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https://www.uktradesforum.co.uk/viewforum.php?f=11 Well, you did ask! I'm jesting, of course. For all of us, there would have been a time when we had no knowledge or understanding of the meaning of 'weighshaft', 'injector', 'w-iron', 'bolection', 'Instanter' etc. Learning new stuff is part of the joy of the hobby. I confess that until I spent many hours entering the entire Modelu catalogue into the searchable GOG Product Database, I had no idea what the correct name was for a pipe clip. Now I do. And now, so do you! Dave

The clue for that is also in the photo! Dave

Even easier using the GOG Product Directory using the term 'holderbat' - the correct name for a pipe fastener. Dave (who, with many others, spent hours entering data so that questions like these don't need to be asked!)

There is a clue if you look! Dave

The block is c38mm x 63mm. There are two parallel raised strips remaining where the block has been milled away, one towards the top, one at the bottom. The dimension across the outer faces is the track gauge. The thickness of the raised strip is the flangeway width. You can use this for checking gauge and alignments though e.g. turnout common crossings.

31.5mm gauge will give better running but at the cost of increasing the fudge factor to 4.5%! Dave

Take a look at the item 41-S7. It’s use should be self-evident. Dave

Ok then, I'll judge Dapol! This livery was carried by 1426 for only two years from its overhaul/repaint in Caerphilly works in Mar/Apr 60 until withdrawal in April 62. A very narrow window! Dave

Don't get too bogged down in the numbers. Rice's plan has platforms c4'6" long which would be nearly 8' in 7mm - almost twice the length of any train that your fiddle yard could deliver. I suggest that you avoid building a model of a model. Instead, look at a suitable prototype station that takes your fancy, assess its suitability to sustain interest and mock it up with printed paper templates on a piece of old wallpaper. You will have to compromise, reduce platform lengths etc but that's part of the fun! Dave

Reflective numberplates were available from 1968 but became mandatory on new vehicles from 1st Jan 1973. Vehicles can, after application to the DVLA, use black and white plates if registered before 1st Jan 1979. Dave

I'm glad you've spelled 'Windward' correctly on the plates for 45637 - they're wrong on the eBay caption! A useful selection of plates though.

Agreed. Most pre- and immediately post-war 48xx and 58xx photos show no side handrail. By the early 50s, most seem to have them fitted. Dave

Shouldn't the windscreen wipers be at 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock rather than both at 4 o'clock, when parked? Dave

One foot between levels sounds a bit excessive! It might be worth looking to see if that can be practicably be reduced although the gradient reduction will not be huge with a length of only 25-30' to play with. You will certainly struggle to get a worthwhile train up such a slope! Dave

Hmm. 0.9mm is equivalent to over 1.5" in 7mm! From 1913 on, the GW used 3/4" gas pipe (o.d.1 1/16") for handrails - which is a little over 0.6mm in 7mm scale. Dave

I use Templot on my Mac (via Crossover) Small radius Y points look like what they are - a horrid compromise of modelling space vs reality! Dave

Instead of enlarging 4mm scale plans, why not use the 7mm scale plans that Peco provide here? At least you are not scaling up the very narrow gauge 4mm product to an unrepresentative 7mm scale gauge. In the 7mm scale product descriptions, Peco claim a nominal radius of 1828mm (approx 72") for their medium radius points. You should be able to run any commercially-produced locos and stock through them without problems. Dave

Have you looked here? Dave

You might want to read through this thread Dave

Zach I've sent you a Haywood catalogue by PM Dave

There is a large variety of names - clearance bar, depression bar, fouling bar, locking bar and no doubt several others but they perform the function described above. Dave

Furness, Midland Carriage Works, Gladiator & NMRS for starters Dave

Simon Give yourself a good talking to. Dave

https://www.graphicsdirect.co.uk/collections/frisk-film Dave

Not entirely accurate. They do produce slide chairs and bridge chairs. Available to ScaleSeven Group members https://www.scaleseven.org.uk/index.php?id=334 Dave