Colin_McLeod

My own layout is housed in a pre existing block built shed that came with the house.  I used contractors to get a new roof put on, but I did the remaining work (flooring, insulation, ceiling, lighting, electrics, windows and door) myself.  While I am happy with the result it took me a long time, and with hindsight if I was doing it again I would make greater use of contractors so that I could get to the model railway construction sooner.

Regarding the size limitations of permitted development, there is always the option to  exceed those restrictions by applying for planning permission.   

Is there a "non collection report" equivalent  to a "non payment" report?

12 hours ago, Wickham Green too said:

Indeed - but https://www.facebook.com/reel/402587138839980 isn't going to remove much more than overnight rust !

Essential for DCC sound locos.  😃

16 minutes ago, cctransuk said:

So, why not ignore the 'rivet counters'?

 

He usually does. 

I was watching a YouTube review today of a GT3 from one of the re runs. The author complained that the cab light did not come on.  When he raised the issue with KR he got a response along these lines ( and I quote) ;

"The rivet counters complained about the cab light on the first run so I discontinued it.  lt's the rivet counters whohave spoilt it for everyone else!"

Wow!

If he can't pay now he really shouldn't have purchased,but then you did agree to wait and you're stuck with that.   I hope you won't  be posting the item until you get paid 

He may be waiting to see if he can get the same item cheaper elsewhere but let's hope that is not the case.

Lesson learnt I'm afraid.  Been there myself.

Maybe not visually looking like a model, but here is a prototype track cleaning vehicle. 

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/zZ1PFXXcCTKKRf6T/

BoD I thought Clockman was  referring to the arrangement where a relay is energised then one of its own set of  contacts maintains the energy to the coil.

Such an arrangement  requires a current  through the coil.  The interruption of that current by pressing a normally closed push button then switches the relay off.

Are you referring to some kind of mechanical  latching? How is such a relay then switched off?

On 01/03/2024 at 19:07, clockman said:

Thanks Ian. The relays are latching types so once triggered they stay switched. I note your comment on the relay parameters, though!

Martin Ballard

A latching relay requires a constant current which the cdu  won't give.  I suppose  it would work with a twin coil relay of some sort  using a second supply to keep it latched. 

16 minutes ago, 2E Sub Shed said:

So ingrained is the recitation of the script they do not respond to any attempt to stop them once they are in flow.

I have found that hanging up works for me, though I can't tell if they actually stop. 😀

21 hours ago, cctransuk said:

 

If pressed, KRM WILL refund IN FULL - I know - I rejected the 'half - half' Fell and got a full refund.

 

Agree.  I cancelled my prepaid order for Bellerophon due to it being clear that it did not have the fully operating valve gear.  KR Models refunded in full with no quibble.  After I got the refund they asked why I had cancelled and I told them it was the valve gear issue.

10 minutes ago, Kaput said:

 

 

Sadly in my experience most smaller model shops only give extremely basic receipts that have the amount of money spent listed but no details of any use on what the money was spent on.

3 minutes ago, SHMD said:

 

I was thinking that too, plus the fact that some receipt materials used just fade away - usually years before I even start the project that the receipt paid for!

 

 

Kev.

 

This could be an advantage if you can't find the receipt.  😉

Or you can buy and pay on line and have full proof of purchase with details.

46 minutes ago, wombatofludham said:

 

 

 

And people wonder why I have a dim view of the gene puddle bottom feeders who inhabit the world.  I just had a quick look at the Dapol Faceache page where Dapol explicitly say they have no authorised dealers who ship from China so if the Tatbay listing says "from China" then you would have thought even the densest of social media gene puddle slime would be able to cotton on. They just want spoon feeding so they can buy some, and then resell as "boxed, unused" back on Tatbay claiming the mark-up, to the unsuspecting having neatly circumvented the "from China" clue.

The Irish have a word for them - "Gougers"

WOW, they seem to have got under your skin lol 😉

By the way,  What are Faceache and Tatbay?

If you meant Facebook and Ebay, but could not bring yourself to use the proper names, then how can I place any confidence in your comments about what you describe as "gene puddle bottom feeders" or "social media gene puddle slime"?

Your post reads like some of the worst rants on the social media you appear to loath.

Please don't misuse the Irish slang "gouger"  It's inappropriate here.

"What is a gouger in Irish slang?

/ (ˈɡaʊdʒə) / noun. a person or tool that gouges. Irish dialect a low-class city lout."

.

Irish customs are very fussy about the correct documentation.  I purchased an item from Canada about a year ago. It arrived in Dublin then was returned because of incomplete documentation. (I'm not saying this is the case with your coaches). It took months to get back to the sender. 

I thought the "No politics" rule was still in place. 

I checked the feedback of the person selling the Murphy Models locomotives.  Every feedback refers to the dame item number which I found very odd.

 I asked the seller and this is the reply.  

3 hours ago, Darius43 said:

There is a similar issue about Murphy Models Irish locos being sold on eBay directly from China

There are currently 32 Murphy Models class 121 locos on e bay, all brand new and all from China.

However these were all sold out ages ago and command high prices on e bay, but the Chineese ones are all around €184. 

5 hours ago, DCB said:

I would spray the aluminium wheels matt black, polish the treads   fit them to surplus stock I no longer wanted and stick them on eBay

Thank you for the warning.  What's your Ebay username?   

Announcement:  KR Models to consult with RMweb members to ensure the accuracy of their next model.

I know it's after 3pm but it is still before noon in Canada.

Irish Rail to get HSTs

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/cJ6NgZ5mtfrWznfr/

.

Sams Trains video posted today.

"Existential crisis"

I think its an April Fools joke. 🤔

That must look very impressive on the layout.