numpty

I placed an order last January (2023) and I'm still waiting for it!

32 minutes ago, NIK said:

So you didn't learn that coreless motors also have brushes?.

 

There is no mention that I stated that coreles motors  don't have brushes in my post!

Something that I learnt a long time ago, you're just nitpicking which is neither humerous or clever!

Your just imbecile! 

51 minutes ago, NIK said:

I haven't been accused of being pedanic before. However the more accurate the question the better the chance of getting useful answers. Also if one is never corrected one never learns.

 

Regards

 

Nick

Well I didn't learn owt from your reply!

One of my other hobbies  RC helicopters, some of which use coreless motors.

On 15/01/2023 at 22:36, NIK said:

Coreless DC motors also have brushes. The difference between older DC motors and coreless is in the rotor.

 

Regards

 

Nik

It is indeed, perhaps I should have said convential  brushed motors. Being pedanic doesn't answer my question does it?

I'm in need of a single track hand held DC controller suitable for older type convential brushed motors and modern coreless motors.

What would forum members recomend?

What is the diameter of the thin and thick handrail wire and split pins that Hornby Dublo used?

Can anyone suggest a supplier for the handrail wire and split pins?

Thank you.

On 10/07/2019 at 09:51, sagaguy said:

Wrenn were never consistent with their paint shades.The later stove enamalled finisishes could be any shade of green,even grey green on their city locos depending on the length of time in the oven.The pic is a case in point,this loco was purchased for a conversion job.

Most of the ones that I have seen are very close to that.

22 hours ago, MikeCW said:

Hi Numpty

 

There is a lot of information about Hornby Dublo restoration, including paint  options for the cast aluminium buildings as well as locomotives, on the two threads "Hornby Dublo" and "Playing With Hornby Dublo Again", both to be found in this Collectable/Vintage section.  Both threads run to 30-plus pages so you may have to do some trawling - a pleasure in itself - unless someone can point you to the specific posts.

 

Good luck

 

Mike 

I keep looking at  both of those threads but haven’t found what I need,

Thanks

Can someone recommend a make of paint and colour to match a GR Wrenn Great Western Railway 2- 6-4 tank locomotive?

Thank you.

There were several threads post  about paint choices for Hornby Dublo items, locomotives, stations etc.

I can’t seem to find them, can someone please post a link.

I have some to re-paint, thank you.

8 hours ago, N15class said:

I would of thought with a K's kit, a few prototype photos would give more information than K's instructions. 

K’s interpretation of 1361 is a little bit different to the prototype plus there a parts missing.

It would be nice to see how the manufacture intend the kit to be built rather than relying on how I think it should be assembled.

Thanks for the help much appreciated.

I need some instructions for a K’s 1361class 4mm saddle tank please, if anyone can help.

Thanks.

On 27/05/2019 at 12:42, Reorte said:

 

That's a good point, although I still don't see what the point is in banning domestic coal either, contributions from that are negligable too, it'll just annoy people for no good reason.

Isn’t that what they do anyway?

11 hours ago, AMJ said:

The EL books give you an idea for where to go/look at the survivors if there is a specific type of locomotive you want.  Many of these can also be seen on the websites for the preserved railways and other photo sites.

 

A good friend in searching as ever once you know the loco you are after is Google.

I've  been using Google (which I'm well aware and there are other search engines!).

I would prefer a book ( hence asking for a book recommendations and the title of the post) and pages to turn over, however one book doesn't cover everything.

The subject of industrial steam locomotives happens to be a vast and interesting one.

I apologise for not posting in the "book section".

On 18/05/2019 at 00:28, Nearholmer said:

If you want all the details, get a copy of the Industrial Railway Society 'EL' handbook, the 18th edition, 18EL, has recently been published.

 

 https://irsshop.co.uk/epages/c06e4627-fbe4-483c-833b-6f5529d3cffe.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/c06e4627-fbe4-483c-833b-6f5529d3cffe/Categories/Category2/EL_Books

Is that just technical data and listings or does contain photographs of the locomotives?

On 13/05/2019 at 22:59, Mike Bellamy said:

 

This topic lists a number of books about Industrial railways and their locos.

 

 

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Is that any better than the “Midland” edition?

9 minutes ago, Dava said:

This thread doesn't make much sense without a link to a photo?

 

Google as a search engine works well.

I’m OK with black but yellow doesn’t suit me and I don’t do stripes! 

Preseved locomotives should represent their respective liveries of their working lives as well as fictitious ones.

Full kudos for the paint job, gloss black isn’t the easy colour to paint anything with and those chevron stripes must have done somebody’s head in!

I do like the engine and the owner is very lucky to be it’s custodian.

Unfortunately I’ve not seen the loco in steam, however I did seen Jessie twice at Llangollen.Once on the rails being propelled by a diesel (painted blue) and the second time in the workshop (frames).

Poor old Jessie (works number 1873).

Given a sex change and a bright blue coat of paint plus a face now turned into a wasp! 

Nice to watch but I would like to see a TV program that visits all the  UK heritage railways.

I realise that quite a number have had a bit of air time over the years but it’s just bits here and there!

Often when I have visit heritage railways I hear “I didn’t realise you were here” and sometimes that’s from people supposingly  that just live down the road.

If I could get to the Foxfield   ( physical constraints of life) I would lend a hand.

When will Bellerophon be back in service?

I’m loooking for a book that contains information and photographs on UK preserved Industrial locomotives, any recomendations?

Thank you.

On 24/10/2015 at 14:07, hartleymartin said:

Has anyone thought to release models/kits of these coaches which could have a portion of the sales profits donated to the restoration of the prototype?

I realise it’s an old post but why isn’t that common practice?

Different manufactures seem to be duplicating models ( e.g.Terrier) yet there are numerous subjects to make models of. 

Any such models either “ready to run” or “kit” produce could easily help funding of their prototype through such a donation scheme!

I did put 850 pannier tank, most images I have found are of the "saddle" tank.