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On 05/12/2022 at 00:45, frobisher said:

I believe so, but probably best avoided due to the massive dead frog amongst other issues...

Thank you for that tip. I'll think of a replan!

It might be an obvious question for some but I am trying to determine the radius of the two curves on the ST-245 Curved Turnout, Left Hand. The Technical Specification on the website seems to be sparse on this question and there is no printed template to download either.

Secondat question: Is this the smallest radius curved point that Peco produce?

Thanks.

On 21/09/2022 at 09:43, ianLMS said:

There seems to be plenty of "temporary adhesive" options designed to remain tacky ideal for stencils erc. 

 

Here is one option i found

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aleenes-Tack-Over-Fabric-Glue/dp/B00178QQ84/ref=asc_df_B00178QQ84/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=261960893912&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2087086706777298648&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006589&hvtargid=pla-351755655315&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

 

Ian

This one does look very similar. Thanks.

I have a glue that I am fast running out of and the supplier has long disappeared. So I am looking for an alternative.

The product was called "GRAB" and supplied by M & R (Model Railways Ltd. It is described as:

"The permanently tacky non-structural adhesive for all modellers"

It was manufactured by Flexicote Ltd of Aldershot another company that appears to have disappeared.

It is great for attaching scenic sheets, track beds and track as it always remains peelable.

What alternatives do you use?

Thanks.

I have an L-shaped layout and have room to add a short folding section for a fiddle yard, probably utilising cassettes. I am looking for ideas and inspiration to build the actual folding section. When not in use it would be in the vertical position. There is room for supporting legs at the very end of the folding board.

Does anyone have any pictures of their solutions, especially around the hinges and the track across the join?

Thanks.

Thanks. You must have had them out to read! I'll be pleased to see them, but I can easily wait a couple of weeks.

51 minutes ago, RonnieS said:

I have a copy; a scan will be with you by the weekend.

Thank you!

Modelling Railways Illustrated - October 1996 contains the second part of an article on converting an RTR coach to an LMS Push-Pull. I have the first part (Sept 1996) but cannot locate a copy of the October 1996 edition. Does anyone happen to have a copy?

Thanks.