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As soon as I have finished the baseboard I will post some pictures of the progress. Marc

Progress on this project has been very slow. And until about a week ago nothing had really been done. However in the last week things have moved very quickly. The baseboard is 50% build, as is the track. I'm hoping to have finished phase 1 by the end of the week. Time is now of the essence as it is going to at least one show before the end of the year. Having put the track plan on to a piece of 4ft by 2ft ply I have realised I have more room than I thought so I have gone for a more rural scene. So the layout will be relocated to somewhere in the fens. And the name will be changed. Marc

I build micro layouts but I very rarely operate them at home, even though they are very quick to set up. I built the first one as a bit of a display area for my wagon kits thinking I could drag it round the circuit. I'm now have two under construction. Marc

Sounds good to me. It's a feature I would find useful. Marc.

Hi John, I have ordered a batch of etches and I'm waiting for them to arrive. I will be chasing them in the morning so hopefully I should be able to post an update. As for the "on backorder" it means I have no stock but they are in the process of being manufactured. For kits most of them are made in house and it just means I can make them to order. Marc

Many thanks They will be internal dimensions Three names that are not on my list. I hav a F W Wilkinson based in ulverston about 15 years later might father and son. Is there any archive for this works? Marc

That's not a company I have come across in my research into Furness PO wagons. More details please. Marc

Interesting prototype as goods trains were pushed up the hill rather than pulled. There are some photos on the disused railway station website. There was also an em model made a few years back. Marc

Hope this helps 150 built between 1869 and 1926 13 built to either NG or BG (NG listed in vol1 and BG listed in Vol3) I dont have vol3 to see where the BG ones went. basic F class dimentions cylinders 10 by 16 wheel OD 2ft9 WB 4ft9 boiler OD 2ft7 boiler length 7ft11 LOB 16ft 1/4inch common changes 3ft wheels 2ft10 wheels cover plates fitted over slidebars volume of tank Marc

I will check my MW standard gauge loco book. It list all MW locos built and any changes from the standard drawings. Marc

Has anyone converted one to P4 yet and if yes what did you do? marc

Does anyone know where I can find a drawing of the Station building at Littlehaven? I have a few photos of it in the 70's and 80's I'm looking to model it pre-WW1. Marc

Check rail it is then, as the layouts under construction are both set pre-1930 Marc

I'm actually building two layouts one in p4 and one in S7(I). So it might work for the P4 layout. Marc

I'm in the middle of building a micro layout based on a dock side. I'm wondering if I need to build the track to have a constent check-rail or to look like tram rail? my intention is to cobble the whole area so only the top of the railhead is visable. Marc

I use an etch primer you can pick a can up from most car spares shop. Just make sure the surface is clean before you spray as this will effect the paint sticking. Marc

I would tend to agree but I will check the book. Marc

You can't make it up. https://youtu.be/bSizssQvE5o

Both. I have a crossover and a curve with a flat transition. I can get a terrier to run through both but I can only push stock if the loco is chimney first. Bunker first is a recipe for disaster. Marc

I have used set track on my industrial layout and I wouldn't used them again for even another industrial as they cause buffer lock on anything longer than a 16ft LOH with a 9ft WB. Marc

What happens on a 6ft reverse curve? Does this problem go away on the bigger curve? Marc

What resin are you using? I've found my centres fit the tyres initially but have a tendency to shrink over time. I have been using elegoo water washable grey. Marc

GOG curve standards used to recommend a minimum of 6ft for branchlines and 4ft for industrial lines, because of this very issue. I have used Peco set track on my industrial layout and I have had a heap of issues even with short 4 wheel wagons and locos. Marc

Is this a problem with design or the diameter of the curve. Marc

It's so bad it's not even possible to do that. When you look at it as an engineer it would hold itself together moving it out of the wagon works let alone trying to load ore into it. I keep it to remind me to always have a photo to back up any drawing before starting a project. The other lesson learned was don't believe any drawing done by Rush or Osborne as they are artwork and not a drawing. Marc