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  1. Al.
    Facing signals appear to be in line with the switch toes (Point blades). The trailing signals appear to align with the Foiling Point (The white post in between the crossing vee). The ground signals in the second photo loo like they should be further to the right. Plus you'll need to add facing signals at the switch toes. The signal off the platform end would be an exit signal on a post, not a ground signal, and would be placed nearer the turnout. I've included both platform exit signals and the clockwise exit signal in the batch of post signals I'm making you. All three include shunt signals. Question on the anti-clockwise train moves. Which track to the trains use while waiting for the bankers to hook up?
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  3. Al.
    I expect the three Moirai are in conference call right now.
  4. Al.
    Revised signal offered up to the layout. Apart from loosing one of the signal heads during transit, this looks much better. I'll need to beef up the support brackets from the signal heads to make then less fragile, and sort the ladder out. Apart from that I count this as a win. If anyone else wants some China Rail colour light signals, you know where to come to.
  5. Al.
    I'd be happy to just get the layout up and get one train running. Followed by an evening in the pub to celebrate.
  6. Al.
    It looks a lot better than I expected. You and Gordon have done a good job.
  7. Al.
    Could you park a DF4 beside it so I can see the signal lamp height in relation to the cab windows. Also, what are your thoughts on the base? Loots a bit high to me. The top of the concrete plinth should be about the same as sleeper top height.
  8. Al.
    Something for the bankers.
  9. Al.
    We've been looking at adding signals to the layout. With the standard of China Rail light signals models on the market being very poor quality, we've drawn our own up in CAD and ran a test print. The ladder is a bit on the fragile side, but the rest look ok. Trail fit due in a couple days to assess it for final adjustments.
  10. Al.
    I've heard many a tale about you 'Wine & Cheese' parties...
  11. Al.
    Have you considered the breakdown crane on the Industrial Line? Last time out it fouled the end board.
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    The Bridge at Remagen

    Al. posted an exhibition layout in 2mm scale

    The Bridge at Remagen is an N-Gauge World War Two era layout centred on a true scale model of famous Ludendorff Bridge that spanned the Rhine close to the town of Remagen. The layout has a predominately military theme depicting the Rhine bridge as it was in September 1944. Chronology this sitting between Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge, and at the point where the bridges defences were being strengthen in the face of the imminent threat of the advancing Allied Armies. The bridge and the immediate boards are a true scale representation of the actual bridge and surroundings using photos, maps and authentic reconnaissance photos of the bridge. The layout is inspired by the 1969 Film of the same name and as a tribute to the Classic War movies of the same era and includes several movie cameos hidden amounts the scenery. The layout has featured in British Railway Modelling – June 2019 & Continental Modeller – February & March 2020. Layout size - 9.4M x 1.2M Operating space - 10M x 3M Viewing aspect from the front only. 6 No. of operators. Accommodation 3 x twin rooms Typical expenses will be 1 x van hire + 1 x van fuel + 1 x car fuel from Croydon areas (South London) Layout is free standing. Double door width access required from unloading area to set-up area. Step-free access is preferred, but not essential. 2 x tables, 2 x chairs and barriers to be supplied by show organizers. Layout owner and contact - Al Turner:- phone - 07834014262, email - stracyznski@yahoo.co.uk
  13. Al.
    To clarify - The operating team is not against the idea of a person at the front to engage with the public. We're against expanding the core team out beyond 6 full-time operators due to the multitude of logistical problems with accommodation and transportation this curses. Depending on the location of the exhibitions, we do have a number of day operators that we call on to supplement the full-time operators to free up an operator to act as a front man.
  14. Al.
    Keep an eye out on ebay. One might come up. Formations looks like a loco, 5 coaches and trailing drive car. We'd probably want 2 sets coupled together with a DF11 on the front to look the part on Beijiao.
  15. Al.
    No Soviet or Korean, but I have been looking at whether I could get a Swedish X2000 train set. These were exported to China and introduced in 1998 at the beginning of their High Speed Network programme. I’m thinking we could have one being loco hauled through the layout.
  16. Al.
    Its an old Tri-ang EM2.
  17. Al.
    Another bit of work in progress for the truckstop area. A 1970’s Mercedes touring coach having a bit of engine trouble. I've also opened up the side panels and will have the drivers wife/girlfriend doing something in there. The model is an old Wiking one. Nicely detailed, but very brittle plastic.
  18. Al.
    Maybe we should get the local police involved to investigate.
  19. Al.
    It’s still eating into our pub time. I think the vote is against you.
  20. Al.
    Not always the case. China's weight limits are way above what we would allow on UK roads. Check out the weighbridge at 2:20. 130 tons on 4 axles.
  21. Al.
    Here's another one for you to model.
  22. Al.
    No. That low loader is too western. I'd drop the roller onto a three axle truck and modify it so the back end is sat down hard on the suspension to make too overloaded. As for how they got it on. Back the truck up to an earth bank and drive it on in the same way your forklift is loading the barrels in the background.
  23. Al.
    I dare not ask...
  24. Al.
    Paul, some bedtime reading for you on how trucks should be loaded and strapped down. It’s .gov.uk but the principles are the same. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/857507/safety-loads-on-vehicles.pdf
  25. Al.
    The question here should be ‘how the hell has that load stayed on?’ Or maybe the site manager is looking at the driver and saying ‘其余的在哪里....?’
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