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I use AGW wheels on a regular basis and could never get on with the AGW crankpins A solution I use all the time now is to drill out and tap the crank pin hole in the wheel 10BA and then use a Romford crankpin held in by a thread locking compound. Little trick I picked up from Michael Edge Regards Andy

I'll PM you Regards Andy

Seems to be a bit of interest on the Fowler High sided tender. Below is an extract from Model Railways, January 1974 with a table detailing known tender allocations to various Jubilees, Patriots and 4F's over the years Here we have a lined green version which is intended for 45539 Regards Andy

Looking good. Have you seem the Drawing in Model Railway Constructor Plan Book Nr 3? it shows the roof details/grills and removable sections Let me know and and I can send you a picture of the plan if you haven't Regards Andy

I did a similar thing when designing an etch for an LMS Patriot chassis I drew all the component parts and then thought I will double check the geometry against the drawing I had just to make sure I had not done something dumb! Worked out well in the end I also have a Brassmasters 4mm kit to build in EM with the inside motion. Enjoying the discussion on the 4F inside bits, its nudging me to get that box off the shelf for my next project! Best regards Andy

I think I need a laboratory! I will dig my old uni text books out and refresh my memory on how to find the best compromise between number of turns, resistance, current, armature length etc

The 3D FDM printing process is thermal and relies on a thermo-setting plastic, typically ABS or PLA. Other materials are available but all print at around 180 -230 degrees C. More than happy to print a few bobbins for experimentation purposes. Although I have to wonder how long you are keeping the magnet on for it melt. Sound we need some experimentation, left and right hand rule stuff to a maximise the magnetic pulling force while minimising current flow Regards One half of the Morris Brothers

It was my intention to do the same for the Stanier 3P as I did for the fowler, but alas not possible at the moment I have been looking online and trying to do a list but it’s not easy when you can’t see them in the flesh and compare them to a drawing Andy

Look interesting. Can I ask if the only interface is via the computer or are there items such as smart phone apps or hand held controller available as with other systems? Andy

Something 1Co-Co1 and EM gauge (judging by where its sitting in your test track)?

Hi David, you are correct, they don’t have indexing. It does have a fence to enable straight lines to be produced. That’s not a problem in this particular loco as Mike has kindly half etched the rivets into the kit. Regards Andy

Hi Daddyman, I used my trusty Midland Railway Centre riveting tool. http://www.midrailcentre.com/rivet-embossing-tool Andy

Way back in June 2018, I posted couple of picture of my progress to date on a Judith Edge Fowler 3P 2-6-2t. The progress at that time was punching out all the rivets in the tank sides for 40061 . Thinks went a little quiet after that but I finally went back to work on this project at the end last year and have nearly finished her so I thought now might be a good time for some more piccies. 40061 in BR days was a pull/push fitted engine with the original cylinders. Pull push gear has been 3D printed on my Anycubic Photon A few extra bits have been added to the front and rear for the Pull push control. if the smokebox door looks a little wonky, that's because its held in with bluetac for the purpose of these pictures. (Mr Edge is going to try and take a moulding from it when I get it across to him) I have really enjoyed building this semi kit, in fact I'm going to order another one, this time to be built to EM gauge. (I decided last year that I fancied a change from 00 on future projects). The next one might not have riveted tanks! I have to say thanks to Mike for his help and advice when I needed some guidance. There are few little bits to do but hopefully she will be in and out of the paint shop soon for inclusion in the Herculaneum Dock roster at Bristol show at the end of April All the best Andy

Cheers Baz, much appreciated Andy

Its been a while since we have had a post on the CELF page. It has been a bit quiet with members of the team on holidays or undertaking home renovations so not much change on the layout. We have had a couple of additions to the stock roster for the class 1 passenger trains and express freight. First up is a loco often known as the "Royal Dragon" by the footplate staff, 46153 "The Royal Dragoon" built from a Comet kit. And second we have yet another 8F, this time with a Fowler tender. The loco is a a mash of an old K's kit, comet chassis, tender & cab, with Alan Gibson wheels and chimney. Both are powered using Mashima 1428s and High Level gearboxes

Very nice Jamie, looks great

Another show over. All back in the clubrooms before 8pm last night. It was an experience taking a model of a real place to the the place. Some wonderful feed back and some great stories about the folk on and around the railway. We even had a visit from a former signalman at Chapel-en-le-Frith Central. We have also been lent some documents (more on those later) and have made contact with a few people who have photo's to share and a house we can measure on Midland Road (thank you Seahorse of this parish). Dr John (left of picture below) was kept busy taking to the public and hearing all the stories and feedback Big thanks go to to the New Mills and District Railway Modellers, for the their invite and hospitality. They liked us so much that we won couple of awards from them, Best Visiting Layout and Most Popular Layout.

Well the layout is all packed up ready for its next show, which just happens to be in Chapel-en-le-Frith. It's the New Mills and District Railway Modelers show this weekend (23rd/24th Feb) at Chapel-en-le-Frith High school. We are really looking forward to this show and hope to meet the people of Chapel and the surrounding district. We have already had engagement this week on a Leeds MRS Facebook page post from a few people who had family who worked on the railways around Chapel-en-le Frith Central and South. Hopefully we can meet a few more at the show and hear a few stories about the station, its people and its operation. (https://www.facebook.com/Leeds-Model-Railway-Society-CIO-255524804592290/) For more information on the show visit the NMDRM website at http://www.nmdrm.co.uk/nextexhibition.html

I screw them to the board (belt and braces). Have a look under Chapel on Friday

Can I recommend some of these https://www.screwfix.com/p/2-way-adhesive-base-natural-19-x-19mm-pack-of-100/36085 St Enodoc's usual disclaimer applies Andy

Thanks Nick. Thanks to you and your members for inviting Chapel and looking after us this weekend, we really enjoyed the show.

Point taken

Good day was had at Normanton and Pontefract show today Big thanks to the NPRMS team for making us welcome. Great show with some cracking layouts. Couple of pictures below from today: -