Merlot

Well worth the 300mile round trip from Manchester! 

20 hours ago, PaulRhB said:

 

This is mind bogglingly good too. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James St is my favourite n gauge layout on the exhibition circuit. If for no other reason its shear size. I haven't got the room to even come close in n gauge never mind oo gauge :)

On 18/03/2023 at 12:43, John M Upton said:

Dapol are retooling their N scale 66 apparently. 

 

No Rails of Sheffield or the N Gauge Society here though which is surprising.  

I'd heard that Rails Of Sheffield have pulled out of appearing at shows. They weren't at Doncaster last month either so I think this is true.

OR's own website is quoting £17.95 each. Still a good price but a big percentage increase.

I hadn't read the spec properly when I ordered it 18months ago. I hadn't realised that both driving coaches were powered and to all eight (2 x 4). axles. Even happier with mine now  

I'm pleased with mine. The only issue I have (and it's my problem not EFE's) is the collector shoes catch on my third rail. I have code 75 with code 60 third rail. I'll definitely have to create a separate line for this (with third AND fourth rail). This was always on the cards though. Still very pleased

It would be helpful if Oxford-Rail provided an update eg:  "in production", "stuck awaiting a container or vessel to put it on" or "on the high seas". I think most people are understandable in the current climate but the lack of information is difficult to excuse and is very easy (and cheap) to remedy. In short Oxford-Rail, just talk to us please! 

Looking good. Is the bridge a kit or scratchbuilt?

Many thanks for this . I'm certainly enjoying this :)

Cheers Adrian. This is sounding like proper modelling to me LOL

Hi everyone,

I'm assembling the "00" Dapol Presflo wagon kit using the supplied metal wheels. I've reamed the axle boxes to accept flangeless wheel bearings and am wondering how deep they should go or whether they should just be flush with the surface of the plastic. After much trial and error I've arrived at something which is a little too loose but does work ie; the bearings are sitting too deeply. I was expecting the body and frame to require a little fettling but they have been fine. The wheels which I thought would be a breeze are the issue.

On grounds of cost I want to use these wheels rather than other makes, how ever good they may be. I understand from other pages that the brake shoes may need attention in order to fit and I'm fine with that.  

I'm looking to build a rake of these and maybe their tank wagon too - any advice would be very gratefully received!  

Had the pleasure of seeing this at Wigan today - exquisite modelling