gtis

8 minutes ago, Wolseley said:

 

I thought about that, but I can't see how I could get a satisfactory finish on the tinplate sides as regards doors, handles and other details.  Plus I have so many locomotive projects on hand, the last thing I need to do is to start work on a rake of coaches.  I think I'll either wait for some Trix ones to turn up at a reasonable price, or I'll get some Tri-ang ones and change the couplings.  Here's the soon to be named "Meld" although I still have to

 

looks good what blue did you use 

neil

1 hour ago, Sarahagain said:

It's a lovely hardback book...

 

A quick photo of the cover...

 

I see you finally got one Sarah 

neil

Hi barks 

try searching for Peco IL-120 100 conductor 

rail chairs 

I don’t know it they are any good on flexi track might have to use set track 

neil

Hi Sarah 

pm sent 

Neil 

11 minutes ago, Sarahagain said:

We would really appreciate a copy of that Hornby Dublo Technical Manual.

 

Despite sending emails to the published addresses, we have not had any response so far.

 

Have the money, just need to place an order somehow....

Hi Sarah 

he had two box’s full and he sold quite

a few don’t know if he is on HRCA . net

neil 

Hi

i went to the HRCA AGM at Tamworth yesterday had a really good day 
somethings I got

Neil

Hi mike 

here is another A4 repaint this time

Gannet in war time black

neil

Hi mike

i too did a mallard repaint but I used a silver link body with a single chimney 

I too had the same problem with my

waterslide decals couldn’t get the level

i took my a second attempt to get I something level I then sprayed Matt lacquer on to seal them

the red is a reflection from my car

neil 

Hi 

I used these

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A2-Grade-Stainless-Steel-Split-Cotter-Pins-Metric-Imperial-Small-Medium-Size/371947238706

and these

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-X-0-7mm-diameter-Nickel-Silver-modellers-wire-300mm-long/113187761911
but like Mike says the holes are too bit in the body but when I sprayed with Matt black paint and Matt lacquer seems to help

neil

1 hour ago, Il Grifone said:

Sorry for the Third post but they are separate subjects!

 

The 3 rail Bo-Bo diesel has traction tyres on one axle (it does tend to rock as a result and become prone to derailment. Why they didn't just copy everyone else and give the insulated side of the power bogie the tyres (one per axle) and pickup from the other rail on the trailing bogie I don't know.

 

The Wrenn version uses the same casting for both bogies (to save casting variants or to avoid using a large lump of lead? or both?).

Hi 

I have 2 bo-bo 3 rail locos and I haven’t 

had any derailments

Neil

4 hours ago, sagaguy said:

That's pretty expensive.£4.95 new from Gaugemaster, Marklin cat.no.7164.They are the ones I use. 

 

       Ray. 

Hi ray last time I looked they didn’t have any In stock never thought about checking 

back will keep them in mind next time

whats the postage cost

Neil

Hi

there are a couple of sellers on eBay selling skates I have ordered 1 second hand £5 plus £2.20 p&p

neil

Hi mark 

I use gaugemaster 100m and hh controllers

peco still make rail and spikes to make 3 rail but they go on the outside of track as in 

3 rail track used in the southern area

but you Should be able to use it in the center or you could solder it to some track

pins

link to the spikes and the rail

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PECO-IL-120-100-Conductor-Rail-Chairs-Track-Components-16-5-18-2-18-83mm-Gauges1/171555277399

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PECO-IL-1-6-x-24-Long-Nickel-Silver-Code-60-Flat-Bottom-Rail-Track-SectionT48/361127391298?epid=1105529281&hash=item5414deb042:g:ci4AAOxyrM5TItYT
Neil

Hi all

any members of the HRCA going to the AGM in February 

neil 

Hi all there’s a couple of model shops

near where I live at least  3 or 4 in Sheffield 

2 which sell second hand Hornby Dublo 

only 20 minutes away by train

neil

Hi ray

is the Airfix royal Scot got a Märklin skate fitted to the loco or is it tender driven

neil

Hi all 

here is all my loco collection all Hornby Dublo except Hornby Triang Pullman and a mainline western 

Neil

8 hours ago, 2996 Victor said:

 

Hi Neil,

 

many thanks for the extra info!

 

Interesting how you stripped off the old paint - I would never have thought of that! I did wonder about soaking in cellulose thinners, and of course there's NitroMors, but that may be a bit too astringent. Did you use an etch primer or just their normal one?

 

For transfers, I was looking at Fox Transfers and the like, but I'll scout eBay first!

 

Thanks again and best regards,

 

Mark

Hi mark

these might be of interest 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRITISH-RAILWAYS-LOGO-High-Detail-stickers-decals-Model-Railway-OO-Gauge-1950-56/153070967527

Neil

Hi mark 

I just use oven pride from BM stores about

£2.79 just use in the bag provided or a suitable container Old Tupperware check after about 30 minutes use a old toothbrush to brush if needed rinse in cold water no etch primer used just rub with a pan scrubber rinse again and let dry before priming

just search for BR transfers on eBay 

neil

43 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said:

 

Hi Neil,

 

thank you for the additional photos - all great stuff! You've shown what can be done with the locomotives, and it's given me some confidence to "have a go". The N2 that I picked up is certainly rough around the edges, and would spruce up well, I think. Of course, I wouldn't consider doing that to a rarity, or even a really nicely preserved original.

 

I do like the layout, very much of it's era.

 

Thanks again!

 

Mark

Hi Mark

the two A4 started life as A4 silver kings I stripped the old paint off using oven pride

and then primed with Halfords grey primer

the blue is ford fjord blue and the black one

is Matt black got the transfers off eBay 

then sealed with Halfords Matt lacquer 

got two old A4 tenders of Ebay and did the

same as the bodies 

I have another body and tender to do That I might do in LMS red

Neil

Hi mark

i have a few problems with the track not been laid properly but I cope , I have 1 problem with a electric point not throwing over properly  but just check it before the loco runs over it

I am still wiring a couple of controllers up

No other photos yet but I have a few videos 

but I can’t upload them too big

I have a few on tweeter 

found a few more photos ,the first is one i repainted and the second is before I put the engine shed in

Neil

Hi welcome to this part of the forum

here is a couple of photos of my layout 

and a pair of class 20s

neil Hargreaves 9260

48 minutes ago, sagaguy said:

There must be something wrong with your browser,no problem here!.Try this link.

 

                        https://www.jwmodelrailways.com/dublo-accessories

 

                     Ray.

Hi Ray 

just had a email from John it’s not mobile 

friendly so will look when on the pc/ laptop 

neil

2 hours ago, Wolseley said:

 

Try this: https://www.jwmodelrailways.com/Hornby-dublo

2 hours ago, sagaguy said:

Yes,loads of it,click on the red boxes for the different catagories.

 

                       Ray.

Hi tried the above link

ray no red boxes just pictures of old catalogue and train set boxes

neil 

Hi ray 

just checked jwmodels and there is nothing 

listed for Sale in Hornby Dublo 

Neil