produced a tin of WD 40 .... let them get a good look, said no more and placed it back in the pocket then carried on the lesson ...... ............... strangely, I got no more trouble from that lot ..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Yes - this should helphttp://www.lbfoster.co.uk/friction-management-hydraulic-lubricators.php Cheers, Mick Cool thanks Mick. Suprised they don't get nicked if there not bolted down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Cool, but despite that you still get that squeeking. How is it triggered, by the wheel? No, No. I just press F9 in the cab when I go round a corner. Sorry couldn't resist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 rmweb1782heartbeat11 rmweb1785heartbeat14 this one was had the gravestones popped back then all this type put on the one side. I like,....the "Singing Gondiliers' " set........... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Good question, and unfortunately you've stumped me. I honestly don't know. I presume it's because they normally control movements in the opposite direction to the normal flow of traffic so they can't be confused with main aspect signals. However I do know a few locations where they are actually on posts. This is usually leaving yards or sidings. I suppose you'll want a picture of one of those now. LOL. Nice one Juke box. I like your sense of humour. Marcus Ground signals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 The poor guy in the box is their fallen comrade. One Sunday lunch they all agreed if anyone 'passed' the others should attend the funeral in full gear and with music. The guy in the horses head is some ex Italian Don. Who can't afford to have his picture taken. Anyways poor Richard kicked the bucket two weeks a go, today is his funeral. And the women in suitable clothing will appear over a period of time. As and when I get the Goathland Village green in front of the shops sorted, they plan to do a dirge as a memorial. The musicians are playing it now. But in respesct that they are at church they are not singing the words....yet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 The poor guy in the box is their fallen comrade. One Sunday lunch they all agreed if anyone 'passed' the others should attend the funeral in full gear and with music. The guy in the horses head is some ex Italian Don. Who can't afford to have his picture taken. Anyways poor Richard kicked the bucket two weeks a go, today is his funeral. And the women in suitable clothing will appear over a period of time. As and when I get the Goathland Village green in front of the shops sorted, they plan to do a dirge as a memorial. The musicians are playing it now. But in respesct that they are at church they are not singing the words....yet. Though it was a Mini... Box Boat.. ........... Nautical Slang, for Container Ship............. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I have been moving boxes around, and as I went I have come across a couple of small items that I forgot I have, only just little line side details. But more for the grist. i'll pop them out and out some pictures....as I do ..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 With the funeral on the other side of the church, I am consider the funeral is am and pm they are due to have a church bazaar. rmweb1788heartbeat2 rmweb1787heartbeat1 I am also considering a farm stall rmweb1789heartbeat3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Another from Marcus 37 manual point lever. Now i get that this is to swop from one track to another via the point (not a complete numpty me )but I still have a question of two, are these manual levers left overs from an older time.....or are there cases when manual levels are still built. Say for back up purposes. Or do they now have some smart kit that can jump start a point that is not working? One assumes redundancy costs money. But break downs occur. So is there some special equipment they use in an emergency? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 W are due to test the track...soon, and considering i weathered a bunch of it at Kalborough a week or two ago....I am hoping the locos can get through there ok .....otherwise at least one of us is likely to suffer from a case of hysterics....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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