westernfan

Good afternoon Andy. I appear to have been blocked from posting on the "Things that make you smile" page. I have no idea why; I haven't posted anything which contravenes the rules. Would you please be so kind as to reinstate my access. Many thanks.

Good morning Andy. I appear to have been blocked from posting on the "Things that make you smile" page. I have no idea why; I haven't posted anything which contravenes the rules. Would you please be so kind as to reinstate my access. Many thanks.

Thank you for your responses to my jokes. Foe some reason Andy Y seems upset by some of them and has restricted my access. I thought I'd let you know in case he bars me completely because I have questioned his reasons and suggested that would have been courteous to have notified me, especially in view of the fact that no warnings or restrictions are listed against me on my profile. It seems rather high handed to me. Thanks again.

Hello Andy.

I'm sorry to trouble you, but am new to the site, (joined in November last year). For some reason the "Reply to this topic" options are no longer available to me on the forum jokes page. It is available in all other topics on the web site. I have been seeking advice from other users under the "Things that make you smile" section, (on the assumption that like minded people would be using both sections), and have been advised to contact you this way for assistance. Thanks in advance.

Hello.

I've been advised to direct at query to you so have copied and pasted it below.

I have used this as an alternative to traction tyres on an Airfix Class 61XX tank engine and found it to be fantastic. (Apparently replacement tyres for these models aren't manufactured by anyone.) My question is has anyone ever tried it on wheels which do not have a groove for traction tyres? I have a Chinese made Hornby Castle Class, (I don't know the R number, but it's named Isambard Kingdom Brunel), and while it is a great looking loco, its haulage capabilities are limited to say the least. There is a slight gradient on may layout, not intentional, but due to my poor woodworking skills when building the base boards which has resulted in a rise of 2mm over a distance of 9' which works out as a gradient of approximately 1 in 1350. The Castle spins its wheels like mad when travelling along this section hauling six freewheeling BR Mk 1 coaches sometimes to the point of refusing to move. Other locos including a 1960's Tri-ang Hornby Albert Hall have no problem with the same load and I was wondering if a thin coating of bullfrog snot on the Castle might help. All opinions welcome.

I would add that I am aware of the electrical pick issues and only intend to treat one wheel (as per the Airfix prairie only having one tyre fitted).

Thanks in advance.