robertc Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) Thanks Chris, I have an old Soundtraxx EMD that gets to be the test donkey in several scales. for models from the General :>) A shed in the middle of an outdoor loop I think is worthy of consideration. cheers Bob Edited August 12, 2018 by robertc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 A few years ago Trevor H mooted the idea however, I think I was the only one that offered to go, in on the build project with him. So with no other offers of help or interest and with both of us already having plenty of projects (layouts in the build) nothing more came of it. It would be good to have something like that, an all gauge test track, in the UK these do get lots of interest when at shows. I had proposed something similar several years ago, but no-one was interested back then. I think I also put the offer to Trevor about helping build it, as I helped with the build of Stringybark Creek (in fact, I hand made about 80% of the track) and did a lot of work on the baseboards of Arakoola. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 5904 a old Fox model that was too high by 5-7 mm over its length front to rear it is now at the correct level after machining the Chassis and bearing block now to move on to the tender to reduce its height. Interesting comparison of 59 class models the early Fox semi scale model and current DJH model. And as this is 7mm and above topic thread Some photos of Garden Railway Running recently in the Down Under winter sunshine and into spring. Everyone’s caboose’s on one train not taking these things too seriously 26 all up just a bit of fun. A few locos in the afternoon shade Aster Schools in the spring sun shine It’s not all about big trains and big locos 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 Another great day Sunday running large Scale trains out in The sunshine Had my NSWGR live stream C38 Running with a MHO passengers guards van then a train of Coal hoppers. Video of some of the days trains One of the guys had a drone and got a great photo of the layout with us running trains 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 (edited) 5917 finally gots Cab side Numbers fitted well to one side of the cab unfortunately discovered the 1 is missing from the second set so will have to make up a 1 a job for another night. To attach the brass numbers I like to use Arleen’s tacky glue this dries clear gives a bit of wiggle room when fitting and if you ever have to remove the numbers will come away without damaging the paint below I set the numbers in place aligned on the cab side then lay over a piece of clear sticky tape, then lifted the tape back with the numbers stuck to it leaving some of the tape attached to the cab side, then you apply the glue then folded the tape back down onto the model, let set for 10 min then peal the tape off and as the glue stays tacky any small adjustments could be done. On the work bench number fitting using clear tape method Tape rolled back for glue to be applied to the backs of the numbers And back on the layout Edited November 15, 2018 by SMR CHRIS 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Setting them up on sticky tape first seems like a good idea Chris. Well done! cheers Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 A pair of branch line Alco’s arrived at Moonan Flats recently and have been fitted up with DCC and sound. The NSWGR 48 Class in Orignal Tuscan livery and the Anniversary 125year Green and yellow livery 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I will have one of each of those two variations brought around for a test run soon. However I will have to do the switch to my radio dc control for the running test. No doubt they will then get put back in their boxes to emerge who knows when! :>) cheers Bob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 I will have one of each of those two variations brought around for a test run soon. However I will have to do the switch to my radio dc control for the running test. No doubt they will then get put back in their boxes to emerge who knows when! :>) cheers Bob Well Bob that’s not where they should be all cooped up in boxes, they need to be set free and running. HaHa. Look forward to seeing the photos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 I agree but they are not mine so I don't get a vote :>) cheers Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 (edited) Just about Finished the 79class 44ton swithcher I started this a long while ago and have been waiting to solder on the last detail parts just need to find some time to do so, today was it. Needed to be done with the resistance soldering unit so got the RSunit out and finished the loco body and painted today. The model started out as a 3rd Rail USA 44toner and has been Australianised with buffers angled cab roof new marker lamp assays, also the removal of a lot of US only parts like sun shades, hand rails etc. Here it is, in the platform at the Flats unfortunately it is no longer a nice new looking,/clean model as I’ve started weathering it to look like it’s just about to expire with leaking oil and dust and dirt as per photos of the prototype in Central station yard Edited December 14, 2018 by SMR CHRIS 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 Weathering stage 1. Using a photo of the Prototype 7920 I’ve stated to emulate it. 7920 must have had a leaking set of motors as the walkways to the cab actually had some sort of absorbing material down to soak up the oil, with staining all over the walk ways. In the photo it’s only the side with the cab door that has the absorbent so have tried to get the look of this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Coming along nicely Chris. The brass one I picked up s/h from the AMRA guys at a Liverpool exhibition a few years back performs very nicely. With all that weight at my disposal it comes in handy as the banker for getting trains up the access ramp. :>) cheers Bob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted December 14, 2018 Author Share Posted December 14, 2018 (edited) Coming along nicely Chris. The brass one I picked up s/h from the AMRA guys at a Liverpool exhibition a few years back performs very nicely. With all that weight at my disposal it comes in handy as the banker for getting trains up the access ramp. :>) cheers Bob Hi Bob Yes for its size it is a weighty model the chassis comes with a big chunk of die cast on it as well for extra weight. I haven’t done any load trials yet just a quick test run with a TCS T1 with a KA installed, it ran OK and I’m sure it will pull a decent load I’ve got a sound decoder for it currently in transit down under. The Chassis is very basic and may need some work to the Bogie piviot point at some stage. It’s pickups are currently via 2 wheels on each Bogie so a set of wiper pickups is next on the list to do when I do the sound install. I’ll do another 79 class as I also have a Rich Yodda 44ton Brass Model, to do a second more detailed model of the 79class it will be in the Tuscan livery it’s a much better base model fine scale O unlike the 3rd Rail model that’s a little less refined being a compromise for 3 / 2 Rail originally. Edited December 14, 2018 by SMR CHRIS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 It is either extra pickups or a decent stay alive for use of a sound decoder Chris. :>) A 2-rail 44 tonner would make a good first loco for starting in NSWGR O gauge. cheers Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 (edited) It is either extra pickups or a decent stay alive for use of a sound decoder Chris. :>) A 2-rail 44 tonner would make a good first loco for starting in NSWGR O gauge. cheers Bob Hi Bob missed this, Sorry for slow reply Extra pickups will be needed currently using the Keep alive to keep things ticking over ok, The KA will run the sound for 35 seconds after shut down when not in motion, but with the old style can motor it only gets about 2 seconds of motion when power removed but enough to keep it running ok. It’s now got a SoundTraxx Tsunami2 2200 decoder the 2 amp version with appropriate engine sounds for the Duel Motor Shunter, very basic really as it reves up and goes, only really has any character as the engine slows or as it’s idle’s Had to pull the wheels sets out and adjust the back to back as it was well under gauge on all axles and wouldn’t go through the peco points with out climbing over the check rails. All things considered it’s a very Cheap NSW style loco, all up has cost less than a Current HO Shunter like the 70class by IDR Models, and as you say would be perfect for a Start with NSW O scale Modelling will get put to use as a Carriage Shunter for Newcastle. Whilst I was getting some decoders I got a new TCS WOW V4 to replace the test one I fitted to 5917 so will fit that up and see what the difference is. Edited December 22, 2018 by SMR CHRIS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 I can't remember if I had to alter the BTB with the brass one I have. cheers Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted December 23, 2018 Author Share Posted December 23, 2018 I can't remember if I had to alter the BTB with the brass one I have. cheers Bob The BTB on this Sunset 3rd Rail Model was well under the standard recommended 29.2mm and it actually has quite a small flange profile but a wide tread, so after a bit of checking with a wheel set out and manually rolling it though the points I found setting to 29.45mm BTB worked well.In the photo you can see the step machined on the axle and the wheels were installed hard against this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Yes, the toy market stuff usually sits circa 27.5mm. I thinned the backs of the flanges on my first US mech ( Atlas F9) to get the desired BTB and later widened the BTB out very slightly when I replaced the wheelsets with NWSL ones. cheers Bob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Have you got your C30 yet Chris? cheers Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 On 20/01/2019 at 14:04, robertc said: Have you got your C30 yet Chris? cheers Bob Hi Bob apparrently the 30 class will be delivered Tomorrow going via the tracking. had a bit going on recently. I will PM you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Yippee! cheers Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 The NSWGR 30 Class tank arrived and has been into the workshops for a quick modification to the gear drive disable the clutch drive and a temporary DCC decoder install for motor only until a sound decoder is sourced and a full install is done with some detail additions to the model and Hook Draw Gear for couplers, etc is the plan. The ETS Model is scaled to the Euro 1/45 scale not 1/43.5 scale normally used for NSWGR in O scale however it’s not that noticeable when the loco is on the layout. Thank you to Bob for the info re this model photo straight from the box and a quick video below of its first movement on DCC 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Hi Chris, I would not say it has been built to 1:45. Is it the pony truck wheels that have put that in your mind? They are certainly 1:45 from existing stock. The drivers are a little small . They too are no doubt from the existing stock and are a little smaller but perhaps within range of worn tyres. The wheel base is actually slightly larger no doubt due to use of existing gears. Body is slightly larger and smaller in some dimensions than the Datasheet drawings for 7mm. I believe the HMRCAA ordered it as 7mm. I don't have one myself but I have been told it looks the same when sitting next to an OGH one, which was made to 7mm. cheers Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Hi Bob The ETS 30 tank is quite a bit smaller than the Scale 7mm 30 tank that I have doesn’t look out of place on the layout Unless it’s with the 7mm scale 30 tank then it is quite noticeable. Its shorther in length and slightly narrower across the foot plate. Although the cab on the ETS is longer The box also seams to indicates it is built to 1/45 scale Two photos below first in front of a Fox FO showing it doesn’t look too out of scale second photo shows the two 30’s with the back of the bunker aligned the difference at the front is quite evident. ill post some extra in the next post since the update can only up load 2 photos per post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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