puddlejumper Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Hi Guys Not sure if this is the right place to post this but we have a 7mm finescale test track that is based in Locomotion at Shildon. We are having a running day on the 19th of Feb and if anyone is in the area and would like to pop along we would be delighted to see you. You are more than welcome to run your stock, all we ask is you make a small donation for the upkeep of the test track. If this is posted in the wrong place I'm sure the mods will move it to somewhere more appropriate. I will also keep you updated of future running dates. Thanks Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlejumper Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 Hi Tim We are usually up and running by around 11am ish but on site from around 10am, sitting drinking coffee in the cafe!!! Hope you can make it along, by the way are you a member of the guild?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlejumper Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 Look forward to meeting you, we should be up and running by the time you get there so we will be halfway down the museum on the same side as the cafe. (I'll be the one swearing and cussing under his breath as something else won't be working as planned) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlejumper Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Just a little bump and gentle reminder that this weekend 14th & 15th March, the 0 gauge test track will be up at Locomotion (The NRM at Shildon). Anyone in the area please pop along to see us and fetch some stock to give it a run out. Hope to see you there Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlejumper Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Count me in for Saturday - just enough time to put my latest creation through the paintshop. J79 is finished and now DC / DCC compatible. Tim Great stuff Tim, look forward to seeing it. I believe you've also managed to get a bit of weight into that coach? Would love to see that running too. See you Saturday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
obconical Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Are times for 14/15 th March the same as on the previous running days? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlejumper Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Are times for 14/15 th March the same as on the previous running days? Yes we will be running from 10-4 on Saturday and 10-3ish on the Sunday. As I said this is the modelmotion weekend so there will be quite a bit of trade stuff around (mostly 4mm scale it has to be said) and at least one 7mm layout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlejumper Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Yes, 10 - 4 both days, part of the Model Motion weekend. I've got some car wheel balancing weights, have attached them between the battery boxes but will bring spares along. Its coaches now, a 5 compartment brake coach has been painted and awaiting glazing, that's tomorrow night's task. Hi Tim I've got loads (approx 160kg) of lead sheet laid about.................(and no it wasn't acquired illegally) I'll bring you a slab for future use when weighting stuff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Brit70053 Posted March 15, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 15, 2015 Hello Guys, I enjoyed trying out my Loco, the Midland Half Cab, at Shildon today, even though it had a few problems after successfully negotiating the circuit a few times at the outset. You'll be aware that the model had shed a fixing screw and a crankpin nut, so I was grateful when Doug later handed me what we both thought were the missing items. On returning home to assess the repairs required, I found I'd been handed what I think is a Romford type axle nut, which is definitely not from my loco. I'm sorry I didn't realise this before leaving Shildon If any of the other owners has discovered this to be missing from one of their models and is in urgent need of recovering it, please contact me by posting here or send a PM if preferred, so I can pop it in the post. Thanks again for the hospitality, conversation and assistance today. Regards, John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlejumper Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Hi John Glad you enjoyed it and we are all looking forward to seeing you and your loco again....... As for the Romford crank nut I think it may belong to Mike's loco, I don't think there will be any rush for it (he usually has a bagful of them!!!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Brit70053 Posted March 15, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 15, 2015 Hi John Glad you enjoyed it and we are all looking forward to seeing you and your loco again....... As for the Romford crank nut I think it may belong to Mike's loco, I don't think there will be any rush for it (he usually has a bagful of them!!!) Hi Doug, Thanks for the reply, I've looked at my loco and attended to the basic structural problems around the brake rigging, I'll need to check out the running problem more closely with fresh eyes and no time pressure. The loco and I will return at some future opportunity. Not splitting hairs here, but Just for clarity, it was my loco which lost a crank pin nut (about 12 or 14 BA nut I think) - I've found and fitted a replacement, but its a slotted Axle Nut that I have in my care should Mike or anyone else be missing it. John Edit - Case error Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlejumper Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hi guys Test track will be up and running this weekend (Sat 12th Sepetember) usual rules apply ie people can bring their stock to run for a small donation (Gauge 0 Guild members free) so hope to see you at Locomotion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlejumper Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Hi Folks For anyone interested the 0 gauge test track will be up and running at Locomotion on Thursday October 29th from around 10.30 ish till about 4 ish. Please come along if you're in the area Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlejumper Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 We have managed to sneak in another running day in fairly quick succession so for those who can make it we will be running again on Sunday 8th November, usual times and venue. Thanks Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knapper Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I'll have to see about getting along, although as yet my 0 gauge fleet comprises one unpainted wagon and one in the process of being put together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlejumper Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 That's not a problem, just come along for the chat and watching the trains go by. Fetch your wagon too, there will be something to pull it round....... Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knapper Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Just a quick question, what does LoCoG stand for? A internet search doesn't appear to give an answer. Thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Just a quick question, what does LoCoG stand for? A internet search doesn't appear to give an answer. Thanks in advance. Locomotion 0 Gauge. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Brit70053 Posted November 9, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 9, 2015 Puddlejumper & Co, Hi Doug, Thanks once more for the warm welcome and again allowing me to try the Midland Open Cab model loco on the test track yesterday. After the initial 'dirty wheels' problem had been resolved, I was relieved to see the model perform quite well in the presence of friends who had come along especially to see it run. It made for an enjoyable few hours and I'll bring the loco along again when one mate, who couldn't make it on Sunday, can get through to Locomotion. Regards, John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlejumper Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Glad you enjoyed it John, just out of curiosity are you a member of the 0 gauge guild?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Brit70053 Posted November 9, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 9, 2015 Glad you enjoyed it John, just out of curiosity are you a member of the 0 gauge guild?? No Doug, I'm not in the O Gauge Guild. As I've mentioned, the Midland tank is my only model in 'O' gauge and, especially in view of the *unusual circumstances by which I came by it, there's no forseeable prospect of adding to it. My main model railway interest is 'OO' gauge models, of which I have a substantial number and to which I hope to add next weekend. I've been happy to get the experience with a larger scale model and am grateful for the opportunity to get some meaningful running at Shildon. I trust someone collected the small donation I left yesterday. * see my account "Completing a part built model in 7mm scale" on RMWeb. Regards, John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlejumper Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 Yes John, your donation was gratefully accepted as always. You really do need at least a couple of wagons to go behind it, go on, you know it makes sense................ Great to catch up again and your always welcome to have a run out whenever the track is up Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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