Andy Healey

Can you all just stop with the Real Photos!

Not mine, but don't know where else to post this, whilst on the Shropshire Union Canal I went to see Making Tracks 3 and met Pete Waterman, nice chap but was having a right go at the operators trying to get to grips with the technology, presume volunteers not used to running the layout with tablets. Once running it was very good with DCC sound and all signals working.

3 minutes ago, AY Mod said:

 

Far too clean for this topic. 😁

Fresh out of Darlington after repaint!

Finally got my G5 to add to my fleet of Locos, excellent work by TMC and Bachmann.

2082 Finally arrived, excellent model, Autocoach needed now, well done TMC/Bachmann.

6 hours ago, Edwardian said:

 

Your best RTR coach stand-ins are probably the Hornby 6-wheelers in North British livery, which give you both an approximate colour match and an approximate style match. 

 

 

 

Is that Richmond, looks exactly as the Ken Hoole book.

Anyone received 35-253Z yet, I paid a few weeks ago, may have to chase them although it does say late June.

5 hours ago, KELVIN PINNOCK said:

Another view previously seen in the BRM feature.

The W&M railbus passes the station's home signal, in the shade of one of Robin's scratchbuilt oak trees.

Christ, I can never post here again!

Just found this, lovely depiction of something Midland/NER/Hawes line. I only returned in Lockdown to modelling and wanted to use the Peco Bullhead points, if only the Double slip and Medium Radius hadn't been delayed! I had some DC LNER stuff left over from previous but upon reflection should have gone for a more modern look to utilize DCC.

On 17/04/2023 at 15:10, Lazy said:

 

On the subject of Tenshodo bogies, early variants use a narrow spur gear which is liable to fracture. Repair is impossible and the gear must be replaced. Later variants use a wider helical gear : I have never encountered breakages with this type. On rare occasions the brass worms may be loose on the motor shaft - Loctite or a replacement worm should cure it.

The ends of the Tenshodo axles have machined rebates which fix the back-to-back - note that this is slightly wider than usual to clear the motor casing. If replacement wheelsets are used one must be sure to set the back-to-back to match the Tenshodo value.

Earlier Tenshodo units have a small tab on the keeper plate which locks over a spigot on the main casing (although it frequently breaks)  - bending the tab back to clear the spigot allows the plate to slide back and be unclipped (with care, one can use a small screwdriver to assist in levering the plate off). Later variants use a tiny screw.

Thanks, I have it apart, needed a major clean up, got it going sporadically but back to square one again. will try another clean up but just think its so worn not worth bothering with.

My NU Cast Sentinel with Tenshodo Motor Bogie has suddenly stooped working, I have seen some where that the Whitemetal Kit is too heavy for the Tenshodos and also the plastic gears break. Any ideas how to open the casing for investigation, there are no visible screws and I don't want to go prising away and break it further!

Probably not up to standards I see on here but a couple of new additions to my Dalby Town Layout, a LLCK and a New 20t Hopper, Still need to sum up the courage to try the Airbrush I got for Christmas for some weathering.

Whilst excellent service from Hattons, their Packaging is ridiculous, 2 Packs of Tiny Signs delivered in a Largish Box with Bubble wrap when a small Jiffy bag would have done, not really Green.

22 hours ago, Oldddudders said:

 

 

I suspect the camera is a Sony Alpha 6000. It uses a Sony 24 MP Exmor sensor, and that means you've got heaps of quality if you can learn to use it. 

 

Sony menus from that generation are famously difficult. This video might help you learn a little about what and how. Make use of depth of field - how much of the photo is in focus, near to far - by using small apertures like f8 and f11. You should find apertures are quoted in the viewfinder and the rear display, along with shutter speeds and a lot of other data. Beware of battery life - I have a couple of Sonys with that battery and it loses charge quickly. 

 

Many thanks, will try to digest it.

Trying to get some decent images of my layout with a Sony cx6000, Anyone got an ideal starting setting for this, the thing is so complicated to one just used to point and shoot using Auto settings.

I know I need a Tripod and to improve lighting. Images attached are best I can get using Auto.

New addition, Townstreet Water Tower just plonked there for now, needs some ladders and a bit of weathering.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/Lner-Kit-in-Oo-Gauge-Model-Railway-Locomotives/262303/bn_7023039865

Just wow

Never had a go at an etched kit, fills me with dread but will have to watch some videos! I have found a 3D Printed Autotrailer that I could use with my G5 but need something for my A8.

Does anyone do any ex NER elliptical or clerestory roof carriage kits in 00, all I can find LNER carriage wise is either Gresley or Thompson corridor stock or ex GER suburbans which wouldn't be anywhere near a North Eastern branch line. The Hornby Clerestory I am told are not truly NER or LNER.

On 27/04/2022 at 21:36, Andy Healey said:

Still pretty much work in progress and no name as yet, but roughly NE.

Slowly getting there with more detail

Still pretty much work in progress and no name as yet, but roughly NE.

Ah, that explains, many thanks, I hope the guy gets well and someone takes over this excellent product. Will keep an eye out as I only have a few left.

I notice the Dingham site is down again, hope still in business, any info?