O-Gauge-Phil

Opps When i said “Instead of soldering across the fishplates I ” I should of said on the point fishplates Thanks

I use u shaped shorting pieces from n.s. wire, I got a coil from ebay very cheap. Think I cut bits of plastic away from between the sleepers to make it easier. Important though to wash the point under the tap after you have finished to get ride of the flux that will go green if not removed. When using dcc isolating sections aren’t used so you can end up with many lengths of rail, so I like to have at least a dropper at each end so I’m not dependent on the fishplates. It’s also a good idea to mark the track and points on the underside as you can end up with lots of droppers. Instead of soldering across the fishplates I put L shaped n.s. wire droppers and pick these up from underneath. Use thin wire and drop it at the point of pivot or the switch rail may twist. It only takes a few minutes and you don’t have to worry about painting the track. Hope this helps Phillip

I would certainly agree with you “a lovely little coach”, looks a treat. When you don’t have to fight it screaming all the way to the paint shop, it makes the evenings rather pleasant. Phillip

Well i am looking forward to it but last year the hot food ran out about 10:30 ish and all they had was crisps and the like. So I would take your own, don’t know what the town has to offer? One ticket office open so the queue went right down the road think it was way over an hour to get in. I don’t think the venue was expecting the numbers just for a train exhibition, hopefully this weekend they will sort it out. Exhibition itself was very good

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Marvellous time at Didcot yesterday, very informative and big thanks to Didcot and Castle's excellent tour, his enthusiasm is infectious and really made the day. Anybody who may have lost their mojo should spend a few minutes with Castle!

Marvellous time at Didcot yesterday, very informative and big thanks to Didcot and Castle's excellent tour, his enthusiasm is infectious and really made the day. Anybody who may have lost their mojo should spend a few minutes with Castle!

Bin it and by a paint shaker. The paint after a minute or two is fabulous. Love my paint shaker best toy I've bought for a while.