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A few of my observations from the years: I am not so sure it is the load weight as opposed to the rolling resistance imparted by the wheel axles in their housings (For the most part I run RTR coaches with the as made wheel bearings). One mag years ago used to publish the maximum drawbar pull load before wheel slippage. I wish it was still reported since I suggest it can at least be used as a comparison with what one already has. I can always tell when it is maintenance time based on the slippage or slowing down on my undesigned and unavoidable gradient (my basement moves +/- 1/2" around the median point depending on the season). Usually the problem is found to be "fluff" in the "bearings" and crud on the wheels. Further, My Hornby A4's with a bit of extra weight will pull 14/15 coaches no problem - once it gets them moving (hand of God assist), i.e. it has overcome the starting resistance. Another very significant component is the radius (radii) of ones curved track. For the most part I have +40" radii but on one area it drops to about 36". That is where the train slows down a bit if I go over 10 coaches. A further factor is believed to be the coupling used on the coaches. Someone on another thread, or possibly even here, years ago calculated that the draw load is reduced quite significantly (I think about18%) if the coaches are coupled such that they pull through the coach body, as your do Tony, as opposed to pulling through the bogies using a hook and bar coupling. Side load effect could be significant on curves? So for sake of argument that represents one more coach on a 10 coach train. Another factor has to be the fitting of corridor connectors although i am not sure how significant it is. Finally, assuming one can add weight, you don't just add weight, it must be properly distributed. I know a Gentleman who had all kinds of weight into several of his locos, but they don't pull worth a kettle of fish. Basically he put weighs in such that the load is primarily over one axle, i.e. lots of weight out front but nothing out back. Say no more. I guess the point i am trying to make is that there are other factors other than straight loco weight that will affect pulling capacity although I also concede that at the end of the day nothing beats loco weight and a powerful correctly geared motor.

I knew I had come across something while researching Grimsby. Very good source of Lincs pictures http://www.davesrailpics.bravehost.com/firsby/firsby3.htm

Look at JCL Wainfleet to Haverhouse thread. One book he references is "Railways to Skegness by A.J.Ludlam". I have done some digging into my own books and have come up with the following British Railways Past and Present Lincolnshire, #27, Roger Hill and Carey Vessey. Nice picture of the inside of the station shed and a good end view of the station. Also, Railways of Lincolnshire, Paul Anderson. Sketch of the station front and some general pictures. Will see what else I might have over the next while. Regards James R. Theaker Canada

Tony, don't stop. If in any doubt about the overall popularity of this thread, just look at the number of posts. I suggest they say it all. I would wonder how many hits there have been, triple, quadruple the number of posts?

Congrats and well done

Can you imagine weathering this little beauty?

Except on the latest versions you cannot turn off auto-fill. Can result in some interesting variations on intensions

I have no interest in loco sound since a) whilst I can't really remember what a loco sounded like at any one time I defiantly know when the sound is wrong and it drives me nuts and B) B) if some of the layouts that have multiple diesels sitting around with their sound on is anything to go on the sound for multiple steam locos would drive me over the edge. However, I do have an interest in sound for specific actions; say the chime of an A4 or the whistle of a B1 as it approaches a station and even a tano system for the inside of the train shed roof. No-one has mentioned smoke but for some people it seems very important. Again with one exception the smoke I see is so un-realistic that it is a no-brainer. The one exception was something I saw on U-Tube where the owner had made "smoke" come rolling out of a tunnel mouth as the train came out.

O dear me! "Close to finished! Whatever have you been eating or making over Christmas and New Year. There is no such thing as a 100% finished layout. The layout really is looking good though and if I am even close to the centre of the known universe I intend to take you up on your offer.

Re the WD on a non mineral train, it was not unusual to see a WD on the local Grimsby to Louth (and further) daily pick-up. From a modelling perspective it is interesting because they were often on their "test" run from Immingham after coming out of the shops. Thus they were often in nearly ex-works condition.

I got to be missing something. On the diagram I do not see a "return crank" although I see it referenced in the write-up. I spent some time yesterday on the web "googling" return crank and did not find a definitive picture. Based on this and other forums i think I know now which is the return crank, but I'm still not sure since until this (and other threads) I always thought it was the crank operated by the reverse leaver in the cab

Help me, What was the problem with the Beyer Garret? I have not been following that thread because I have no interest, but I am interested in one of these!

Anyone know if there is a better resolution video of Sutterton. Whats is there is very good and I would like to see more

FYI Coachman, It just so happens that I was browsing Mousa models web page yesterday and I see they are taking deposits on 04/7 boiler and cab unit

Talking of Ludites, I guess I must be one or at least related to one. I prefer the picture in question without the sky. In my minds eye, when I see most of the pictures you (and others) post with the layout/room background present, the background disappears. In many cases when I see the sky photoshopped in, my minds eye goes to the photoshopped section then the train. Note; I do say most because like most statistical type statements there are exceptions. Just my thoughts Gilbert.

Have fun on the move. Hope it goes well.

The conversion from the new chassis to fit the old bodies is pretty well straightforward although on all three "new" chassis I have had to or will have to align the the piston slide bar since it is sloped downwards at horribly incorrect angle. The only bit that needs transferring is the sandboxes which on the old chassis were cast in - not a big job and a fair bit of ballast has to be added since the new chassis is considerably lighter.

Aforementioned B1 (Mayflower) at its new home in Canada. Picture shows it as a light engine waiting for its train that will be an all stations stopper to Doncaster (Peterborough if i run it the other way) leaving from Platform 2. Still running great Gilbert and is one of my regular roster locos, hence I now have a spare brand new cassis for when the old Bachmann gives up the ghost

GR.King. Will try to get something up on New Waltham in the next while. There is one of my pictures on this thread, a Little engines J11 going over "Wheelsby Rd Underpass"

So will you put in the "stretcher" between each concrete post? To date i have only ever seen one layout where that was done. I have not done it on New Waltham but i keep thinking about it, and thinking about it.

Interesting photo AGR_MR in that it looks like that 1st van may have a tarp on it (or not). anyway it reminded me of how many vans that ran through Waltham did have tarps on them and is something I will try to model. As a younger person (PC for child) I never asked why. I suppose now it was because they had a leak but then why weren't they taken out of service. As usual Gilbert your pictures are always well worth looking at, even if you sometimes question them

It will be most interesting to see how "quality" varies with suppliers once sufficient data have been generated.

there's nothing happening out t'front. ​Thats exactly what I like about my system on New Waltham although it is a stay at home layout so for the most part I don't have to worry about "punters"

Would like to thank Physicsman for his shot since it shows just how much has changed/improved since i visited, 18 months ago i guess. Looks really good.

Quote: Windsor & Newtons Artists' sables - but they're not cheap. So right. I went to the local artist supply shop a while back looking for sable brushes only to find that they are kept in a very secure locked cabinet and i had to get the shop manager (only he was trusted with the key) to come and unlock the cabinet. Three or four brushes was going to see me with a $100 bill.