Enterprisingwestern

8 hours ago, sjp23480 said:

Apologies for the bump, but do RMWebbers have any suggestions on these questions - I am especially frustrated with the issue of trying to paint the frames on the windows - see below

 

Many thanks (in advance) for any suggestions!

 

 

Depending on the size and fit of course, but Shawplan etched frames and Laserglaze windows might simplify things?

Mike.

18 hours ago, Mophead45143 said:

An 08 from Barrow Hill trundles across the ladder junction with a brakevan, ready to do a spot of shunting in Chesterfield goods yard south of the station, before tripping wagons back to Barrow Hill.

I don't whether it was the same in your period depending on which facilities were still open, but in my 60's/70's era the 08 had already done Armytages scrapyard and Central Wagon works and would sometimes have wagons in tow, and would go on to do the Brampton branch.

Mike.

3 hours ago, jwealleans said:

I usually watch Dan's kits when they come up just to marvel at the stupid money they fetch.   I did once try telling people they could get them much cheaper from John, from the GCRS or from Dan himself, but in the end I gave up.

It could be the originality and the packaging which is attracting these sales?, "collectors" if i dare say it.

Mike.

Nice and commanding.

Mike.

https://underhillroad.wordpress.com/sales-page-2/

Mike.

1 hour ago, dave75 said:

@Enterprisingwestern what is a portable set in term of this discussion.

 

BR database shows the radio equipment was removed  from this loco in the early seventies, I wonder what the thinking was behind that.

 

Did these locos also have a more precise Speedo so the correct speed could be maintained easier?

 

 

As to it's exact set up, I don't know, but I reckon it was used on occasions like one night when the incoming Brush 4 humped it's own train direct from the reception sidings, although it didn't go over the hump when finished.

Mike.

I'd be looking out for Wile E. Coyote!

Mike.

There were also portable sets.

Mike.

11 hours ago, Hroth said:

 

Suck it and see?

 

I thought scratch and sniff more advantageous!

Mike.

1 hour ago, AY Mod said:

 

They must know I have many derailments.

 

I'm glad that chassis only has a vac pipe fixing point at one end, I was beginning to think it was just me!

Mike.

2 hours ago, Hroth said:

 

To be sure that it's uncirculated, it should be wiped for cocaine!

 

That's why it's 72 quid!

Mike.

Youngsters today, no commitment!!

Mike.

2 hours ago, Bucoops said:

 

It's OK, I have short leggies 😁

Low hipped as my mother used to say!

Mike.

2 hours ago, LNER4479 said:

Compromise, as ever, is the watchword;

Yes, it's a shame when you have only got a small room to put your train set up in!!

Mike.

1 hour ago, Mike Buckner said:

 

Reliably among the most interesting threads on the forum

 

 

Definitely worth a Blue Peter badge!

Mike.

10 minutes ago, The Johnster said:

Anyone want a 32" computer monitor without a remote (only works on PGA input)?

Put it in a skip?

Mike.

Last time I went skip raiding, the owner came back and told me to get out of his Skoda.

Mike.

2 hours ago, woodenhead said:

But you've nowhere to put your feet now 😄

Plenty of material to build a footstool though!

Mike.

For completeness, the West Mon fleet from the 1963 British Bus Fleets book.

Mike.

10 hours ago, Cwmtwrch said:

Rationing of bananas ended in December 1952 and Government controls on banana imports ended in March 1953.

EU controls on banana straightness beginning some time later of course!

Mike.

7 hours ago, MrWolf said:

That would be classed as threats to kill, putting them in fear of harm, use of an offensive weapon and in holding them at sawpoint, unlawful imprisonment.

Only if the police found the bits.

Mike.

7 hours ago, MrWolf said:

 

That would be classed as threats to kill, putting them in fear of harm, use of an offensive weapon and in holding them at sawpoint, unlawful imprisonment.

 

A better idea would have been to have said nothing to the police, armed ourselves with something silent, a couple of rolls of chicken wire and the keys to another friend's fishing boat. ☠️

I assume Little Red Riding Hood is aware of what she is living with?!!

Damned good idea though.

Mike.

20 hours ago, Bucoops said:

If I've understood the listing correctly, then I think I just got 120 sheets of Plastikard for 29p each delivered.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/315245693683

 

edit: Oh. the thicker sheets have 5 per pack not 10, so 85 sheets for 41p each. I'll still take it as a bargain.

Should keep you busy for a couple of weeks!!

Mike.

13 hours ago, Wagonmaster said:

Thanks for your replies Mike and The Johnster. I think maybe I didn't quite explain what I was looking for very clearly.

 

The SPM bogies are basic rigid plastic mouldings with a standard 8'6" wheelbase. There are no moulded details and you attach the sideframes of your choice to them. I have used them in a variety of projects and have attached sideframes such as the BX1 as used on Class 313's and 507's etc. I was looking for a replacement for the SPM bogie as I have a number of MU projects that use the more modern type sideframes.

 

Certainly Replica Railways are very good and they sit under variety of my stock using B1, B4, B5 etc. I'm not aware of the other manufacturer, but will check them out as it sounds useful.

 

So, any ideas on an SPM replacement?

 

Steve

If I'm understanding you, wouldn't just cutting off the existing detail on an RTR bogie and filing it smooth achieve the desired outcome?

Mike.

What an advert for the SUV manufacturer though! Toyota LandCruiser?

Mike.