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55 minutes ago, 31A said:

There seem to be quite a lot of Markits wheels (loco drivers and others) listed on the Wizard Models web site; a few indicated as out of stock but mostly not.

 

On that subject and in view of the comments above on rolling stock wheels, I wondered whether anyone had any experience of using the Wizard Wheels that Wizard Models sells?  There seems to be a big range and while I haven't used them myself, the construction appears to be similar to Gibsons.

 

I've used Wizard wagon wheels and they are very good.

1 hour ago, Chamby said:

 

Indeed, I was disappointed to see the price of a pack of four Kadee NEM uncouplers suddenly rise dramatically during lockdown, after a period of poor availability: by as much as 50% at the majority of retailers.  This will definitely be a deterrent to people currently making a decision upon which system to standardise on.  

 

As a result, I have started to use more of the Hornby/Roco couplers within ‘permanently’ fixed coach rakes, with Kadees installed just on each end.

 

 

It pays to shop around for Kadees. I was at the Palmerston North Train show yesterday and the price for a a pack of  #19's varied between NZ$10.30 at one trader and NZ$20at another!

Kadee, in White City, Oregon do provide a mail order service with very reasonable airmail postage.

Like you I find Roco couplers useful for fixed formations with Kadees at each end.

I see payment has been taken for my sound fitted SECR version.

I recall purchasing a Bristol Models motorising kit (complete with Bulldog motor and Romford wheels) for the Airfix 9F when I lived in the UK in 1985.

I tried to build it the following year when I returned to NZ. . A waste of time and money though I found an alternate use for motor and wheels.

All the best for your recovery Gordon.

Look forward to your continuing exploits wit Eastwood Town

Kind regards

Simon

9 hours ago, St Enodoc said:

One possibility is a cinder path and boarded crossing, which I probably need for the signalman anyway.

 

Potentially yes, up to a road that you don't know about yet.

So, there will be room for buses?

8 hours ago, Oldddudders said:

On 12 December, I bought an ebay item from Oz. A photograph, unframed, it arrived safely on the 17th March. Things are that slow. 

We seem to be very fortunate in NZ. Items airmailed from the UK are arriving here anytime between 7 - 14 days. In some instances this is better than pre Covid. It might have something to do with the NZ Government directly funding international air carriers to maintain airfreight links vital to our export sector. Transit times from Australia are not so good. I ordered some replacement tyres for a Dinky Toy from a chap in Melbourne; took 29 days...

Bullied coaches too please Gilbert.

New Zealand Line for me too. Unpatriotic to choose any other however, having worked for the post office, Royal Mail would be my second choice.

34053 Sir Keith Park. New Zealand born  Air Vice Marshall who commanded 11 Group during the Battle of Britain.

Biggin Hill for me. It was my first Airfix locomotive kit, given to me by my uncle in 1973. 

Ottery St Mary for me please. My fathers family came from there.

Duchess of Montrose. I have the Dublo version sitting in bits in a shoe box awaiting restoration.

She's been sitting in that box for 30 years! 

11 hours ago, St Enodoc said:

Queen Jacinda?

Absolutely!! 

5 hours ago, cessna152towser said:

Received my black Friday sale Cemflos this afternoon - they finally reached Scotland today despite postal delays.

Wow! My  Black Friday Cemflos arrived in New Zealand yesterday. Looking at the parcel tracking history most of the transit time was spent at Heathrow waiting for a flight... This is about the usual transit time for air parcels from the UK to NZ so with all the restrictions due to the pandemic we are very well served.

Wagons are superb too! Thanks for the great deal Fran.

6 hours ago, St Enodoc said:

As a Londoner living in Edinburgh I was often mistaken for an Aussie - which is funny given where I live now.

As a New Zealander living in London I was often mistaken for an Aussie! It got better when I visited Dublin, they thought I was Canadian! 

Can't wait for these to appear. I have already sold on my three Bachmann versions in preparation.

Hi Richard,

Just enjoyed watching your latest video.

Thank you for such inspirational viewing.

I appreciate your skill and tenacity.

Stay safe and best regards

Simon

20 hours ago, RodneyV said:

I think we should encourage Barry O to holiday in the more parched parts of Australia.

 

 

And New Zealand ...

54 minutes ago, TerryBewdley said:

Has anyone weathered one of these cranes if so could you post some pics please?

 

Terry

Refer to Stratford 47's photos on page 32 of this thread.

Thanks for the video Fran, the Deltic looks superb. My Southern Region layout doesn't justify a Deltic so Rule 1 definitely applies. Green SYP version on order. 

Cheers

Simon

11 hours ago, Barry Ten said:

I thought I'd start another loco this evening (a DJH SE&CR D1 class), but frustration soon set in. The frames are two thick slabs of pre-drilled brass and no amount of persuasion could get my 40W iron to make the solder flow around the bearings. I gave up and got on with some scenery instead!

I use a Dremel gas powered iron for jobs like this. Works a treat.

15 hours ago, 7013 said:

Thank you Luke for your analysis and suggestions. Apart from messing about with CVs etc. I am of the school that if it does not work correctly out of the box I return it whence it came from so they can a) fix the problem, b) send me a replacement or c) refund me. I don’t want a refund and a new loco would be the best outcome a repaired one the next best option.

I had a similar problem with my 10203.

I removed the PCB and returned that to Kernow rather than shipping the entire loco back from New Zealand.

Kernow replaced the PCB which I reinstalled and the loco now runs as it should.

Regards

Simon

2 minutes ago, jsp3970 said:

I see that the MOL TRUTH is currently in Singapore, next stop Suez Canal. I hope no one finds out that (North) British warships are going to sail through there!!! What sucks is that once mine reaches Kernow it then has to cross the Atlantic and most of Canada. Would have just been quicker to mail it from China to me!

Yes, and my two will go all the way to Cornwall then all the way to New Zealand!

Hello Tony,

I have upgraded a few old Triang Murgatroyd bogie tank wagons by replacing the original bogies with Cambrian BR plate frame bogies and Jackson wheels.

This reduces ride height and makes for a reasonable "layout"wagon.

Very easy to do but alas no soldering required...

Regards

Simon