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I run out of table as the line curves around a corner towards a tunnel, but I did think about some re-modelling. regards

I think , and mighty big guess, that direct track controlled DCC may be a declining research project. I am sure it has years ahead of it still. On a tangent I would expect the NMRA zealots to be getting into the Bluetooth direct to chip arena shortly if they are not not already. Whether this aids or hinders the technology seems to bd an open question. :) Regards

Thanks for all your help on this. After much thought I have decided to move the splitting home signal forward to near the toe of the points; there is enough space to get a bracket signal in to the RHS of the running line in accordance with LNER B.1101, and many if the passenger trains will only be a J15 with 3-4, 4 or 6 wheelers. Train out of section will be delayed for trains on the down main but overall this is a minor matter, and would likely have occurred anyway, and it permits trains to cross from the branch to the up main whilst a down main train is standing at the home signal, and permits limited station duties etc. I will get my Dremal flexible nozzle into use and cut out the crossover at (5). regards all.

No I did not. if you need the difference: a short form is here: https://thecontentauthority.com/blog/obsolescent-vs-obsolete Define Obsolescent Obsolescent refers to something that is becoming outdated or no longer in use. It is a term used to describe a product, technology, or idea that is losing its relevance and popularity in the market. Obsolescent items are still functional and can be used, but they are gradually being replaced by newer and more advanced versions. For instance, the flip phone is an obsolescent technology as it has been replaced by smartphones. Similarly, the use of fax machines is gradually becoming obsolescent as email and other digital communication channels are taking over. Define Obsolete Obsolete refers to something that is no longer in use or has become completely outdated. It is a term used to describe a product, technology, or idea that has been replaced by newer and more advanced versions. Obsolete items are no longer functional and cannot be used in the current market. For example, the typewriter is an obsolete technology as it has been completely replaced by computers. Similarly, the use of cassette tapes is obsolete as they have been replaced by CDs and digital music formats. Comparison between Obsolescent and Obsolete ObsolescentObsolete MeaningBecoming outdatedNo longer in use FunctionalityStill functionalNo longer functional RelevanceGradually losing relevanceCompletely irrelevant ReplacementBeing replaced by newer versionsAlready replaced by newer versions I am certainly not suggesting that DCC is obsolete. regards

If ZTC were able to use bluetooth direct to loco chip I would be delighted, but this seems not possible at the moment :) regards

Hornby are not alone here though, there is blunami/bluerail. And with the Hornby system already works with its chipped locos on ordinary DC circuits… regards

I wonder if DCC is now obsolescent with the rise of Bluetooth and wifi direct loco chip control. Not yet obsolete but heading that way. Possibly we might see a reversion to DC track bus in the short term before rechargeable lithium based locos make an economic appearance in another 10 years making track power obsolete. Hornby and others seem most of the way there, and I think with direct wireless control of accessories then all accessories will need is a power supply. All of this I think will be a good thing, so long as I can have a bluetooth controller with a real knobs and buttons to twist rather than slider bars on my iphone. Just a thought regards

Anyone having issues on long rakes with these new coupling? The coupling seems to allow a modest amount of offset but to allow more swing the coupling seems to lower slightly on a cam and then swing back up and out. They click going from opposite lock to opposite lock. This seems to cause some problems going through 3rd/4th radius reverse curves even with a 6” straight between them. I do not recall this with the older Roco style coupling. regards

Hello, I am trying to establish if there was a preference for placing ground signals on the outside RHS or inside LHS of the track (Based on the normal rather than reverse direction of travel)? There seems no discernible pattern looking through the various signal diagrams on John Hinson’s site. I thought it might be based on driver’s side, or sighting, but am confounded by the variation, frequently at the same signal diagram. The only standout being if a platform or other obstruction prevented siting one on the other side. Was it a feature of early converted point indicators that required these to be on the side of the deviation? regards

If this had been around 7 years ago I would not have bothered with OO :) I have even toyed with the idea of stopping what has been a long and somewhat tortuous build albeit 80% there and start again. Certainly if I were to start another layout this scale seems ideal to me. Of course the two foot rule rather than the three foot rule would apply for detail but that can only be a good thing. regards

Agreed. A sad day . She certainly got about, and I recall her last visit here taking the time to wave even on the non official bits to the workers. The Queen is dead. Long live the King. regards

That would be terrific Mike. regards

Dear All, I am looking to obtain the relevant pages from same relating to Market Drayton. Judging by the 1946 version it is not many. It is in the section “Wellington to Market Drayton, Crewe & Manchester.”. There is a copy I believe in Kew but not terribly accessible at the moment. If anyone can scan me those pages It would be appreciated. regards.

Thanks for that. Appears to differ only in the choice of colours for the plastic. regards

Does anyone know a) what the prototype for this model is, and b) was it previously in the Pola, Rovex, Faller or some other range? regards

I used it in part on the flat. It was effective in pulling the locos to it with the attached magnets. It was quite useful after the engines had left the top of a ramp in keeping traction. The cost, side effects of having powerful magnets under the locos collecting ferrous material, the necessity to remove brake rigging on steam locos, and fit spacers or brass saddles to get the the magnets to sit just above the rail head, and on small locos with curved chassis mouldings, lack of space, detracted so much from the experience I removed them all, binned the scrap, and relaid the track to a different profile. YMMV , and it did certainly improve tractive effort. regards

So we will actually get proper articulated coaches for the Coronation. Three bogies per pair of coaches? regards

1980s – 1940s impressive. (looks very nice too). regards

There is thankyou yes. It appears they were built by Scotland Bank Iron Works in Warrington who made a number of cranes, weighing machines and similar until their demise in the 1880s. Regards

Thanks for that. It might be a Cowans Sheldon hand crane. I would be curious to tske s look one day. regards

This is the closest I can find on the web, a 5 ton crane at Ruthin on LMS. http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/r/ruthin/ruthin3.jpg They look about the same size (the Peco crane has a scale 30’ reach) but has an I beam rather than steel or wooden pole jib. Quite a high capacity hand crane. regards

Thanks Mike, quite interesting. I emailed Peco and they said “I am advised that the kit was based on a standard GWR crane”. Quite possibly that was quite sometime ago, and nobody really recalls anymore. I have access to quite s few books on LMS and Midland miscellany etc, and there is something similar but not the same. It may, as you say, be something of a mixture. regards

Dear All, Does anyone know of an actual prototype for the above crane? Peco advise it is based on a standard GWR type, but I cannot seem to find a picture of one, but I have few sources to check. It looks a bit like a Midland crane with I beam jib and large pulley wheel. regards.

Having read that, it looks like the end of the road indeed. regards.

This may be of interest: https://www.newrailwaymodellers.co.uk/Forums/viewtopic.php?t=40330 regards